Brought to you by Those2Girls!
Find out what Family Friendly events are happening in the KW area! Have a something great in the KW area that you want to get out to thousands of local parents? Then email fostermcdonald@rogers.com
PARENTS' NIGHT OUT The Drayton Festival Theatre was all a buzz last night as the 2024 season opened with the Queen Bees of BEEHIVE - The 60s Musical. The night began with an intro by the director David Connolly who made sure everyone knew we would be in for a night of musical theatre with a group that was beyond compare. His description did not disappoint. This nostalgic show filled with song and dance had everyone involved including the audience! The memorable songs of the 1960s musical mavens were center-stage, and sometimes off stage during the performance. The spectators were able to travel back in time to hear the girl group hits and solo songstresses sing their hearts out. BEEHIVE - The 60s Musical was flirty and fun for everyone!
Flower power meets girl power in BEEHIVE, a musical celebration of the most powerful and iconic female voices of the 1960s. Told from the perspective of six women who come of age in this enigmatic decade, BEEHIVE takes audiences on a nostalgic journey through timeless hits of the era such as “My Boyfriend’s Back,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” “Natural Woman,” “It’s My Party,” “Where the Boys Are,” and “You Don’t Own Me.” From Leslie Gore to Janis Joplin, the Shirelles to the Supremes, and Aretha Franklin to Tina Turner, this toe-tapping production features 40 classic chart-toppers that will put a song in your heart and leave you dancing in the aisles. Join us for this uplifting and upbeat salute to female empowerment. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Running Time: 1 hr and 50 minutes, including 15 min intermission
Grab Your Go-Go Boots and Get Tickets Now!
BEEHIVE - The 60s Musical is playing at the Drayton Festival Theatre in Drayton Ontario until June 23, 2024 with limited tickets available. We suggest getting your tickets before they are gone!
The Drayton Festival Theatre is reading to launch you into the past with the release of Sh-Boom! Life Could Be A Dream, This musical production shines a light on a simpler time. when The days when Rock and Roll was all about harmonies and everyone wanted to be on the radio. This story starts with Denny and Eugene, a duo wanting to win a singing contest they heard about on the local radio station. In order to find a way to get on the contestants' list the duo soon becomes a trio, which then evolves into a quartet and then some.
Keeping the singing group, and the audience, intrigued is the radio's Disc Jockey Bullseye Miller. Bullseye Miller's role is portrayed by Drayton Entertainment Alumni Neil Aitchison. Neil Aitchson brings the same type of enthusiasm to the DJ booth as he did for his role as the wise-cracking Mountie Constable Archibald F. Inkster in Sorry…I’m Canadian and Canadian Legends.
In this production, Neil channels his real-life experience as a popular radio personality in order to play DJ Bullseye Miller, and takes audiences on a joyous jive down memory lane that recreates the magic of rock ‘n roll’s heyday: “Fools Fall in Love,” “Tears on my Pillow,” “Runaround Sue,” “Earth Angel,” “Stay,” “Unchained Melody,” “Lonely Teardrops,” “The Glory of Love,” and more. Don’t miss it!
This musical keeps hands clapping and toes tapping through a medley of jukebox hits. Everything from Get a Job to Unchained Melody is covered in this songbook of golden oldies and of course Sh-Boom! Life Could Be A Dream is a constant melody and theme throughout the show.
From now until July 29, 2023 the Drayton Festival Theatre is performingThe New Canadian Curling Club. This play features a cast of 5 characters of different cultures that have been brought together to diversify the local curling club.
When personalities and prejudice clash, the whole program seems doomed to fail. It takes an ultimatum and some understanding of each other's situation to bring the curling team back to the rink, but it also keeps them on their toes both on and off the ice surface.
This story could ring true for small towns everywhere, so it is fitting that this comedic play is being performed inDrayton Ontario, a town with less than 3000 residents.
Inspired by the local refugee resettlement program, a small town organizes a Learn-to-Curl class to welcome newcomers. But when its organizer slips on the ice and breaks her hip, the rink’s ice maker and former champion curler Stuart MacPhail is forced to step in as head coach. Trouble is, Stuart has some strong opinions about immigrants. What follows is an inspiring and hilarious story of a group of unlikely athletes who face off against local prejudice and claim their identity as “new Canadians”.
Ticket Info for The New Canadian Curling Club - Parents' Night Out
The New Canadian Curling Club is on stage at the Drayton Festival Theatre from July 13 through July 29. Regular performance tickets are $55 for adults, $34 for youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for select Discount Dates and groups of 20 or more are $45, and small groups of 10-19 are $50. HST is applicable to all ticket prices. Tickets may be purchased by calling the Box Office at 519-638-5555 or toll free at 1-855-drayton (372-9866), or online at draytonentertainment.com.
Earlier this week we headed to the Drayton Festival Theatre
to review Cruisin' Classics.We love the 50s and
60s.We love the fashion, we love the
music and we love the automobiles that showed off the styles for that time period.Cruisin’ Classics tips its hat to a time when
it was all about finding your best frock and driving to the local drive-in diner
to hang with the local teenagers.The
heyday of Rock and Roll comes alive on stage with a full band and singers
performing the songs that everyone knows the words to.Each act was a medley of songs about finding
love, breaking up or making up. The owner of the drive-in diner set the stage
for each act with an overview of what he saw take place each summer at his
establishment.Every singer took on their
song with a heartfelt performance and the audience immediately connected with the
music scene being portrayed.
Last night we had the opportunity to attend the Drayton Entertainment production of Disney’s Beauty
and the Beast at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge (soon to
be known as Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge).It was quite a spectacle to see the “tale
as old as time” performed live.Every
detail from character physicality to costume design was on point.Together with collection of classic songs and
scenes set throughout the enormous set, it transported the audience from the Provincial
town to the Enchanted castle as the story unfolded before them.
In true Drayton Entertainment form,
and much like the
live action film, the performance gave way to a range of emotions.There were moments of laughter, tears and heartfelt
joy as Belle and the Beast where brought together and torn apart with the
assistance of the servants in the castle and Gaston praising townsfolk.There was even a dance scene with clinking steins
that you will want to re-create at your next Oktoberfest celebration! With all
of these stage elements blended with the well-known fairy tale, we believe this
is an enchanting theatrical performance that your whole family will enjoy.
Since its Broadway premiere in 1994, Beauty and
the Beast has become
one of the most successful screen-to-stage adaptations of all time, grossing
over $1.4 billion in 13 countries. The Broadway musical garnered nine Tony
nominations, boasting a win for Best Costume Design and becoming the tenth
longest-running Broadway production in history with 5,461 performances between
1994 and 2007. A production in London’s West End subsequently opened in 1997
and the show has continued to tour internationally as well as being produced at
regional theatres worldwide.
Create A Christmas Memory with Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
This spellbinding musical is
now running until the beginning of January! We think this will make a wonderful
Christmas gift and give you the opportunity to create a Christmas memory this
year.
Make A Reservation to BE A GUEST – Get Your Tickets Before They Are GONE
With many of the performances
already sold out, we suggest to grab your tickets before they are gone. Tickets are $46 for Adults and $27 for Youth under 20
years of age. Tickets for groups of 20 or more and selected Discount Dates are
$37. HST is applicable to all ticket prices. Tickets may be purchased online at www.draytonentertainment.com/beauty-beast-cambridge, in person at the Box Office, or by calling 519-621-8000 or toll free at 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).
This summer Drayton Entertainment took us through the stages of romantic relationships.
The journey began with the difficulties of dating in LOOKING,then went on to explain the pressures of getting married in Last Chance Romance and explains what happens when the passion begins to fade in their latest production SEXY LAUNDRY.
PARENTS' NIGHT OUT
While this two person play is billed as a comedy, the play itself is filled with a lot of heartfelt emotions. It's purspose is to make you laugh, but it also would strike a cord with audience members experiencing their own mid-life marriage crisis. It shines a light on what actually happens behind closed doors in comparison to what should be taking place in the bedroom. In this stage performance the couple attempt to create a romantic weekend with help from a Sex For Dummies manual. While they agree that they are not as passionate as they once were, they to come to see how marriage, work, bills, and kids take a toll on their love life. The characters in Sexy Laundry will resonate with many and will make you feel as if you're laughing at your own circumstances.
Sexy Laundry promises all of the wit and whimsy of your typical romantic comedy, but also adds an underlying sense of tension, desire, and compassion that will immediately connect with audiences.
Regular performance tickets are$42.00 for adults; $25.00 for youth under 20 years of age and groups of 20 or more are $34.00. HST is applicable to all ticket prices.
Sexy Laundry runs September 8thto December 20th. Tickets can be purchased in person at the St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre, online at www.draytonentertainment.com or by calling the Box Office toll free at 1-855-drayton (372-9866).
Time To Strike Up The Band And Celebrate 25 Years Of Drayton Entertainment
It was a wonderful day for the Drayton Festival Theatre 25th Anniversary Celebration! From the moment you walked towards this historic building, for the invite only celebration, you knew something fantastic was going to happen.
The outdoor area had memory wall was set up to view images of the productions that the Drayton Festival Theatre has hosted over the past 25 years. Many were taking in the images and reiniscing about the theatrical productions they were part of and/or attended over the years.
There were other items throughout the premises also marking this occasion as well.
When it was time to take our seats inside we were treated to stories about the historic building and how a community saved it from demolition and how Drayton Entertainment came to be.
Then audience was delighted with the musical production of THE MUSIC MAN with David Rogers in lead role and several Drayton alumni rounding out the fantastic cast.
After the show attendees were invited to an outdoor reception where many of the familiar faces of Drayton Entertainment gathered to greet one another.
More About The Music Man
This show is family friendly with lots of memorable songs, high kicking dance steps and one liners for comic relief!
The Music Man features top-notch theatrical talent.David Rogers delivers a magnetic performance as the smooth-talking Professor Harold Hill, a role he was born to play. As one of Canada’s top leading men, Rogers has star power in spades. His charisma is effortless and he holds the audience in the palm of his hand from start to finish. His gorgeous voice shows remarkable range and versatility in songs such as “Ya Got Trouble,” “Seventy-Six Trombones,” and “Marian the Librarian.”
Valerie Boyle is witty and warm as Marian's feisty Irish mother Mrs. Paroo. Eleven-year-old Declan Cooper steals every scene he’s in as Marian's adorable little brother,Winthrop, earning applause for his cute and comedic rendition of the song “Gary, Indiana.”
Audience favourite Wade Lynch is funny and charming as Marcellus Washburn, a plucky reformed con man who becomes Harold’s best friend and ally. Rogers and Lynch have a spirited rapport, playing off each other with ease – they seem to be having a ball together on stage and the energy is infectious.
Drayton Entertainment veteran Keith Savage is hilarious as Mayor Shinn, bringing his signature comedic charm and goofy facial expressions to the ridiculous role.Karen K. Edissi is equally hilarious as his silly and self-important wife, Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn, who is determined to be in the spotlight. Danielle Benton is bubbly and bright as the Mayor’s petulant teenage daughter, Zaneeta, who is in love with the town troublemaker Tommy Djilas, played with zeal by Graeme Goodhall.
Fan favouritesThe Mantini Sisters put their stellar voices to good use as the ladies of River City, particularly in the song “Pick-a-Little, Talk-a-Little” –Barbara Mantini as Maud Dunlop, Sandra Mantini as Mrs. Squires and Ann Mantini as Alma Hix – along with Christina Gordon as the friendly and sincere piano player, Ethel Toffelmier.
Ticket Info
The Music Man is only on stage from now through August 29th and theatregoers are encouraged to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
Tickets are $42 for adults and $25 for youth under 20 years of age. Tickets for groups of 20 or more are $34. HST is applicable to all ticket prices.Tickets may be purchased online at www.draytonfestivaltheatre.com, in person at the theatre Box Office, or by calling (519) 638-5555 or toll free 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).
When it was released that AJ Bridel would be playing the role of Dorthy in Drayton Entertainment's WIZARD OF OZ, we'd say we were over the moon, but we think OVER THE RAINBOW is better suited for this post!
We were big fans of AJ as she competed on CBC's Over The Rainbow (see why by watching the above video) and were lucky enough to have here appear at one of our events shortly after here time on the show. Since then we have been to see her in Drayton Entertainments productions of OLIVER! and PETER PAN. Last Friday we had the opportunity to attend THE WIZARD OF OZ at the Dunfield Theatre in Cambridge and it was truly magical. From the elaborate costumes to the musical numbers and the wizardery of the whole show was mezmorizing!
Photo Credit - The Company of The Wizard of Oz, Dunfield Theatre Cambridge, 2015 Season
March Your Way Up The Yellow Brick Road
This March you have an opportunity to see this wonderful musical. Just march your way up the yellow brick road to The Wizard Of OZ. Be sure to get your Wizard Of Oz tickets right away! They even have some March Break mattinee performances available!
The Wizard of Oz is an adaptation of the classic 1939 Hollywood film, which starred Judy Garland as Dorothy. The film garnered worldwide acclaim and won the 1939 Academy Award for Best Song for “Over The Rainbow.” L. Frank Baum wrote the first stage version of his novelThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1903. The musical, adapted by John Kane from the Warner Bros movie, was premiered by the Royal Shakespeare Company at London's Barbican Centre in 1987.
Don’t miss your chance to follow the yellow brick road – tickets for The Wizard of Oz are on sale now just in time for the holidays. Purchase tickets for a specific performance or let your loved one choose the show with a customizable gift certificates in any amount. Regular performance tickets are $42.00 for adults; $25.00 for youth under 20 years of age. HST is applicable to all ticket prices.
The Wizard of Oz runs March 4ththroughMarch 29th.Tickets can be purchased in person at Dunfield Theatre Cambridge, online atwww.dunfieldtheatrecambridge.com or by calling the Box Officeat (519) 519-621-8000 or toll free at1-855-drayton (372-9866).
For the last few months we have been letting everyone know about Drayton Entertainment's Productions of Snow White and The Little Mermaid and that they would be coming to the Kitchener Waterloo area. Last week we had the opportunity to attend both productions and from what we are hearing there is not a lot of time left to grab tickets!
While both of these performances stem from the magic of Disney, they are very different theatre productions.
Snow White : A Panto
For those not familiar with a panto, it is an interactive production where the narrator and the characters include the audience in the show. This performance Snow White follows the traditional Brothers Grimn fable with several modern twists. The prince becomes Prince Justin of Timberlake and we meet a nurse as Snow White's companion, along with a "Blues" Fairy. While this does not have the Disney stamp on it, be sure to look for some Disney Princesses making a cameo appearance. This production will be enjoyed by both children and parents alike. Look for songs that both the kids and adults will recognize along with current event references (can we say LRT?).
Did you see Footloose: The Musical? Then you may just recognize the actress starring in the role of Snow White.
Traditional musical lovers will delight in the vibrant production of The Little Mermaid. Complete with colourful ocean scenery and that magical voice that can only belong to Ariel. This Hans Christan Anderson tale is in full blown Disney mode with stage becoming the sea, and the talented cast bringing all the animated characters to life. With calypso sounding tunes and mermaid sopranos singing their sirens songs, this musical will have your singing in your seats and quite possibly all the way home!
As mentioned above tickets are going fast for these two productions. We suggest you start a family winter tradition and see a Drayton Entertainment family theatre play!
Looking for a great Christmas Gift idea? Why not purchase tickets for the family to see Drayton Entertainment's Wizard Of Oz over March Break? Tickets go on sale to the general public tomorrow (Dec 1 2014)!
If you follow our @Those2Girls twitter feed you know we tweet about Drayton a lot! We really enjoy the enthusiastic performances! It is amazing how many wonderful performances we have hers in the Kitchener Waterloo Ontario area. Recently we had the opportunity to attend the Broadway Heroes performance and Footloose The Musical
These memorable performances and tributes to other Broadway Heroes are brought together in the production that includes many amazing extras! By request I was able to get video of this memorable moment with the violinist!
Be sure to check out Broadway Heroes until October 18th at the Dunfield Theatre in Cambridge.
Footloose
Footloose The Musical has all the 80s you can handle! Memories of those toe-tapping song that become dance party athems! While it Footloose had a lot to do with dancing, the focus on this performance is the storyline of Ren's struggle to find his place in a town struck by tragedy.
This show is so popular it will be extending the performance run at St. Jacob's Country Playhouse until November 9th. Many of the shows are sold out so we suggest you grab your tickets right away!
Coming Soon
Next up for Drayton Entertainment is The Little Mermaid and Snow White. You can read descriptions of these upcoming shows in this month's Stuff To Do Blast. Just scroll down to Upcoming Events section of the post!
Have you been to a production that you have just loved? Let us know! Leave a comment and tell us what you enjoyed most about it!
As many of my readers know, I LOVE living in KW, better known as Kitchener Waterloo which is located in The Region Of Waterloo in Ontario Canada. I really feel fortune to live in such a great country and do my best to show my appreciation for this great land of ours! Being Canadian means different things to everyone, but I often find the funny in being Canadian
That is why it was so wonderful to attend the Media night for Sorry ... I'm Canadian at the Dunfield Theatre in Cambridge Ontario. This new theatre is part of Drayton Entertainment which means there would be fun to be had!
Those2Girls with Neil Aitchison at Sorry ... I'm Canadian at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge
Next we were escorted into this beautiful theatre and soon after the fun began! I won't give away what happens but if you enjoy a good laugh with a side of political humour you are sure to enjoy this show! There are jokes, dancing, Canadian singer tributes and audience participation sing-a-longs throughout the performance.
Sorry…I’m Canadian plays
eight shows a week, July
10th through August
3rd. Tickets can
be purchased online at www.dunfieldtheatrecambridge.com,
in person at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge Box Office, or by calling (519) 621-8000 or toll free 1-855- DRAYTON (372-9866) Do you have something great going on in the Kitchener Waterloo area? Be sure to Contact us
Please check all the links listed as info tends to change without our knowledge. We also suggest you go through the full list as some act...
Subscribe and Stay in the Loop!
Our Stats
Media Coverage For Kitchener-Waterloo, Toronto And London Ontario Events
Over 12,000 Twitter Followers
More Than 10,000 Facebook Group Members
5000 Instagram Folllowers
17,000 LinkedIN Followers
Over 3000 Pinterest Followers
Our Klout Numbers Stay In the 60-65 Range
Stuff to do with your kids in Kitchener Waterloo
Facebook Group · 8,554 members
Join Group
PLEASE READ BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO POST TO THIS PAGE>>>We're always looking for low cost (MEANING $20 OR LESS PER FAMILY) & especially Free events in th...
Have something fantastic that you need to get the word out about? We can help!
email fostermcdonald@rogers.com with Stuff To Do in the subject line We ask that you do share the post with your networks as well. Thanks Lisa & Diane aka @Those2Girls
.jpg)
.jpg)
