Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Hits Stratford Festival and it is a Con Game You'll Love Watching Unfold

After last month's trip to Stratford Ontario, I was excited to head back to THE AVON THEATRE!

The Stratford Festival is serving up a "dirty" dose of mischief, deception, and comedy with Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the Avon Theatre. Whether you’re a musical fan or just looking for an night out, this show delivers laughs, toe-tapping tunes, and a story that keeps you guessing about who is the "most rotten of them all".

A con-game and tons wealthy targets at a high-end hotels may seem like the jackpot for the "scoundrel" teacher and his protege, but when egos run high, they decide they must compete to be the top-dog.

Lawrence Jameson is no stranger to the high life–he’s lived it for years by separating lonely rich ladies from their fortunes in a swanky Riviera town. When he and his chief competitor in the con business, Freddy Benson, make a bet to swindle an heiress out of $50,000, the professional scoundrels soon discover they may not always be the smartest people in the room. Inspired by the hit 1988 film Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, the musical comedy earned 11 Tony Award nominations for its hilarious hijinks and frivolity.

What Makes This Show A Must-See? 

🎤 The Music – Expect catchy tunes, slick lyrics, and numbers that keep the energy soaring. You’ll be humming the melodies long after you leave the theatre!

😂 The Laughs – This musical is stuffed with lots of physical comedy, quick wit, and unexpected twists that will keep you chuckling throughout.

🎭 The Performances – Stratford Festival never disappoints when it comes to the larger-than-life personalities of the con men to the powerhouse vocals of their unsuspecting “victims,” this cast brings the house down!

A Perfect Theatre Night for Parents & Teens!

If you’ve got older kids or teens who love a good laugh (or just need a break from their phones), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is an awesome way to introduce them to live theatre that’s fast-paced, witty, and downright fun.

Get Your Tickets

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is now playing!.

So, grab your tickets, sharpen your wit, and get ready for a night of clever deception, big laughs, and unforgettable performances at the Avon Theatre! 🎭

To purchase tickets contact the Stratford Festival Box Office: Toll-Free 1.800.567.1600 or visit

stratfordfestival.ca

Anne of Green Gables Opens at the Stratford Festival and You Will Want to See What She Does to Avonlea!

Today Anne of Green of Gables officially opened at the Stratford Festival and it was a wonderful experience for all that attended.  From the comically chaotic beginnings to the deeply emotional finale, this production of Anne of Green Gables captures the heart of Canada's favourite red-head.

Anne Shirley Enters the Chat!

Anne Shirley, quickly let everyone know that she loves to chat all day long.. As soon as Matthew meets Anne, she had the whole audience roaring with laughter. Anne, being as over-the-top as she can be, is there to steal each scene she is in and steal the hearts of the characters and theatre-goers as well.

Funny, Friendly, and Fierce—Anne is Everything!

We want to say that this family-friendly show is meant for all-ages. It includes life lessons for both young and old. Anne Shirley learns how to be a fiercely loyal friend, how to harness your imagination and how to appreciate your surroundings. She does so in such a funny way that she wins over the towns-people of Avonlea. 

Anne of Green Gables is everything—fun, heartwarming, hilarious, and deeply touching. Whether you’re introducing your little ones to Anne for the first time or reliving childhood memories, Stratford's Anne of Green Gables will make you so glad that you live in a world where there are Octobers.

When Anne Shirley arrives at Green Gables she’s a bit of a surprise to Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, the brother and sister who had planned to adopt a boy to help out around the farm. With her tenacious spirit and winning personality, Anne earns their love and respect. 

Gather all for a Great Deal on Anne of Green Gables Tickets!

So gather your kindred spirits and kin, and head to Stratford's own Avonlea at the Avon Theatre to see Anne of Green Gables!

Anne of Green Gables is playing from now until October 25th in Stratford Ontario at the Avon Theatre.

Kids tickets start as low as $15.50 when purchased with an Adult priced ticket. Learn more about this deal at 

https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/WaystoSave/Deals/Kids-Tickets

To purchase tickets to Anne of Green Gables, contact the Stratford Festival Box Office: Toll-Free 1.800.567.1600 or visit

stratfordfestival.ca

Christmas Came Early to Kitchener Thanks to the Stars on Ice Holiday Tour

In May 2023 I attended Kurt Browning's final tour with Stars on Ice and last night I was at the Stars on Ice return to Kitchener.  This time they brought along holiday cheer and received lot of audience cheers with the Stars on Ice Holiday Tour

This spectacular skating show starred many stars of skating including Elvis Stojko, Gracie Gold, Elladj Baldé and many others.

The entire cast took to the ice with such grace and energy, skating to a mix of classic and contemporary holiday tunes that had everyone in the audience clapping along. The costumes were absolutely stunning, adding an extra layer of Christmas magic to every routine.

They even paid homage to the Kitchener Rangers Hockey Team with some skaters in outfitted in Rangers Hockey Jerseys and they started doing their own version of practice drills.

The event include emotional routines, dramatic duos and all the jumps, flips and spins you expect at a Stars on Ice Show.

The show was filled lots of festive songs and fun skits to bring the joy of the season to all the audience members. Check out some highlights in my reel below.

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For more information about the Stars on Ice Holiday Tour and other upcoming Stars on Ice Shows, visit https://www.starsonice.ca

Disney on Ice Glides into Kitchener in 2025 - Enter to Win and Cyber Week Discount

We'll start with the Disclaimer – Yes, we did receive complimentary tickets, but that just means we have tickets to giveaway too! Enter the giveaway at the end of this post

Experience the Magic of Disney on Ice at Kitchener Memorial Auditorium!

🌟 Get ready for an enchanting adventure as Disney on Ice comes to the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium from January 30 to February 2, 2025! Glide into the magical worlds of Aladdin, Toy Story, and The Little Mermaid as beloved characters come to life on ice.

As many of our readers know, we are always excited for Disney on Ice and now we are thrilled to announce that it is coming to Kitchener in 2025! 

What to expect at Disney On Ice presents Mickey's Search Party!

• Experience the fantastic Disney adventures of Coco, Moana, Frozen, Aladdin, Toy Story and the Disney Princesses in one magical ice show at Disney On Ice presents Mickey's Search Party! 

 

• See Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the whole Toy Story gang perform heroic actions before you very eyes when Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party skates into your hometown! Join Mickey Mouse and his Disney friends in an adventure with amazing ice skating and unexpected stunts! Playing at The Aud, January 30-Feb 2 for 8 shows.

 

• Help Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy look for clues in the search for Tinker Bell within the immersive, fantastic worlds of your favourite Disney stories! Experience every magical moment at Disney On Ice presents Mickey’s Search Party visiting Kitchener!

Join Mickey Mouse and his friends on a thrilling quest to find Tinker Bell and capture her magic. Don't miss the chance to interact with Anna and Elsa from Frozen in the preshow Character Experience, which includes games, a sing-along, crafting, and interactive time with the Frozen princesses!

Show Times:

• Thursday, January 30: 7:00 p.m.

• Friday, January 31: 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

• Saturday, February 1: 11:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.

• Sunday, February 2: 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Tickets are On Sale Now! UPDATE WITH CYBER CODE

Holiday shoppers can stress less with memorable moments that families and kids of all ages will cherish for years to come. Ticket purchasers can use code G7VE35 at checkout** on the respective brand websites for the ultimate holiday gift experience. Feld Entertainment’s lineup of touring shows and events delivers high-energy productions for everyone in the family.

Restrictions & availability limits apply (see disclaimers below).

This offer is available at https://feld.ly/hm8sfv

DISCLAIMERS:

*This offer expires on Sunday December 8^th at 11:59pm local time.

**Enter CODE before selecting seat(s) to see if offer applies to that performance

• Savings offer will vary based on performance and seat location. Savings offer is not available on all seats.

Redeem offer ONLINE ONLY; limit one (1) offer code per transaction – valid on up to 8 tickets per order; no double discounts.  Must be redeemed at time of ticket purchase.

Other restrictions, availability limits and exclusions may apply.

After the Cyber Discount is expired

Tickets can be purchased: TheAud.ca or in-person at the venue Box Office. 

or at this ticket link:

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Don't miss out on this magical experience! Buy your tickets now and make unforgettable memories with your family and friends. 🌈❄️✨

Enter for a Chance to WIN!

We are thrilled to give one of our followers 4 tickets to the Thursday, Jan 30 at 7pm show!

Enter the rafflecopter giveaway for a chance to win (it works best if you are already logged into your google account). It is for those in the Kitchener Waterloo Area. You must provide your own transportation.

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Priscilla, Queen of the Desert the Musical was Bussin!

The best way to describe Priscilla, Queen of the Desert the Musical is if Mama Mia and Kinky Boots had a baby.  It is musical about love, understanding and finding your family. It pushes the boundaries of what being big, bold and beautiful can be while showing how vulnerability and fear can keep you from a fulfilling life. Imagined through a musical road trip of the Australian outback, this Drayton Entertainment show definitely puts the bus in bussin'.

Based on the Academy Award®-winning film, this sparkling stage adaptation follows three dazzling drag queens – Mitzi, Felicia, and Bernadette – as they set out on a hilarious adventure across the Australian outback in a battered old bus (nicknamed Priscilla) to put on a show in a remote resort town. Along the way, a heartwarming story of acceptance and self-discovery unfolds.

See Priscilla, Queen of the Desert the Musical now in Cambridge Ontario or take it Beach!

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert the Musical is currently playing at the Hamilton Family Theatre in Cambridge Ontario until August 10th, then they will pack up the bus and head to Grand Bend Ontario where it will run from August 15th to September 1st 2024

Please note that this production contains mature themes and strong language.

Tickets available at https://www.draytonentertainment.com

Wendy and Peter Pan has its North American Premiere at the Stratford Festival

 

I attended the Opening of Wendy and Peter Pan at the Stratford Festival and have since come to know that it was also the North American Premiere of this production.  To celebrate we were welcomed to the red carpet and received a chocolate star as well.  The audience was filled with both families and theatre-goers for this special performance.

Most versions of the story of a boy that never grows up gives Peter Pan top billing, but in more recent years films have been based around Hook & Tinkerbell.  This performance puts Wendy at the forefront where she struggles to keep her family intact after a great loss. You see how she shifts between childhood, adolescence and sometimes adulthood with responsibilities that have been thrust upon her. In fact, many of the characters struggle with the idea of getting older and what that means.

Below is some Behind the Scenes Rehearsal Footage

Wendy and Peter Pan gives Wendy pride of place in a reimagined journey to Neverland, home of Hook and the Lost Boys. Join Wendy Darling, Peter Pan and all your favourite characters in this thoroughly modern adventure that delivers all the unforgettable thrills, spills and fairy dust of the beloved children’s classic.

Get Your Tickets for Wendy and Peter Pan

Wendy and Peter Pan is now playing at the Avon Theatre in Stratford Ontario until October 27th.  Tickets are available at 

https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/Wendy-and-Peter-Pan

or by calling Toll-free: 1 800 567 1600

For more information, visit these links

Website: https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/Wendy-and-Peter-Pan

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stratfest

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StratfordFestival

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LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stratford-festival

Something Rotten This Way Comes .... to Stratford's Festival Theatre

PARENTS' NIGHT OUT

Upon arriving at Stratford's Festival Theatre I knew right away there was something special about Something Rotten!  The entrance screens had images from the show and I was excited to enter the theatre.

Unlike La Cage aux Folles and the upcoming Wendy and Peter Pan, I knew very little about Something Rotten! other than that two brothers attempt to write a play that will rival the Renaissance Rockstar Himself, William Shakespeare.

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Truth be told, that is the best way to approach this show.  The less you know, the more surprised you will be. Your eyes will be glued to the stage to see if these woe-full brothers are able to pull off their big production and tarnish the shine of Shakespeare. Your ears will be listing for double entendres, sarcastic comments and snappy songs, and your nose will be ready to sniff out Something Rotten!

The Bottom brothers, two struggling playwrights in Renaissance London, need a hit. That’s easier said than done when your chief competition is local rockstar William Shakespeare.

Get Your Tickets for Something Rotten!

Something Rotten! is now playing at the Stratford Festival Theatre until October 27th.  Tickets are available at 

https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/Something-Rotten

or by calling Toll-free: 1 800 567 1600

For more information, visit these links

Website: https://www.stratfordfestival.ca/WhatsOn/PlaysAndEvents/Production/Something-Rotten

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stratfest

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StratfordFestival

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LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stratford-festival

Here's the Buzz on BEEHIVE - The 60s Musical Now Playing at the Drayton Festival Theatre

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! 

Tickets are available at 

https://www.draytonentertainment.com/theatres/drayton-festival-theatre/beehive

or by calling the box office 

1-855-DRAYTON

(1-855-372-9866)