Drayton Entertainment Presents the CANADIAN PREMIERE of Holiday Inn

Start the Summer Off Right with Holiday Inn

The first long weekend of the summer seemed fitting to premiere Holiday Inn – The Musical at the Drayton Festival Theatre.  While the Victoria Day holiday is not celebrated in this show, many memorable holidays of the year are highlighted in this delightful musical production of Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn. While at the Media Night festivities we felt as though we were transported back to a simpler time where people chose to stay on the farm or long for the bright lights of the big city.  The theme of making choices runs throughout Holiday Inn from beginning to end.  It begins with Jim and his best friend Ted performing a song in which their leading lady Lila must choose between a singer or a dancer, and the person she chooses in the number almost foreshadows what is to come.  After the show Jim announces he is moving to a farm in Connecticut and that is when the story begins to unfold.  Each choice these characters make brings people into their lives while sometimes leaving others behind.  Will the choices they make bring them true happiness? That is the question on all of our minds.

 

Popular nightclub trio Jim Hardy, Ted Hanover, and Lila Dixon suddenly part ways when Jim decides he's had enough of show business.  He leaves the bright lights behind to settle down on a farm in Connecticut, but quickly discovers life isn’t quite the same without a little song and dance.  After meeting Linda Mason, a spirited schoolteacher with talent to spare, the pair turn the farmhouse into a fabulous inn with dazzling performances to celebrate each holiday. When Jim’s best friend Ted tries to lure Linda away to be his new dance partner in Hollywood, Jim finds himself competing for her affections. Can he win her heart?

Get Your Tickets to Holiday Inn

Celebrate summer by grabbing your tickets to Drayton Entertainment’s Holiday Inn 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 select Discount Dates are $37.  HST is applicable to all ticket prices.  Tickets can be purchased online instantly at www.draytonentertainment.com, in person at the Box Office or by calling 519-638-5555 or toll free at 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).

Get Set to Celebrate 40 Years of GREASE When It Returns to Toronto – Enter to Win

We'll start with the Disclaimer - Yes, we did receive complimentary tickets, but this just means we're able to offer you a chance attend too! Enter the contest at the end of this post!

 

Have You Heard? GREASE IS THE WORD!

Does the mention of GREASE THE MUSICAL get you shaking in your saddle shoes? Maybe it has you getting gel to slick back your hair. It could even make you want to run to Rydell High!  What ever you think of when you have heard GREASE THE MUSICAL mentioned over the last 40 years, you are sure to agree GREASE IS THE WQRD!

 

I must add this video GIVES ME CHILLS AND THEY ARE MULTIPLYING! 

Grab Your Tickets to GREASE THE MUSICAL

This month GREASE THE MUSICAL makes its return to Toronto.  We think it will make a great day out! It’s fun for the whole family. We’re talking from GRANDPARENTS to GRANDKIDS, from TOTS to TWEENS, and even from ADOLESCENTS to ADULTS. Everyone is getting excited for GREASE THE MUSICAL! 

Acclaimed Broadway choreographer and director Josh Prince (Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) has created a fresh revival of the greatest high school rock musical ever written, sending Grease back to its roots on the gritty streets of 1950s North Chicago, while incorporating the most beloved songs from the film in spectacular new arrangements.

We think you need to grab your tickets before they are gone!

Visit the GREASE TICKETS page at https://greaseonstage.com/tickets to get your tickets. There is even a four-pack ticket deal on right now!

To learn more about GREASE THE MUSICAL in Toronto visit these links

Website:   https://greaseonstage.com

Instagram:  @grease_to  

Facebook: @GreaseToronto

Twitter: @GreaseToronto 

Youtube: Grease The Musical

 

As you can see we’re pretty excited about GREASE THE MUSICAL RETURNING TO TORONTO! That's because we get to giveaway a pair of tickets to a lucky reader (selected dates in May 2018 only).  You must provide your own transportation.

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Enter the rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and tell us who you would take with you in the comments at the bottom. It may just win you tickets to see GREASE THE MUSICAL when it returns to TORONTO!

 

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Drayton Entertainment’s One for the Pot May Have You Seeing Double

When we arrived at Dunfield Theatre this week and noticed all the doorways on the stage, we knew this show would keep us on our toes. Much like It Runs In The Family that also included Eddie Glen and Amanda Leigh in the cast, this British Farce is truly a comedy of errors, mistaken identities, family lineage and fibs.  One for the Pot is set at the Hardcastle estate during an upscale party. As the party guests arrive you begin to question their reasons for being there.  As the party begins you learn about a sum of money that is about to be distributed, but during the party some unexpected but familiar faces arrive looking for their share of the pot.

 

Much like Drayton Entertainment’s Harvest you will see an actor playing multiple roles in this production, but you need to keep an eye on who is entering, exiting and hiding on stage to stay focused during the performance. 

“One For The Pot is one of the best farces ever written – it’s relentlessly funny, full of outrageous characters, and packed with clever plot twists that keep audiences guessing… and laughing,” says Alex Mustakas, Artistic Director of Drayton Entertainment.  “The show is executed with brilliant comic finesse by a terrific cast of performers – audiences are in for a treat.”

We think One for the Pot would make a great Parents’ Night Out. Be sure to grab you tickets soon!

One for the Pot runs at the Dunfield Theatre Cambridge from July 26 to August 12.  Tickets are $46 for Adults and $27 for Youth under 20 years of age.  Tickets for groups of 20 or more and select Discount Dates are $37.  HST is applicable to all ticket prices.  Tickets can be purchased online at www.draytonentertainment.com, in person at the Box Office, or by calling 519-621-8000 or toll free at 1-855-DRAYTON (372-9866).

Family of 5 Fun For $35 At The Centre In The Square Family Series

Step Inside The Studio

In 2014 The Centre In The Square began their Young Audience Series to bring affordable live entertainment to families.  The series was such a success they have continued with these family friendly events in their STUDIO.  We have received the list for the upcoming 2016/2017 season.  We suggest grabbing your tickets as soon as you are able, as these shows sell out quickly.

STUDIO
Large crowds and bright lights can be overwhelming for some kids and young ones can also have a hard time sitting still, even if they’re really intrigued by what they’re watching. In 2013 The Centre began Kid’s Programming in The Studio to cater to the needs of young children and families.

TerZettto                                                                                       
Saturday, October 22 @ 11AM and 2PM
Tickets: $10 (Child), $15 (Adult), $35 (Family 5-Pack)

Will Stroet and the Backyard Band                                           
Saturday, November 26 @ 11AM & 2PM
Tickets: $10 (Child), $15 (Adult), $35 (Family 5-Pack)

The Bockety World of Henry and Bucket                                 
Saturday, January 21 @ 11AM and 2PM
Tickets: $10 (Child), $15 (Adult), $35 (Family 5-Pack)

Moon Mouse                                                                                
Saturday, March 18 @ 11AM and 2PM
Tickets: $10 (Child), $15 (Adult), $35 (Family 5-Pack)

Grug and the Rainbow                                                                
Saturday, March 25 @ 11AM and 2PM
Tickets: $10 (Child), $15 (Adult), $35 (Family 5-Pack)

CentreStage Member On Sale: Tuesday, May 17 – Monday, June 6
General Public On Sale: Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Ticket Information

Box Office
Regular Hours
Monday to Saturday: 10AM – 6PM
Sunday and Holidays: Closed
Summer Hours (2 July to Labour Day)
Monday to Friday: 10AM – 2PM
Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: Closed

Phone
Call 519 578 1570 or 1 800 265 8977.
Phone orders require payment with: Discover, Visa, Visa Debit, American Express and MasterCard.

or visit  http://centreinthesquare.com to purchase your tickets online.