[*]*Dates: *December 13, 14, 15 [*]*Time:* 8pm [*]*Location: *Roundhouse Community Centre, Davie and Pacific. Paid underground parking available. [View map] [*]*Tickets: *$14, or $11 for students, kids & seniors. Email ashley.lm@PROTECTED or call (778) 322-7182. Vancouver’s peppy and boisterous Broadway Chorus is proud to present the MOST CANADIAN SHOW EVER! Sur ...Continue Reading

For those who love both Sondheim and saving money, here's a last-minute deal happening TONIGHT at the Jericho Arts Centre. I can't attend but perhaps you can! - Adam ---- Hello Friends, I hope you are not sick of the Side By Side updates :) It is not my intention to create more SPAM in your lives. Having said that, I wanted to let you know that TONIGHT'S PERFORMANCE OF SIDE BY SIDE WILL BE FREE. Check out the link below for more details. http://www.jerichoartscentre.com/ Also, here's a message from our Direc ...Continue Reading

You probably didn't even know there was a Broadway musical based on the Superman story... well, now you have four chances to see this forgotten gem, LIVE! APPLAUSE! Musicals in concert presents the 1966 show "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman", Nov. 14-17 at the Shadbolt Centre for the Arts. Wacky fun, with great visual effects! I also play Perry White plus a host of peripheral characters and set pieces in the highly creative staging. *Full details* ...Continue Reading

Hi everyone! I've started a special series of articles on my site detailing the 'behind the scenes' experience of appearing in "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman" - the little-known 1966 musical being produced by APPLAUSE! Musicals In Concert. They spend only one week rehearsing, then perform the entire show in a "concert" format, with stripped-down (but often highly inventive) staging and costumes. I'm going to be writing about the rehearsal process as this show takes shape over the next w ...Continue Reading

Here's one final reminder about the most fun you'll have in a church: Sing-Along Carmina Burana! Come to sing or just to listen. Either way, it will be a blast! All seats are only $20, and tickets are readily available at the door, along with music for those who wish to sing. And don't hesitate to add your voice - we're arranging things so that, as a singer, you'll never be entirely on your own. The emphasis is on FUN! Section leaders include Mark Emerson Donnelly, the man who delivers O Canada at Canucks games. The s ...Continue Reading

APPLAUSE Cabaret Night tomorrow! IT's the return of a fun local tradition. Come enjoy a great night of showtunes sung by a fabulous group of singers, with great snacks, drink, and doorprizes - all to support APPLAUSE! Musicals. And yes, I'll be contributing a number! *Full details* I'm cast in "Superman" Musical I’m delighted to announce that I have been cast in the upcoming production of “It’s a Bird, It’s a ...Continue Reading

Here are some highly recommended entertainment options coming up this weekend! At the Firehall Arts Centre, Gore and Cordova (604-689-0926) until Sunday October 21st is “The Returning Journey” the personal life story of Dalannah Gail Bowen, with Michael Creber on the piano. Dalannah is a wonderful singer who uses poems and songs to tell the story of her journey through tragedy and survival to hope, health and happiness. It is a most inspiring performance. Tickets are $20/$18 at the door. More about Dala ...Continue Reading

Even if you don't know it by name, it's likely that you know "Carmina Burana". If you go to movies or watch TV, you've heard it. Its ominous vocal introduction has lent drama to countless films, trailers, and ads. Visit this link to hear what I mean: http://cityoperavancouver.com/carmina/ Now, next Friday, October 26th, you have a chance to see and hear this electrifying classical piece performed live in downtown Vancouver. And what's more, if you so choose... you can sing along! Canada's first-ever ...Continue Reading

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Hello all! I just want to remind everyone about this unique event coming up at St. Andrews-Wesley Church on Friday the 26th: the Sing-Along Carmina Burana. This is something never before seen in the city - in fact it's a Canadian first. Singers will both attend and help create the performance of this beautiful and impressive choral/orchestral work. More details here: http://cityoperavancouver.com/carmina/ I'm also happy to announce that, thanks to a benefactor, tickets are now a mere $20 for all seats! (Those who ...Continue Reading