#101
Posted: 12/6/11 at 9:11pm
One of the many reasons the commercial theatre industry in Toronto needs to change.
Mirvish 2011 / 2012 — Page 5
#102
Posted: 12/6/11 at 10:16pm
The only acouncemnt I can't wait to hear is that Book of Mormon is heading our way...I wonder who will land it, if at all...Ive seen it twice, and will be seeing it again in February...I think it would be a great experience for the city...and the money Im sure it would bring in!
2012: American Idiot 01/14, In The Heights 02/11, Warhorse 02/18, The Book of Mormon 02/23, The Gershwins Porgy and Bess 02/24, Anything Goes 02/25, Godspell 02/26, Shrek 03/31, Ghost (West End)04/11, Singing In The Rain (West End) 04/12, Matilda (West End) 04/13, Leap of Faith 05/02, Evita 05/03, Jesus Christ Superstar 05/04, Newsies 05/05, The Book Of Mormon 05/06, West Side Story 06/02, Beauty and the Beast 07/07, Million Dollar Quartet 07/28, La Cage 10/13, 10/27 Sister Act, 31/10 Once, 11/01 Rock of Ages, 11/02 Spiderman, 11/03 Newsies, 11/15 Jekyll & Hyde
#103
Posted: 12/19/11 at 10:40am
When will Mirvish announce their full 2012 line up of Shows? After January 8th, they have only 3 shows scheduled that I can see on their site, The Blue Dragon, War Horse and Bring it on. What have you heard, if anything?
#104
Posted: 12/19/11 at 12:16pm
Probably not until February, as usual.
Rumoured: Backbeat, Wizard of Oz and Sister Act.
Rumoured: Backbeat, Wizard of Oz and Sister Act.
#105
Posted: 12/19/11 at 1:51pm
TorontoSceneTO is confusing calendar years with theatrical seasons. "Blue Dragon", "War Horse" and "Bring it On" are all shows in the current Mirvish season of 2011/2012. Their season of 2012/2013 will probably be announced, as Tag points out, sometime in February; that's been their preferred month for the announcement of their next year's season for many years.
#106
Posted: 12/19/11 at 3:18pm
Robbie thank you for your response I was asking about the calendar year 2012, was not asking about the theatrical season. But I will agree I should have been more specific and said calendar year. I know now from you and Tag that I should be more patient and wait till February to find out what else will be staged in 2012. Patience is not one of my virtues...I also asked the question what have you heard? What do think they will bring to Toronto in the calendar year 2012 besides what is already scheduled. I agree with Tag on Sister Act and Wizard of Oz, Backbeat I am not so sure but could be persuaded...
#107
Posted: 12/19/11 at 6:17pm
Tag is on the mark, so far. Mirvish last month announced "Backbeat" for the summer of 2012; "Sister Act" announced last May that it would kick off its tour at the Canon Theatre (excuse me, the Ed Mirvish Theatre) in the fall of 2012; Andrew Lloyd Webber told Playbill last summer that he was planning a new "Wizard of Oz" production for Canada in 2012.
#108
Posted: 12/19/11 at 11:39pm
Retooled Flashdance pre-Broadway tryout is also rumoured for next Fall.
#109
Posted: 12/19/11 at 11:42pm
I am also thinking Book of Mormon. What do you think? Heard anything on BofM coming to Toronto?
#110
Posted: 12/20/11 at 10:02am
Given the touring schedule so far announced by "Mormon" it's very unlikely that we could see it in Toronto before 2013.
#111
Posted: 12/20/11 at 10:29am
I agree with Robbie. I don't see it coming here before it opens in Denver in August. I am thinking (and to use Robbie's correction of me) theatrical calendar will be announced in 2012 play in Toronto after the 12 week run in LA.
#112
Posted: 12/23/11 at 2:39pm
Tag, looks like you were right on the money with Flashdance...
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/FLASHDANCE-to-Run-Out-of-Town-in-Toronto-Prior-to-Broadway-20111223
Any other thoughts on what may come to Toronto?
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/FLASHDANCE-to-Run-Out-of-Town-in-Toronto-Prior-to-Broadway-20111223
Any other thoughts on what may come to Toronto?
#113
Posted: 12/23/11 at 4:30pm
WHY? Colossal flop in the UK. No amount of restating can fix this one. Financially speaking it seems such a bad gamble.
#114
Posted: 1/29/12 at 8:22pm
Anybody seen The Blue Dragon got a ticket for wednesday hope its a good one.
#115
Posted: 1/29/12 at 10:45pm
It is! I'd say "The Blue Dragon" is one of an unprecedented four must-sees on stage in Toronto all at once, the others being "Caroline, or Change" at Berkeley St. Downstairs; Ronnie Burkett's "Penny Plain" at Factory; and "Kim's Convenience" at Soulpepper - except that the latter is now sold out (but coming back for a reprise in May!). If you'd written yesterday, I would have added "The Penelopiad" at Buddies to that list, but today's was its final performance.
#116
Posted: 1/31/12 at 1:10am
Thanks Robbie, Kims Conveniance im going to try and see that in the Summer.
#117
Posted: 2/2/12 at 2:28am
Just got back from The Blue Dragon, this is a must see Excellant show i would give it 5 stars out of 5
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