Posted: 1/9/16 at 5:29pm
I will be visiting Montreal and would appreciate guidance from fellow~theater lovers. Or any Arts related thoughts. Fringe type theater and Restaurant recommendations are appreciated.
Thanks and have a great year.
Updated On: 1/9/16 at 05:29 PM
Posted: 1/9/16 at 6:22pm
i can't say I am very familiar with regional theatres in Montreal.
i usually only go to shows that are on national tour.
National tours usually play at a place called Place des Arts
here is the website. The venue usually has many other varieties of things so you can check it out!
http://placedesarts.com/index.en.html?persistRedirect=true
if I think of something else I'll edit the post!
Updated On: 1/9/16 at 06:22 PM
Posted: 1/9/16 at 6:29pm
Thanks, BlueShadows. Any Arts ~ restaurant related general guidance will also be appreciated. Thanks.
Updated On: 1/9/16 at 06:29 PM
Posted: 1/9/16 at 7:13pm
Do you understand French? I say this because a lot of the smaller venues only work in French. It's a Quebec(ois) thing.
http://www.centaurtheatre.com/
Centaur does work in English and has an excellent reputation.
theatre du nouveau monde does classics( mostly in French) also a good rep
http://theatrelalicorne.com/ completly French w special emphasis on the Quebec identity. Can't speak to its rep/quality..
Posted: 1/9/16 at 7:21pm
Thanks, SabreLady~ I didn't do well with high school French... but I have seen a few foreign language theater performances, without supertitles( in Spain and Israel) just for the experience. Your info is helpful. Thanks.
Sometimes these little jewels can make a difference.
Updated On: 1/9/16 at 07:21 PM
Posted: 1/9/16 at 7:53pm
Hi there
please let me know the dates that you'll be coming and I will help you with some restaurants and shows. I just got back from New York City and had the most amazing time seeing seven shows in five days including Hamilton misery Lazarus and school of rock among others. These four where the highlights for us. Awaiting your dates and will give you some great suggestions.......
Posted: 1/9/16 at 7:54pm
Well, now is probably the absolute worst time of the year to be in Montreal. Summer is where it's at - Jazz Fest, Just for Laughs, Circus Fest, Francofolies - it's basically a non-stop (mostly free!) street party.
That being said, I'd second Place des Arts.
How is your French?
http://www.montrealenlumiere.com/en-CA/programmation/index/arts
http://www.metropolismontreal.ca/en
http://www.clubsoda.ca/en/index.php
Posted: 1/9/16 at 8:14pm
I would suggest checking out the Segal Centre http://www.segalcentre.org/ for English shows
Posted: 1/9/16 at 8:36pm
It is so generous of you and several others to post links and guidance. Thank you all.
If you have any recommendations about restaurants, it is also appreciated.
Updated On: 1/9/16 at 08:36 PM
Posted: 1/9/16 at 10:10pm
True segal centre has shows in English.i only went once to see the apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz so didn't remember but yes definitely check that one out.
downtown montreal has a few malls downtown that are connected from inside. Tourists have stopped me from time to time to ask for how to walk through one mall to another.
if you like museum there is Musee des beaux arts. It's certainly not as big as say the MET in New York city but there are still things to see.
As for food one of the signature thing will be poutine (fries with cheese and gravy).
another recommendation would be Schwartz's.
Updated On: 1/9/16 at 10:10 PM
Posted: 1/9/16 at 11:13pm
Poutine does seem to be popping up everywhere w gourmet versions trying to raise this heart attack on a plate to new cultural standards.
Tourtiere is also a regional dish, a meat pie , usually made with finely diced pork, veal or beef w wild game added sometimes Traditionally eaten New Years but avail year round.
Smoked meat @ Schwartz's is delish but also not heart friendly sodium AND fat abounding but hey u only live once!
Also look out for maple sugar dishes it's the REAL stuff and a guilty pleasure of mine.
They also do fine Continental cuisine but i'm too cheap! ;D
