Louise Pitre News

Paula Brancati, Lauren Collins, Wendy Crewson, Cynthia Dale, Andrea Martin, and Louise Pitre are officially set to be the first cast of the Toronto production of LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE. As in the initial New York staging of the play by Nora and Delia Ephron, the production will feature a company of six that rotates in four-week cycles. The next cast will be announced in the next upcoming weeks.

The Sharron Matthews World Domination Tour kicked off with two performances at Toronto's Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. Sharron Matthews makes her New York cabaret debut at the celebrated nightspot Joe's Pub for two shows on Saturday, June 5 at 7pm and Sunday, June 6 at 9:30pm.

At a press conference held today at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 174 nominations for 225 eligible productions that opened between June 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010 for the 31st annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards which honour excellence in the performing arts in Toronto.

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 174 nominations for 225 eligible productions that opened between June 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010 for the 31st annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards which honour excellence in the performing arts in Toronto.

Sharron Matthews is getting ready to take over the world CABARET STYLE! Well-known in Canada as one of the country's greatest Cabaret artists, Sharron has been wowing Toronto audiences with her unique Cabaret evenings and amazing vocal styling for years, and now she is taking her show on the road for her World Domination tour! Sharron landed in NYC on Monday and plays her first gigs at Joe's Pub this weekend! After arriving in NYC she spoke with BWW about her Cabaret style performances, and about her love of all things New York!

The Sharron Matthews World Domination Tour kicked off with two performances at Toronto's Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. Sharron Matthews makes her New York cabaret debut at the celebrated nightspot Joe's Pub for two shows on Saturday, June 5 at 7pm and Sunday, June 6 at 9:30pm.

After her successful fundraising efforts in Toronto in April, Sharron Matthews is kicking off her World Domination Tour this weekend in Toronto! The tour will take her to NYC and Scotland, so make sure to go out and support this Canadian Superstar before she takes off to conquer the World!

After her successful fundraising efforts in Toronto in April, Sharron Matthews is kicking off her World Domination Tour this weekend in Toronto! The tour will take her to NYC and Scotland, so make sure to go out and support this Canadian Superstar before she takes off to conquer the World!

Sharron Matthews is a Toronto legend, popular for her incredible Cabaret nights that expose people to wonderful Broadway music and fantastic comedy. She has decided to take her show on the road, with upcoming stops in NYC at Joe's Pub and in Scotland at the Edinburgh Festival. In order to raise money to attend these venues, Sharron is holding a spectacular fundraiser this weekend in Toronto with all new material. Come on out and support Canadian talent!

ABBA's Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, the songwriters of the musicals 'Chess' and 'Mamma Mia!', are presenting, for one night only, the UK premiere of the concert version of their epic musical 'KRISTINA' at the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 14 April.

The original cast recording of Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Herbert Kretzmer's KRISTINA will be released on April 12 by Decca Records.

Canada's 'Broadway Star' Louise Pitre is scheduled to perform a very special concert with the Stratford Symphony Orchestra on April 10th, 2010. In anticipation of this event, BWW sat down with Ms. Pitre to discuss her history with musical theatre and her plans for the future.

The original cast recording of Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Herbert Kretzmer's KRISTINA will be released on April 12 by Decca Records.

Hear the music of Edith Piaf! Let your heart soar to the tunes of Mamma Mia! Then embrace the magical sound of Canada's first lady of musical theatre, Louise Pitre, who comes to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre stage March 22 in a concert titled From Piaf to Broadway & Back. Pitre (pronounced 'Peet-ruh') shot to fame nearly two decades ago, when she starred in the title role of Piaf.

Hear the music of Edith Piaf! Let your heart soar to the tunes of Mamma Mia! Then embrace the magical sound of Canada's first lady of musical theatre, Louise Pitre, who comes to the Maltz Jupiter Theatre stage March 22 in a concert titled From Piaf to Broadway & Back. Pitre (pronounced 'Peet-ruh') shot to fame nearly two decades ago, when she starred in the title role of Piaf.

Canada's CityTv is reporting that the documentary 'Hot Toxic Love: The Making of The Toxic Avenger Musical' will have its premiere on March 7th at 10PM. The documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Toronto production from auditions to opening night from the perspective of the cast and crew.

Maltz Jupiter Theatre Announces Upcoming Concerts & Shows.

Canada's CityTv is reporting that the documentary 'Hot Toxic Love: The Making of The Toxic Avenger Musical' will have its premiere on March 7th at 10PM. The documentary offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Toronto production from auditions to opening night from the perspective of the cast and crew.

ABBA's Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, the songwriters of the musicals 'Chess' and 'Mamma Mia!', are presenting, for one night only, the UK premiere of the concert version of their epic musical 'KRISTINA' at the Royal Albert Hall on Wednesday 14 April.

Dancap Productions Inc. presents the Canadian Premiere of THE TOXIC AVENGER, an eco-monster musical comedy based on the 1984 Lloyd Kaufman classic cult film.