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Hamilton Spectator
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Vanessa Sears takes another run at Shakepeare's Juliet in jukebox musical '& Juliet'
TORONTO - Canadian stage actress Vanessa Sears is resurrecting her role as hopeless romantic Juliet Capulet, with a playful pop music twist. Mirvish Productions says the Deep River, Ont., native leads the all-Canadian cast of jukebox musical '& Juliet,' which returns to Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre later this year. Sears is deeply familiar with William Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers. She played Juliet in the Stratford Festival's 2024 production of the dramatic love story. '& Juliet' will have her portray a more comedic version of the character. The musical imagines what might've happened if Romeo and Juliet had gone their separate ways. The book was penned by Toronto playwright David West Read and propelled by the pop hits of Swedish producer Max Martin, including tracks 'Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely,' 'Since U Been Gone' and 'Roar.' '& Juliet' has a limited run from Dec. 3, 2025 to March 22, 2026. Tickets are already on sale through the Mirvish website. Sears is a familiar face in Mirvish productions, having previously starred in their 2015 production of 'Kinky Boots' and is set to appear in 'Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812' this summer. Other Canadians in the new '& Juliet' cast include David Silvestri, who starred in 'Come From Away;' Julia McLellan, who had parts in 'Kinky Boots' and 'Six;' and Stratford and Shaw Festival veteran George Krissa. The musical made its North American premiere in July 2022, leading to a successful Broadway run later that year as theatre productions gradually resumed after COVID-19 closures. 'The cast consists of artists we know and love from past productions,' said theatre producers David and Hannah Mirvish in a joint statement. 'Others we've been following on stages around the city and beyond, and some exciting new talent (will make) their professional debuts.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 2, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Vanessa Sears takes another run at Shakepeare's Juliet in jukebox musical ‘& Juliet'
TORONTO – Canadian stage actress Vanessa Sears is resurrecting her role as hopeless romantic Juliet Capulet, with a playful pop music twist. Mirvish Productions says the Deep River, Ont., native leads the all-Canadian cast of jukebox musical '& Juliet,' which returns to Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre later this year. Sears is deeply familiar with William Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers. She played Juliet in the Stratford Festival's 2024 production of the dramatic love story. '& Juliet' will have her portray a more comedic version of the character. The musical imagines what might've happened if Romeo and Juliet had gone their separate ways. The book was penned by Toronto playwright David West Read and propelled by the pop hits of Swedish producer Max Martin, including tracks 'Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely,' 'Since U Been Gone' and 'Roar.' '& Juliet' has a limited run from Dec. 3, 2025 to March 22, 2026. Tickets are already on sale through the Mirvish website. Sears is a familiar face in Mirvish productions, having previously starred in their 2015 production of 'Kinky Boots' and is set to appear in 'Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812' this summer. Other Canadians in the new '& Juliet' cast include David Silvestri, who starred in 'Come From Away;' Julia McLellan, who had parts in 'Kinky Boots' and 'Six;' and Stratford and Shaw Festival veteran George Krissa. The musical made its North American premiere in July 2022, leading to a successful Broadway run later that year as theatre productions gradually resumed after COVID-19 closures. 'The cast consists of artists we know and love from past productions,' said theatre producers David and Hannah Mirvish in a joint statement. 'Others we've been following on stages around the city and beyond, and some exciting new talent (will make) their professional debuts.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 2, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Harvey Fierstein to be awarded special Tony Award for lifetime in the theater
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein needs to find room for another award. He's going to be honored with a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. The four-time Tony-winner behind 'Torch Song Trilogy' and 'Kinky Boots' will get the award June 8 at Radio City Music Hall. The telecast will be hosted by Cynthia Erivo. 'Harvey Fierstein's contributions to the American theatre, both as an artist and activist, represent an extraordinary legacy,' Heather Hitchens, president & CEO of the American Theatre Wing, and Jason Laks, president of the Broadway League, said in a statement. During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. Fierstein joins an impressive group who have earned the special Tony, including Carol Channing, Joel Gray, James Earl Jones, John Kander, Angela Lansbury, Chita Rivera, Stephen Sondheim, Tommy Tune, Andrew Lloyd Webber and George C. Wolfe. Fierstein won two Tonys for 'Torch Song Trilogy' — best play and best actor in a play — as well as Tonys for best book of a musical for 'La Cage Aux Folles' and best actor in a musical for 'Hairspray.' His other works include 'Newsies,' 'Casa Valentina' and 'A Catered Affair.'
Associated Press
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Harvey Fierstein to be awarded special Tony Award for lifetime in the theater
NEW YORK (AP) — Actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein needs to find room for another award. He's going to be honored with a Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre. The four-time Tony-winner behind 'Torch Song Trilogy' and 'Kinky Boots' will get the award June 8 at Radio City Music Hall. The telecast will be hosted by Cynthia Erivo. 'Harvey Fierstein's contributions to the American theatre, both as an artist and activist, represent an extraordinary legacy,' Heather Hitchens, president & CEO of the American Theatre Wing, and Jason Laks, president of the Broadway League, said in a statement. Fierstein joins an impressive group who have earned the special Tony, including Carol Channing, Joel Gray, James Earl Jones, John Kander, Angela Lansbury, Chita Rivera, Stephen Sondheim, Tommy Tune, Andrew Lloyd Webber and George C. Wolfe. Fierstein won two Tonys for 'Torch Song Trilogy' — best play and best actor in a play — as well as Tonys for best book of a musical for 'La Cage Aux Folles' and best actor in a musical for 'Hairspray.' His other works include 'Newsies,' 'Casa Valentina' and 'A Catered Affair.'
Boston Globe
26-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
‘Hamilton,' ‘Suffs,' and more announced for new Broadway In Boston season
Next up is the return of ' The von Trapp family sets up residence at the Opera House from Jan. 6-18, with a production of 'The Sound of Music.' Advertisement Arriving at the Opera House on Jan. 28, 2026 and running through Feb. 8, 2026 will be 'Some Like It Hot,' a musical version of the classic 1959 Billy Wilder comedy starring Marilyn Monroe as a singer in an all-female band and Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis as musicians on the run from the mob who pass themselves off as women and join the band. 'Kinky Boots' briefly kicks up its heels at the Opera House, from Feb. 17-22, 2026. ' From March 31-April 12, 2026, the Opera House will provide a home for 'The Outsiders,' an adaptation of Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 film about the family-like bonds among the Greasers gang in Tulsa, Okla., in the 1960s. Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast,' one of the weirdest love stories of all time, will be at the Opera House from April 14-May 2, 2026. Jean Valjean will once again suffer nobly and try to outrun the relentless Inspector Javert in 'Les Miserables,' at the Opera House June 9–21, 2026. 'The Great Gatsby,' a new musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's landmark Jazz Age novel, will be at the Opera House July 7-19, 2026. (Not to be confused with 'Gatsby,' Advertisement Lastly, 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical' sets up shop at the Opera House July 28-Aug. 2, 2026. Don Aucoin can be reached at
