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The Province
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Province
Stepping into Simba: Erick D. Patrick brings The Lion King musical to Vancouver
The Lion King has proven to be one of Disney's most valuable properties: 'It still connects to not only children, but adults as well,' says the actor Erick plays Simba in the touring production of Disney's The Lion King musical at Queen Elizabeth Theatre Aug. 20-Sept. 14. Photo by Matthew Murphy / Broadway Across Canada Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors When: Aug. 20-Sept. 14 Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St., Vancouver Tickets: From $35 (plus fees) at You can't argue with this kind of success. In the last 30 years, The Lion King has proven to be one of American entertainment giant Disney's most valuable properties. Whether in its original animated form, the 2019 CGI photorealistic remake, or the multi-award-winning Broadway incarnation, the story of Simba, the lion cub who would be king, has entertained and inspired millions across the globe. We talked to Erick D. Patrick about playing the four-legged princeling in the musical, which returns to Vancouver this month. Erick D. Patrick plays Simba in the touring production of Disney's The Lion King musical at Queen Elizabeth Theatre Aug. 20-Sept. 14. Photo by Matthew Murphy / Broadway Across Canada Q: How many Simbas have you seen? A: I saw the Broadway musical for the first time when I was 23 or 24. Since then, I've seen maybe seven or eight different Simbas. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A: Everyone is so different. It's interesting, because we're all given the same things to do. But the beautiful thing about storytelling is that no one can tell you how to tell it. It's a beautiful thing to see that many different ways to tell the story. Q: What is it about Simba's journey that resonates with you? A: It's a role that you always want to find something new in night to night, show to show. It requires you to figure out things about yourself. It's that universal reminder that you might think you have everything figured out, that you think you know exactly what you're doing, or you think you know exactly how you'll respond, but you actually don't know until you're in that situation. For me, it always brings up how to be strong, how to be caring, how to be vulnerable, how to honour your loved ones, or honour the ones that are no longer with us. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. A: It's a big learning curve, because you've got to be aware that the mask is also telling the story and how you move doesn't stop with your face and your body. We have what we call 'the dual event.' Basically, if you were in the audience and you were to look at my face, you would get the story. And if you were way, way in the back and you were just able to see the movement and my mask, you would get that exact same story based on body language and movement. Q: Does the reaction of kids bring you joy? A: It is one of the most rewarding feelings I've ever experienced, and it's unlike any other show. Because normally you're playing your age. Normally I'm just a 30-year-old guy on stage singing songs. But in this show, it really does stand the test of time. It doesn't matter where we are in the world. It still connects to not only children, but adults as well. It's something that I didn't expect to feel so gratifying. I knew that kids loved the show. I knew that people loved the show, but I didn't know the amount of love and excitement that you're going to receive when you step out of the stage door. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The musical version of The Lion King premiered in 1997. It is Broadway's third longest-running show in history and the highest grossing Broadway production of all time. Photo by Joan Marcus / Broadway Across Canada A: Oh, all the time. Every night. I was so obsessed with it. And I've always been an actor, I've always been in musicals, but it never clicked to me to even audition for The Lion King. Never. It took my fiancé, who was on the tour, to encourage me. She said, 'Hey, I think you'd be really great.' And I was like, 'People say that, but is it really cool?' And she's like, 'Yes, it's amazing. You should come be a part of it.'' Read More Vancouver Whitecaps News Vancouver Whitecaps Local News News
Vancouver Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Stepping into Simba: Erick D. Patrick brings The Lion King musical to Vancouver
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. When: Aug. 20-Sept. 14 Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre , 630 Hamilton St., Vancouver Tickets: From $35 (plus fees) at You can't argue with this kind of success. In the last 30 years, The Lion King has proven to be one of American entertainment giant Disney's most valuable properties. Whether in its original animated form, the 2019 CGI photorealistic remake, or the multi-award-winning Broadway incarnation, the story of Simba, the lion cub who would be king, has entertained and inspired millions across the globe. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. We talked to Erick D. Patrick about playing the four-legged princeling in the musical, which returns to Vancouver this month. A: I saw the Broadway musical for the first time when I was 23 or 24. Since then, I've seen maybe seven or eight different Simbas. A: Everyone is so different. It's interesting, because we're all given the same things to do. But the beautiful thing about storytelling is that no one can tell you how to tell it. It's a beautiful thing to see that many different ways to tell the story. A: It's a role that you always want to find something new in night to night, show to show. It requires you to figure out things about yourself. It's that universal reminder that you might think you have everything figured out, that you think you know exactly what you're doing, or you think you know exactly how you'll respond, but you actually don't know until you're in that situation. For me, it always brings up how to be strong, how to be caring, how to be vulnerable, how to honour your loved ones, or honour the ones that are no longer with us. A: It's a big learning curve, because you've got to be aware that the mask is also telling the story and how you move doesn't stop with your face and your body. We have what we call 'the dual event.' Basically, if you were in the audience and you were to look at my face, you would get the story. And if you were way, way in the back and you were just able to see the movement and my mask, you would get that exact same story based on body language and movement. A: It is one of the most rewarding feelings I've ever experienced, and it's unlike any other show. Because normally you're playing your age. Normally I'm just a 30-year-old guy on stage singing songs. But in this show, it really does stand the test of time. It doesn't matter where we are in the world. It still connects to not only children, but adults as well. It's something that I didn't expect to feel so gratifying. I knew that kids loved the show. I knew that people loved the show, but I didn't know the amount of love and excitement that you're going to receive when you step out of the stage door. A: Oh, all the time. Every night. I was so obsessed with it. And I've always been an actor, I've always been in musicals, but it never clicked to me to even audition for The Lion King. Never. It took my fiancé, who was on the tour, to encourage me. She said, 'Hey, I think you'd be really great.' And I was like, 'People say that, but is it really cool?' And she's like, 'Yes, it's amazing. You should come be a part of it.''
Calgary Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Postponed Vancouver concert prompts musician to play free pop-up show
Article content Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article content American musician Jonah Kagen was looking forward to opening for singer Sam Barber at an Aug. 11 show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Unfortunately, the show was postponed due to Barber having a vocal injury. Article content Article content Rather than lose a great opportunity to introduce local audiences to songs from his debut album Sunflowers and Leather, the singer-songwriter decided to head down to David Lam Park and play a pop-up solo show for anyone who showed up. Article content Article content 'Sam's bus didn't even make it up to Vancouver due to his vocal injury and just headed straight to Portland from Tacoma,' said Kagen. 'I went kind of rogue, to be honest, heading up to town on my own to do a lounge earlier in the day at the PEAK FM. During that time, I kept getting social media messages asking about the show and wasn't in any position to comment officially, which was a bit awkward.' Article content She wasn't thrilled by the idea. Article content 'She wasn't too happy about it, being concerned for my safety and all,' he said 'But I felt that I had to do this and give those people who had travelled distances to see the show to get a chance to see me, at least. I'd done this sort of thing in the past, but it's all on a much bigger scale now.' Article content Following his song God Needs the Devil from his 2024 EP reaching No. 1 on American alternative radio, Kagen is in new territory with his full-length debut Sunflowers and Leather. But new songs such as Candy Land, The Reaper and Burn Me, which features Sam Barber, were all going to be making their first live appearances on a Canadian stage at the postponed performance. Article content Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jonah Kagen (@jonahkagen) Article content 'All I really cared about was getting people who wanted to hear me to get a chance to do so,' he said. 'I posted some messages and a few hundred people came down and we took pictures and had a great time. They even pushed me to FaceTime Sam, who gave everyone a wave.' Article content Article content All told, it was a memorable introduction for Kagen to local audiences. He had a great time in Vancouver. Article content 'I took an Uber from my Airbnb down to the park, got out and said 'hey' to everyone there and played,' he said. 'All told, it was probably about seven or eight songs over 40 minutes. Then I stuck around to talk to people, waited until they all left and took an Uber back to my room and then headed down to Portland the next morning.'
Vancouver Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Postponed Vancouver concert prompts musician to play free pop-up show
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. American musician Jonah Kagen was looking forward to opening for singer Sam Barber at an Aug. 11 show at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre . Unfortunately, the show was postponed due to Barber having a vocal injury. Rather than lose a great opportunity to introduce local audiences to songs from his debut album Sunflowers and Leather, the singer-songwriter decided to head down to David Lam Park and play a pop-up solo show for anyone who showed up. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'Sam's bus didn't even make it up to Vancouver due to his vocal injury and just headed straight to Portland from Tacoma,' said Kagen. 'I went kind of rogue, to be honest, heading up to town on my own to do a lounge earlier in the day at the PEAK FM. During that time, I kept getting social media messages asking about the show and wasn't in any position to comment officially, which was a bit awkward.' Deciding that there was no point in being in Vancouver and not doing something while he was there, he called up his manager, who is also his sister, to announce the pop-up idea. She wasn't thrilled by the idea. 'She wasn't too happy about it, being concerned for my safety and all,' he said 'But I felt that I had to do this and give those people who had travelled distances to see the show to get a chance to see me, at least. I'd done this sort of thing in the past, but it's all on a much bigger scale now.' Following his song God Needs the Devil from his 2024 EP reaching No. 1 on American alternative radio, Kagen is in new territory with his full-length debut Sunflowers and Leather. But new songs such as Candy Land, The Reaper and Burn Me, which features Sam Barber, were all going to be making their first live appearances on a Canadian stage at the postponed performance. A post shared by Jonah Kagen (@jonahkagen) 'All I really cared about was getting people who wanted to hear me to get a chance to do so,' he said. 'I posted some messages and a few hundred people came down and we took pictures and had a great time. They even pushed me to FaceTime Sam, who gave everyone a wave.' All told, it was a memorable introduction for Kagen to local audiences. He had a great time in Vancouver. 'I took an Uber from my Airbnb down to the park, got out and said 'hey' to everyone there and played,' he said. 'All told, it was probably about seven or eight songs over 40 minutes. Then I stuck around to talk to people, waited until they all left and took an Uber back to my room and then headed down to Portland the next morning.' Vancouver Civic Theatre has posted an official postponement notice about the Sam Barber show, noting all tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled date. Full information can be found at . While Kagen is unsure if he will be appearing on the rescheduled date, he hopes to be back in town sooner than later. For more information on his album and touring, visit . sderdeyn@ Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances.
The Province
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Here's where to watch outdoor movies around Metro Vancouver this summer
Many communities host family-friendly movie nights in the Lower Mainland and beyond. Here's where you can catch a show Among the free outdoor movies in the Lower Mainland in 2025 is Summer on šx???ex?n Xwtl'a7shn (the plaza outside Queen Elizabeth Theatre), a series that also includes concerts and dance classes. Photo by Vancouver Civic Theatres Among the free outdoor movies in the Lower Mainland in 2025 is Summer on šx???ex?n Xwtl'a7shn (the plaza outside Queen Elizabeth Theatre), a series that also includes concerts and dance classes. Photo by Vancouver Civic Theatres Summer outdoor movie nights started taking off around Metro Vancouver as we eased our way out of pandemic lockdowns, and they seem to be here to stay. Many Lower Mainland communities and B.C. tourist spots are joining in the fun, often sponsored by local businesses and mostly free to audiences. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Movie showtimes in most communities are at dusk, meaning they start a little earlier as summer wanes — though you might want to set up your lawn chair or blanket earlier than sundown to ensure you get good seats and, in some spots, to take in the pre-show entertainment on offer. Here are some of the summer movie series planned this summer around Metro and beyond: VANCOUVER Downtown Vancouver Hosted by the downtown business improvement association — now branded as simply Downtown Van — free movies return to šxʷƛ̓ənəq Xwtl'e7énḵ Square, the north plaza of the Vancouver Art Gallery, on Thursdays until mid-August. Movies are shown on a 10-metre inflatable screen starting at sundown, with warmups starting at 5 p.m. each evening that include interactive trivia, face painting, dancers and circus performers, DJs and mini golf. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. • Thursday, July 3: Bring It On • Thursday, July 10: The Wild Robot • Thursday, July 17: Little Women • Thursday, July 24: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World • Thursday, July 31: The Wizard of Oz • Thursday, Aug. 7: Wicked • Thursday, Aug. 14: Inception For more on the downtown movie nights, go to Stanley Park Billing itself as the 'largest outdoor movie series in Canada,' Evo Car Share sponsors another year of summer cinema on Tuesday nights in Stanley Park. Movies are shown on a 40-foot screen in Ceperley Meadow, at Second Beach, with hundreds of free seats on the lawn available on a first-come, first-serve basis. With a reservation, you can get priority seating on Adirondack chairs near the front. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. • Tuesday, July 8: The Princess Bride • Tuesday, July 15: The Land Before Time • Tuesday, July 22: Legally Blonde • Tuesday, July 29: Ferris Bueller's Day Off • Tuesday, Aug. 5: You choose the movie • Tuesday, Aug. 12: Top Gun (original) • Tuesday, Aug. 19: My Best Friend's Wedding • Tuesday, Aug. 26: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone For more on the series, go to Vancouver Civic Theatres VCT's Summer on šxʷƛ̓exən Xwtl'a7shn (the plaza outside Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 630 Hamilton St.), includes music on Thursdays, dance parties on Fridays, and free sunset cinema each Wednesday in August. Movies are screened at dusk with a local DJ getting things started each night at 7 p.m. Here's the lineup: This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. • Wednesday, Aug. 6: Shrek • Wednesday, Aug. 13: The Wild Robot • Wednesday, Aug. 20: Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark • Wednesday, Aug. 27: Mean Girls For more information on the series, including the music and dance nights, visit SURREY The City of Surrey is showing three outdoor movies on the great lawn at Clayton Community Centre, 7155 187A St., in July and August. Bring a blanket or chairs and come early for family-friendly activities starting at 7:30 p.m. Movies start at around 9 p.m. Popcorn will be on sale (cash only) and food trucks will be on site. Here's the lineup: • Friday, July 4: Inside Out (9 p.m. start) • Friday, July 25: Encanto (9 p.m. start) • Friday, Aug. 22: Bolt LANGLEY Langley City This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The city plans to host a free movie night at Brydon Park, 198th Street and 53rd Avenue, but as of late June, the film had not been announced. • Friday, July 11: N/A Langley Township • Thursday, July 10: Dive-In Movie Night at The Outdoor Experience water park, The Wild Robot (bring a floatie and take in the movie, 7 p.m. start) • Friday, July 25: Outdoor Movie at McClughan Park, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (9:15 p.m. start) • Thursday, Aug. 7: Dive-In Movie Night at The Outdoor Experience water park, Moana 2 (7 p.m. start) • Friday, Aug. 15: Outdoor Movie at McClughan Park, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (8:45 p.m. start) • Friday, Aug. 29: Outdoor Movie at Routley Park, Migration (8:30 p.m.) • Saturday, Aug. 30: Outdoor Movie at Aldergrove Athletic Park, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (8:30 p.m.) • Sunday, Aug. 31: Outdoor Movie at James Hill Park, Kung Fu Panda (8:30 p.m.) This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. For the complete summer lineup, which also includes concerts, family, youth and theme nights at parks around the township, go to BURNABY The City of Burnaby hosts free summer cinema at two locations, Civic Square on Friday nights and Confederation Park on Saturdays. Bring blankets and chairs and some snacks and enjoy. Here's the lineup: Civic Square, 6100 Willingdon Ave. (movies start at about 8:30 p.m.) • Friday, Aug. 15: A Minecraft Movie • Friday, Aug. 22: The Tiger's Apprentice • Friday, Aug. 29: If Confederation Park, 250 Willingdon Ave. (movies start at about 8:15 p.m.) • Saturday, Aug. 16: Dog Man • Saturday, Aug. 23: Moana 2 NORTH VANCOUVER The Polygon Gallery on the North Shore waterfront (101 Carrie Cates Court) returns on summer Thursdays with a Deckchair Cinema series highlighting sci-fi films in 2025. Thanks to sponsors Rogers and BMO, admission is by donation and includes popcorn and admission to the gallery exhibit; music and concessions start at 7 p.m. followed by movies at dusk. Here is the schedule: This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. • Thursday, July 3: Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars (film starts 9:15 p.m.) • Thursday, July 10: Universal Language (9:15 p.m.) • Thursday, July 17: Gravity (9 p.m.) • Thursday, July 24: Spaceballs (9 p.m.) • Thursday, July 31: The Fifth Element (8:45 p.m.) • Thursday, Aug. 7: Flash Gordon (8:45 p.m.) • Thursday, Aug. 14: Star Trek 2: The Wrath Of Khan (8:30 p.m.) • Thursday, Aug. 21: Starman (8:30 p.m.) • Thursday, Aug. 28: David Lynch's Dune (8:30 p.m.) PORT COQUITLAM PoCo offers family movies at Evergreen Park, 3500 Cedar Dr., on four Saturday nights this summer, thanks to sponsor BMO. Bring snacks and drinks, blankets and lawn chairs. A food truck will be on site July 12 and Aug. 23. The lineup: • Saturday, July 12: Encanto (9:15 p.m.) • Saturday, July 26: Twisters (9:15 p.m.) • Saturday, Aug. 9: The Princess Bride (8:45 p.m.) • Saturday, Aug. 23: Top Gun: Maverick (8:45 p.m.) This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. As part of the Tsawwassen Sun Festival over the August long weekend, a free outdoor movie is being shown at Southlands Grange, 6313 Market Ave., Delta. Food and treats trucks, popcorn and games will be available. • Saturday, Aug. 2: Trolls: Let's Band Together (8:45 p.m.) WHISTLER Whistler has a summer concert series in Olympic Plaza that kicks off on Canada Day, featuring artists like Sam Roberts Band, 54-40 and Chantal Kreviazuk along with DJ sets. More on those at There are also movie nights every Wednesday and Saturday. Here's the lineup: • Wednesday, July 2: Ferris Bueller's Day Off • Saturday, July 5: Ferris Bueller's Day Off • Wednesday, July 9: Grease • Saturday, July 12: The Call of the Wild • Wednesday, July 16: Wayne's World • Saturday, July 19: Wayne's World • Wednesday, July 23: Bend it Like Beckham • Saturday, July 26: Bend it Like Beckham • Wednesday, July 30: Whip It Do you know of a movie night series in your area that's not listed here? Send us the details at vantips@ jruttle@ Vancouver Canucks BC Lions Vancouver Canucks News News
