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Peterborough Theatre Guild Announces 'Dorothy in Wonderland – The Musical' As Next Production For November/December
/The Peterborough Theatre Guild has announced its next production, ‘Dorothy in Wonderland – The Musical’ which will run 9 shows spanning late November and early December.
Shows are occurring on Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. while matinees (Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7 and 8) are at 2 p.m. at the Peterborough Theatre Guild.
Dorothy Gale has made her way to the end of the Yellow Brick Road and the wonderful Wizard of Oz is just about to help her get back home to Kansas. But before she can hop into the wizard’s balloon, another whirlwind appears over the Emerald City, sweeping Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion away to Wonderland. Equipped with their new assets — brains, heart and courage — Dorothy’s friends try to help her find her way home, meeting many other interesting characters along the way, including Alice, the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, March Hare, the Cheshire Cat and many more. They also must face a dangerous new foe — the Queen of Hearts.
Tickets are $15 for any seat and are available online or by phone at (705) 745-4211.
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Peterborough Theatre Guild Announces Fall Production 'Mary's Wedding' For 10 Shows In October and November
/Peterborough Theatre Guild has announced its second production of the season, ‘Mary's Wedding' with ten dates slated for October and November, announced on Monday.
Two matinee shows are at 2 p.m. and evening shows are at 7:30 p.m. Opening night begins on Oct. 25, and the final show is on Nov. 9.
The show runs on the following dates: Oct. 25, 26, 27* 31, Nov. 1, 2, 3* 7, 8, and 9.
*denotes matinee performances
Stephen Massicotte wrote the production, which is described as a ‘beautiful play with a heart as big as the skies’ that serves as its stage. According to a press release, Mary’s Wedding is an epic, unforgettable story of love, hope, and survival.
The play is directed by Jane Werger and produced by Jennifer Gruer.
Tickets are $30 for adults, $27 for seniors and $20 for students. They can be purchased by calling (705) 745-4211 or visiting Peterborough Theatre Guild’s website.
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Six Shows Unveiled For Peterborough Theatre Guild's 2024-25 Season Lineup
/The Peterborough Theatre Guild (PTG) has unveiled six shows and seven staged readings for their upcoming 2024-2025 season.
Shows announced for this seasons are Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Dorothy in Wonderland, Mary’s Wedding, How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse, Ghost Story, Outside Mullingar and Silent Sky.
“Through the love of live theatre, we look forward to sharing in the power of storytelling and music,” said Kate Suhr of PTG.
The following are each show’s dates and details (all bolded dates denote matinee shows with a 2 p.m. start, 7:30 p.m. for all other shows):
How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse by Ben Muir and Ghost Story by Marni Walsh
Director: Margaret Monis / Producers: Marion Griffin and Cynthia Wardrope
Dates: Sept. 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29 Oct. 3, 4 and 5
Ghost Story (two one-acts on the same evening with How to Survive a Zombie Apocalypse):
Director: Lee Bolton / Producers: Jen Eve
Dates: Sept. 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, Oct. 3, 4 and 5
Mary’s Wedding by Stephen Massicotte
Director: Jane Werger / Producer: Jennifer Gruer
Dates: Oct. 25, 26, 27 31, Nov. 1, 2, 3 7, 8 and 9
Dorothy in Wonderland – The Musical by Brian D. Taylor:
Director: Sarah Rogers / Producers Marion Griffin and Cynthia Wardrope
Dates: Nov. 29, 30, Dec. 1, 4, 6, 7 and 8
Outside Mullingar by John Patrick Shanley:
Director: Jerry Allen / Producers: Pat Hooper and Bob Campbell
Dates: Jan. 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, Feb. 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8
Silent Sky by Lauren Gunderson:
Director: Bea Quarrie / Producer: Ina Stenner
Dates: Mar. 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30, Apr. 3, 4 and 5
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Music by Andrew Lloyd Weber
Lyrics by Tim Rice
*All shows at Showplace Performance Centre
Director: Robert Ainsworth / Producer: Margaret Pieper
Dates: April 25, 26, 27 and 30. May 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ticket Prices:
Full Length:
Adult - $30.00 Seniors $27.00 Students: $20.00
Musical - Adult: $42.00 Seniors $37.00 Students: $27.00
Family - All Tickets: $15.00
Staged Readings - All Tickets: $12
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Hometown PTBO: Actress Nancy Towns About Her Family's Douro Legacy and Upcoming Productions Including 'Girl in the Goldfish Bowl'
/This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with actress and singer Nancy Towns about her family's legacy in Douro especially with P.G. Towns & Sons, her upcoming production 'Girl in the Goldfish Bowl' with the Peterborough Theatre Guild and some of her favourite all-time concerts.
Peterborough Theatre Guild Announces 10 Performances For May Production: Girl in the Goldfish Bowl
/The Peterborough Theatre Guild has announced its May production of ‘Girl in the Goldfish Bowl’ slated for 10 shows from May 3 to 18.
The production is directed by Kim Blackwell with Lindsay Wilson playing the lead role of Iris.
The comedy is set in the ocean-side, fishery town of 1960s Steveston, British Columbia; Iris takes us back to her 12-year-old self and what she describes as ‘the last few days of her childhood.’
Preoccupied with the impending Cuban Missile Crisis and the obvious strain in her parents’ marriage, Iris is convinced that the death of her goldfish, Amahl, must have brought on these troubles.
Shows are running on May 3, 4, 5*, 9, 10, 11, 12*, 16, 17, 18 at 7:30 p.m. except for matinee dates.
*denotes matinee show at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets are available online or by calling (705)745-4211. They are $30 for adults, $27 for seniors and $20 for students.
Classic Musical 'Fiddler on the Roof' Is Peterborough Theatre Guild's February Production
/The classic musical ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ is hitting the Peterborough Theatre Guild for eight shows in February, announced on Thursday.
Shows are scheduled for Frb. 16, 17, 18*, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25* with matinee shows at 2:30 p.m. and evening shows at 7:30 p.m.
*denotes matinee performance
The nine Tony Award-winning musical is being produced by Jerry Allen and produced by Pat Hooper. Janina Krauss is the musical director while Laura Lawson is the choreographer for the shows.
The following are the cast for the production:
Donnell MacKenzie – Tevye
Lyndele Gauci – Golde
Hilary Evans – Tzeitel
Christine Helferty – Hodel
Laura Lawson – Chavalah
Bruno Merz – Motel
Eddy Sweeney – Perchik
Simon Banderob – Feydka
Alex Hodson – Sprintze
Poppy Alderson – Bielke
Nicole Grady – Yente, the Matchmaker
Matt Kraft – Lazar Wolf