Peterborough Theatre Guild Announces 'Dorothy in Wonderland – The Musical' As Next Production For November/December

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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.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Theatre Guild.

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

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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.

Justine Christensen as Mary/Flowers (left) and Eddie Sweeney as Charlie (right). Photo courtesy and PeterborougH Theatre Guild.

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

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The Peterborough Theatre Guild (PTG) has unveiled six shows and seven staged readings for their upcoming 2024-2025 season.

Graphic by Mark Dizon.

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'

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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.

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Peterborough Theatre Guild Announces 10 Performances For May Production: Girl in the Goldfish Bowl

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The Peterborough Theatre Guild has announced its May production of ‘Girl in the Goldfish Bowl’ slated for 10 shows from May 3 to 18.

pHOTO courtesy of the Peterborough Theatre Guild.

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.

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Classic Musical 'Fiddler on the Roof' Is Peterborough Theatre Guild's February Production

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The classic musical ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ is hitting the Peterborough Theatre Guild for eight shows in February, announced on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Theatre Guild.

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

Tickets are available online or by phone at (705) 745-4211.

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Hometown PTBO: Chris Marris of the Peterborough Theatre Guild and Two Generations Being Involved in Local Arts

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This week on Hometown PTBO, Pete Dalliday talks with Chris Marris about how she got into the Peterborough Theatre Guild, her life as a retired teacher/principal and her mother's involvement in Peterborough arts.

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Peterborough Theatre Guild Announced December Production 'The Enchanted Bookshop' For Eight Shows

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Peterborough Theatre Guild is putting on a production of Todd Wallinger’s famed story of ‘The Enchanted Bookshop’ slated for eight dates in December.

Photo courtesy of Colton DeKnock and PeterborougH Theatre Guild.

Four matinee shows at 2 p.m. and evening shows at 7:30 p.m. are running throughout the first two weeks of December.

Show dates run on the follow dates: Dec. 1, 2*, 3*, 5, 7, 8, 9* and 10*.

*denotes matinee performances

The production is about the used bookstore ‘A Likely Story’ where characters inside the books come alive at night. Famed characters such as Dorothy Gale, Robin Hood, Pollyanna, Sherlock Holmes, Heidi and Tom Sawyer help Margie, the scatterbrained owner, save her struggling store. The come-to-life characters cannot leave the building or be seen by human eyes. A pair of smugglers comes looking for a stolen necklace hidden inside one of the books putting the characters in a dilemma.

The show features additional appearances that include Queen of Hearts, Long John Silver and Doctor Dolittle.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling (705) 745-4211 or visiting Peterborough Theatre Guild’s website.

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Peterborough Theatre Guild Brings 'Paradiso Inn' For 10 November Dates

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The Peterborough Theatre Guild’s next theatre production ‘Paradiso Inn’ is holding ten shows for November, with the first date on Nov. 3.

The play is about an urban couple cycling on a northern Ontario rail trail to enhance their relationship and stumble upon the Paradiso Inn. 

The Inn is described as sketchy and run down but the innkeepers work hard to earn those infamous Trip Advisor stars. Deep within its walls are hope, kindness, humour and an opportunity to make real-life changes, not only for the cyclists but all of the Inn's characters.

Paradiso Inn is a story about second chances; it reminds us all that growth and transformation are possible, even in the unlikeliest of places.

The play is a brand new, all-Canadian inspirational comedy written by actor/director and Peterborough’s Hugh MacMillan.

Shows are scheduled for the following dates: Nov. 3, 4, 5*, 9, 10, 11, 12*, 16, 17 and 18. Matinee performances are at 2 p.m. while evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m.

*denotes matinee show

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Peterborough Theatre Guild's Next Production 'God of Carnage' to Run 10 Shows In Three-Week Span

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The Peterborough Theatre Guild has announced its next production, ‘God of Carnage’ which will run 10 shows in a three-week span.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Theatre Guild.

Shows are occurring on Sept. 29 and 30; Oct, 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13 and 14. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. while matinees (Oct. 1 and 8) are at 2 p.m. at the Peterborough Theatre Guild.

God of Carnage is a winner of the 2009 Tony Award for Best Play. It is described as a comedy of manners without manners. Set in present-day New York City, it is the story of two couples who meet for the first time shortly after their respective sons have a nasty schoolyard tangle. At first, diplomatic niceties are observed but as the meeting progresses and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than their liberal principles in tatters. the production was written by Yasmina Reza.

Tickets are $30 for adults, $27 for seniors and $22 for Students. They can be purchased online or by phone at (705) 745-4211.

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