Thomas Weller ©Honeymoon Suite. "Honeymoon Suite has had a great year touring all across Canada and the U.S.A. It’s been a lot of fun and with 2010 coming to a close and only having 2 Ontario dates remaining, we always enjoy playing in our backyard. To all those that could not make it out to our last performance at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre...

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Check out what WholeNote Magazine had to say about Adi Braun's latest release Canadian Scenes I. ~~~~ Canadian Scenes 1 - Adi BraunIndependent (http://www.adibraun.com/)Written By Bill McLean “This recording is a dream-come-true,” says award-winning jazz vocalist Adi Braun of her recently released a five-song EP, “Canadian Scenes I.” On it Braun has stretched her already impressive talents to include songwriting with three originals...

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Be afraid, be very afraid! As Halloween approached, I thought of the people’s fascination with crime, death and suspense and crime and other ghoulish things and it brought to mind the comedy-thriller Sleuth by Anthony Schaffer that was presented by Theatre Collingwood this summer and how much I enjoy that play and why I am a still a fan of comedy thrillers and...

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Hi, I'm Costin Manu, the Programming Manager for the Rose Theatre Brampton. As I mentioned last week, I will be contributing an entry here each Monday discussing all things “show-business”. My goal is to offer a glimpse into what I have been seeing and doing in this “business” and tell you what I was impressed with and talk about things of note in...

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Hi, I'm Costin Manu, the Programming Manager for the Rose Theatre Brampton.  Starting today, I will be contributing an entry here each Monday discussing all things “show-business”. My goal is to offer a glimpse into what I have been seeing and doing in this “business” and tell you what I was impressed with and talk about things of note in live performance that might also...

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Members of Engelbert's fan club decorated his dressing room with chocolates, wine and homemade gifts at the Rose Theatre this morning in preparation for tonight's concert.  President Betty Mayer has been doing this at venues all over Canada and the States for 30 years. Fan Club Members L to R - Lori Phillips, Loise Goos, Janice Mielcarek & Betty Mayer ...

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Fun, interesting and maybe a little random... check out these tidbits about Monty Python's SPAMALOT coming to the Rose Theatre for 3 performance on October 29 & 30. Spamalot uses 40 wireless microphones, consumes over 2500 AAA batteries per month, runs over 1 mile of cable and uses custom built lasers to aim the speakers in each house. Among the props is a cow that...

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By Harry Currie (from an interview in September 2010) Apart from listening to Elvis and Nat King Cole, Enge listened to Sinatra. “As a matter of fact,” he said, “the guy who used to be Sinatra’s manager is now my manager. It’s fate, you know, life takes you in different circles, and life takes you in a pattern that’s supposed to happen. And...

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I dropped by a rehearsal for The Odd Couple and snapped a few shots of the cast and director in preparation.  Although they're just getting started, the show is already a hoot and I had a few good laughs while I was there.  I predict this will be a brililant production with a wonderful cast.  Below are the core cast including from left to...

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Those doing their shopping at Brampton's downtown market last Saturday were pleasantly surprised to be serenaded by Centre Stage finalists from the Lorna Bissell Fountain Stage in front of the Rose Theatre.   Centre Stage is a talent competition for high school students in Brampton held each year by the Rose Theatre. ...

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Last night after the performance, Danny Harvey (director) and the cast of Broadway Gold II stuck around to answer questions and chat with some audience members.  Gabriella Currie moderated.  Myron De Souza (Musical Director) and Ayrin Mackie (vocalist) ...

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I attended the first read through for Rose Summer Season's The War Show, You'll Get Used To It yesterday afternoon.  It's a wonderful show with a lot of laughs and admittedly I dropped a tear or two as well.  Below are a few candid shots. Nancy Silverman and Sweeney MacArthur.   It was tough catching Sweeney in a moment where he didn't have the whole cast in stitches!...

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Here is a great opporutnity to raise some money for a good cause (The William Osler Health Centre Foundation) while having a ton of fun.... On June 17 during the Classic Cars Event in Gage Park, BDDC is hosting a Beatles Rockband Contest! By the way, if you love the Beatles, I think you'll also be interested in this show coming up at the Rose Theatre...

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Summer is practically here, we've had so many beautiful days already and now it's official... the Rose Theatre Patio in the Garden Square is finally open! Lots of us have already been hosting our meetings out there, enjoying lunch and soon there will also be a slew of excellent free entertainment - Movies on the big screen, Tuesday and Saturdays, Friday night concerts with...

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It's just around the corner now.  Wednesday night at 7 pm is the big day for our incredible Brampton talent to shine on the Rose Stage.  As they ramp up, here are a few thoughts from two more of our finalists. Rhiannon Deline What is your first performance memory? I was 7 years old when I had my first solo at school. I...

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We asked some of our finalists to help us get to know them better.  Here's what they said... Nicole Ramos What is your first performance memory?My school talent show in 2007. I was in grade 3 and sang "part of your world" from the little mermaid, I was wearing white pants and a white shirt decorated with paper fishes my sister made. Do...

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Hi everyone, Were you at this concert last night?  I sincerely hope you were because I have to say... and I hope this isn't unfair of me because we do bring a lot of really fantastic entertainment to the Rose... but this was far and away my favourite concert this year!  WOW, the Art of Time Ensemble are doing something really great.  The arrangments...

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Hey everyone, This is a few days delayed in getting up but I wanted to share some photos with you from the Black Pack S.E.L.L.O.U.T. Comedy Tour post-show event at Jake's Boathouse last week.  What a funny bunch of guys.  I mean, I know, they're all comedians so what else did you expect right? But what I loved, even more than their on stage humour was...

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A Theatre Preview by Mark Andrew LawrenceOriginally published in ODEUM, A Magazine of the Rose Theatre Brampton “Oh, When it’s your wedding day And My Music starts to play I can Guarantee that love will find you…” That lyric comes from the opening number for The Wedding Singer, a musical comedy inspired by the movie of the same name starring Adam Sandler and...

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By ASHLEY GOODFELLOW Feb 15, 2010 - 11:03 AM The life of Barrymore When stars were stars. Robert Latimer-Cornell plays the role of legendary actor John Barrymore in William Luce’s revered play Barrymore. “There’s something so theatrical about him and his life ... that no longer exists today. He comes from a time when stars were really stars, not just celebrities,” said Robert...

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10. ART OF TIME ENSEMBLE WITH STEVEN PAGE "Paranoid Android" Please allow him to reintroduce himself. Prior to releasing a solo album later this year, the former co-frontman of the Barenaked Ladies has teamed with Andrew Burashko's adventurous collective for an album of radically overhauled covers. This piano-and-strings arrangement of the Radiohead track features one of Page's most startling vocal performances and earns...

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It's not hard to hear why A Year with Frog and Toad was nominated for three Tony Awards! The lyrics are clever, the quality superb, and the entire show is executed with such tremendous flair. Filled with original music, the songs from this Broadway musical are instantly catchy and familiar sounding. This is the perfect show for parents, grandparents and children of all ages....

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Wow, preview was amazing.  The audience loved Constance and Jason and gave them a rousing standing ovation!  Log into Facebook to see the Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks photo album here!  ...

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Catch Jason Graae and Constance Towers live on Rogers Daytime tomorrow morning (Tuesday, January 12).  Catch Jason Graae and Constance Towers live on Rogers Daytime tomorrow morning (Tuesday, January 12).  ...

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Friday January 8 2010 By ASHLEY GOODFELLOW BRAMPTON - It’s a comedy first— but Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks will also have you tapping your toes and reflecting on your life. The Broadway comedy by Richard Alfieri will enlighten local audiences when it appears on the Rose Theatre stage Jan. 13 to 17. Directed by Costin Manu, the Rose Theatre’s own programming...

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steven page back in actionDon't miss Steven Page performing in a whole new way with the incredible Art of Time Ensemble. ...

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