With quality performances from its two leads, superb production value and creative direction from Philip Akin, Adrienne Kennedy's story of love and betrayal is well-realized at the Shaw, writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.
The 65th season will feature Rodgers and Hammerstein’s "South Pacific," "The Color Purple," "Arsenic and Old Lace" and "Grimm Tales," among 11 productions across three theatres in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
"I left feeling detached, that form had superseded content, that the visceral theatricality that Shaffer so brilliantly offers by his gifts of storytelling had been denied," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.
A Broadway musical that swept the Tony Awards and set a new record at the box office this summer is coming to Niagara-on-the-Lake this week. Performances are set for Aug. 28 to 30.
The Artists' Village's residences for actors and other peformers with the Shaw Festival opened in February. The apartments have been nearly full since April.
This week we see the minor planet Chiron going retrograde, the sun opposite Pluto and Venus entering Virgo.
Thursday, July 15: Chiron is the wounded healer,...
Outdoors @ The Shaw, a new series of concerts and events, will debut on July 10 on the grounds of the Festival Theatre and Royal George Theatre.
In a nod...
Bill AuchterlonieSpecial to The Lake Report
The week of June 24 through June 30 includes the full moon in Capricorn, Neptune going retrograde and Venus entering...
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Bill Auchterlonie has been studying the stars for more than 40 years and this week his astrology column debuts in The Lake Report.
Though...
Bill AuchterlonieSpecial to The Lake Report
For the week of June 17 to 23: Jupiter goes retrograde, Mercury goes direct and the summer solstice marks the start...
Richard Baker
Special to The Lake Report
This Sunday, Music Niagara continues its At Home Series with music produced by two strikingly different instruments.
One is all touch and a mainstay of all music; the other is...
The Shaw Festival is broadcasting another episode of its popular pandemic production "That's Shawbiz" on Saturday afternoon, but this time it's aimed at "the...
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the Shaw Festival to near the "breaking point" financially and the company has now cancelled all events until after June 30,...
The Shaw Festival has cancelled all public events and performances through May 25 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Festival officials will continue to monitor the situation to...
Betty & Jane
Plunger Control
Wineries all over the world are embracing the art of drying grapes to concentrate the flavour and structure of the must.
Big...
Mike Keenan
Special to The Lake Report
The first month of the Shaw Festival has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Festival executive director Tim Jennings...
By Jaclyn WillmsSpecial to The Lake Report
March break means different schedules, commitments and perhaps some traveling.
Here are four ab exercises to keep your core...
Collin Goodine
Special to The Lake Report
Whether your desire is lobster, crawfish, shrimps or langoustine, these beautifully sweet crustaceans are a treat at the table. A...
Collin Goodine
Special to The Lake Report
Last week we featured a recipe for Italian-style meatballs, so I thought I would share with you a very simple, but...
Betty & Jane
Plunger Patrol
While patrolling along the Niagara Parkway we happened upon a lovely winery called Two Sisters.
This scenic establishment is nestled into the Niagara Escarpment...
Collin Goodine
Special to The Lake Report
Whether they are Swedish, sweet and sour, teriyaki, Italian, pork, beef, turkey or chicken – meatballs are always a crowd pleaser....
Collin Goodine
Special to The Lake Report
This Valentine's Day surprise your loved one with a classic French cookie. With the time, effect and patience these...
