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"I left feeling detached, that form had superseded content, that the visceral theatricality that Shaffer so brilliantly offers by his gifts of storytelling had been denied," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.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.
People from Niagara-on-the-Lake travel to some of the most interesting places on Earth and we’d like to hear about your vacations.
So, if you have ever...
The Shaw Festival’s Saturday afternoon Film Series booted back up this weekend with countless seat-saving coats scattered over auditorium chairs before showtime, marking the established tradition of arriving early, claiming a spot and socializing in the lobby before the film’s 3 p.m. start.
Do you remember the stories your parents told growing up, the impression they left and the impact they had on your life?
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Richard West recalls his...
Squash and Coconut Soup
Collin Goodine
Special to The Lake Report
This holiday season try a creamy, velvety smooth Squash and Coconut Soup. It is a perfect remedy...
Betty & Jane Golden Plunger NOTL
Silversmith Brewing Co.
1523 Niagara Stone Rd., Virgil
The travelling gals almost missed the next destination at Silversmith Brewing Co. as it is located...
Yes, sports fans, the irrepressible Wallbangers are well into their 35th season of early Sunday morning hockey.
The teams started playing in 1984 and Commissioner Bill...
Collin GoodineSpecial to Niagara Now/The Lake Report
Apples are one fruit that certainly meets the demands of festive food lovers. During the holidays, it’s easy...
Paul Masson
Writers’ Circle
“We are visiting Grandma tomorrow, Karen, so I want you to do a little preparation to avoid the mishaps that occurred last...
Brian Marshall
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Patio entertaining around a barbecue was something that came into popularity in the mid-20th century.
For the first time in middle-class North America, it...
Victoria Gilbert
Special to The Lake Report
The sun rises early above the rolling green hillsides of western Poland where a young Andrzej Lipinski would quietly...
Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Betsy Masson took a stand to mark Harriet Tubman’s local historical ties by recommending a screening of the film Harriet, which was released...
Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify that Sanjay Talwar is playing the role of Christmas Present and Peter Fernandes portrays Scrooge's nephew Fred....
Mike Keenan
Special to The Lake Report
The Shaw Festival’s “Holiday Inn” emits lots of razzle, it radiates plenty of dazzle, and its popular Irving Berlin song-and-dance numbers...
