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Shaw review: Veteran stage actors reflect on their unpredictable and ephemeral world

Three longtime Shaw actors, Sharry Flett, Patrick Galligan and Sanjay Talwar, sat down to chat with theatre critic Anthony Chase about their journeys as actors and careers at the Shaw. The result? "They shared a love and total commitment to what they are doing," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Shaw review: Uncovering the strides Jewish women made in theatre

"Who were these famous and groundbreaking Jewish women? What did they have to overcome to succeed? What drove them forward? Ambition, drive, resilience for certain," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Shaw review: Cerebral and intimate ‘Ohio State Murders’ is one to see

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.

Shaw Festival’s 2027 lineup will feature ‘South Pacific,’ ‘The Color Purple’ and more

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.

Shaw review: ‘Amadeus’ falls short of original play’s theatricality

"I left feeling detached, that form had superseded content, that the visceral theatricality that Shaffer so brilliantly offers by his gifts of storytelling had been denied," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

Monday Punday with David Green: March 12, 2018

What's up with David this week? He'll be co-hosting the Hump Dump Live Radio show on Funny 820 AM Wednesday at noon.

Niagara artist top 100 in Canada for Searchlight

Niagara-based band Danny Lamb and the Association are among the region’s latest talent to cause a stir on the national stage. Lamb and his band...

Niagara Region photo of the week: Antonetta Tremonte

Title: Queen's Royal Park Description: A beautiful winter day by the gazebo at Queen's Royal Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Photographer: Antonetta Tremonte, Thorold

Monday Punday with David Green: March 5, 2018

Don't miss Monday Pundays with David Green, every week at Niagara Now.What's up with David? This Monday (March 5) you can catch him hosting...

Indigenous art at Rodman Hall

Rodman Hall Art Centre will host an Indigenous art exhibit called “We Are All Vessels” to explore Indigenous art and traditions during a community...

‘Super Trooper’ to do show in Falls

Canadian comedian and Super Troopers star Erik Stolhanske, a.k.a. Rabbit Thorny, will be performing and taking questions at Taps on Queen in Niagara Falls on...

‘Bee City’ buzz in Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls wants to be the region’s second Bee City, following St. Catharines' lead. City council voted to send an application to Bee City Canada at...

Bubble show pops into Falls museum

No bubble is too big. That’s something you can discover first hand during March break at the Niagara Falls Museum, with the “Bubbleology Show” rolls...

Niagara’s History Unveiled: St. Vincent de Paul Graveyard

Graveyard or cemetery? Why two words for a place where people are buried? A graveyard refers to the burial area that is adjacent to a...

Avoiding delays during spring vacation

It’s spring break, and with that flocks of Canadians will inevitably be heading off to escape the last bits of winter. Whether you’re traveling with family,...

Top Girls production starts Friday

A production of the contemporary play Top Girls will hit the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts in downtown St. Catharines...

An evening with NHL legend Doug Gilmour

NHL legend Doug “The Killer” Gilmour will be in Niagara Falls tonight for an evening with fans. More than 200 are confirmed to attend the event,...

KO for Kids conference Tuesday

It's time to lay the hammer down in the name of knocking out childhood cancer. A press conference will be held Tuesday at the Scotiabank...

Monday Punday with David Green: Feb. 26, 2018

This week David will be performing wiith Cash Cab's Adam Growe at Showtime Saturday at 8 p.m.

OPINION: No, Niagara Falls is not getting a Harry Potter theme park

No, Niagara Falls is not getting its own Harry Potter theme park, contrary to what an article that’s circulating online suggests. In reality, the idea of bringing the Wizarding World...

Brewins pub re-opens Saturday

Brewins pub is set to re-open Saturday in Niagara Falls. There will be a VIP event open to local media, key community members, close friends, family...

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