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"I left feeling detached, that form had superseded content, that the visceral theatricality that Shaffer so brilliantly offers by his gifts of storytelling had been denied," writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

A chat with Christian Lalama, ‘the next Justin Bieber’

Could the next Justin Bieber be another Canadian boy, this time from Niagara?The media has been set alight lately by 14-year-old Christian Lalama of...

MYAC to hold skate night at Gale Centre

The of the city of Niagara Falls Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC) will host a free night of skating at the Gale Centre on...

Monday Punday with David Green: Feb. 19, 2018

Don't miss Monday Punday with David Green every week at Niagara Now!

Niagara Region photo of the week

Niagara Region photo of the week Title: Peek a Boo Description: A squirrel peeks out from a tree nest in Shriner’s Woodlot Park in Niagara Falls. Photographer:...

Niagara Parks seeking bands for Coca-Cola Concert Series

Niagara Parks is taking applications from Ontario-based bands looking to be part of its Coca-Cola Concert Series, which runs Monday to Friday for the...

Barack Obama’s COO to speak in Falls for International Women’s Day

The former chief operating officer of Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, Betsy Myers, will be in Niagara Falls in March for the Greater Niagara Chamber of...

Spring Festival celebrations expected to draw crowds

A celebration of the Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, will take place in St. Catharines on Saturday. More than 550 people are...

What’s happening Family Day in the Falls?

What’s going on Family Day in Niagara Falls? There are plenty of events to take advantage of in the city this Family Day, Monday, Feb. 19. Here...

Niagara Falls is calling all local artists

In the words of Neil Buchanan, “this is an art attack.” Maybe several — or at least that’s the goal. The city of Niagara Falls is...

Niagara’s History Unveiled: A stroll down Queen St.

Taking a stroll along NOTL’s historic Queen Street can drum up a lot of historical curiosity, and with the many changes the buildings and...

Craig Cardiff to play Warehouse

Canadian singer/songwriter Craig Cardiff will be making a stop in Niagara for a show at the Warehouse Concert Hall in St. Catharines on Feb....

Sick Kidz for Sick Kids returns Friday

Get prepared to rock out and have your gut busted for children in need, as the eighth-annual Sick Kidz for Sick Kids fundraiser returns...

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