VMTC

The Vancouver Musical Theatre Calendar

“Avenue Q” meets “Fiddler on the Roof”? Oy!

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httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOq97zaBhko In a World AIDS Day benefit, the original cast of “Avenue Q” and the cast of a recent Broadway revival of “Fiddler On The Roof” presented a 10-minute spoof of Fiddler and Avenue Q called… “Avenue Jew”! Absolutely hilarious. Enjoy!

Kol Halev is desperately seeking “Fievel”

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This December, Kol Halev Performance Ensemble is mounting a revised edition of last year’s “Hanukkah in Chelm”, a zany musical holiday treat for the whole family. And they are seeking an actor to portray Fievel, a comical fishmonger who knocks the village off balance, and sets the plot in motion, with his outrageous idea. (Pictured […]

Kol Halev auditions for December show

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Kol Halev Performance Ensemble is seeking actors, singers and /or dancers for next fall’s remounting of Hanukkah in Chelm, a family-oriented musical comedy. Director: Teryl Rothery, Producers: Shel Piercy and Sue Cohene. WE’RE LOOKING FOR: Supporting actors (male and female) – adults and children age 10 and older. Actors should be prepared to do a cold […]

Local Funnyman David C. Jones Leads Cast Of Hilarious Rare, Forgotten Musical

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VANCOUVER, BC… APPLAUSE! Musicals In Concert completes their 2010-2011 season of rare, shelved and forgotten musicals presented “on-book”, in concert in an intimate setting, with the spirited musical Little Me, running five performances, May 4-7, at CBC Studio 700. Probably the best musical comedy you’ve never heard of, Little Me is a whopping, whirling satire […]

In Tune Conference on musical theatre includes two exciting by-donation events!

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This co-presentation of the Arts Club and Touchstone Theatre looks to be a memorable series of events, conferences and panel discussions on musical theatre. It’s described as “a community-wide consideration and celebration of how we currently develop new musicals in Canada, and what kind of scenarios might encourage more work and greater success and profile […]

The Songs of Mahalia Jackson

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Come on out and enjoy the soul stylings of Dalannah Gail Bowen and The Sojourners in this tribute to the legendary Mahalia Jackson! Friday April 15, 8pm, at St. Andrew’s Wesley Church. The place has some amazing acoustics – it should be a memorable performance. Plus, it’s a benefit for the Community Arts Council of […]

Glee Camp Vancouver – registration on now!

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Got Glee? Wanna sing and dance? Registration is on now for Spring and Summer Glee Camps! Teen and adult camps available! Register now at www.gleecamp.ca. Check them out on Youtube at http://www.youtube.com/user/Gleecamp

Tweets in the theatre? Bay Area troupe’s social media experiment

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Reader Michael Delotte passed along this article about a creative use of social media in the realm of live theatre. Sounds like they’ve come up with a really neat way to tap into some of the benefits of live tweeting while heading off the potential downsides. The SF Playhouse Pluggers I love how they address […]

The Bobbers need two improv performers!

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Who says that the gay community doesn’t recruit? The Bobbers, stars of OutTV’s “Tops & Bottoms” and the West End’s most popular live comedy show, are holding auditions for two new members! Open to all ethnicities & types of queer-identified folks. Date: Saturday, January 8th, 2011. Email derekbedry@live.com to book a time!