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American legend inspires
rock musical Lizzy

Show has a delightful combination of blood, rage and murder. By Byron Toben

Prayer for the French Republic an inter-generational hit

Play examines the on-again, off-again fears of Jews worldwide as to whether they are safe. By Byron Toben

Irish short films draw
a full house as usual

This year’s selection included two documentaries, three dramas and three animations. By Byron Toben

Reefer Madness: the movie
musical for a new generation

A musical parody of the 1936 propaganda film entertains with over-the-top satire. By Byron Toben

Because you never asked
explores the deeply personal

An immersive experience into the archives and memories of a family fleeing Nazi Germany. By Jacqueline van de Geer

Ranee Lee’s Dark Divas
sparks Festival de la Voix

Ranee Lee reprises her tribute to a half dozen women jazz singers of colour. By Byron Toben

A charming tale of teaching
piano to Irish youth

Making The Grade presents an elegant tribute to piano teachers and their charges. By Byron Toben

Mountains are Mountains
pushes boundaries

Choreographer Dana Gingras’ latest work is a game-changer. By Jacqueline van de Geer

King Dave captures trials
of young Haitian-Quebecer

The world premiere of the English translation of the French hit at the Centaur. By Byron Toben

The Rishta adds to Montreal
theatre’s cultural diversity

Play addresses intercultural marriage by way of an entertaining comical farce. By Byron Toben

Timeless Aladdin enchants
and thrills a packed house

The tenth highest-grossing Broadway production of all time at Place des Arts. By Byron Toben

Counter Offence provokes
thought on two issues

Play powerfully explores both spousal abuse and police racism. By Byron Toben
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