Montreal theatre heats up
for last half of May
The end of the month brings plenty of choice entertainment
By Byron Toben
May 16, 2024
Lots to see and hear from now until the end of the month:
Closing on May 18
GUYS AND DOLLS
The Lakeshore Players at John Rennie High School (Ponte Claire) began the run of this great 1950 stage musical on May 9, last seen in Montreal at the Segal Centre in 2012. Based on Damon Runyon‘s short stories with memorable characters like Nathan Detroit, Sky Masterson, Niceley Niceley Johnson and Big Jule seeking a place to gamble dice illegally while the Salvation Army plays on.
Running until June 2
Sarah Segal Lazar – Image: courtesy of Sarah Segal Lazar
Until June 2
POTUS
A Segal Centre comedy where seven women pressure the president of the USA.
May 16 to 28
INTO THE WOODS
The Côte St-Luc Dramatic Society presents the 1987 Sondheim musical based on the classic fairy tales we know.
May 16 to June 2
SKIN FLICK
Hudson Village Theatre presents Norman Foster’s latest comedy.
May 18 and 19
Mary Ann Lacey – Image: courtesy of Mary Ann Lacey
NDG PORCH FEST
Features some 60 performers outdoors in front of various houses. I spot two singers often featured in our pages – Sarah Segal-Lazar on May 18 and Mary Ann Lacey on May 19.
May 25 to 30
GREASE
The West Island Theatre Association presents the 1971 Chicago groundbreaking rock musical.
May 22 to June 5
FESTIVAL TRANS AMÉRIQUES
The 18th annual FTA brings 20 dance and theatre shows from Canada, America, and Europe to various venues around town.
May 29 to June 1
LADY DAY AT EMERSON’S BAR AND GRILL
At the Upstairs Bar and Grill. Featuring the wonderful Ranee Lee as Billy Holiday in this fine jukebox musical.
Feature image: Ranee Lee, courtesy of Ranee Lee
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Byron Toben, a past president of The Montreal Press Club, has been WestmountMag.ca’s theatre reviewer since July 2015. Previously, he wrote for since-terminated websites Rover Arts and Charlebois Post, print weekly The Downtowner, and print monthly The Senior Times. He also is an expert consultant on U.S. work permits for Canadians.
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