FeedsMedia Bulletin #5
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, February 25, 2013 . . . The Shaw Festival’s Niagara Neighbours spring incentive begins this week with an offer of a $39 ($20 for students) ticket to select performances in April and May. Read the rest of this entry »
Media Bulletin #4
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, February 13, 2013 . . . Valentine’s Day is tomorrow. Still searching for the gift to impress this Valentine’s Day? Add a Shaw Festival gift certificate or Season’s Pass to your Valentine’s flowers and chocolate. Surprise your sweetheart with a trip to the Shaw Festival in Niagara-on-the-Lake, one of the most romantic places in Canada. Read the rest of this entry »
Media Bulletin #3
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, February 11, 2013 . . . A sure sign that spring is just around the corner is the return of Shaw Ensemble members from across Canada to start rehearsals in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Preparations for The Shaw’s 52nd season now shift into high gear with the first preview performance of W. Somerset Maugham’s Our Betters just seven weeks away on April 3rd. The Loesser/Swerling/Burrows musical Guys and Dolls will have its first preview performance the following week on April 12th. Read the rest of this entry »
Media Release #6
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, January 30, 2013….The Shaw Festival proudly presents a special screening of Midnight’s Children on Friday, February 22 at 6 p.m. in The Shaw’s Festival Theatre. Proceeds from this fundraising event will support the upgrading of much needed technical equipment for The Shaw’s annual Festival Film Series. Read the rest of this entry »
Media Release #5
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, January 28, 2013 . . . Executive Director Elaine Calder today announced changes to the management leadership team at the Shaw Festival. Effective immediately, Director of Marketing and Communications Valerie Taylor assumes additional responsibility for the Sales department. In doing so, Ms. Taylor heads up the Shaw team charged with marketing and selling $14.8 million worth of tickets for the 2013 season, and her title changes to Director of Marketing, Communications and Sales. Read the rest of this entry »
Media Release #4
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, January 25, 2013….At today’s Annual General Meeting at the Shaw Festival, outgoing Board of Governors Chair Gary M. Comerford, Executive Director Elaine Calder and Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell welcomed incoming Chair Andrew M. Pringle, current Chair of the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR); and new board members Charles E. Balbach, retired Buffalo businessman and philanthropist; Martha Burns, award-winning Canadian actor/director and founding member of Soulpepper Theatre Company in Toronto; and Kristian Knibutat, Partner, COO and CFO of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Read the rest of this entry »
Media Release #3
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, January 25, 2013 . . . Shaw Festival Theatre Canada held its Annual General Meeting for the 2012 season on Friday, January 25, 2013 in the lobby of the Festival Theatre. In attendance were members of the Shaw Festival Board of Governors led by outgoing Chair Gary Comerford, Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell, Executive Director Elaine Calder and members of the Company, supporters and friends – all of whom had gathered to celebrate the results of the 2012 season. Read the rest of this entry »
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, January 7, 2013 . . . Tickets to the Shaw Festival’s season of eleven compelling productions go on sale online, by fax or by mail to the general public on January 9, 2013. Telephone lines open and in person sales begin January 12. Early ordering prices are in effect until the end of the month. Read the rest of this entry »
Media Bulletin #1
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, December 7, 2012…Santa’s annual stop in Niagara-on-the-Lake this weekend brings with it a whole lot of holiday cheer and kicks off seasonal festivities at the Shaw Festival. Read the rest of this entry »
Media Release #31
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, November 30, 2012…This holiday season, give the ultimate Niagara-on-the-Lake experience of words and wine. The Shaw Festival and 28 Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries have teamed up to offer an exclusive gift showcasing the best of what Niagara-on-the-Lake has to offer — live theatre and wine. Read the rest of this entry »
