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Bernstein’s bittersweet “one-act opera in seven scenes” began previews today

“Lovely life, happily married, sweet little son,
Family picture second to none!”
Media Release #13
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, June 1, 2012 . . . A lush musical portrait of a seemingly blissful marriage in 1950s suburbia takes centre stage in Leonard Bernstein’s Trouble in Tahiti. Directed by Jay Turvey, this season’s lyrical lunchtime is a stylish, jazzy mid-day [...]

World and Canadian premieres highlight weekend openings at The Shaw

Media Release #24
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, August 4, 2011…The world premiere of the Jay Turvey/Paul Sportelli passionate musical Maria Severa and the Canadian premiere of Suzan-Lori Parks’ Pulitzer Prize-winning Topdog/Underdog officially open this weekend at the Shaw Festival.  Opening first on Friday evening at the Court House Theatre is Maria Severa, a tale based on the life [...]