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Shaw Festival extends iconic musical Guys and Dolls

Media Release #13
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, May 6, 2013…Already shaping up to be one of the season’s hottest tickets, Guys and Dolls will continue to captivate audiences for 15 extra performances at The Shaw’s Festival Theatre.
Polish director Tadeusz Bradecki helms the vivacious cast of Elodie Gillett as Sarah Brown, Kyle Blair as Sky Masterson, Jenny L. [...]

Previews begin for intimate new production of Shaw’s Major Barbara

“There are only two things necessary to Salvation…money and gunpowder.”
Media Release #12
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, May 3, 2013 . . . A new production of Major Barbara, one of Bernard Shaw’s most celebrated and provocative works, began previews May 2 in the intimate space of the Shaw Festival’s Royal George Theatre.
Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell, along with [...]

Celebrated musical Guys and Dolls begins previews tomorrow at the Shaw Festival

“Luck if you’ve ever been a lady to begin with…Luck be a lady tonight”
Media Release #11
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, April 11, 2013 . . . A new production of the Tony Award-winning musical Guys and Dolls begins previews April 12 at The Shaw’s Festival Theatre. Like its musical predecessors My Fair Lady and Ragtime, the Shaw’s production [...]

Stylish social comedy Our Betters opens Shaw’s 2013 season

“If one wants to be successful in London, one must either have looks, wit, or a bank balance.”
Media Release #9

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, April 2, 2013 . . . The curtain rises tomorrow on the Shaw Festival’s 52nd season when W. Somerset Maugham’s glittering satire Our Betters begins previews at the Royal George Theatre. Morris Panych [...]

Shaw Festival continues Niagara Neighbours discount offer with new performance dates

Media Bulletin #7
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, March 19, 2013 . . . The Shaw Festival’s Niagara Neighbours spring specials continue with new performance dates. This exclusive ticket offer is extended annually as a way of acknowledging the constant support The Shaw has received from its Niagara and regional neighbours, as well as an invitation to participate in [...]

Shaw Festival offers special spring pricing to its Niagara Neighbours

Media 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.

Theatre in romantic Niagara-on-the-Lake makes a unique last minute Valentine’s Day gift

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 [...]

Rehearsals for Shaw’s 2013 season begin with spring return of Ensemble members

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 [...]

No Scrooges here! Holiday spirit alive and well at the Shaw Festival

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.

Niagara-on-the-Lake inspired gifts from the Shaw Festival and area winemakers on sale now

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.