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Messiah: An HPO holiday tradition in the making

You can sing along or just enjoy the music when the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and the Bach Elgar Choir collaborate for the fourth time on Handel’s beloved oratorio. Handel’s Messiah is one of the best and most beloved classical works of all time and has become a…
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REVIEW: Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein a slapstick delight

Drury Lane production combines terrific set design, costuming, and choreography with a cast and crew who work as a well-oiled machine. Extending the spooky season until the end of the month is Burlington’s Drury Lane with its top-notch production of the zany Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein. Drury Lane…
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Margaret Atwood entertains Hamilton crowd with stories and wit

Handmaid’s Tale author, who released a memoir this month, was the guest of honour at a fundraiser to raise money for Interval House of Hamilton. There may have been 1,500 people in attendance, but An Evening With Margaret Atwood was an intimate night filled with strength and hope. …
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A bold new era for Hamilton’s downtown

TD Coliseum offers a world-class experience for artists and fans in a reimagined, music-first venue that no longer feels like an arena. What has changed inside and what will it mean for the city? The media tours are done. The ceremonial ribbon has been cut. And…
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REVIEW: Frozen is heartwarming and magical

You’ll laugh, you’ll cheer and you’ll be transported as Theatre Aquarius's production brilliantly brings animated Disney classic to the stage. Frozen, The Broadway Musical at Theatre Aquarius is pure magic. That is true in both the literal and the figurative senses. If you’ve ever wanted to escape…
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REVIEW: Avenue Q gets an A

Though the script of this adults-only puppet-based parody may need some updating, this sold-out Hamilton Theatre Inc. production is high quality. Avenue Q is a crude musical-comedy Sesame Street parody about a puppet facing an existential crisis after graduating from college. After winning Best Musical, Book and…