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About The Year of Magical Thinking

Adapted from the bestselling memoir by Joan Didion, this play chronicles Didion's unique and memorable exploration of her need to find life in the face of death.  Her story is illumination, moving, and - surprisingly - comforting.

Performing this monumental one-woman journey is Theatre Kingston’s Artistic Director Kim Renders.

The Year of Magical Thinking is directed by writer/director Anne Hardcastle (Author of the stage adaptation of Helen Humphries award-winning novel, Wild Dogs) with Lighting Design by Tim Fort (Direction and Lighting Design for Goblin Market) and set artwork, Sherry’s Wild Iris, by Peterborough artist, Micky Renders.

Originally performed on Broadway by acting legend, Vanessa Redgrave, The Year of Magical Thinking has been performed in theatres around the world.

“an indelible portrait of loss and grief… Didion has a peerless ear for the music of words in motion.” - The New York Times
“Poignant, heartbreaking and wry. . . . In Joan Didion’s beautifully written play, the emotions are so genuine we can’t help but be deeply affected.”- Newsweek
“A play that is as intensely intimate as it is universal.” - Daily News

There are also performances scheduled as Pay-What-You-Can on Wed. Apr. 21 at 8pm, Sun. Apr. 25 at 2pm, Sun. May 2 at 2pm, and Sat. May 8 at 2pm.  Tickets for these performances are only available in person at the Box Office 2 hours prior to the show, there are no advanced sales.

You can also visit Theatre Kingston's website.

About J.R.R. Tolkien's the Hobbit: Théâtre Sans Fil

This renowned company from Montreal, whose name means "theatre without strings", will mesmerize audiences with life-size puppets, black lights, and lasers. For Tolkien's adventures of Bilbo Baggins, the wizard Gandalf and their dwarf friends, Théâtre Sans uses dozens of huge puppets to create a fantastic display with magical effects.

Join us one hour before each show for free activities in the Lobby. Fun for the whole family!

Series sponsor: Canadian Tire Cataraqui

Reminder: Infants and our ticket policy: All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket. As a courtesy to other audience members, please use discretion if bringing a young child to an evening performance. [More about our policies.]

About Patsy Cline - A Musical Tribute

Performed by Hannah Smith and her band
Her hits included "Walkin' After Midnight", "I Fall to Pieces", "She's Got You", "Crazy" and "Sweet Dreams."

You can also visit Bottle Tree Productions's website.

About Lorne Elliott: The Upside Of The Downturn

Humourist, storyteller, comedian and musician, Canadian born LORNE ELLIOTT has performed all across Canada, the U.S. and Australia.
Starting as a writer and folk musician, he went on writing comedic material and staged it as one-man shows. The result of such training is a well crafted show of comedy & music theatre: totally original, entertaining, up-lifting and always family friendly*.

His current concert performance is a one-man performance of humour, storytelling and music. The script is a work of thought-provoking contemporary satire: witty, clever and fast-paced. Lorne Elliott's stage persona, a contrast of crazed intellectual and extravagant jester is both outlandish and charming. The performance is a blend of comedic mayhem and superbly silly performance art.

His work caught the attention of CBC Radio who aired one of his concert performances on "Definitely Not The Opera": it was greeted with such enthusiasm all across the country that it was rebroadcast on "Sunday Showcase"and "Morningside".
"Madly Off in all Directions" was Lorne’s own CBC Radio Comedy Series, it was greeted with such enthusiastic audience response that the program went on for 11 Seasons, till fall 2006.

Lorne has been featured on numerous Theatre Arts festivals, he is also an award-winning playwright and his plays are regularly produced across Canada.

Of his one-man performance reviewers have said:
"Unrelentingly hilarious ", Ottawa Citizen.
"A genuine and talented nut-case", Halifax Daily News.
"Elliott's stage work was brilliant", Edmonton Journal.
"Swift, original, quick-witted ... thinks on his feet", Silver Friedman of the New York city Original Improvisation.

*Target audience: 9 and up.

You can also visit Productions Turtle Pond Theatre's website.

About Cabaret

"Wilkommen!, Bienvenue!, Welcome!", sings the emcee of the Kit Kat Club through painted lips, as the people of 1929 Berlin join him. Whatever your troubles, you will forget them at the Cabaret. The 12-time Tony Award winner including Best Musical and Best Revival, memorable tunes from this hit show include "It Couldn't Please Me More", "Wilkommen", "Cabaret", "Don't Tell Mama" and "Two Ladies".

Series sponsor: Empire Life

About Beatlemania On Tour - The Beatles Experience

Showtime invites you "across the universe" on a "magical mystery tour" exploring the Beatle's "revolution" in popular music and culture. Employing authentic "Beatle" instruments, amplifiers, and costumes, coupled with faithful renditions of your favorite Beatle classics "The Beatles Experience" recreates the spirit of the "Fab Four" in ways that have audiences raving about them Eight days a week.

Musically, no detail is overlooked to re-create the true sound and excitement of The Beatles,
with every song performed totally live and in its original key. Visually, the presentation is as
close to the real thing as you can imagine... Close your eyes, could it really be them?
Quality stage outfits range from the early Cavern days through to Beatle mania.

Official print media partners: CKWS TV and FM96.

You can also visit Johnny Showtime's website.

About Theatre Kingston Fun(d)rai$er

Food by Pan Chancho; a sneak peak at our 20th season; special guests Julie Stewart and Jon "Bunny" Stewart; silent auction.

Great place, great music, great food and great friends.

You can also visit Theatre Kingston's website.

About Kingston Senior Choristers

The Kingston Senior Choristers is a 95 voice choir, which specializes in four-part harmony and has performed in the greater Kingston area for about fifteen years, having adopted its current name in 2005.

The choir is directed by Lynda Stoness and is accompanied by Marilyn Wesson. Lynda is well-known in the Kingston area, having taught music for 35 years. Marilyn is a relative newcomer to the city, recently moving to Kingston after teaching piano for many years in Nova Scotia.

The choir’s repertoire is to say the least, eclectic, but specializes in music that is “easy listening”, with a wide array of numbers from Broadway to Folk to Spiritual. To quote Lynda, “we know our audience and what it likes to hear. Happily, that preference is exactly what we enjoy singing. It’s a winning combination”.

The choristers perform at least two main concerts each year, supplemented by regular mini-concerts, for example at seniors residences or as fundraisers for local charities. They were honoured to be invited to sing twice as part of the Seniors Jubilee at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto in 2007 and 2008.

On May 15, in the group’s first appearance at Kingston’s Grand Theatre, its Lights, Camera, Action, as the choir presents “CINEMAGIC”, highlighting excerpts from more than forty of everyone’s favourite movies. For this event, the choir will be accompanied by guest musicians, and will feature appearances by the Chris Alfano Trio. The audience will be taken down a musical memory lane of movie hits, and Oscar-winning tunes that are certain to have toes tapping, and fingers snapping.

About 100 Years of Jewish Music

A musical journey of 100 years of music by well-known Jewish composers celebrating Beth Israel Congregation's 100th Anniversary.

Featuring the Kingston Symphony, Cantabile Children’s Choirs and soloists.

PROGRAM

Kol Nidrei M. Bruch
-Wolf Tormann, Cello
-Kingston Symphony
-Glen Fast, Conductor

Selections from Fiddler on the Roof
-J. Bock
-Arr. F. Rapley
-Kingston Symphony

Movement from “Small Worlds” A. Fisher
Remember
-Gisèle Dalbec, Violin
-Eileen Beaudette, Viola
-Wolf Tormann, Cello

Al Shlosha D’varim Traditional
Song for Peace D. Buchanan
Dodi Li N. Chen/D. Rao
Hashivenu Traditional
Haida Traditional
-Cantabile Children’s Choirs
-Marie Anderson, Director

INTERMISSION

Rhapsody in Blue G. Gershwin
Arr. F. Grofe
-Michel Szczesniak, Piano
-Kingston Symphony

Exodus E. Gold
-Kingston Symphony

Taste of Israel Medley S. Glass
-Kingston Symphony

This event is made possible through the generosity of the Harry &Sylvia Rosen Memorial Symposium Fund Program in Jewish Studies at Queen’s University

You can also visit Beth Israel Congregation's website.

About Over The River and Through The Woods

by Joe DiPietro  (Comedy)

Dinner with his grandparents every Sunday is Nick's set routine. Now a dream job in Seattle will take him across the country and away from his annoying grandparents. They begin a series of schemes including lovely Caitlin O'Hare as bait to keep him in New Jersey. Great fun for all!

You can also visit Domino Theatre's website.

About The Bobby Show - Songs of the 50's and 60's

The show is a tribute to the great 'Bobby' singers of the late 50's, and early 60's. Featured will be songs originally recorded by Bobby Darin, Bobby Vee, Bobby Vinton, Bobby Curtola, and other Bobby's from that perhaps more innocent era of pop music, and stories behind those singers, and their songs. The songs include Rockin' Robin, My Special Angel, The Night Has A Thousand Eyes, Fortune Teller, Blue Velvet, Honey, Dream Lover, Mack The Knife, and many more.

The Bobby Show is sung and performed by Michael K. Myers, with his band 'The Real Gone Cats'.

You can also visit The Wellington Street Theatre's website.

About Tuesdays With Morrie

Tuesdays With Morrie by Jeffrey Hatcher and Mitch Albom
Starring David Hurley and Dennis Curtis
Directed by Stuart Payne

"Two men. Two different pathways in life.
The lessons shared will change one man. Forever!"

"Tuesdays With Morrie" is a heart-warming play that combines comedy, drama and poignancy and makes the blend perfectly. Written for the stage by Mitch Albom and Jeffrey Hatcher, and based on Albom's bestselling book, "Tuesdays With Morrie" is a feast for the mind and the heart. Dennis Curtis and David Hurley take the stage and create memorable performances in a production that celebrates the joy of living a rich and full life.

About Blue Moon

With guest artists the Greg Runions Trio

Misty, water-coloured memories... the season finale salutes the golden age of popular song with music by Ellington, Mancini, Simon & Garfunkel, Lightfoot, and Lennon & McCartney. Joining this musical journey through the 1940s, 50s, 60s and beyond will be Kingston's favourite jazz combo, the Greg Runions Trio.

All choirs with the exception of the Training and Children's Choirs perform.

You can also visit Cantabile Choirs's website.