Woyzeck
Considered one of the most influential plays in German theatre, Woyzeck explores poverty, exploitation, rape, jealousy, and other themes as common today as as they were in 1837, when playwright Georg Büchner died with his play left unfinished. In French.
Through April 11, 2009
RUBBERBANDance Group: Punto Ciego
Hip hop meets ballet jazz meet contemporary dance, we have a must-see on our hands.
Clip of RUBBERBANDance Group with K-OS.
Clip of Punto Ciego.
Through April 11, 2009
Le Déni
Did Jenny's father abuse her as a child or is her therapist planting memories that never were? In French.
April 14 to April 19, 2009
Hairspray
The classic Broadway play about a plus-size sweetie who won't let a little extra weight stop her from making it.
April 15 to April 18, 2009
Les Ballets C. de la B.'s Patchagonia
Gypsy music meets wild child spasms meets theatre meets song roughly describes Lisi Estaràs' choreography debut.
Watch clip.
April 15 to April 19, 2009
Montreal Salsa Convention
Dancing Salsa, watching others dancing Salsa, discussing the merits of dancing Salsa, this is the place to be if you can't get enough of Latin style's sauciest steps!
What is Salsa?
Through April 19, 2009
Age of Arousal
Age of Arousal explores the role of marriage, sexuality and a woman's place in the working world at the tail end of the Victorian era, in 1885.
Watch clip.
Through April 19, 2009
Sherazade: Les Milles et Une Nuits
The story of Sherazade and A Thousand and One Nights presented as a musical comedy. In French.
"Making of" clip of Sherazade.
April 19 to May 10, 2009
Over the River and Through the Woods
About the play from director Steven Schipper: "(Playwright) DiPietro wants to know why each generation makes sacrifices for the next; why no future generation can ever fully appreciate those sacrifices and how both generations can find a balance between holding on and letting go." Part of the Segal Centre's "Salute to the Italian community."
April 21 to May 24, 2009
With Bated Breath
The story of a charming and gay Cape Breton "kid" escaping heartbreak at home in favor of Montreal's red light district.
April 23 to July 12, 2009
Cirque du Soleil's Cirque 2009
Finally Montreal's circus darling is back home! Easily the most anticipated event of the season, creepy-crawler bug-eyed inspired Cirque 2009 (working title) commemorates the Cirque du Soleil's 25th anniversary.
Watch clip of 20th anniversary.
April 27 to May 22, 2009
Et vian! Dans la gueule
Boris Vian's The Generals' Tea Party starring Pierre Lebeau. In French.
April 29 to May 9, 2009
Norman (Tribute to Norman McLaren)
Innovators Michel Lemieux/Victor Pilon feature Peter Trosztmer in their tribute to one of Canada's best, filmmaker Norman McLaren.
Watch clip.
April 29 to June 6, 2009
Amadeus
Revisiting the rumored Salieri sabotage of Mozart on stage. In French.
Did Salieri really sabotage Mozart?
