News Roundup, May 19, 2012

Bring it On (photo: Joan Marcus)

Off To Broadway: TORONTO The production of Bring it On, now wowing audiences in Toronto as it tours across the continent, will finally land on Broadway. (See the video of the announcement to the cast at the Mirvish Theatre. Read our review.)


Season announcements: CALGARY Theatre Junction has announced its 2012-13 lineup which includes visits from companies from across Canada as well as from Belgium, Australia, the US and Japan. The company itself will be producing a new work by Mark Lawes.  See the press release. MONTREAL Espace Libre has announced its new season which includes over a dozen companies from around the world including Old Trout Puppet Workshop (Alberta) with Ignorance. See full season details. (In French) Maison Théâtre, the young people's venue, has announced a season of plays for all ages including serving as host for some of the most celebrated companies in Canada: Confettis, Carrousel, Bouche Décousues, Le Clou and Dynamo. See the season brochure. (In French)