Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Miserables is on stage now in Vancouver! I sent Fran Martin to opening night and she texted me at intermission offering a rave review already. Here are her thoughts on the show:
Review of Les Miserables in Vancouver
Photo by Matthew Murphy
Although I had seen Les Miserables before, there was something about last night’s performance that outshone all others. It really blew me away.
Thenardier and his wife were hilarious (J. Anthony Crane & Allison Guinn) and the backdrops were even more amazing.
I was impressed by the special effects, such as the moving sewers as Jean Valjean (Nick Cartell) carried/pulled Marius (Joshua Grosso) and how the fall of Javert (Josh Davis) was executed – so well in fact that it actually gave the impression of depth.
By the end of the Finale, there was not a dry eye in the entire theatre. The singing was so powerful, it drew out all emotion. Can you tell I loved it? We didn’t want it to end!
Fran wasn’t alone, with City TV’s Thor Diakow taking to Twitter to say: “‘Look down! Look down!’ Les Misérables will be stuck in my head all day. Incredible show last night and @nickcartell’s Jean Valjean is astounding. Never seen such a quick standing ovation. A MUST SEE!’
Seen by more than 130 million people in 44 countries and in 22 languages around the globe, Les Misérables is still the world’s most popular musical, breaking box office records everywhere in its 32nd year. Catch it in Vancouver at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre (630 Hamilton St, Vancouver) until July 15, 2018.
Purchase tickets online through Ticketmaster or call 1-855-985-5000. Group orders of 10 or more may be placed by calling 1-800-889-8457. Broadway Across Canada Subscribers can visit BroadwayAcrossCanada.ca or call 1-866-542-7469. Ticket prices start at $30.50.
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Whenever I tell people I have been to the Cariboo they ask: “Did you go to Wells?” and up until earlier this summer, the answer was no – and they would look so disappointed. After my visit in early June, I can now proudly say I have been to Wells – thanks to FestivalSeekers – and now I know what all the fuss is about!
I arrived in town during the Wells Classic Show & Shine and Pooley Street was hopping. The brightly painted buildings – galleries, studio spaces, shops, theatres – popped as did the show & shine classics that were on display.
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While it’s a world-class, and renown winter playground, Whistler sure is fun in the summer! From alpine hikes and the Sunday farmers market, to mountain biking, live music and zipline adventures. Of course you’ll want a solid home base for all of your adventures (whether they take place on the peak or poolside) and I recently got to experience the hospitality at Four Seasons Whistler.
Summer Beer-B-Qs at Four Seasons Whistler
You have your luxurious stay at the Four Seasons (with spa, fitness room, gorgeous mountain views, poolside Moet Cabanas) and then you have the biggest, best, most delicious Beer-B-Q you can imagine!
SIDECUT at the Four Seasons Whistler has partnered with local craft breweries to present the Beer-B-Q in the courtyard every Thursday this summer from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. $39 gets you in for all-you-can-eat deliciousness! ($19 for kids 5-12, kids 5 and under are free).Continue reading this post ⟩⟩
Take two of the best parts of summer in Vancouver and combine them for one spectacular evening! Bard on the Beach is once again offering its Bard-B-Q & Fireworks nights where you can enjoy a Bard mainstage show, dinner, and a private view of the Honda Celebration of Light from their grounds at Vanier Park.
Bard-B-Q Fireworks at Bard on the Beach
July 28, August 1 & 4, 2018 at 5:30pm & 6:00pm
See As You Like It or Timon of Athens followed by an exquisite salmon barbecue* from Emelle’s Catering with all the fixings, delicious desserts and an entire evening of entertainment! Visit the PIXSTAR photobooth, take in the award-winning Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band and more before enjoying a private view of the spectacular Celebration of Light fireworks.
Bard on the Beach 2018 Season
As You Like It
June 12 – September 22 on the BMO Mainstage
Macbeth
June 6 – September 13 on the BMO Mainstage
Timon of Athens
June 26 – September 9 on the Howard Family Stage in the Douglas Campbell Theatre
Lysistrata
July 6 – September 13 on the Howard Family Stage in the Douglas Campbell Theatre
On August 27, 2018 Bard hosts Forum: Gender and Shakespeare in 2018. Musical performances return to the BMO Mainstage, including Chor Leoni: Mane Event as well as Opera & Arias: Bold and Beautiful with the UBC Opera Ensemble and the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. Bard will also present two VocalEye performances and one Relaxed Performance, increasing the Festival’s accessibility.
Tickets for Bard on the Beach’s 29th season are now on sale beginning at $24. Early booking is recommended for best seat selection as many performances sell out in advance. Order online through the Bard website or call the Bard Box Office at 604-739-0559 or (toll free) 1-877-739-0559.
Enter to Win Bard-B-Q Tickets
I have a pair of tickets to see As You Like It on the BMO Mainstage followed by Bard-B-Q dinner and then the private viewing of the Honda Celebration of Light Fireworks from the Bard grounds (August 1, 2018).
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I will draw one winner at random from all entries at 12:00pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Prize is for the August 1, 2018 event and cannot be exchanged for another night.
* Alternate food options are available. Please call the Box Office if you have an allergies or food concerns. Dinner will be served outdoors.
meowfest, hosted by meowbox, is a global celebration for cat lovers supporting the BCSPCA and other not-for-profit cat organizations and for the first time it’s coming to Canada’s West Coast.
meowfest Vancouver
Where: Yaletown Roundhouse (181 Roundhouse Mews, Vancouver) When: Sunday July 29th, 2018, from 10:00am to 6:00pm Tickets: Mostly SOLD OUT, some bundles/meet & greet passes are still available
Meet your favorite celebrity cats, enjoy food truck fare, listen to speakers and entertainment, do some shopping, schmooze with adoptable cats and more at this cat-filled conference.
The biggest draw of the day is Meowfest’s celebrity guests. Cross-eyed internet phenomenon Nala Cat, who has a staggering 3.5 million followers on Instagram, will be in attendance with her owner Varisiri Mathachittiphan. Nala is the most followed cat in the world, and Mathachittiphan uses her status to draw awareness for sheltered cats and raise money for animal charities. Also at the event will be Luna Rose—a sassy one-year-old Scottish fold mix who is pushing 400K followers on Instagram—and BenBen, an adopted cat from the streets of B.C. who was saved from being euthanized by his New West owners.
As well as the fine feline talent, the event’s human lineup includes Kitten Lady—or Hannah Shaw to her friends—who has made it her goal to advocate for tiny orphaned kittens. Joining her is Andrew Marttila, the man behind The Great Went Pet Photography, who documents the lives of celebrity and adoptable cats alike. [Georgia Straight]
