Tonight is opening night of Mamma Mia! at Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS), and I am so excited and honoured to be in this amazing production. I truly believe this will be a career highlight for me, and I’m so happy to share this amazing experience with the extraordinary cast, crew, and creative team of Mamma Mia!
Read moreNew generation breathes fresh life into Theatre Under the Stars' fast-tapping 42nd Street
The Broadway musical 42nd Street has tapped its way to Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park. The Theatre Under the Stars production opened to an appreciative audience who enjoyed the tremendous efforts put forth by the popular theatre company, which is celebrating its 72nd season. And while 42nd Street doesn’t quite knock it out of the park, there’s some great talent on display.
Read moreDespite strong lead, Cinderella lacks TUTS's usual musical magic
With summer in full swing, many families and theatre fans will plan to visit Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park for Theatre Under the Stars’ annual Broadway musical offerings. But this year, audiences who have previously enjoyed the magical charm of fairy tale-inspired shows such as Disney’s Beauty and the Beast and Mary Poppins will be disappointed with this year’s production of Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This production lacks magic and appeal, and is instead a weird concoction of strange costumes, set pieces, and directorial choices.
Read moreTheatre Review: Theatre Under The Stars’ Mary Poppins adds a humanistic quality to the Disney classic
Mary Poppins (Ranae Miller) and Bert (Victor Hunter) lead the ensemble. Photo credit: Tim Matheson
Theatre Under The Stars’ (TUTS) version of Mary Poppins, currently lighting up the stage of the Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park, offers classic Broadway pizazz, while also adding a humanistic quality to the well-known story.
Read moreTheatre Review: A star is born: Shannon Hanbury shines in The Drowsy Chaperone
Shannon Hanbury steals the show in Theatre Under The Stars' production of "The Drowsy Chaperone". Photo credit: Tim Matheson
Summer is in full swing and so is Vancouver’s iconic Theatre Under The Stars. One of the two Broadway musicals gracing the stage of the Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park this summer is the Tony Award-winning musical, The Drowsy Chaperone. And while there actually is a character in the show called the Drowsy Chaperone (played by renowned actress Catriona Murphy), make no mistake – this production belongs to a glorious triple threat sensation by the name of Shannon Hanbury. She is absolutely dynamite in this show and the price of admission is but a small price to pay to watch this new star slay.
Read moreEnjoy some Disney magic in Stanley Park this summer →
From the sweeping cityscape of London, to the jazzy glitz of the roaring ’20s, Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is bringing Broadway sizzle to Vancouver this summer.Considered a favourite annual tradition by many, TUTS presents full-scale Broadway musicals every summer in the majestic setting of Stanley Park. This year, TUTS is presenting the Disney classic, Mary Poppins, as well as the five-time Tony Award-winning show The Drowsy Chaperone.
Read moreTheatre Under the Stars disgraces West Side Story
West Side Story is an iconic American musical known for its powerful message and brilliant showcase of dance and music. Unfortunately, Theatre Under the Stars’ (TUTS) current production running at the Malkin Bowl in Stanley Park is so disappointing that it will break the heart of theatre fans.
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