Kritique Huddle

Photo Credit: Mirvish Productions Canadian writer David West Read’s 2019 musical &Juliet is a vibrant jukebox reimagining of Juliet Capulet’s (from Romeo and Juliet) fate. Depicting an Anne Hathaway (William Shakespeare's life — not the iconic Devil Wears Prada actress!) who challenges her husband's chosen ending, &Juliet follows Juliet and her friends, May, Anne, and the nurse, as they embark on a journey to Paris, experiencing life on their own terms. Featuring hit songs by

Photo Credit: Mirvish Productions Some Like It Hot, written by Matthew López and Amber Ruffin, with music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, burst onto the stage of Ed Mirvish Theatre with riveting vocals and a supportive ensemble in glamorous attire. Based on the iconic 1959 film of the same name starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, and Jack Lemmon, the play follows Joe (or Josephine), a saxophone player, and his friend Jerry (or Daphne), a cellis

Photo Credit: Mirvish Productions Filled with crackling jokes that bounce like corn kernels in the microwave, Shucked pops onto the Princess of Wales stage with humour, warmth, and irresistible charm. Written by Robert Horn, and brought to life by American country music composers Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, Shucked takes place in Cob County, a fictional secluded Midwestern town famously known for its abundance of corn. However, when the once-fortuitous corn crop begins t