The Glass Castle Offers Room for Darkness and Windows of Light
A few months ago, I was recommended a book; a memoir by renowned celebrity gossip columnist Jeannette Walls titled, The…
Melissa Dennie
Melissa Dennie is an educator by day, theatre and arts writer by night. She is a lover of good food, fine wine and has a willingness to travel great distances to discover a hidden gem.
Latest From Netflix Washes Dirty Drug Money in the Not So Clean Ozark
I just spent my entire weekend binge watching Ozark on Netflix. If you’re nuts for Breaking Bad, Narcos or Bloodline,…
The Carole King Musical Has Toronto Flirting with the OG Natural Woman
For many millennials, it may have begun with the realization that Carole King was responsible for the catchy theme song…
Cloud 9 Celebrates the Artistic Evolution of Senior Dancers
Have you ever danced like no one was watching? Thrown your hands in the air like you just don’t care? For me this is an…
The COC Celebrates Canada’s 150th with Epic Tale of Louis Riel
It was the night of my first opera! Excited to be out in the city, dressed to impress and soaking up every whisper, hum or purr…
Sousatzka Roars to Resounding Refugee Crisis
Based on the original novel, Madame Sousatzka, written by Bernice Rubens, SOUSATZKA is set in London, England in 1982 and…
Divas and Queens Delight at Mirvish’s The Bodyguard
Who can forget the 1992 romantic thriller, where Kevin Costner starred as Frank Farmer, Secret Service agent, turned bodyguard,…
Uncork the Tuscan Sun with Castello di Gabbiano’s Chianti Classico
When dreaming of Tuscany, it’s easy to cast yourself into the regions breathtaking backdrop. Italy’s postcard-perfect…
Breath in Between at Toronto’s Crow’s Theatre
My favourite thing about heading out for a night of theatre is getting together with friends for a pre-show celebration.…
Toronto Theatre Fans Checking In at Five Faces for Evelyn Frost
Canadian Stage and Théâtre Français de Toronto have joined forces to coproduce Five Faces for Evelyn Frost, an innovative…
Factory Theatre Unpacks How Black Mothers Say I Love You
If grit is a word associated with Factory Theatre, there is no other play in its 2016-2017 season lineup that better represents…
Mirvish’s The Audience Feels Like Reality TV on Stage
The writer and creator of the Oscar winning film, The Queen, and current hit series on Netflix, The Crown, Peter Morgan,…