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SEPTEMBER 2014:
The Graduate seduces critics and audiences!
The Graduate is seducing critics and audiences alike with its imaginative staging and outstanding performances. With only two weeks left in the run, don't miss the chance to catch our hit season opener and the diverse programming we have in store for you this fall. Subscriptions are still available for the always-inspiring Power Jazz Series and our blockbuster theatre season, which continues with the highly-anticipated premiere of Belles Soeurs: The Musical this October. Purchase or upgrade to a Segal Theatre or Music Subscription today to avoid sold-out performances and guarantee the best seats at best prices.
Scroll down to discover what makes up the first half of the new season and Artistic Director Lisa Rubin's newest "Backstage Pass": the Top 3 Questions asked about The Graduate!
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THE GRADUATE
Re-live the movie in a whole new way!
Book now to avoid sold-out performances! |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLIVER!
Oliver Jones 80th Birthday Celebration
Sept 11 at 8:00 p.m. |
SOLD OUT!
In 2014-2015 the Power Jazz series celebrates its lucky 7th season with seven explosive acts to delight lovers of jazz and beyond.
Subscribe to the whole season for as low as $26 per show!
Discover the new programming >
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LAKHN IZ GEZUNT (LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE)
Sept 14 at 2.30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. |
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An evening of Jewish Humour and Song with Avi Hoffman
The Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre launches its 14-15 I ♥ Yiddish Series with Nu, Jewish? a fast paced show of skits, songs, stories, jokes and impressions featuring versatile comic, singer and actor Avi Hoffman.
Assigned Seating in the Studio
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BELLES SOEURS:
THE MUSICAL
World Premiere English Adaptation Reimagined to take on the World
Oct. 19 – Nov. 9, 2014
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They want it all, they want it all… for free!
When a Plateau Mont-Royal housewife wins one million trading stamps from a department store, her life is turned upside down. Michel Tremblay's landmark play explodes on to the Segal stage in an outrageously fun musical. Be among the first to see this highly-anticipated new production this fall.
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WHAT'S ON
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Sept. 18-23
QUINTETTE POUR CORDES SENSIBLES
Presented in French
GUEST THEATRE |
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Oct 26 – 9:30 p.m.
BROADWAY CAFÉ
In the ArtLounge
SEGAL + |
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Oct 5 at 8:00 p.m.
JOE SULLIVAN BIG BAND
Featuring Lorne Lofsky & Kirk MacDonald
POWER JAZZ |
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Nov 9 – 8:00 p.m.
ALDO MAZZA & FRIENDS
With Anders Åstrand and Repercussion
POWER JAZZ |
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Oct 21 – Nov 8
GAS GIRLS
A Black Theatre Workshop Production
GUEST THEATRE |
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Nov 20 – 30
BUNNY BUNNY, GILDA RADNER: A SORT OF LOVE STORY
GUEST THEATRE |
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BACKSTAGE PASS |
TOP 3 QUESTIONS ASKED ABOUT THE GRADUATE
One of the joys I have as Artistic Director is the absorbing conversations with the audience at the intermission and after the show. Each audience member connects to theatre in different ways and we love receiving your feedback. So for this edition of Backstage Pass I'd thought I'd take a stab at answering the most recurring questions asked about The Graduate:
Why isn't the ending the same as the movie?
When a play is adapted from an original work (in this case a novel and then the film) the playwright, Terry Johnson, was able to create something new with a theatre audience in mind. Without too many spoilers, the play's final scene combines elements of the film together with hope for a new beginning for our lead characters.
Where can I get the music from this production?
Matthew Barber and Justin Rutledge have created an exquisite soundtrack to the play inspired by the sounds of Simon & Garfunkel. While they have yet to record the music from this production, their current albums are available for sale in the lobby, or for digital download on ITunes (Matthew Barber / Justin Rutledge).
Was it difficult for Mrs. Robinson to be naked on stage in front of an audience?
Being an actor requires one to bare all emotionally and physically. Brigitte Robinson, one of the country's finest actors, is no stranger to a variety of challenges and demands. She wanted her portrayal of Mrs. Robinson to be as authentic as possible and that meant being at ease with what was required of the script.
If you'd like to ask a question or want to share your thoughts, write to us at communications@segalcentre.org
- Lisa Rubin, Artistic and Executive Director |
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Photo Brigitte Robinson and Luke Humphrey by Daniel Plante
Photo Brigitte Robinson by Andrée Lanthier
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