MTC NEWS
March 1, 2010 - Cindy Williams replaces Michael Learned in the stellar cast of the John Hirsch Theatre Mainstage production of Steel Magnolias, <<click here>>.
February 9, 2010 - Winnipeg warmed up to Churchill, but now that ChurchillFest is over, next year's master playwright is front and centre. August Strindberg is the focus of the 2011 Master Playwright Festival. For more information, <<click here>>.
January 15, 2010 - The women of ChurchillFest get a night out. Top Girls actors Sharon Bajer and Daria Puttaert are featured on Kelly Hughes Live, along with ChurchillFest executive producer Chuck McEwen, speaking about master playwright Caryl Churchill, <<click here>>.
January 8, 2010 - Girls Only preview video added <<click here>>.
January 5, 2010 - Coming to The Drowsy Chaperone on Tuesday, January 5? Be aware the Olympic torch relay is coming through downtown, so there will be some road closures and parking will be limited. For maps and more information, visit the City of Winnipeg website, <<click here>>.
December 14, 2009 - Michael Learned joins a stellar cast in the John Hirsch Theatre Mainstage production of Steel Magnolias, <<click here>>.
November 28, 2009 - Single tickets for the rest of the line-up at MTC this season go on sale. The tickets being released are for the John Hirsch Theatre Mainstage productions of Mother Courage and Her Children, Educating Rita, and Steel Magnolias. Single tickets for the Tom Hendry Theatre at the MTC Warehouse productions of Top Girls and Looking Back - West also go on sale on Saturday, <<click here>>.
October 26, 2009 - Schipper Shape: 20 questions with the man who has spent 20 years at the reins of the MTC. To read the Winnipeg Free Press article, <<click here>>.
October 23, 2009 - Manitoba Theatre Centre renews 'Good Vibrations' campaign for Actors' Fund of Canada. To read the press release, <<click here>>.
September 30, 2009 - Culture on Every Corner was launched during a lunchtime press conference yesterday. An exciting new initiative created to promote Winnipeg’s vibrant arts and culture scene, Culture on Every Corner is the joint venture of eight non-profit arts organizations, Destination Winnipeg, Travel Manitoba and Homecoming 2010. To visit this exciting new website, <<click here>>.
September 22, 2009 - The MTC/Mirvish production of The Boys in the Photograph opens in Toronto tonight! For the Toronto Star article, <<click here>>. To read about Bono's visit to a BITP rehearsal, <<click here>>.
July 27, 2009 - The 2009 Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, Fringe Factory: Mass producing originality since 1988, smashes the record for highest ticket sales ever! To read the press release, <<click here>>.
July 9, 2009 - Manitoba Theatre Centre is excited to announce its designation as a National Historic Site of Canada. To read the Government of Canada press release, <<click here>>. To read MTC's press release, <<click here>>.
June 15, 2009 - Manitoba Theatre Centre 2009-10 subscriptions now available online <<click here>>.
May 22, 2009 - A section of Main Street (in front of City Hall) will be closed on Saturday, May 23 due to the historic free-to-the-public production of Danny Schur's Strike! The Musical. For more info, <<click here>>.
May 8, 2009 - Boys' boys sing songs for girls, and vice versa, for charity. To read the Winnipeg Free Press story, <<click here>>.
May 1, 2009 - The Boys in the Photograph is front page news! To read the Winnipeg Free Press cover story, <<click here>>.
April 28, 2009 - Book and lyrics writer and director Ben Elton talks to the Globe and Mail about The Boys in the Photograph and living the bachelor life in the 'Peg.
To read the article, <<click here>>.
April 7, 2009 - The Boys in the Photograph Behind the Scenes video just added
Ben Elton discusses the play and Andrew Lloyd Webber's music, Brian Perchaluk previews the set and costumes and go behind the scenes into the rehearsal hall.
<<watch video >>
March 31, 2009 - George Stroumboulopoulos interviews Ben Elton, writer and director of The Boys in the Photograph, on CBC's The Hour.
Ben talks about his new musical, The Boys in the Photograph, the talented all-Canadian cast and crew, the Manitoba Theatre Centre and Winnipeg in the winter.
<<watch episode>> (approx. 29 minutes in)
March 26, 2009 - Get a sneak peek at Bleeding Hearts, the brand new play by local playwright Kevin Klassen.
Watch Shaw TV's "In Rehearsal with Bleeding Hearts" <<watch video>>
March 20, 2009 - It's a wonderful season! Introducing the 2009/10 lineup.
At the John Hirsch Mainstage: Strong Poison (Based on the classic mystery by Dorothy L. Sayers), It's a Wonderful Life, The Drowsy Chaperone, Mother Courage and her Children, Educating Rita and Steel Magnolias.
At the Tom Hendry Warehouse: 5 O'Clock Bells, East of Berlin, Top Girls - Part of ChurchillFest, Looking Back - West. <<more>>
FEB 25, 2009 - Doubt, A Parable videos and photo gallery now online.
Watch a scene from Doubt, A Parable and an interview with director Miles Potter and actor Trevor Leigh. <<watch videos>>
FEB 3, 2009 - The Blonde, the Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead video and photo gallery now online.
Director Alisa Palmer and performer Kelli Fox talk about the play. <<watch video >>
JAN 9, 2009 - Arthur Miller has all the luck at the 9th Annual Master Playwright Festival.
At a media conference on Wednesday, January 7, the Manitoba Theatre Centre and 11 partner from the arts community officially launched the 9th annual Master Playwright Festival. <<more>>
JAN 7, 2009 - 2008 a Stellar Year of theatre for MTC.
Winnipeg Free Press theatre reviewer Kevin Prokosh looks back on Winnipeg theatre throughout 2008 and praises MTC for hits like Fiddler on the Roof and Medea. <<read full article>>
DEC 23, 2008 - Jitters video now online.
Actors C. David Johnson and Diane D'Aquila talk about the humour and truth in Jitters. <<watch video>>
DEC 15, 2008 - Best of Fest winners Die Roten Punkte return to Winnipeg for Fringe Fundraiser.
For two nights only, Fringe favourites Die Roten Punkte will rock the Gas Station Theatre with their 2008 Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival hit, 'Super Musikant (Super Musician)'. <<more>>
DEC 1, 2008 - The Price is Right for Arthur Miller at the 9th Master Playwright Festival.
MillerFest passes are on sale, programs are available and the website is up and running. <<more>>
NOV 19, 2008 - Medea videos and photo gallery now online.
Director Miles Potter and Seana McKenna talk about the enduring relevance of the play. <<watch videos>>
OCT 23, 2008 - Shakespeare's Dog nominated for two Capital Critics Circle Awards. <<more>>
OCT 10, 2008 - Pride and Prejudice videos and photo gallery now online.
Director Robb Paterson and cast members Mairi Babb & Matthew Edison talk about the play and the characters "Darcy & Lizzie". <<watch videos>>
OCT 1, 2008 - All-Party Forum on the Arts.
A coalition of local arts groups has invited representatives from all major parties to attend a public forum on arts and culture. <<more>>
SEPT 19, 2008 - Artistic Director Steven Schipper is put to the test with Praxis Theatre's "10 Questions". <<more>>
SEPT 6, 2008 - Priority, Flex-4 and 5-Live Subscribers advance bookings for Pride and Prejudice and Scorched begin today. To purchase additional tickets, login on the website using your User ID and password or call Patron Services at 942-6537. Tickets for Pride and Prejudice and Scorched go on sale to the general public Saturday, September 13.
JULY 22, 2008 - Shakespeare's Dog playwright nominated for Siminovitch Prize for Theatre <<more>>
JULY 16, 2008 - VIVA LAS FRINGE! The 21st Annual Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival starts today! For tickets, passes & info, visit winnipegfringe.com
JUNE 23, 2008 - John Hirsch short-listed as one of the 'Greatest Manitobans' by Winnipeg Free Press readers <<more>>
JUNE 13, 2008 - Welcome to the new MTC website!
JUNE 2, 2008 - MTC honours Royal visit with special performance <<more>>
MAY 11, 2008 - MTC renames Mainstage and Warehouse theatres <<more>>
|