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Why You Should See Live Theatre (and Put Your Phone Away)

by Candace Sampson

I have a theory about why people don’t go to live theatre more often, and it has nothing to do with ticket prices or parking or not knowing what to wear. It’s simpler than that. They have forgotten, or possibly never learned, that some experiences require your full participation to work. Here is why you …

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Exploring the Heart and Soul of “Ain’t Too Proud” – The Temptations’ Musical Journey

by Candace Sampson

“Ain’t Too Proud ” is not just a Broadway musical; it’s a rich historical study and exploration of human behaviour, set to what might be the world’s finest soundtrack. Growing up, my parents had the sounds of Motown, intermingling with the Beatles, big band music, rock n’ roll, and country, always playing in the background …

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Hadestown, Explained: Plot, Themes, and Why It Stays With You

by Candace Sampson

When I walked into the theatres to see Hadestown, I knew almost nothing about it. Two hours later, I left feeling both enchanted and confused, in the best way. This isn’t your average musical. It’s moody, metaphorical, and laced with meaning I couldn’t stop thinking about. So I did what any woman with a Wi-Fi …

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The Book of Mormon Review: Still the Best Thing I’ve Ever Seen on a Stage

by Candace Sampson

The Book of Mormon is coming back to Ottawa. When I found out I immediately dropped everything to update this post, because some things in this world are simply non-negotiable and seeing this show is one of them. I originally wrote about it back in 2014 after catching the touring production at the National Arts …

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