The holiday (musical) theatre scene is winding down with SOLD OUT performances of the Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe at Rosebud, Peter Pan at Storybook (saw them both last week, as well as Annie at Central Memorial and Morpheus’ Christmas panto – liked them all) and With Bells On at Lunchbox (taking my whole work team there tomorrow for our year-end celebration, so yes, it’s my fault you can’t get tickets).
Just got back from Lunchbox theatre where I saw a fun Christmas musical revue put on by Forte Musical Theatre Guild called Naughty… but Nice! It’s described as “A hilarious and slightly risque look at everyone’s favourite holiday season,” and lives up to its billing. Directed by JP Thibodeau, it features Calgary favourites Joe Slabe (Forte’s artistic and musical director and creative force), Jeremy Carver-James, Katherine Fadum and Adam Sanders.
I’d have missed it altogether if someone from the Calgary Musicals+ Meetup Group hadn’t told me about it. Either I was asleep at the switch (likely) or Forte needs to improve its marketing (wouldn’t hurt – I’ll bet they could have done a good business with the Christmas Party crowd). Tickets are $25/$20 and available through Lunchbox Theatre.
That makes 6 shows in 9 days, possibly a new record for me. Definitely time for a rest. Next up – the new Into The Woods movie, which opens on Christmas Day. I’m a big Stephen Sondheim fan, and I love the score, so I am really looking forward to this one.
