Stage Door News
Stage Door News
Theatre Collingwood’s next (and final) 2015 Summer Theatre Festival show is called From Weimar to Vaudeville. This production will run for only 3 days, September 17th, 18th and 19th. If you are someone who appreciates great music then you must come see this production. You will not be disappointed. It will be a delicious treat for your senses! For tickets call 705-445-2200 or visit www.theatrecollingwood.ca.
Most people who have listened to CBC Radio 1 or 2 will be familiar with the voice of Tom Allen. At the moment he is the host of Shift on CBC Radio 2. His programs are always filled with interesting facts about the selection, the composer or about our times. Tom is known as a host and consultant for symphony orchestras and smaller concerts, as an author, a musician and as a broadcaster. Together with his musical friends he has put together a series of concerts of chamber music and storytelling that have been presented at the Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival, the Luminato Festival, Music Niagara, and the Soulpepper Global Cabaret Festival.
From Weimar to Vaudeville is part of this series of chamber musicals. It will reflect the history and mythology of the great composers through their music and stories, alongside newly created songs that reflect those same composers’ experiences in a modern context. Tom will tell the story, weaving us through the pieces and introducing us to incredible music and outstanding musicians.
From Weimar to Vaudeville is the story of two men, both sons of musical royalty. As America emerges from the Great Depression and Germany descends into darkness and chaos. Two musical princes, one rich, one poor, reach to each other across hardship and time as the world tilts again toward war. Featuring music by Richard Strauss, Charlie Chaplin, Kurt Weill, Fletcher Henderson, Mozart, Brahms, and stunning original songs by the cast.
From Weimar to Vaudeville is Tom Allen’s vivid imagining of the 20s and 30s: dirty as ever and roaring loudly enough to be heard half-way ’round the world!
Written by Tom Allen
Tom Allen – narration, trombone, voice
Kevin Fox – voice, cello, guitar
Lori Gemmell – harp, trumpet, piano, voice
Bryce Kulak – piano, voice, accordion
Patricia O’Callaghan – voice
Peter Gemmell – clarinet, bass clarinet, flute, soprano sax, percussion
Photo: Tom Allen.
2015-09-16
Collingwood: Cabaret "From Weimar to Vaudeville" with Tom Allen runs September 17-19