Getting “inoculated” in 1942 was basically a form of hazing for dudes, which included bending and stretching and performing some fancy dance moves, shirtless. The guys thought it was all in the name of fratolerance, and in a way, they were right: they were straight up illin’, but just not in the way they thought. The whole thing was an audition for the musical Pal Joey. Four of the guys didn’t make the cut.
You want Mother’s Day to be perfect, but breakfast in bed and a basket of scented soaps (enough already!) just don’t have the same appeal year after year. Not to worry: we’ve planned a unique day for every kind of mom — including a guaranteed-to-impress event, a memorable experience she can share with the family … Continued
The uncanny rise of design chameleon Karim Rashid and his secret Toronto connection
Before the start of every shift, this TTC worker would give himself a pep talk in the mirror: “Your old man was a pro bus driver. But he never made it this far. You’ve got a real chance to be the best damn bus driver in the city. The next time you see sky, it’ll be looking out from a bus. The next time you take a lady home, it’ll be because it’s your job. Your passengers only think of themselves. But they gotta do what’s right for them ‘cause it’s their time. Their time out there. Right here, it’s your time. It’s your time right here.”
School is open at the TIFF Bell Lightbox this week as filmmaker Guillermo del Toro gives a series of masterclasses on the work of Alfred Hitchcock. The classes are a one-of-a-kind experience for any film buff: one legendary filmmaker examining the work of another, creating an exciting and inspiring look at the culture of the films.
In a nod to One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Edward Roy’s new play, Beyond the Cuckoo’s Nest, explores teen mental issues through three teenagers who meet at a drop-in group.
Young People’s Theatre, 165 Front St. E., 416-862-2222. May 9 -17.
Former Toronto resident Hannah Simone is the best friend every woman dreams about. At least, she is if she’s anything like the character she plays on Citytv’s hit sitcom New Girl, which has its season finale tonight (May 8).
Sure, this may look like just an ordinary Saturday morning art class, but in reality, these kids were mapping out the one and only successful escape route from Alcatraz. So what if they sported bowl-shaped haircuts and berets like a bunch of fancy pants? These kids were freaking geniuses. Too bad the map was written in kid code — we all know what that means.
If you think the improv troupe Pondward Bound sounds awfully close to Homeward Bound, you would be correct. But instead of three cute animals trying to find their way home, this comedic duo is comprised of two regular guys, Adam Ward and Simon Pond, who are trying to find their way to the funny. And just like those critters in the flick, they’re pretty successful at reaching their destination. We caught up with Ward and chatted about thinking fast, Nathan Lane and being sick on stage.
The venerated Toronto alt-country band Skydiggers are hitting the road in support of their fine new album, Northern Shore. It is the first new recording for the band since 2009’s greatest hits collection, The Truth About Us. For those who don’t know, Skydiggers are a very influential band, formed by singer Andy Maize and lead guitarist Josh Finlayson, with roots in the city dating back to the late ’80s.
H to the ELL, N to the O. That was my response to the announcement that Mirvish’s latest movie-turned-musical production would be based on the 2000 film Bring It On. In my humble Ebert-ized opinion, the movie was all pomp-poms, midriffs and saccharine moments best left for a couple of straight-to-DVD sequels, not a full-out musical. Well, Bring It On: The Musical, which opened last night, definitely brought it.
Behold: the wondrous act of Sad-Sad the Cat and Screech the Dog! These cute critters ruled the carnival scene in the ‘40s with their stupefying cannon ball feat.
