Category Archives: curtains down

They’re slamming the doors, Singing, “Go away!” It’s less of a sail than a climb.

Posted on August 26, 2011 by admin

When I started TWISI almost four years ago, I became quickly swept up in what I perceived to be a resurgence and flourishing of the independent theatre in Toronto. Artists all across the scene were suddenly taking charge of their … Continue reading →

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Meet Toronto’s Future Stars Today at Curtains Down!

Posted on October 19, 2008 by admin

  There is a place on Church Street that fills me with hope every Monday night. It is a weekly Cabaret series called Curtains Down hosted by Jenni Burke and Michael Barber at Statler’s Piano Lounge. It is a place … Continue reading →

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Let Them Entertain You: Burke and Barber’ll Make You Smile at Curtains Down

Posted on October 14, 2008 by admin

I caught up with Jenni Burke and Michael Barber, the hosts of Curtains Down, a “wildly popular soiree that brings a sprinkling of Broadway, pop and jazz to the new and improved Statler’s Piano Lounge every Monday night!” in the … Continue reading →

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