If you think kids are rude, obnoxious and violent, check out Carnage of God playing at the Citadel Theatre until Sunday, April 1.
In this 2009 Tony Award winner, two boys have a violent, kick-ass fight at a park. After the fight, both sets of parents meet to work things out in a civilized way.
But soon their polite demeanour degrades into childish bad manners and comedic chaos. Although dressed to impress, the parents have a primitive streak and set out to rip the stuffing out of each other.
As each couple goes into the talk, they believe their spouse will support them. But by the end, each person discovers they are on his or her own.
Originally written by Yasmina Reza in French, it was translated into English by Christopher Hampton and directed by James MacDonald.
The Citadel brings in a nationally renowned cast of characters including Fiona Reid, Ric Reid, Ari Cohen and Irene Poole.
Tickets start at $20. Call 780-425-1820 or purchase online at www.citadeltheatre.com.
Playwright Neil Simon is always good for a few marital chuckles and the Capitol Theatre at Fort Edmonton Park is presenting one of his best semi-autobiographical dramatic comedies.
The Tony-nominated Chapter 2, which runs through to Sunday, March 25, follows two singles. George is a recent widower and Jennie is a newly divorced soap opera actress and both are hesitant to search out romance after one too many unsuccessful blind dates.
But after a case of mistaken identity, they are thrown in a whirlwind love affair. In a farcical subplot, George’s brother Leo has an affair with Faye, Jennie’s best friend.
The Capitol Theatre, a scaled down version of Jasper Avenue’s famed movie theatre, is now presenting its second season.
“My goal is to make the Capitol a launching pad for the up-and-coming artistic talent so prevalent in our city, just as this theatre was in its original heyday,” says artistic director Amanda Bergen.
Single tickets are $20 to $28. Dinner theatre packages are also available. Visit www.fortedmontonpark.ca.
At MacEwan University, March is traditionally the month of concerts where students from the varying music programs take the spotlight.
Kicking off this month long showcase of five concerts is the jazz choir/jazz combo concert on Sunday, March 18 at the John L. Haar Theatre.
Bass player Sean Gristwood, a former Sturgeon High graduate, kicks things up as part of the Jazz Choir while the jazz combo concert is a sizzling blend of brass, woodwind and rhythm instruments.
Showtime is 7:30 p.m. The series pass is $20. Individual tickets are $7 and $5 for students/seniors. Call 780-420-1757 or purchase online at www.tixonthesquare.ca.
This week’s guests at the Tuesday Moosehead Barsnbands Open Stage are three well-known Edmonton musicians – Jimmy Guiboche, Rotten Dan and Ulf Johansson.
“Jimmy is mostly known for his blues style and wicked slide playing,” says host Mark Ammar. “He’s always my pick as Edmonton’s blues ambassador especially after a well deserved 2011 award to represent Edmonton at the Memphis Blues Challenge.”
Rotten Dan has made his way as a vocalist/harmonica player.
“He appeared at the Blues on Whyte jams with his harp and he has a raw southern sounding voice people compare to the high-energy blues of Joe Cocker.”
And Johansson, a Swedish musician by birth, has made Canada his home, performing in rock, pop, funk and jazz bands from Victoria to Toronto.
The open jam starts at 9 p.m. No cover.
Former St. Albert resident Sandro Dominelli parks his drum kit at the Yardbird Suite on Tuesday, March 20 as part of the Mike Morisseau Quartet. Also on tap are Morrisseau on guitar, Jerrold Dubyk (saxophone) and Josh McHan (bass).
Doors at 7:30 p.m. Showtime is 8 p.m. Members and guests $5. The Yardbird is at 11 Tommy Banks Way.
