The Anne and Gilbert Musical Blog

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-139725602011-11-27T18:43:07.192-05:00The Anne and Gilbert Musical BlogThe Anne and Gilbert BlogValancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.comBlogger661100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-77138006751385231772009-09-10T22:31:00.002-04:002009-09-10T22:33:45.484-04:00Anne & Gilbert, The Musical marks 500th performance

Anne & Gilbert, The Musical marks 500th performanceThe GuardianThe celebrated musical about Anne of Green Gables in love, Anne & Gilbert, The Musical will mark its 500th public performance tonight.This landmark is unusual for Canadian musicals, one of the few Canadian musicals in recent decades to have received so many performances. The 500 performances have been spread across the country,

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-55324752944914065282009-09-09T20:10:00.003-04:002009-09-09T20:19:54.952-04:00Hello Gilbert: An Anne and Gilbert Review

I came across this review of Anne and Gilbert on a blog called The Way I See It by Amanda Campbell and wanted to share it.

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-59160462626079430272009-07-21T11:15:00.003-04:002009-07-21T11:23:07.735-04:00Free Children's Tickets to the Anne and Gilbert Musical

This info was listed in the Tourism PEI e-mail newsletter today:The internationally celebrated musical about Anne of Green Gables in love is offering FREE children's tickets to this year's production. Acclaimed by Newsweek as "Such a Hit!" and The Guardian as "Hands down the best!" Anne & Gilbert runs until September 19th. For more information and to book tickets: 1-800-708-6505.Children 12 and

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-53013620496348903992009-06-23T00:23:00.005-04:002009-06-23T00:40:58.690-04:00Recording Artist Michael Hughes Joins the Anne & Gilbert Cast

When Anne & Gilbert begins it run this Tuesday, June 23, a new actor and recording artist will be assuming the role of Gilbert Blythe. Michael Hughes will be portraying the role for the first time opposite Rebecca Parent's Anne Shirley, who is the acclaimed Island actress returning for her third season. Photograph courtesy of www.mickehughes.comIn addition to being a gifted actor, Michael

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-60407180981116415732009-06-20T20:00:00.003-04:002009-06-20T20:08:39.711-04:00Made for Marilla

Here's a nice article on Martha Irving, the actress playing Marilla Cuthbert for a second year in Anne and Gilbert - The Musical.Made for MarillaMartha Irving uses her early years on P.E.I. to influence her character in the Harbourfront Theatre production of Anne & Gilbert - The MusicalBY SALLY COLEThe GuardianCharlottetown, P.E.I.June 19, Friday, 2009Martha Irving believes her life has many

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-89184514804875804542009-06-15T10:58:00.002-04:002009-06-15T11:06:19.506-04:00Island Classic is Published on Human Foot: Anne & Gilbert, the internationally celebrated Island musical, has reached a new low

Island Classic is Published on Human FootAnne & Gilbert, the internationally celebrated Island musical, has reached a new low.Anne & Gilbert, after years of reaching critical heights in major publications including NEWSWEEK, Variety, The Dallas Morning News and The Toronto Star, is treading close to the ground.One of the Island performers who has appeared in both the Prince Edward Island and

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-10458674525930913122009-06-15T10:48:00.004-04:002009-06-15T10:58:01.924-04:00The Anne of Green Gables Marathon

The Anne of Green Gables Marathon-Three Novels, Two Plays, One DayOn Saturday, July 18th there will be a new marathon held in PEI, although this one involves sitting, not running.It is the Anne marathon, where Anne enthusiasts can watch both Anne musicals, 6 hours worth, in one day.Together Anne of Green Gables, The Musical and Anne & Gilbert, the Musical represent stage adaptations of the

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-32673140066721531912009-05-25T11:46:00.003-04:002009-05-25T11:49:23.999-04:00Anne and Gilbert 2009 Poster

Print out this Anne and Gilbert 2009 Poster, which was sent to me by Campbell Webster, the show's producer. The poster features a scene Anne and Gilbert.Feel free to download the Anne and Gilbert 2009 poster, print it out, and decorate your home, fridge, kiosks, dorm room doors or bulletin boards around town.You'll need to download the free Adobe Reader to view the poster.

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-58950747967823132672009-05-13T00:08:00.004-04:002009-05-13T00:21:31.540-04:00Anne and Gilbert - The Musical YouTube Video and Photos

Here's a short video on Anne and Gilbert, The Musical. The story is based on Anne of Avonlea and Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery. If you watch the video, then you will have a good sense of the show, and of course, you'll want to go see it in person!There's also a Japanese version of the Anne and Gilbert video on YouTube.Lastly, there are some great photographs of Anne and Gilbert, the

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-56425016959215628412008-12-05T22:02:00.001-05:002008-12-05T22:04:52.724-05:00Anne and Gilbert to Premiere in Manitoba

MCI to produce the Manitoba premiere of “Anne and Gilbert” The Red River Valley Echo, December 5, 2008.The title may not ring a bell, but Mennonite Collegiate Institute’s production of “Anne and Gilbert” will certainly present a familiar story to its audience.MCI recently selected the musical, which is based on the character of Anne of Green Gables, for its annual spring performance.When the

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-18870059174999805662008-11-18T22:10:00.001-05:002008-11-18T22:11:33.588-05:00Anne and Gilbert will return to Summerside

Popular musical to return to Summerside theatre by Oliver Moore, The Globe and Mail, November 18, 2008.The popular musical Anne & Gilbert, inspired by Anne of Green Gables, will return to Summerside next summer with an injection of new funding.The production has run for four years - attracting 7,000 people in 2005 and 20,000 this past summer -but the high cost of staging it had jeopardized its

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-7496519395909848342008-11-18T22:07:00.000-05:002008-11-18T22:08:23.768-05:00Anne & Gilbert to return to Summerside

Glad to read this good news!Anne & Gilbert gets funding to return to Summerside, CBC News, Tuesday, November 18, 2008Corporate and government sponsors have come to the rescue of a musical sequel to Anne of Green Gables in Summerside, P.E.I.Anne & Gilbert picks up the story of Anne Shirley where Anne of Green Gables – The Musical leaves off. It has played in Summerside at the Harbourfront Theatre

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-71157758678326925462008-11-10T14:38:00.000-05:002008-11-16T14:38:46.564-05:00Anne and Gilbert faces threat of final curtain

The following article covers worrisome news about the wonderful Anne and Gilbert Musical. I hope it survives for many many more years.Anne and Gilbert faces threat of final curtain, Monday, November 10, 2008, CBC NewsThe CBC News article:The popular musical sequel to Anne of Green Gables is facing an uncertain future in Summerside, its home for the last three years.Anne and Gilbert moved to

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-87417430652751995412008-11-02T01:03:00.001-04:002008-11-27T01:05:25.073-05:00GOYA's Anne and Gilbert Review

Anne musical needs more speed, snapPatrick Langston, The Ottawa CitizenPublished: Saturday, November 01, 2008The first thing you need to know about GOYA Theatre's production of Anne & Gilbert: The Musical -- the much-loved show inspired by the Anne of Green Gables series -- is that it's not, despite some confusion in the blogosphere and elsewhere, the same production that has been touring Ontario

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-18484871484708304002008-11-01T00:21:00.000-04:002008-11-01T00:22:59.414-04:00GOYA Theatre's production of Anne & Gilbert: The Musical

Theatre Review: Anne & Gilbert - The MusicalPatrick Langston, The Ottawa CitizenPublished: Friday, October 31, 2008OTTAWA - The first thing you need to know about GOYA Theatre's production of Anne & Gilbert: The Musical - the much-loved show inspired by the Anne of Green Gables series - is that it's not, despite some confusion in the blogosphere and elsewhere, the same production that has been

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-21608535492555562572008-10-16T00:16:00.003-04:002008-11-01T00:37:25.102-04:00Photos from Anne and Gilbert 2008 Summerside Production

There are some wonderful photographs online at Flickr taken at the Anne and Gilbert 2008 Summerside Production by Louise Vessey. Click to view the rest of the Anne and Gilbert Flickr photostream.

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-86364153719373723362008-10-02T01:49:00.001-04:002008-11-27T01:51:29.569-05:00The Orphan of Avonlea grows up

The Orphan of Avonlea grows up by Lucy Purdy, October 2, 2008.Anne and Gilbert - The Musical picks up where Anne of Green Gables left off. The beloved, red-headed orphan of Avonlea, is no longer a little girl, and sets off for university.The story comes alive at Gryphon Theatre on Oct. 10 at 8 p.m., with the production by Thousand Island Playhouse. The musical is based on the second and third

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-46384274383991766142008-09-28T22:09:00.001-04:002008-09-28T22:11:24.249-04:00Celebrate 100 years of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Canadian classic: Story of Anne of Green Gables with the brilliant new musical

Celebrate 100 years of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Canadian classicStory of Anne of Green Gables with the brilliant new musicalby News Release, North Bay Nugget Anne of Green Gables is as famous for her inspirational imagination as her carrot-coloured braids. But until now fans of the musical, still going strong after opening at Charlottetown's Confederation Centre for the Arts in 1965, have had to

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-15747446987629210312008-09-21T11:39:00.002-04:002008-09-21T11:42:45.534-04:00Classic story comes to Barrie: Anne & Gilbert plays at Gryphon Theatre

Classic story comes to BarrieAnne & Gilbert plays at Gryphon Theatreby Susan Doolan, The Barrie Examinerhttp://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1207255The Gryphon Theatre for Arts and Entertainment opens its Headliner Series early next month with a Canadian favourite, the story of Anne Shirley and Gilbert Blythe.It's everyone's favourite red-haired orphan all grown up. Everyone,

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-31101880275266382572008-09-18T18:48:00.001-04:002008-09-18T18:54:36.712-04:00Anne's story continues

Anne's story continues, The Lindsay postLINDSAY-The story of Anne Shirley is set to continue at Lindsay's historic Academy Theatre."Anne and Gilbert: An Island Love Story" will play for three shows, September 26 through 28.The show premieres Friday, September 26 at 7 p. m. and the following shows on Saturday and Sunday are at 2 p. m.Anne & Gilbert, co-written by Nancy White, Jeff Hochhauser, and

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-51747960142381491352008-09-17T12:38:00.000-04:002008-09-17T12:39:56.672-04:00Popular musical Anne and Gilbert stops at theatre

Popular musical Anne and Gilbert stops at theatreby Gillian BrunetteSep 17, 2008http://www.huntsvilleforester.com/huntsvilleforester/article/116354For the past 100 years, young girls have fallen in love with the adventures of Anne Shirley, the heroine of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables series, and her home on Prince Edward Island (PEI). Known for her braids of fiery red hair, unending

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-21102462915980808982008-08-21T18:33:00.000-04:002008-08-21T18:35:07.544-04:00Anne of Green Gables all grown up

Anne of Green Gables all grown up by KTW Staff (http://www.kingstonthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1164898)The Grand Theatre hosts “Anne and Gilbert,” the story that picks up where the “Anne of Green Gables” series left off. Anne Shirley, Canada’s sweetheart of Prince Edward Island, and Gilbert Blythe have a love that’s been brewing since Anne broke a slate over Gilbert’s head when she was 11

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-89337667986320198362008-08-13T14:02:00.002-04:002008-08-13T14:20:44.663-04:00Anne and Gilbert Musical 2008 Show and Tour Dates

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-27143750023767242912008-07-17T16:47:00.000-04:002008-07-17T16:49:35.603-04:00Anne of Green Gables musical sequel finding success off-Island

Musical Anne sequel finding success off-IslandLast Updated: Friday, July 4, 2008, CBC News(CBC)Anne and Gilbert, the musical sequel to Anne of Green Gables, is marking two new productions as its success grows outside of P.E.I.The musical, which chronicles Anne's life as laid out in sequels written by L. M. Montgomery, was first staged in a tiny theatre in Victoria, P.E.I., three years ago. That

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-15238289125629561842008-05-11T23:15:00.001-04:002008-05-11T23:17:21.078-04:00Press Release: Islanders Lead Anne & Gilbert Cast

This year, the cast of the internationally celebrated musical Anne and Gilbert, will be "Island Through and Through." Of the twenty-six actors in the 2008 production, twenty-one of them are Islanders."We set ourselves a simple goal this year," said David Malahoff, senior producer of Anne and Gilbert, "We wanted to assemble a first rate cast that was also mostly Islanders. What we found was that

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-65652639529045826772008-04-28T12:59:00.009-04:002009-05-25T11:46:29.611-04:00Anne and Gilbert Poster 2008

Read some of the wonderful quotes from reviewers of Anne and Gilbert on this poster sent to me by Campbell Webster, the show's producer. The poster features Rebecca Parent and Aaron Kyte, who played Anne and Gilbert during the 2007 Summerside production of Anne and Gilbert.Feel free to download the Anne and Gilbert poster for 2008, print it out, and decorate your home, fridge, kiosks, dorm room

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-53890910771439960662008-04-22T22:58:00.007-04:002008-04-22T23:13:20.562-04:00Upcoming Anne and Gilbert Shows

Upcoming Shows June, 24 2008 07:30 PM - Jubilee Theatre 124 Harbour Drive, Summerside, Prince Edward C1N 5Y8 - 53.75,45.75,27.75,adult; 48.37,41.18,24.98,senior (65); 15.75 (children under 12)Opening night of summer run to Sept.28. Three shows a week. June,July & Sept., Tues.,Thus. (7.30) and Sun.mat. (2.00). August, Tues.,

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-65808890207659131042008-04-01T16:54:00.004-04:002008-04-28T14:22:35.576-04:00Writers' Myspace for the music of Anne and Gilbert

Anne and Gilbert's writers, Nancy White, Bob Johnston, and Jeff Hochhauser, have set up a writers' myspace for the music of Anne and Gilbert.

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-74814909018275781492008-03-11T19:38:00.001-04:002008-04-04T19:41:07.015-04:00Playhouse taking its popular show 'Anne & Gilbert' on Ontario tour

Playhouse taking its popular show 'Anne & Gilbert' on Ontario tourBy Ronald Zajac, Brockville Recorder and TimesThe Thousand Islands Playhouse's record-breaking show Anne & Gilbert will hit the road this summer and fall.The musical, which follows the wildly popular Anne of Green Gables, drew more than 16,000 people during the Gananoque summer theatre company's 2007 season, breaking all previous

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-23388238988873320622008-02-20T16:01:00.002-05:002008-02-20T16:05:00.890-05:00Anne and Gilbert in Ottawa in 2008

Anne and Gilbert will play in Ottawa later this year for five performances only.This production is in association with Campbell Webster Entertainment and Centrepointe Theatre.The following dates for the performances are listed on the Goya Theatre Productions website.FIVE PERFORMANCES ONLYOCTOBER 29…….November 2, 2008Preview Wednesday October 28

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-35201339452543948182008-02-15T12:47:00.002-05:002008-04-28T14:23:17.822-04:00Anne & Gilbert returns in 2008!

June 24 – September 28, 2008Harbourfront Jubilee TheatreSummerside, PEIEarly Bird Ticket Special – up to 40% off top ticket price!All adult tickets $25.75 for performances between:June 24th to July 13th & August 31 to September 14Offer expires March 14To order: 1-800-708-6505Jubilee Website: www.jubileetheatre.com

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-55736074361295092832007-10-23T15:46:00.000-04:002007-10-23T15:53:39.337-04:00Review and photograph from the Gananoque production of Anne and Gilbert

I wish I'd caught this review and photo sooner!Published: Saturday, August 04, 2007THEATRE: CATHERINE LAWSON, Canada.comI loved it when I first saw it, and two weeks later I'm still humming the tunes from the new musical Anne & Gilbert. This sequel of sorts to 1965's Anne of Green Gables is playing at Thousand Islands Theatre in Gananoque until Sept. 1 and it should not be missed. Memorable songs

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-76478065150923049522007-08-27T18:51:00.001-04:002007-08-27T18:53:08.024-04:00New, exciting photo from the Anne and Gilbert Musical

Here's a photo from this year's production (2007) of Anne & Gilbert. The cast is performing "You're Island Through and Through." Some spectacular new choreography added this year. Photo is by: Louise Vessey

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-51547821169459513572007-08-27T18:45:00.000-04:002007-08-27T18:53:24.824-04:00Anne and Gilbert Musical to be staged beyond P.E.I.

Musical sequel to 'Anne' to be staged beyond P.E.I.Updated Mon. Aug. 27 2007 8:35 AM ETCanadian PressCampbell Webster admits it's a daunting task to bring a new chapter in the life of Anne Shirley to the stage in the shadow of a musical that's still enjoying worldwide success more than four decades after it was first produced.But "Anne and Gilbert," which picks up the story of the iconic,

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-81067706734478092602007-08-27T18:44:00.000-04:002007-08-27T18:52:33.196-04:00The Anne and Gilbert Musical will Tour in 2008

Last Updated: Monday, August 27, 2007 | 1:56 PM ATCBC ArtsAnne and Gilbert, the popular musical based on the stories of Lucy Maud Montgomery, is going on tour in 2008.The musical sequel to Anne of Green Gables, a perennial fixture in Charlottetown theatre, has been playing in Summerside, P.E.I., for the last two summers.Next year, on the 100th anniversary of the initial publication of

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-5591662070480969162007-08-20T13:04:00.000-04:002007-08-27T18:52:45.375-04:00Exporting Anne Shirley

Producer prepares to take romantic musical on the roadby ALWYNNE GWILTAugust 20, 2007The Globe and MailFor audiences, the East Coast hit musical Anne and Gilbert: The Island Love Story is about romance. But for at least one person in the wings, it's also about numbers.In its third summer season, the show has managed to sell 23,000 tickets, now has a 17-piece orchestra and has casts performing to

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-31878787750007578942007-08-20T13:01:00.000-04:002007-08-20T13:04:33.643-04:00Anne at the Elgin?

by Richard Ouzounian, thestar.comA busman's holiday to Gananoque yesterday took me to the lovely Thousand Islands Playhouse, where Anne and Gilbert is currently packing them in.This is the same Lucy Maud Montgomery-inspired musical (written by Nancy White, Bob Johnston and Jeff Hochhauser) that is also currently in its third successful year at Summerside, P.E.I., with Tim French directing the

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-15174512345008166212007-08-20T12:59:00.000-04:002007-08-20T13:01:38.147-04:00Variety raves about Anne and Gilbert

Anne and Gilbert, a sequel to the beloved musical Anne of Green Gables, has earned a rave review in the entertainment industry publication Variety.The Campbell Webster Entertainment production, which opened at the Victoria Playhouse in Prince Edward Island in 2005 and was staged at the Jubilee Theatre in Summerside in 2006, is running this year in both Summerside and at the Thousand Islands

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-37030667224966755742007-07-31T23:27:00.001-04:002007-08-20T13:01:44.227-04:00Anne of Green Gables gets environmentally friendly

Tuesday, July 31, 2007 | 1:31 PM AT CBC News Anne and Gilbert, the musical featuring fictional redhead Anne Shirley that started its Summerside run earlier this month, has gone green. Producer Campbell Webster has purchased just over $300 in carbon credits to help offset fuel and other energy usage during staging of the theatre production, and

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-16123618668881340052007-07-31T23:24:00.000-04:002007-08-01T13:10:24.446-04:00A charming sequel to Anne

A charming sequel to Anne : Gananoque's Anne & Gilbert is the theatrical hit of the summerby Catherine Lawson, The Ottawa CitizenTuesday, July 24, 2007It was only a few minutes into Anne & Gilbert, the new musical playing at Thousand Islands Playhouse in Gananoque, when I realized I was witnessing something very special.This production, which oozes charm and charisma, adds a genuinely good,

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-65830588239522309932007-07-23T21:53:00.003-04:002008-04-09T22:04:40.516-04:00Anne and Gilbert in Gananoque

Review form North Country Public RadioAshleigh Ireland as Anne and Adrian Marchuk as GilbertA musical sequel to Anne of Green Gables, Anne and Gilbert has opened at the 1000 Islands Playhouse in Gananoque and runs through September 1. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has our review.The operative word for the musical ANNE & GILBERT is “charming.” Co-written by

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-14510531040457895452007-07-21T21:41:00.000-04:002007-07-31T23:32:01.861-04:00Grown-up Anne, in 'Anne and Gilbert,' arrives at playhouse

By RONALD ZAJAC Staff Writer GANANOQUE -- Canada's favourite orphan returns to the Thousand Islands Playhouse this week in a sequel that gives the feisty Island carrot-top a grown-up twist. Anne & Gilbert, the hit musical from Prince Edward Island, makes its professional Ontario debut here at the Springer Theatre tonight and continues until September 1, a marathon run that attests to the

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-55564722068125456742007-06-10T17:46:00.000-04:002007-08-01T13:10:42.479-04:00News about "Anne and Gilbert" from Nancy White

News about "Anne and Gilbert" from Nancy WhiteI'm pleased to announce that there will be two productions of our musical, ANNE AND GILBERT, this summer -- one in Summerside, PEI, and one in Gananoque, Ontario, running pretty much simultaneously from mid-July to early September.What is it? I've heard it said that it is a large-cast musical with laughs, tears, and widely-praised songs that do NOT go

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-18866065932831465462007-05-19T14:02:00.000-04:002007-07-31T23:30:50.942-04:00New festival hits stage in Summerside

New festival hits stage in SummersideJubilee Theatre will host Anne & Gilbert, two new productions DOUG GALLANTThe GuardianPlans were announced Thursday for a new summer festival that will fill the Harbourfront Jubilee Theatre in Summerside with theatre, music, comedy and dance.Summer on the Waterfront will present some 80 performances in July, August and September.Festival spokesman Campbell

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-40276426973758254832007-03-23T02:40:00.000-04:002007-07-31T23:35:31.680-04:00Anne and Gilbert Message Board

Visit the new Anne and Gilbert Message Board and discuss the show.

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-67445851138553324952007-03-07T22:48:00.000-05:002007-07-31T23:32:01.861-04:00Anne and Gilbert Wins 2007 East Coast Music Award

Anne and Gilbert won a 2007 East Coast Music Award on February 18, 2007 at a ceremony at the Halifax's Metro Centre. Anne and Gilbert (The Cast of Anne and Gilbert) won the award in the category Children's Recording of the Year.A complete list of ECMA winners is available online at www.ecma.com

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-49701939622388247962007-03-05T10:02:00.000-05:002007-08-27T18:55:46.821-04:00Aaron Kyte to star as Gilbert Blythe in Anne & Gilbert

Aaron Kyte is trading the pavement of Toronto for the red dirt of PEI. Kyte will star as Gilbert Blythe in the 2007 productionof Anne & Gilbert at the Harbourfront Jubilee Theatre, in Summerside, PEI."Anne and Gilbert are Canadian icons," said Kyte "I'm especially excited to be doing this musical for a Maritime audience. It's back home for me."Originally from Quispamsis, New Brunswick, Kyte now

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-22811963200546176162007-02-09T18:33:00.000-05:002007-07-31T23:32:27.863-04:00Islander stars in Anne & Gilbert

The following is a press release announcing Rebecca Parent as the new Anne for the 2007 production of Anne & Gilbert: Rebecca Parent has been selected for the coveted role of Anne Shirley in the 2007 production of Anne & Gilbert. The 19-year-old from Stratford, PEI will perform in the popular musical this summer, at the Harbourfront Jubilee Theatre, in Summerside. The announcement was made

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-1170913314363528172007-02-08T00:31:00.000-05:002007-07-31T23:30:50.943-04:00"Anne and Gilbert" at the Thousand Islands Playhouse

The Thousand Islands Playhouse announces its 2007 Season, including "Anne and Gilbert"Summer at the Springer sings, with a new hit toe-tappin’ Island musical for families co-written by Nancy White, Jeff Hochhauser, and Bob Johnston. Anne & Gilbert, The Island Love Story adds a contemporary sensibility to the now grown Anne of Green Gables, who is still full of fiery idealistic imagination and

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-1170003374089099862007-01-28T11:53:00.000-05:002007-07-31T23:30:50.943-04:00Hundreds turn out for Anne & Gilbert auditions

Hundreds turn out for Anne & Gilbert auditionsThe GuardianBREAKING NEWSLast updated at 12:59 PM on 25/01/07 Nearly three hundred actors, singers and dancers applied for auditions for roles in the upcoming P.E.I. production of Anne & Gilbert. Auditions were held in P.E.I. and Toronto during the past two weeks. The P.E.I. audition, held at the Harbourfront Jubilee Theatre in Summerside, drew

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-1167157614330086252006-12-26T13:22:00.000-05:002007-07-31T23:30:50.943-04:00Anne and Gilbert Musical to play on P.E.I. and in Ontario in 2007

In 2007, another production of Anne and Gilbert will take place at the Harbourfront Jubilee Theatre in Summerside, P.E.I.Anne and Gilbert will also make its way off the Island, and is being produced at the 1000 Islands Playhouse in Gananoque, Ontario (halfway between Toronto and Montreal or 2 hours from Syracuse, NY). For details go to the Anne and Gilbert webpage and check under Upcoming Shows.

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-1156007503204857712006-08-19T13:10:00.000-04:002007-07-31T23:35:50.114-04:00Anne and Gilbert Wallpapers

Decorate your desktop with Anne and Gilbert wallpapers

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Write Lyrics for Anne and Gilbert-And see them performed-The writers of Anne and Gilbert, The Musical are inviting the public to participate in the Anne and Gilbert lyric contest by writing their own lyrics for use in the current production of Anne and GilbertThe winning lyrics will be included in the Sunday, August 20th matinee performance of the Jubilee Theatre production. Their lyrics will be

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-1154409076682515642006-08-01T01:07:00.000-04:002007-08-27T18:55:46.822-04:00An Official Photograph from the Musical

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Anne II needs to travelJul. 28, 2006. 01:00 AMRICHARD OUZOUNIANThe Toronto StarPlaywright James M. Barrie once described the importance of charm to a woman: "If you have it, you don't need to have anything else; and if you don't have it, it doesn't much matter what else you have."He could have also been speaking about musicals, especially ones like Anne & Gilbert, which is enjoying a successful

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-1154234388977373032006-07-30T00:38:00.000-04:002007-07-31T23:37:16.779-04:00Love on the island

Anne and Gilbert returns with fine-tuned script, a new Anne and revamped technical effectsThe Halifax HeraldBy ELISSA BARNARD Arts ReporterA NEW Anne Shirley takes the stage as Anne and Gilbert opens for its second season as a bigger-budget production in a larger theatre, the Harbourfront Jubilee Theatre in Summerside, for the summer.Mélanie LeBlanc, from Moncton, N.B., was cast after a

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-1153979922194870502006-07-27T01:58:00.000-04:002007-07-31T23:34:00.760-04:00My Review of Anne and Gilbert

On July 12, 2006, I watched Anne and Gilbert at Summerside, P.E.I., at the opening night of its second season. I had been reading about the musical since 2003 when I read a Playbill article about early workshops for it in NYC. Last spring, I became more and more interested in the musical through my online correspondence with the musical's producer, Campbell Webster. He sent me an early reading of

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-1152651513075787852006-07-11T16:55:00.000-04:002007-07-31T23:36:48.431-04:00Anne and Gilbert 2006 Season Premiere

"Anne and Gilbert" 2006 season premieres tomorrow!Starring: Mélanie LeBlanc and Peter DeiwickSee Canada’s greatest love story --- July 12 through September Harbourfront Jubilee Theatre in Summerside, PEI, Canada.For tickets call: 1-800-708-6505Order online: www.jubileetheatre.com

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-1152651285413163632006-07-11T16:53:00.000-04:002007-07-31T23:33:18.813-04:00Playing it from the heart

Playing it from the hearthttp://www.theguardian.pe.ca/index.cfm?sid=3168&sc=8The two lead actors in Anne & Gilbert are thrilled with the chance to play characters that mean so much to them. By Sally ColeThe GuardianMélanie LeBlanc and Peter Deiwick have strong attachments to their lead characters in Anne & Gilbert.LeBlanc, who is making her debut in the musical as the red-haired Anne Shirley,

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-1145549481185454092006-04-20T12:09:00.000-04:002007-07-31T23:32:27.863-04:00Gilbert Gets a New Anne

A new Anne Shirley takes the stage as Anne and Gilbert opens at the Harbourfront Jubilee Theatre in Summerside this July. Mélanie LeBlanc, says she's "a proud Maritimer, (who) is honoured to be one of the new faces of Anne". The accomplished actress has a long list of theatre credits, musical and otherwise, to her name. Now she adds the role of Prince Edward Island's most famous fictional

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-1138854080253247942006-02-01T23:16:00.000-05:002007-07-31T23:30:50.946-04:00Anne and Gilbert onstage in Summerside in 2006!

Anne and Gilbert, the hit musical, will be produced at the Harbourfront Jubilee Theatre in Summerside, in 2006. The musical will run from July 12th to September 3rd. There will be six shows a week with evening performances Wednesday to Sunday, and a matinee performance on Sunday.Campbell Webster, the producer of Anne and Gilbert, said the decision to go to Summerside is an exciting and important

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-1138240894433996552006-01-25T21:00:00.000-05:002007-07-31T23:36:48.431-04:00"ANNE AND GILBERT" CD LAUNCH IN TORONTO

"Anne and Gilbert," the lively new musical by Nancy White, Bob Johnston and Jeff Hochhauser, premiered in Victoria-by-the-Sea, PEI, last summer to sold-out houses, rave notices, and audience joy, and the original cast cd is having a Toronto launch Sunday, March 26, at Hugh's Room.White and Johnston, the Toronto writers, are organizing the show, and Hochhauser, the New York writer, is flying in to

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-1122524061136744112005-07-28T00:12:00.000-04:002007-07-31T23:32:27.864-04:00A New Anne on the Island

After 41 years, PEI's red-headed girl grows up and falls in love in a brand new musicalBy CHARLES MANDELWednesday, July 27, 2005 Updated at 5:03 AM EDTFrom Wednesday's Globe and MailVictoria, PEI — A chorus of voices chime from inside a century-old school house on the edge of Victoria, a quiet seaside village on Prince Edward Island's southern coast. Just beyond the building's walls, the green

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-1122048427802235982005-07-22T12:06:00.000-04:002007-08-20T13:01:33.470-04:00The Buzz article

Anne and GilbertMusical comedy makes its world debut at Victoria Playhouseby Norah Pendergast, The Buzz: PEI Arts and EntertainmentAnne and Gilbert is a musical comedy directed and choreographed by Duncan McIntosh, former director of the Charlottetown Festival. It features features a twenty-two person cast and orchestra. Marla McLean stars as Anne and Peter Deiwick will playGilbert Blythe.

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-1119822993279641942005-06-26T17:56:00.000-04:002007-07-31T23:30:59.802-04:00Anne and Gilbert

This is the new blog about the new musical Anne and Gilbert, based on Anne of Avonlea and Anne of the Island.The website is www.anneandgilbert.com-- Here is the promo info -ANNE IN LOVE...Be part of a major international theatrical event as the World Premiere of ANNE and GILBERT continues the story of Anne of Green Gables™ through powerful song, dance and comedy.Starring some of Canada's finest

Valancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02475510516465946834noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13972560.post-1119807159927371492005-06-26T13:32:00.000-04:002007-07-31T23:30:59.803-04:00Welcome to the Anne and Gilbert Blog

News and events will be forthcoming.

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