Mady Centre for
the Performing Arts
Barrie’s new Mady Centre for the Performing Arts is a world class facility conveniently located in Barrie’s downtown and is managed by the Department of Culture.
Inside the Music Concert Series
Inside the Music is a unique, live music series of four concerts that will be presented at The Mady Centre for the Performing Arts with seating for just 200 people. This original series of shows is for true music lovers and will feature some of Canada's most talented singer/songwriters performing in an intimate environment. These are exclusive, acoustic concerts, each featuring a conversation with the artist.
For more details click here to view the event poster.
Upcoming Events
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The Vagina Monologues
SOLD OUT
SECOND SHOWING!
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Silent Auction & Wine: 6:30pm
Show time: 7:30pm
First ever production of this show in Barrie!
In 1996, The Vagina Monologues began as a one-woman show; a series of character-driven pieces each revealing a different woman's experiences with topics such as sex, love, tenderness, embarrasment, cruelty, pain and pleasure. As the show increased in popularity, it began to be performed by an ensemble of actresses. Barrie's own Vagina Monologues is being performed by several women in our community that you already know!
Come celebrate fabulous women in our community...theatre can be a voice for change. It can be a call to action.
Fundraiser for Women & Children's Shelter of Barrie
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KCP presents The Full Monty
******ADDITIONAL SHOW ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND! SATURDAY, MAY 12TH AT 2PM******
May 3 - 13, 2012
Two Acts, Book Musical, Rated for mature audiences (adult language and situations)
Book by Terrence McNally
Music by David Yazbek
Lyrics by David Yazbek
Seeing how much their wives enjoy watching male strippers during their "Girls' Night Out," unemployed steelworkers in Buffalo, New York come up with a bold way to make some quick cash. In the process they find renewed self-esteem, the importance of friendship and the ability to have fun.
As the guys work through their fears, self-consciousness, feelings of worthlessness and anxieties (over everything from being overweight to child custody, bigotry to being gay), they come to discover that not only are they stronger as a group, but that the strength they find in each other gives them the individual courage to face their demons and overcome them.
There is great heart to THE FULL MONTY, and the ultimate themes expressed in the show, about taking charge of one's life and following one's dreams are great lessons for all of us. And truth be told, through creative directing and staging, the final impact of "The Full Monty" can be achieved without ever losing your jockey shorts!
Director: Stephen Bainborough
Producer: Andrée Day
Director of Music: Edwina Douglas
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Barrie PC Party Fundraiser
Thursday May 17th 2012 - 7:30pm
Please join us for an evening of music and comedy in support of the Barrie PC Riding Association. Doors open at 7:30pm and the evening will kick off with a cocktail reception and live music featuring 2011 Barrie Emerging Artist award winner Sarah Melody. Enjoy refreshments from the bar and tasty hors d'oevres from Barrie's At The Five while you browse our silent auction tables. We have some fabulous items from local and surrounding area businesses that we are sure you would love to call your own.
At 9:00pm, prepare to laugh till you cry with a special extended performance by the critically acclaimed comic and entertainer Johnny Gardhouse - as seen on Just for Laughs, the Comedy Network, and Yuk Yuk's. This is a performance you won't want to miss.
Tickets can be purchased in person at Jackson's Toyota (181 Mapleview Drive) and Strategic Capital (49 Gowan St) or by calling 705-881-1519 or emailing barriepcparty@gmail.com
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Inside the Music with Ron Sexsmith
Presented by Napoleon Home Comfort
Saturday May 19th 2012 - 8:00pm
Ron Sexsmith is known as one of music's greatest songwriters. His latest album, his 12th, is Long Player Late Bloomer. It was produced by Bob Rock (Metallica, Michael Buble) and has been nominated for two Juno awards this year in the categories of Adult Alternative Album of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. The songwriting nomination is not a surprise because for years now critics as well as fellow artists including Bob Dylan, Elton John, Chris Martin, and Elvis Costello have praised his songwriting. Ron will be performing solo as part of the Inside the Music series. This show will be intimate, acoustic, up-close-and-personal with one of music's finest singer/songwriters. The show also includes an interview with the artist.
Please call the box office at 705-739-4228, visit us at 1 Dunlop Street West (downtown Barrie), or buy tickets online by clicking on the "Buy Tickets" link above.
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The Marquis Crossing Ladies Society's First Attempt at Murder
Presented by the Onstage Performance Group
May 23rd, 24th, 25th 2012 - 8pm
May 26th 2012 - 2pm & 8pm
You think it's easy to write a murder mystery? Just ask the Marquis Crossing Ladies Society for the Arts. They decided to do just that, especially when they found out they had to pay royalties to do someone else's play. The ladies soon found themselves writing an "operatic mystery dinner theatre with possible audience participation, providing no one sells fruit to the audience."
When two actual convicts arrive on the lam, they decide the best place to lay low is with the ladies, who then drag them into the play. What is part of the play and what is really happening?
Find out in this wise-cracking farce where no one can tell the loaded guns from the unloaded ones. "All we really want to do is throttle a politician," says one of the ladies. Well, you can't blame them. After all, this is the Marquis Crossing Ladies Society's First Attempt at Murder!
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TIFT presents Parkdale Peter Pan
May 31 - June 16, 2012
An adaptation of J.M. Barrie’s seminal work, which begins in modern day Canada, Parkdale Peter Pan journeys to the timelessness of the Never Land and back again. Starring Colin Doyle.
Directed by Aleksandar Lukac
For tickets and show times, please contact TIFT Box Office at 705-792-1949.
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Marmalade - "What Now?"
Saturday June 23rd, 2012 - 8:00pm
Here she goes again! Edwina Douglas presents "Marmalade - 'What Now?'" This promises to be a great evening heaped with high energy vocals and superb band backup. This show is carefully crafted to offer wonderful entertainment to all music lovers. Whether you are a music geek, a lover of fine harmonies or just looking for a great night out with some pals and some awesome tunes, this show is for you!
Marmalade is well known for its amazing variety of styles and genres, with awesome numbers from Earth, Wind & Fire to the Jersey Boys and The Beach Boys. Couple that with subtle a capella pieces and complex rhythms and you've got yourself one great show! Nothing beats great LIVE entertainment! Hint...this may be Marmalade's last public concert! Don't miss it!
For tickets, please call 705-791-5200 or email mikedouglas@rogers.com
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2012 Year End Concert
Presented by the Canadian Music Academy of Barrie
Sunday June 24th, 2012 - 1pm & 5pm
The Canadian Music Academy of Barrie and all its students invite you to see and hear their performances on June 24th.
The first show will be at 1pm featuring Piano, Voice and Choir Students.
The second show will be at 5pm and will feature Guitar and School Band students.
Come see, hear and enjoy the music these talented kids can play. Every one of them has worked so hard and hoped that one day they will play the music they love so much for others to enjoy.
That day has arrived, so come out and support them!
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Inside the Music with Jimmy Rankin
Presented by Napoleon Home Comfort
Friday June 29th 2012 - 8:00pm
Since he electrified the music world with his writing, singing, and musicianship as a member of The Rankin Family, Jimmy Rankin has remained true to the roots of his Cape Breton home and to the roots of the folk music he grew up with. His latest album, Forget About the World, is his most successful to date. Jimmy leads the nominations for this year's East Coast Music Awards with eight nods including Entertainer of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Album of the Year. He is also nominated for a Juno award for Country Recording of the Year. Jimmy brings his acoustic show to the Mady Centre for the Inside the Music series. This will be an intimate, unplugged show and you can expect to hear not only his terrific solo work (he's released four solo albums), but also a couple of Rankin Family classics. This show, like all in the series, will also feature a conversation with the artist.
Please call the box office at 705-739-4228, visit us at 1 Dunlop Street West (downtown Barrie), or buy tickets online by clicking on the "Buy Tickets" link above.
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Inside the Music with The Heartbroken
Presented by Napoleon Home Comfort
Wednesday, July 18th 2012 - 8:00pm at the Napoleon Home Comfort showroom - 24 Napoleon Road, Barrie.
The Heartbroken is a country-rock band consisting of four friends who agreed that the best times they had were sitting around the kitchen table, havin' a couple of drinks, and playing songs. The most well-known member of the band is lead singer/guitarist Damhnait Doyle, who as a solo artist and as a member of the pop trio Shaye has had hits across all genres. Guitarist Stuart Cameron has recorded and toured with many artists including Ashley MacIsaac, Crash Test Dummies, and Matthew Good. Blake Manning (David Wilcox, Jesse Cook) is a multi-instrumentalist/vocalist and Peter Fusco (Gordie Sampson, Leahy) is a veteran bass player. The band's latest record is Tonight Tonight. As part of the ITM series, the band will be playing a stripped-down acoustic show. The evening includes a conversation with the members of The Heartbroken.
This concert will be presented at Napoleon Home Comfort - 24 Napoleon Road, Barrie.
Please call the box office at 705-739-4228, visit us at 1 Dunlop St W (downtown Barrie), or buy tickets online by clicking on the "Buy Tickets" link above.
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Man of La Mancha
Theatre by the Bay - 2012 Season
July 26th to August 18th, 2012
Book by Dale Wasserman, Music by Joe Darion & Lyrics by Mitch Leigh. Directed by Scott A. Hurst
Also knows as "The Impossible Dream musical," Man of La Mancha lit up the New York stage for the first time in 1965 winning the Tony award for Best Musical and lasting for an incredible 2328 performances. It tells the story of the "mad" knight, Don Quixote, as a play within a play, performed by the playwright Cervantes and his fellow prisoners as he awaits a hearing with the Spanish Inquisition.
Man of la Mancha is performed without an intermission and contains mature themes and dramatic scenes of violence. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
Please note that season subscriptions, Golden Matinee pricing, and group discounts are not available to buy online. Please call the box office at 705-739-4228.
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The Merry Wives of Windsor
Theatre by the Bay - 2012 Season
A Corpulent Comedy by William Shakespeare
August 9th to 26th, 2012
By William Shakespeare. Directed by Lee Wilson
Queen Victoria so enjoyed the character of the vainglorious knight Sir John Falstaff that she commissioned Shakespeare to write a play allowing him to pursue his love of the fairer sex. This bawdy, comic romp has the unique distinction of being the only one of the Bard's plays to deal with the contemporary Elizabethan middle class life and times for which he wrote.
This production is suitable for the entire family but recommended for ages 13 and up due to suggestive behaviour.
Please note that season subscriptions, Golden Matinee pricing, and group discounts are not available to buy online. Please call the box office at 705-739-4228.
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Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang
Theatre by the Bay - 2012 Season
A Doubly Delightful Musical Adaptation of Mordecai Richler's Family Classic
August 6th to August 25th, 2012
Book by Mordecai Richler, Lyrics by Dennis Lee, Music by Philip Balsam. Additional Music & Lyrics by Jim Betts. Directed by Scott A. Hurst
Jacob Two-Two has to say everything twice to be heard simply because he's the youngest of five children. His quest to be taken seriously takes him into a fantastic world of larger than life characters including Master Fish, Mistress Fowl, and (gulp!) ...The Hooded Fang!
Please note that season subscriptions, Golden Matinee pricing, and group discounts are not available to buy online. Please call the box office at 705-739-4228.
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About The Mady Centre
The theatre has a versatile and flexible stage area using a system of stage lights and sound reinforcement for professional theatre, music, dance and other presentation formats. Flexible seating capacity of 120 to 200 patrons, a sprung performance floor, artist’s green room/lounge and performers dressing rooms with showers. The theatre is also available for non-theatrical activities including seminars, workshops, presentations and conferences. The theatre seating can be fully retracted to accommodate the use of tables and chairs for receptions.
Location: Downtown Barrie – 1 Dunlop Street West – at the corner of Bayfield Street and Dunlop Street
Driving Directions: Exit Hwy 400 at Dunlop Street – drive east on Dunlop Street to Bayfield Street
Box Office Hours: (located at the Mady Centre): Tuesday to Friday 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. & Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Telephone: 705-739-4228
Email: theatres@barrie.ca
Fundraising
Join other community supporters in raising funds for the Mady Centre For The Performing Arts! You too can be a donor or volunteer by contacting Campaign Coordinator Glenn Coulson at glenn@barrietheatre.ca or fundraising@barrietheatre.ca and by telephone at (705) 229-4100.
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