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The Grand and Theatre Aquarius' production of Waitress. iPhoto caption: Photo by Dahlia Katz.

REVIEW: Waitress blends retro charm with contemporary flair at Hamilton’s Theatre Aquarius

This co-production with the Grand Theatre stands up to its Broadway counterpart and makes for a truly delightful night out.

By Deanne Kearney / May 6, 2025
Production photo of Waitress at the Grand Theatre. iPhoto caption: Photo by Dahlia Katz.

REVIEW: How does the American musical Waitress land in today’s Canada? It’s complicated

The Theatre Aquarius and Grand Theatre co-production is fascinating for its attempt to harness the pleasures of the Broadway musical form, while casting an awkward-stepping jaundiced eye at fantasies of American identity.

By Gwen Caughell / Apr 3, 2025
Genny Sermonia. iPhoto caption: Photo by Colton Curtis Photography.

Genny Sermonia sweetens the pot as choreographer of Waitress

When Genny mentions that her brother Julius is part of the ensemble, I smell a story cooking — so I attend a rehearsal at the Grand Theatre to watch the duo in action.

By Treasa Levasseur / Mar 25, 2025
iPhoto caption: Photo by Dahlia Katz.

REVIEW: Heist steals from cinema’s playbook at London’s Grand Theatre

What does it take to pull off a heist? And more importantly, what does it take to pull off a heist on stage? The Grand Theatre’s latest co-production with the Citadel Theatre answers these questions with thrills, style, and spectacle.

By Abhimanyu Acharya / Jan 26, 2025