REviews
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PUBLICATIONS
- 12thNight.ca
- Alberta Prime Times
- Auburn Pub
- BroadwayWorld
- Calgary Herald
- Chemainus Theatre Festival
- Chemainus Valley Courier
- Colin Thomas
- Cowichan Valley Citizen
- Dance Magazine
- Edmonton Journal
- Finster Finds
- Georgia Straight
- Hamilton City Magazine
- Industry Dance Magazine
- Inside Vancouver
- Istvan Dugalin
- Ithaca Times
- Janis Lacouvee
- Kamloops This Week
- Lake Cowichan Gazette
- Live Vancouver
- Mooney on Theatre
- My Entertainment World
- MyVanCity
- NY Theatre Guide
- Net News Ledger
- On The List
- On The Scene
- On the Scene
- OnStage Blog
- Our Theatre Voice
- Out TV
- Review From The House
- Richmond Review
- Saskatoon Starphoenix
- SesayArts Magazine
- Stir
- Syracuse New Times
- Syracuse.com
- The Charlebois Post
- The Citizen
- The Gananoque Reporter
- The Georgia Straight
- The Globe and Mail
- The Hamilton Spectator
- The Kensington Whig Standard
- The Omega
- The Post-Standard
- The Province
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9 to 5
- May 31, 2022 “Ebullient… uniformly strong cast”
- May 31, 2022 “Toe-Tapping numbers… bonafide Hit”
- May 31, 2022 “Caffeinated… whether pratfalls or torchy numbers”
- Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
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Cabaret
- Jul 7, 2021 “Dazzling choreography and impeccable direction”
- Jul 7, 2021 “Studded with dazzling numbers”
- Jul 7, 2021 “Stunning, edgy, frenetic, significant, and powerful”
- Jul 7, 2021 “Must-see, wildly fun… musical monster”
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Crazy for You
- Jun 11, 2021 “Showstopper…brings the curtain down”
- Jun 11, 2021 “Wonderfully complex and challenging”
- Jun 11, 2021 “Breathtakingly complicated choreography”
- Jun 11, 2021 “Tomaino’s talent shines through”
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Elf: The Musical
- Nov 13, 2023 “Energized Old-Broadway Spin”
- Escape to Margaritaville
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From Here to Eternity
- Sep 3, 2021 “In for a strong run on this side of the Atlantic.”
- Sep 3, 2021 “Ready to ship out across America…”
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Grease
- Sep 3, 2021 “It’s electrifying! It’s exactly the show you want to see this summer.…”
- Sep 3, 2021 “All-time best selling production…”
- Sep 3, 2021 “Started with a bang and got more confident and impressive as the night went on.”
- Sep 3, 2021 “Energetic and engaging choreography…a gritty portrayal of an era…”
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Hair
- Sep 3, 2021 “If you enjoy non-linear, psychedelic art, this is the show for you.”
- Sep 3, 2021 “Could not be more timely or delightful.”
- Sep 3, 2021 “Fluid movement and fun choreography”
- Sep 3, 2021 “A bright, vivacious and visually-arresting production”
- Sep 3, 2021 “Fluid and free-form, keeping true to the original intent of the musical.”
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Hairspray
- Jul 7, 2021 “Every production number… super-smart choreography”
- Jul 7, 2021 “Better than the movie!”
- Jul 7, 2021 “Wit… will crack you up!”
- Jul 7, 2021 “Real star of this show is choreographer Julie Tomaino”
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Jersey Boys
- May 2, 2023 “Subtle nuanced direction and terrific choreography”
- Mar 2, 2023 “Oh, what a night!”
- Mar 2, 2023 “Entertains with famous songs and a colourful history.”
- Mar 2, 2023 “Irresistible, thrilling, and the sort of night out you’ve been waiting for.”
- Mar 2, 2023 “A truly unmissable night of theatre.”
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Kinky Boots
- Jun 24, 2022 “Sexy, exploding with attitude… club-dance stellar.”
- Jun 23, 2022 “Best production yet… flashy musical numbers”
- Jun 23, 2022 “Like something out of Disney’s Fantasia… her best work”
- Jun 23, 2022 “Makes use of every inch…electric”
- Jun 22, 2022 “Loved the dance scenes… conveyor belt gymnastics
- Jun 21, 2022 “High-kicking, catwalk-strutting, splits-dropping drag Angels… props to choreographer”
- Jun 21, 2022 “Dance numbers are wonderfully choreographed”
- Jun 18, 2022 “DRAG RACE-worthy…inventiveness”
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Mary Poppins
- Jul 7, 2021 “Applause with loud shouts of praise”
- Jul 7, 2021 “Dance numbers were elaborate and exciting”
- Jul 7, 2021 “Massively influential… amazing world of motion”
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Newsies
- Aug 26, 2021 “Explosive, athletic, acrobatic… brings tears to my eyes”
- Aug 26, 2021 “One of the best shows TUTS has produced”
- Aug 26, 2021 “Awe-inspiring and goose bump inducing spectacle”
- Aug 26, 2021 “Muscular, athletic choreography… drives the show”
- Aug 26, 2021 “Tomaino’s choreography stood out… high-flying dance”
- Aug 26, 2021 “Gender balance through casting… impressive choreography”
- Aug 26, 2021 “Non-stop movement… definitely a must see!”
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On The Town
- Jul 7, 2021 “As much a ballet… Dance numbers drive and expand the story”
- Jul 7, 2021 “Tour de force… knock-out performances and spot-on choreography”
- Jul 7, 2021 “Propelled by muscular dance by a dynamic ensemble”
- Jul 7, 2021 “Feast of nostalgia… splendid production”
- Jul 7, 2021 “Bravo to the creative artistic team… breathtaking”
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Once
- Oct 13, 2023 “Strong and believable performances… a masterful show”
- Oct 13, 2023 “A whimsical delight… will warm the heart and nourish the soul”
- Oct 2, 2023 “Directed with sensitivity… such class and grace. Breathtaking!
- Aug 30, 2021 “Eruptions into dance… or stillness”
- Aug 30, 2021 “Significant differences… lovely choices to move”
- Aug 30, 2021 “Adds scope to the story… fresh Production”
- Pollyanna: The Musical
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Shrek: The Musical
- Jul 7, 2021 “The best thing to hit a Vancouver stage”
- Jul 7, 2021 “Choreography is exuberant!”
- Jul 7, 2021 “Group numbers are great fun…athletic and witty”
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That Man
- Jul 7, 2021 “Style that feels like Fosse meets Stroman”
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The Adventures of Pinocchio
- Aug 30, 2021 “Stylish, dynamic, enchanting spectacle… finely tuned to the musical staging”
- Aug 30, 2021 “Distinct characterization through song and movement… one of the show’s highlights”
- Aug 30, 2021 “Visual surprise and delight… anchored in meaning and substance”
- Aug 30, 2021 “Fast-moving, cleverly produced… sprightly choreography”
- Aug 30, 2021 “Enchantingly delightful… entertainment for the family”
- Aug 30, 2021 “Plently of playful choreography… messages for kids”
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The Girl in the Frame
- Jul 7, 2021 “Casting is spot on… heartily recommend”
- Jul 7, 2021 “Tomaino plays up the actors strenghts”
- Jul 7, 2021 “Fun… sexy and likeable cast”
- Jul 7, 2021 “Talent and commitment is evident”
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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The Marvelous Wonderettes
- Aug 26, 2021 “Marvelous job… skill of the cast shine”
- Aug 26, 2021 “Stamp is all over this… flair for directing”
- Urinetown
- We Will Rock You