Upcoming and Past Events.
9 to 5 - Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
As a first time collaboration between Badanai Theatre and the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra,
9 to 5 performs on March 9th at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium at 7:30pm.
Directed by Candi Badanai
Conducted by Jeff Christmas
Cast:
Judy - Katherine Nemec
Violet - Jessica Durand
Doralee - Tegin Menei
Franklin Heart - Robert Perrier
Roz Keith - Leigh Wood
Joe - Skyler Duggan
Dwayne - Chris Jason
Josh - Jack Oliver Kotanen
Missy - Jessica O’Neill
Maria - Amanda Husiak
Dick - Daniel Hannah
Kathy - April Brown
Margaret - Jaime Morrison
Tinsworthy - David Hawkins
Bob - Neil Taylor
Ensemble - Martina Vaillant, Nancy Monchka, Katherine Fisher, Martin King, Marlena Penasie
A Night at the Movies - The Green Room 42
Russell and Rose is BACK! Grab your popcorn and join them for an exciting night at the movies, featuring songs from many of your favorite movie musicals.
They'll take you through the decades, starting with the classics like Wizard of Oz, all the way through time to the new favorites, such as La La Land. Prepare to be immersed into a world of pure imagination!
Cast:
Cameron Mark Russell (Producer)
Jake Eisner (MD)
Livvie Hirshfield (Guest Prod.)
Kali Clougherty
Jared Goodwin
Nicole Eve Goldstein
Margo Hera
Duncan Orme-Doutre
Isaiah Welker
Keisha Johnson
Lance Raikes
Ann Stein
Annabelle Lesser
Jack Oliver Kotanen
Christmas From New York - A Holiday Concert
In his first solo concert, Jack Oliver Kotanen brings the spirit of New York at Christmas to Thunder through telling stories, personal anecdotes and music. An evening of joy, nostalgia, and hope for the future, Jack plays piano, guitar, banjo, and mandolin as well as sings original music, new arrangements, and classic holiday tunes.
Conceived, produced, and performed by
Jack Oliver Kotanen
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Christmas From New York performed on December 20th, 2023 at the Goods & Co. Market in
Thunder Bay, ON, Canada
Collard and Rosenblatt’s “Out Being Us” at 54 Below
“Out Being Us” performed at 54 Below — 254 W 54th St, New York, NY
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NYU graduates and writing duo Elspeth Collard and Sam Rosenblatt return to 54 Below with “Out Being Us.” Consisting of all original music, and including songs from Like the Wind (SoHo Playhouse), ROSE (NYU), A Princess Story (Marymount Manhattan College), Collisions (streaming album), and more. The show showcases talent from the LGBTQ+ community.
The songs tell stories of many aspects of the queer experience, ranging from awkward uptempo encounters, to heartfelt ballads, and of course, a boy band or two.
Music Directed by Jack Oliver Kotanen, who plays piano and guitar for the show, marks his 54 Below debut, as well as his first time music directing in New York.
Cast:
Jenna Beressi
Amanda Briskin-Wallace
Kalonjee Gallimore (A Beautiful Noise)
Nikko Angelo Hinayo
Sarah Kelly
Milena Makse
Ty Norris
Nicky Redd
Andres Reyes
Sophie Tyler
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