Theatre: dance, comedy, drama and lots of Yiddish

www.fta.qc.ca. FRINGE FESTIVAL: The 19th edition of this annual international festival of feral, independent theatre runs from June 11 to 21. The action begins at noon and continues past midnight.<br><br> The Fringe Central box office and beer tent can be found at the corner of Rachel St. and St. Laurent Blvd.<br><br> Venues are located nearby. Tickets or passes may be purchased online at www.montrealfringe.ca. Call 514-849-FEST.<br><br> INFRINGEMENT FESTIVAL: The sixth edition of this extremely radical-fringe, Plateau-area festival runs June 18 to 28. Call 514-699-3378 or visit www.infringement festival.com/montreal. NEXT WAVE FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS: The second edition of this musical theatre showcase takes place Aug.<br><br> 3 to 31. Shows include: Souvenir, by Stephen Temperley (Aug. 13, 22, 27) at the McCord Museum; Slow Dance With A Hot Pick-up, by John Pielmeier and Matty Selman (Aug.<br><br> 15, 20, 29) at the McCord; and The Virgin Courtesan, by Frayne McCarthy and Blair Thomson (Aug. 31) at Th éâ tre Ges ù . For information, call 514-504-9339 or visit montrealnextwave.com.<br><br> REPERCUSSION THEATRE: Montreal 9 s Bard-in-the-park company will present Shakespeare 9 s As You Like It in various Montreal parks from July 23 to Aug. 16. Admission by donation.<br><br> 514- 931-2644 or www.repercussiontheatre.com. HUDSON VILLAGE THEATRE: Located in a picturesque, beautifully renovated train station, this theatre is less than an hour away from downtown. Of special interest to tourists: special day excursions to Hudson on June 21 and August 1st.<br><br> Tickets ($50), include the return train ride, a theatre ticket, nibblies, drinks and discount vouchers for local businesses. Reservations: 514- 287-7866 or www.amt.qc.ca, or e-mail escapadesentrain@amt.qc.ca. The Village Theatre 9 s five summer shows include: Old Love, a comedy by Norm Foster (June 18 to July 5); Wingfield Unbound, by Dan Needles, starring Rod Beattie (July 8 to 12); Quartet, by Ronald Harwood (July 16 to Aug.<br><br> 2); Having Hope at Home, by David S. Craig (Aug. 6 to 23); and The Dik and Mitzi Anniversary Show (Aug.<br><br> 26 to 30). There 9 s also a concert, Bluesville Express, on July 19. Reservations: 450-458-5361 or www.villagetheatre.ca.<br><br> JUST FOR LAUGHS/JUSTE POUR RIRE: Montreal 9 s comedy festival is a co-producer of the musical Un violin sur le toit (Fiddler on the Roof), which runs May 12 to June 13 at Th éâ tre du Rideau Vert, 4664 St. Denis St., then transfers to Salle Pierre Mercure, 300 de Maisonneuve Blvd. E.<br><br> from June 26 to July 18. Call 514-844-1793, 514-845-2322, 514 -790-1245, or buy online at www.hahaha.com or www.admission.com. In English, the festival will present Mommy Queerest, written and performed by Judy Gold, at Centaur Theatre, 453 St.<br><br> Fran ç ois Xavier St., July 21-25. And Second City Theatricals will premiere the silent sketch comedy Reverie, by Dexter Bullard et al, from July 14- 26 at Th éâ tre Ges ù , 1202 Bleury St. Call 514- 790-1245 or visit www.admission.com.<br><br> ©  Copyright (c) The Montreal Gazette   E-mail this Article Print this Article Share this Article   STORY TOOLS E-mail this Article Print this Article Share this Article Font: RELATED STORIES FROM AROUND THE WEB Canadian Alvarez dances to Tony triumph Edmonton Sun, Canada Monday, June 08, 2009 David's long road to the Tony Awards Globe and Mail, Canada Monday, June 08, 2009 Local Teen Wins Tony for 'Billy Elliot' NBC San Diego Monday, June 08, 2009 MOST POPULAR NEWS Hopes for sovereignty dim:poll Marijuana grow-op sweep nets 95 people in Montreal Downtown streets reopened after gas leak Deaths rattle Pierrefonds neighbours SQ investigates shooting death Pepsi party will celebrate 75 years in Quebec more »   THE GAZETTE HEADLINE NEWS Sign up to receive daily headline news from The Gazette. you@canada.com Our Privacy Statement MORE ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES » Jonas Brothers Monkee around on new show A hot-selling music video, a TV movie, a reality series, a 3D concert movie and a Grammy nomination later, the Jonas Brothers star in their very own sitcom... 51 MINUTES AGO Ryan Reynolds bares all in The Proposal COMMENTS (0) My Name Is Earl in talks for second life on TBS COMMENTS (0) Dave Matthews Band's latest energized by late saxman INSIDE THE GAZETTE     Home News Opinion Business Sports Entertainment Life Health Technology Travel Jobs Cars Homes Classifieds DON'T MISS Festival Central Father's Day Guide Restaurant Guide Get the Food & Wine newsletter Golf Guide The Daily Commuter Office Yoga MOST POPULAR Hopes for sovereignty dim:poll Marijuana grow-op sweep nets 95 people in Montreal Downtown streets reopened after gas leak FORMATS Sitemap / RSS Contests Blogs Columnists Photo Galleries Videos THE GAZETTE About Us Contact Us Work for Us Advertise with Us Subscribe to the Print Edition TOOLS Search for a Job Buy/Sell a Car Real Estate Listings Place a Classified Ad E-mail Alerts   About canada.com Privacy Statement Terms Copyright & Permissions ©  2008 - 2009 Canwest Publishing Inc.<br><br> All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Newspapers TV Networks canada.com home 14 ° C Overcast Detailed Forecast HomeNewsOpinionBusinessSports Arts LifeHealthTechnology Travel Jobs Cars Homes Classifieds STORY PHOTOS ( 1 ) The State Jewish Theatre of Bucharest will perform during Montreal 9 s first Yiddish theatre festival in June.<br><br> Photograph by: Segal Centre for Performing Arts, MOST READ E-MAILED COMMENTED Division of Canwest Publishing Inc. Quick links: Aislin , ShopLocal , Obituaries , Horoscope Theatre: dance, comedy, drama and lots of Yiddish BY PAT DONNELLY, GAZETTE CULTURE CRITIC JUNE 1, 2009 For a brief moment this summer, Montreal will become the world epicentre of Yiddish Theatre. In addition to the usual Festival TransAm é riques dance-and-theatre hybrid festival, and the Montreal Fringe Festival, we will have the MONTREAL INTERNATIONAL YIDDISH THEATRE FESTIVAL, from June 17 to 25.<br><br> It will offer 36 events including plays (with subtitles), films and symposiums on Yiddish theatre at various venues including the Segal Centre for Performing Arts, where a Yiddish version of Gilbert and Sullivan 9 s Pirates of Penzance plays May 31 to June 18. Phone 514-739-7944 or visit www.segalcentre.org. FESTIVAL TRANSAM É RIQUES: The third edition of this international dance/theatre festival runs May 20 to June 6.<br><br> The lineup includes 24 shows presented by 22 companies from 12 countries over 18 days at 13 Montreal locales. Highlights include Robert Lepage 9 s É onnagata, created in collaboration with French ballet star Sylvie Guillem and renowned British choreographer Russell Maliphant. It 9 s based on the life of an18th-century diplomat and spy.<br><br> Call 514-844-3822 or or visit www.fta.qc.ca. FRINGE FESTIVAL: The 19th edition of this annual international festival of feral, independent theatre runs from June 11 to 21. The action begins at noon and continues past midnight.<br><br> The Fringe Central box office and beer tent can be found at the corner of Rachel St. and St. Laurent Blvd.<br><br> Venues are located nearby. Tickets or passes may be purchased online at www.montrealfringe.ca. Call 514-849-FEST.<br><br> INFRINGEMENT FESTIVAL: The sixth edition of this extremely radical-fringe, Plateau-area festival runs June 18 to 28. Call 514-699-3378 or visit www.infringement festival.com/montreal. NEXT WAVE FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS: The second edition of this musical theatre showcase takes place Aug.<br><br> 3 to 31. Shows include: Souvenir, by Stephen Temperley (Aug. 13, 22, 27) at the McCord Museum; Slow Dance With A Hot Pick-up, by John Pielmeier and Matty Selman (Aug.<br><br> 15, 20, 29) at the McCord; and The Virgin Courtesan, by Frayne McCarthy and Blair Thomson (Aug. 31) at Th éâ tre Ges ù . For information, call 514-504-9339 or visit montrealnextwave.com.<br><br> REPERCUSSION THEATRE: Montreal 9 s Bard-in-the-park company will present Shakespeare 9 s As You Like It in various Montreal parks from July 23 to Aug. 16. Admission by donation.<br><br> 514- 931-2644 or www.repercussiontheatre.com. HUDSON VILLAGE THEATRE: Located in a picturesque, beautifully renovated train station, this theatre is less than an hour away from downtown. Of special interest to tourists: special day excursions to Hudson on June 21 and August 1st.<br><br> Tickets ($50), include the return train ride, a theatre ticket, nibblies, drinks and discount vouchers for local businesses. Reservations: 514- 287-7866 or www.amt.qc.ca, or e-mail escapadesentrain@amt.qc.ca. The Village Theatre 9 s five summer shows include: Old Love, a comedy by Norm Foster (June 18 to July 5); Wingfield Unbound, by Dan Needles, starring Rod Beattie (July 8 to 12); Quartet, by Ronald Harwood (July 16 to Aug.<br><br> 2); Having Hope at Home, by David S. Craig (Aug. 6 to 23); and The Dik and Mitzi Anniversary Show (Aug.<br><br> 26 to 30). There 9 s also a concert, Bluesville Express, on July 19. Reservations: 450-458-5361 or www.villagetheatre.ca.<br><br> JUST FOR LAUGHS/JUSTE POUR RIRE: Montreal 9 s comedy festival is a co-producer of the musical Un violin sur le toit (Fiddler on the Roof), which runs May 12 to June 13 at Th éâ tre du Rideau Vert, 4664 St. Denis St., then transfers to Salle Pierre Mercure, 300 de Maisonneuve Blvd. E.<br><br> from June 26 to July 18. Call 514-844-1793, 514-845-2322, 514 -790-1245, or buy online at www.hahaha.com or www.admission.com. In English, the festival will present Mommy Queerest, written and performed by Judy Gold, at Centaur Theatre, 453 St.<br><br> Fran ç ois Xavier St., July 21-25. And Second City Theatricals will premiere the silent sketch comedy Reverie, by Dexter Bullard et al, from July 14- 26 at Th éâ tre Ges ù , 1202 Bleury St. Call 514- 790-1245 or visit www.admission.com.<br><br> ©  Copyright (c) The Montreal Gazette   E-mail this Article Print this Article Share this Article   STORY TOOLS E-mail this Article Print this Article Share this Article Font: RELATED STORIES FROM AROUND THE WEB Canadian Alvarez dances to Tony triumph Edmonton Sun, Canada Monday, June 08, 2009 David's long road to the Tony Awards Globe and Mail, Canada Monday, June 08, 2009 Local Teen Wins Tony for 'Billy Elliot' NBC San Diego Monday, June 08, 2009 MOST POPULAR NEWS Hopes for sovereignty dim:poll Marijuana grow-op sweep nets 95 people in Montreal Downtown streets reopened after gas leak Deaths rattle Pierrefonds neighbours SQ investigates shooting death Pepsi party will celebrate 75 years in Quebec more »   THE GAZETTE HEADLINE NEWS Sign up to receive daily headline news from The Gazette. you@canada.com Our Privacy Statement MORE ENTERTAINMENT HEADLINES » Jonas Brothers Monkee around on new show A hot-selling music video, a TV movie, a reality series, a 3D concert movie and a Grammy nomination later, the Jonas Brothers star in their very own sitcom... 51 MINUTES AGO Ryan Reynolds bares all in The Proposal COMMENTS (0) My Name Is Earl in talks for second life on TBS COMMENTS (0) Dave Matthews Band's latest energized by late saxman INSIDE THE GAZETTE     Home News Opinion Business Sports Entertainment Life Health Technology Travel Jobs Cars Homes Classifieds DON'T MISS Festival Central Father's Day Guide Restaurant Guide Get the Food & Wine newsletter Golf Guide The Daily Commuter Office Yoga MOST POPULAR Hopes for sovereignty dim:poll Marijuana grow-op sweep nets 95 people in Montreal Downtown streets reopened after gas leak FORMATS Sitemap / RSS Contests Blogs Columnists Photo Galleries Videos THE GAZETTE About Us Contact Us Work for Us Advertise with Us Subscribe to the Print Edition TOOLS Search for a Job Buy/Sell a Car Real Estate Listings Place a Classified Ad E-mail Alerts   About canada.com Privacy Statement Terms Copyright & Permissions ©  2008 - 2009 Canwest Publishing Inc.<br><br> All rights reserved. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Newspapers TV Networks canada.com home 14 ° C Overcast Detailed Forecast HomeNewsOpinionBusinessSports Arts LifeHealthTechnology Travel Jobs Cars Homes Classifieds STORY PHOTOS ( 1 ) The State Jewish Theatre of Bucharest will perform during Montreal 9 s first Yiddish theatre festival in June.<br><br> Photograph by: Segal Centre for Performing Arts, MOST READ E-MAILED COMMENTED

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