GETTING OUT Theatre — Local
Your guide to what’s happening in and around the city
“Hilda’s Yard.” Theatre Burlington Drama Centre, 2311 New St., Burlington. Norm Foster play about a comedic look into the realities of family life. Life conspires against a couple’s hopes to enjoy life as empty nesters when they realize their grown children want to return home. April 13, 14, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 8 p.m. Tickets: $25, seniors $22, students $15. 905-639-7700
“Opening Night.” The Aldershot Players, 549 Plains Rd. W. Norm Foster madcap antics start as Jack and Ruth Tisdale celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with an evening at the theatre. April 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 6:30 p.m. Show only 8 p.m. April 19, 26. Dinner/show, $40, show only Thursdays: $20. 905-3811441 or thealdershotplayeers.com “Heroes.” The Players’ Guild of Hamilton. Three First World War veterans, each with his own strengths and maladies, meet to counter the monotony of their lives in a military hospital. April 6, 7, 12 to 14, 19 to 21, 8 p.m. Matinees 2 p.m.: April 14 and 21. Tickets: $25. 905-529-0284 or playersguild.org “Legends Gone Too Soon.” Theatre Ancaster, featuring the music of Jim Morrison, Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, Elvis, George Michael, Amy Winehouse, Prince, Freddy Mercury, Jimi Hendrix and more. April 20, 21, 27, 28, 8 p.m. Matinee 2 p.m. April 22. Tickets: $32, senior $27, child/ student $17. Theatre Auditorium at Ancaster High School, 374 Jerseyville Rd., Ancaster. 905-304-7469 or boxoffice@theatreancaster.com
“Swingin’ In St. John’s.” The Musical, Chasing Shadows Production. What if they made an Elvis movie set in Newfoundland? To April 15, Tuesday to Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday matinees: 2:30 p.m. Tickets: Tuesday and Wednesday $15, Thursday to Sunday $25. Artword Artbar, 15 Colbourne St. artword.net/artbar Reserve: 905-543-8512
“A Crazy Little Thing.” Lynden Spring Revue, Lynden United Church, 27 Lynden Rd., Flamborough. April 21, 27, 28, at 7:30 p.m. April 22, 29, 2 p.m. Tickets: $15, students $5. 519647-3368 or tickets@lyndenspringrevue.com
“All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.” Ichthus Theatre. April 6, 7, 13, 14, 7:30 p.m. Matinees 2 p.m.: April 8, 15. St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 133 Murray St., Brantford. Tickets: $15, seniors, students $10. 519-7515411 or ichthystheatre.ca
“Million Dollar Quartet.” Theatre Aquarius, April 18 to May 12. The hit rock ’n’ roll musical inspired by a true story. Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis on Dec. 4, 1956 they played together for the very first and only time. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St. Tickets: 905522-7529
Concerts/Shows
April 5
HPO, Beyond Time and Place, New Music Concert, 7:30 p.m. Winston Concert Hall, McMaster University. Vivian Fung, String Sinfonietta; Claude Vivier, Zipangu; John Adams, Shaker Loops; Gemma New, Conductor. Tickets: $15. 905-526-7756 April 6
Alastair Kay with the Junior Stars, Hamilton Jazz Band, 8 p.m. Old Fire Hall Arts Centre, 334 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. Tickets: $25. 905-966-3853
Kim Mitchell, singer-songwriter, 8 p.m. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St. Tickets: $59. 905-681-6000
April 7
Whitesnake and The Dio Years Tribute, with special guests Punishment, 8 p.m. The Studio, FirstOntario Concert Hall. Tickets: 905546-3100
Walk the Line, Johnny Cash tribute, 7:30 p.m. the Zoetic Theatre, 526 Concession St. Performance features Ward Cornforth as a 1960s era Johnny Cash and includes duets performed with June Carter. Tickets: 905902-5683
April 8
Burlington Teen Tour Band in Concert, 2 and 7 p.m. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St. Tickets: $31.50. 905-6816000
Chamber Music Hamilton, New Orford String Quartet, 2 p.m. Art Gallery of Hamilton, Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Pavilion, 123 King St. W. Tickets: $35, seniors $30, students $15. 905-525-7429
April 9
Johnny Reid, Revival Live Tour, with his Big Band the Soul Providers and special guests Glass Tiger, 7 p.m. FirstOntario Concert Hall. Tickets: 905-546-3100
April 10
Stomp, 7:30 p.m. FirstOntario Concert Hall. International percussion sensation. Tickets: 905-546-3100
April 11
Cameron Carpenter, 8 p.m. smashing stereotypes of organists and organ music. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St. Tickets: $59. 905-681-6000
HPO String Trio, 7:30 p.m. Gallery Series, Carnegie Gallery, 10 King St. W., Dundas. Pre-registration is required. hpo.org or 905526-7756
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• Compiled by Linda Ricciardi