I got an email from Julie Giles of Digital Entertainment Marketing about the musical EDWARD SCISSORHANDS. This is not a traditional musical (ie. there isn't any dialogue or lyrics!), but it is based on the movie and sounds really cool.

From her e-mail:

Based on the original motion picture directed by Tim Burton, EDWARD SCISSORHANDS features a cast of 30 dancers with music composed, arranged and adapted by Terry Davies, based on the original motion picture score by Danny Elfman.

Edward Scissorhands is devised, directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne (Swan Lake, Mary Poppins), the only British director to have won the Tony Award for both "Best Choreographer" and "Best Director of a Musical.

And here's the info I got from Julie on the special ticket offer for Toronto:

Get $15 off tickets for Edward Scissorhands at the Hummingbird Centre. Three shows only! Wednesday, April 4 through Friday, April 6 at 8 PM.

Login to Ticketmaster.ca with the promotional code EDBLOG to receive your discount.

This offer is applicable to online sales ONLY and can be applied to ANY seat location at ANY price. No restrictions!

Order your tickets today at Ticketmaster.ca or visit the Official Tour Web site for more info.

Here are some reviews:

"...a perfect blend of witty movement and wordless scenario." -- The New York Times

"...a visually stunning live show.." -- The Philadelphia Inquirer

"...a cut above the musical norm." -- San Francisco Chronicle

"...a cracking piece of theatre." -- The Guardian

Okay, okay! I'm intrigued and I'm going! (I'm due for a haircut anyways...)

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