FILM
Inspiring documentary reveals the man behind Elmo’s upbeat attitude
by James Gartler
07.12.2011
It’s amazing to think that Kevin Clash has been able to walk down the street anonymously, considering he’s been entertaining children worldwide for the past 27 years. “I’m a black man, I’m six feet tall (and) they would never think that I perform this little red monster,” he remarks in Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey, [...]
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STAGE
REVIEW: Despite shortcomings, Tim Rice's Toronto-based Chess: The Musical still thrills in places
by James Gartler
05.10.2011
Montreal may be a city overflowing with options when it comes to art and entertainment, but sometimes you just have to see what else is out there. To that end, this intrepid Rover reporter traveled to neighbouring Toronto to take in the sights, beginning with Chess: The Musical, fresh from a ten-month run in the [...]
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