Athena Reich, the world’s top Lady Gaga impersonator, hits the stage with the return of her epic hybrid standup comedy meets pop musical cabaret show Lady Gaga #ARTBIRTH this May at Geary Avenue Warehouse.
After a successful run Off-Broadway as a TimeOut New York Critics’ Pick, followed by sold-out engagements in Toronto, London and San Francisco, Reich and her creative team are heading back to Toronto to indulge the city’s “Little Monsters” in need of all things Gaga for one final run after 10 years of comedic glory.
ARTBIRTH stars Reich, the show’s creator, as a preggers Lady Gaga who has decided to give birth in front of her most devoted fans as the ultimate performance art piece. The musical cabaret promises an evening of surprises, fabulousness, hilarity and of course, Gaga’s greatest hits reimagined with #LOL lyrics.
“Lady Gaga #ARTBIRTH is a celebration of all things Lady Gaga,” said director Sara Schwartz Geller. “Our Gaga-style musical romp has dazzled audiences worldwide and we can’t wait to bring #ARTBIRTH back to Toronto for one last electrifying run.”
Chatelaine magazine called Reich “the world’s top Lady Gaga impersonator.” And, with a voice described as spot on Lady Gaga, Reich’s performances and musical ability have received recognition from Lady Gaga’s “Little Monsters,” and Mother Monster herself: “tell her that she can use my image whenever and however she wants.”
With Lady Gaga’s blessing, that’s as good as GLITTER.
Reich is also the subject of the Emmy-nominated documentary “Vegas Baby,” which showed at festivals including Tribeca and San Francisco International, and is now available on Netflix. In the ultimate finale of this beloved show, Reich prepares to bid farewell to the stage as she heads to med school, a lifelong calling inspired by her late mother.
100% of the profits from #ARTBIRTH will be donated to Toronto Soup Co.’s Soup Empathy program benefiting local food banks and shelters.
For info and tickets, please visit www.hashtagartbirth.com.
Lady Gaga #ARTBIRTH
Performed by Athena Reich & The Gaga Backup Dancers
Directed by Sara Schwartz Geller
Written by Athena Reich with contributions by Jack Trinco, Erin Wotherspoon, Sara Schwartz Geller &
Adam Reich
Choreography by Kyle Rostan
Produced by SoulPro Productions
Limited Engagement: May 2-4, 2024, at 8 p.m. + May 5, 2024, at 11 a.m. (just added!)
Geary Avenue Warehouse: 209 Geary Ave, Toronto, Ont.
He’s not alone anymore! We get a new Teaser for JOKER: FOLIE À DEUX with Academy Award winners Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga in this dark, twisted Romance! Filmed for IMAX and in theatres October 4, 2024!
New Artwork:
(Photo/video credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Canada)
Today we get new Teaser Art from JOKER FOLIE A DEUX – the eagerly-awaited Sequel to 2019’s JOKER. New Trailer arrives April 9, 2024.
(Photo/video credit: Warner Bros. Pictures Canada)
Who’s excited for TOP GUN: MAVERICK? All of you, right? Lady Gaga has joined the air force and provided this gorgeous Rock Ballad “HOLD MY HAND” from the upcoming event of the Spring at the Movies! The bar has been raised as Berlin‘s “Take My Breath Away” and Kenny Loggins’ “Danger Zone” have stood the test of time to this day from the Film’s predecessor. The Video is directed by Joseph Kosinski who directs TOP GUN: MAVERICK.
Tickets for the “Top Gun Wednesday” Early Access Premiere (in advance of its May 25, 2022 release) and general tickets for Top Gun: Maverick go on sale on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 12PM EST/9AM PST. Included in the Early Access Premiere Screening is one showing of Top Gun: Maverick at 7:00PM local time at participating theatres, presented exclusively in IMAX, and other premium large formats nationwide. Moviegoers can get Early Access Premiere theatre listings at TopGunMovie.com/SeeItFirst and general tickets at TopGunMovie.com. Tickets will also be on sale at exhibitors’ websites & mobile apps and at participating theatre box offices across Canada.
Commemorative gifts commissioned for this event will be given to each ticketholder. Each movie fan attending will receive an exclusive, limited edition Maverick Enamel Helmet Pin and Collector’s Print designed by Doaly given away at their local theatre on the day of the event.
(Photo/video credit: Universal Music)
British-Japanese Pop Sensation RINA SAWAYAMA has been raring to go and after several setbacks during the Pandemic, is now in high gear on her Dynasty Tour. The Tour in support of her debut album SAWAYAMA has been selling-out city to city and in many instances requiring venue upgrades.
Sawayama played a 16-song set spanning material from her debut EP, latest Disc and new unreleased material. She even got the Toronto audience to sing her mother in Japan, “Happy Birthday”!
The talented Entertainer spreads a message of self-love and acceptance, especially to those who deal with prejudice on the daily. She sported a rainbow flag during her track “Chosen Family” reaffirming herself proudly pansexual. The Track also has been released as a duet version with Elton John. We were thoroughly impressed how polished a show she put on and the audience couldn’t have had more fun!
After collaborating with Lady Gaga on a Remix of “Free Woman“, Sawayama is rumoured to be joining the icon on her upcoming Chromatica Tour this Summer.
Some snaps from Sawayama’s second ever show in Toronto, and first show at HISTORY. We did meet her quickly earlier in the day although she was in a rush, waving over. One day we’ll get that Selfie!
See Sawayama perform “Happy Birthday” with the audience, and “Cherry“, which she calls her ‘coming out song’.
(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)
Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to see an Advance Screening of HOUSE OF GUCCI! We’re beyond excited about this, we’ve waited so long for this!
Screenings take place as follows:
Toronto
Montreal
Synopsis:
House of Gucci is inspired by the shocking true story of the family empire behind the Italian fashion house of Gucci. Spanning three decades of love, betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately murder, we see what a name means, what it’s worth, and how far a family will go for control.
Lady Gaga (A Star is Born), Adam Driver (Star Wars), and Jared Leto (Dallas Buyers Club) unite under the direction of critically acclaimed director Ridley Scott (Alien).
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Universal Pictures Canada release HOUSE OF GUCCI November 24, 2021.
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The wait has been excruciating almost, but here’s a new glimpse at HOUSE OF GUCCI to tie us over till later next month!
Synopsis:
The Gucci family had it all. She wanted more. Watch the new #HouseOfGucci trailer now, starring Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Jeremy Irons, Al Pacino, and directed by Ridley Scott. Only in theaters This Thanksgiving.
(Photo/video credit: MGM)
This is the one Film we absolutely cannot miss. While we are waiting to see if it does the Festival circuit, here is a glimpse at the first Trailer set to Blondie‘s “Heart of Glass” and we are mesmerized! Lady Gaga‘s transformation is astonishing!
Synopsis:
House of Gucci is inspired by the shocking true story of the family empire behind the Italian fashion house of Gucci. Spanning three decades of love, betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately murder, we see what a name means, what it’s worth, and how far a family will go for control.
Universal Pictures Canada release HOUSE OF GUCCI November 24, 2021.
(Photo/video credit: MGM)
Prince Harry and Oprah team together on a new Documentary Series devoted to a talk about Mental Health with some very high-profile subjects!
Synopsis:
In “The Me You Can’t See,” Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry guide honest discussions about mental health and emotional well-being while opening up about their mental health journeys and struggles. Featuring high-profile guests, alongside a wide range of people from across the globe living with the challenges of mental health issues and addressing their emotional well-being, the series transcends culture, age, gender, and socioeconomic status to destigmatize a highly misunderstood subject and give hope to viewers who learn that they are not alone. The producers partnered with 14 accredited and respected experts and organizations from around the world to help shed light on different pathways to treatment.
Participants include: Lady Gaga, Glenn Close, San Antonio Spurs’ DeMar DeRozan, Phoenix Suns’ Langston Galloway (formerly of the Detroit Pistons), Mental Health Advocate and Speaker Zak Williams, Olympic Boxer Virginia “Ginny” Fuchs, Celebrity Chef Rashad Armstead, and more.
THE ME YOU CAN’T SEE arrives May 21, 2021 on Apple TV+.
(Photo credit: Apple TV+)
If you know us, you know how much we love Gaga! Lady Gaga x Oreo have joined forces to collaborate on some limited edition Oreos inspired by her sixth studio album CHROMATICA!
Ours finally arrived in the mail today after finding them online at Vancouver’s DANK MART. We unbox them and give them a taste.
Check it out!
We want you to join the fun too! We have a couple extra packs and want to share them with some lucky Readers!
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Our limited edition Lady Gaga Oreos finally arrived! we unbox and give them a taste test!
— MR. WILL WONG 📸 (@mrwillw) January 12, 2021
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