Update of 2021 Post
Links: Rob Lamothe, More Rob Lamothe Stories, Bridging the Divide, Video above courtesy of ABCentertainment
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Friday, May 8, 2026
Music Listings: May 9-10, 2026
May 9-10, 2026
We try our best to make sure these listings are as accurate as possible. If you spot any errors or omissions, please email us at blueshamilton@gmail.com.
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Why Not Wine, Wine Tasting Festival @ Lasalle Park (Burlington) $?
Pelham Art Festival (Some Live Music) (May 8-10)
ArtsEverywhere Festival (Guelph) (May 7-12)
9:30am-1pm: Freewheelin' Folk Show (Radio Show) Hosted by Jim Marino @ 93.3 CFMU or cfmu.ca (Hamilton) (Weekly)
10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton) (Jan 27-Dec 31, Tue-Sat)
11am-9pm: Sew Hungry @ Ottawa St (Hamilton)
1-2:15pm: Matilda Jr (Musical) @ Gasworks (Hamilton) $30+ (May 7-9)
1pm: The Blues Studio Presents The Coachmen (Chris Wheeler, Colin Lapsley, Matt Burns) + Tim Gibbons @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster) $?
1-4pm: Acoustic Jam @ Briskit BBQ (Georgetown) (Weekly)
1:30pm: It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken (Musical ft songs by the Tragically Hip) @ Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) $? (Apr 22-May 17)
1:30-5pm: James Anthony & Johnny O @ Uptown Social House (Burlington)
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2-5pm: Mike Branton & Friends @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $10 (Weekly)
2-4:30pm: Open Mic with Victor Morgado @ Smoke and Moonshine (Beamsville) (Weekly)
2-6pm: The Felicia McMinn Band @ Live at the Lodge (Port Dover) $5
2:30-6:30pm: Brant Parker Blues Band + Joshua Arden Miller @ Donnelly's Pub (Thorold) $10
2:30-6pm: Blues Etc ft Steve Grisbrook & Greg Brisco @ Regency Athletic Centre (Niagara Falls)
3-7pm: Bareback Riders @ Come by Chance (Hamilton)
3pm: Swingline @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton)
3-5pm: Natalie Reis @ Nickelbrook Brewing (Burlington)
3-6pm: Open Mic @ Sessions on the River (Fort Erie) (Weekly)
3-6pm: The Vooodooo Kingz @ Frankie’s Hometown Tavern (Brantford)
3-6pm: Johnny B @ Duke of Wellington (Waterloo) (Weekly)
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4pm: North Gone South @ Black Bull (Burlington)
4-7pm: Jazz Express @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines) (Weekly)
4:30-5pm: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Lily Sazz, Rob Lamothe, Zander Lamothe, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on cable14now.com
5pm: Road to Hotel California (music of the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, more) @ Yuk Yuk's (Niagara Falls) $39
5pm: BradHailz @ Riverbend Grillhouse (Glen Morris)
5:30-8pm: Trombone Charlotte @ Hammerhead's Fish & Chips (Hamilton)
6-9pm: Nick Bescio @ Briskit BBQ (Georgetown)
6-10pm: Ricardo Barboza Band & Samba Dancers @ Brasa (Niagara Falls) (Weekly Fri & Sat)
6-9pm: David Gardner @ Flux Brewing Company (Brant)
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7pm: The Lost Roses @ Clifford Brewing Co (Hamilton) $10/PWYC
7-10:30pm: An intimate evening of new music with Dale Martindale + Attica Fox @ The Mule Spinner (Hamilton) $28.25
7-8:15pm: Matilda Jr (Musical) @ Gasworks (Hamilton) $30+ (May 7-9)
7-10pm: The Rene Huard Project @ Crystal Chandelier (Crystal Beach)
7-9:30pm: Heavy Jam @ The Bank, Art House (Welland)
7-10pm:
Luke Brazin
@ Manhattans (Guelph)7pm: The Mark Smith Experience @ Easy Pour (Cambridge)
7:30pm: It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken (Musical ft songs by the Tragically Hip) @ Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) $? (Apr 22-May 17)
7:30pm: B Sides: The One That Got Away ft Beau Dixon, Caroline Wiles, Derek Downham, Brendan Wall, Marzieh Darling @ Theatre Aquarius, Studio (Hamilton) $? (May 8-10)
7:30pm: Grease (musical) @ Hamilton Theatre Inc $? (May 8-23)
7:30pm: Theatre Ancaster Chorus Presents Time After Time (Musical) @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre $? (May 9-10)
7:30pm: Dirty Pioneers @ Waterdown Legion $?
7:30pm: Nice Work If You Can Get It @ Drury Lane Theatre (Burlington) $? (May 8-31)
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8pm: MJD @ Buddy's Roadhouse (Hamilton)
8pm: Ship Of Fools – A Tribute To The Doors @ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) $?
8pm: Elliott BROOD with The Pintos @ Bridgeworks (Hamilton) $38
8pm: Steve Sinnicks, Tom Lawlor, Sean Royle @ Ooey Gooey's (Hamilton) $?
8pm: Detour @ Brown Barrell (Hamilton)
8pm?: Troy Harmer @ The King George (Hamilton)
8pm? Chris Jupp @ Handsome Dave's (Hamilton)
8pm: Moonshine Rewind @ Black Bull (Burlington)
8pm: Midlife Chaos @ Squire's Gastropub (Burlington)
8pm: The Weber Brothers @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $35 (May 9-10)
8-11pm: The Vans Deferens @ Gingerman (Oakville)
8-11pm: Matthew James @ Teddy's (Grimsby)
8pm: Iron & Wine @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Avalon Theare (Niagara Falls) $?
8pm: Empty Hours @ McGonagalls Pub (Brantford)
8pm: One Leg One Eye + Efrim Manuel Menuck + Mas Aya @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $26.83
8-11pm: Brilliant Corners – Pat LaBabera Quartet @ Silence (Guelph) $15-30
8pm: Lucas Stagg @ Falls Road on Victoria (Kitchener)
8-10:30pm: Gordon Sheard Trio @ The Jazz Room (Waterloo) $?
8pm: The Flying Dutchmen @ Scran & Dram (New Hamburg)
8-11pm: The Bash @ Mudcat Bowling and Entertainment Center (Dunnville)
8pm: Full Petty Fever - A Tribute to Tom Petty @ Capitol 33 (Delhi) $36.73
8:30pm: Shari & Jonny @ Thirsty Cactus (Dundas)
8:30-11:30pm: Mountain Lion Trappers @ Forge BBQ (Ancaster)
8:30pm: Kenny Emberson Band @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster)
8:30pm: Dela Walk Duo @ Winchester Arms (Dundas)
8:30-11:30pm: The Feverish Lemons @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
8:30pm: Darren Hancock @ The Real Hammer Hogs BBQ (Caledonia)
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9pm: Kick N Strings @ Mill St & 5 American House (Waterdown)
9pm: Sonic Revival @ Jersey's Bar & Grill (Burlington)
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9pm: Tyler Gifford @ Shooterville (Burlington)
8pm: Grady Brothers @ Pump & Patio (Oakville)
9pm: Black Sheep @ Cat's Caboose (St. Catharines)
9-11:45pm: Breakfast Club @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls)
9pm-12:45am: Grand Theft Audio @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Splash Bar (Niagara Falls)
9pm: Paige Armstrong @ Fallsview Casino Resort, Lucky's Restaurant (Niagara Falls)
9pm: Sarah Church @ 211 Main (Port Dover)
9:15pm: Joel Haynes Trio @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton)
9:30pm-1am: The Midnight Sons @ Olde Angel Inn (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
10pm: Cheap Thrills @ B-Side Social (Hamilton)
10pm: London Underground @ Powerhouse (Stoney Creek)
10pm: Station 31 @ BLK Swan, Brant St (Burlington)
10pm: Empty Hours @ The Dickens (Burlington)
10pm-2am: Aldershot @ Whiskey Dawgs (St. Catharines)
10pm-2am: Chase Heaslip @ Big Texas (Niagara Falls)
Sunday, May 10 (Mother's Day)
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Pelham Art Festival (Some Live Music) (May 8-10)
ArtsEverywhere Festival (Guelph) (May 7-12)
1:30-2am: Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Lily Sazz, Rob Lamothe, Zander Lamothe, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on cable14now.com
11:30am-2pm: Jazz Brunch with Henry Strong & Friends @ Ottawa Street Local (Hamilton) (Weekly)
11:30am: Beatles Brunch ft Andrew McTaggart @ Black Bull (Burlington) (Weekly)
1-4pm: Roger Wyatt Trio @ The Hub (Welland)
1:30pm: It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken (Musical ft songs by the Tragically Hip) @ Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) $? (Apr 22-May 17)
1:30pm: B Sides: The One That Got Away ft Beau Dixon, Caroline Wiles, Derek Downham, Brendan Wall, Marzieh Darling @ Theatre Aquarius, Studio (Hamilton) $? (May 8-10)
1:30-4:30pm: Irish Jam Sessions @ Doc Magilligan's (Niagara Falls) (Weekly)
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2-5pm: Open Mic Hosted by SnowHeel Slim @ Checkered Flag (Hamilton) (Bi-Weekly)
2-5pm: Lionel Bernard @ Battlefield Legion (Stoney Creek) $10
2-6pm: Mike Woods @ Mill St & 5 American House (Waterdown)
7:30pm: Nice Work If You Can Get It @ Drury Lane Theatre (Burlington) $? (May 8-31)
2pm: The Weber Brothers @ Moonshine Cafe (Oakville) $35 (May 9-10)
2-5pm: James Anthony & Harrison Kennedy @ Ned Devine's (Milton)
2-5pm: Open Mic @ Harbourfront Inn (Port Colbourne)(Weekly)
2-4:30pm: Jimmy's Juke Joint Hosted by Jim Casson ft Andy Colonico, Steve Lucas, Alex Hobson @ Iggy's Pub & Grub (Fonthill)
2-5pm: Gavin Ray Duo @ Olde Angel Inn (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
2-5pm: Sean Bienhaus @ Irish Harp (Niagara-on-the-Lake)
7-10pm: Open Jazz Jam Hosted by Andrew Schoetter, Tyler Wagler, Kevin Mak @ Silence (Guelph) PWYC (2nd Sun)
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3-5pm: Eric James @ Nickelbrook Brewing (Burlington)
3-6pm: Open Stage with Hellion Ton @ Cornerstone (Guelph) (Weekly)
3:30-6:30pm: ANAT @ Duke of Wellington (Waterloo) (Weekly)
4pm: Glenn Groves @ Black Bull (Burlington) (Weekly)
6:30pm: Zaytouna Academy of Cultural Arts Presents Tarweeda @ Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts $34
7pm: Deeps & Dani @ The Capitol Bar (Hamilton)
7pm: Jesse Gollem @ The Avro (Hamilton)
7pm: Jam @ Henry’s on James (Hamilton) (Weekly)
7:30pm: Theatre Ancaster Chorus Presents Time After Time (Musical)@ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre $? (May 9-10)
7:30pm: One Leg One Eye + Efrim Manuel Menuck + Mas Aya + Khora @ Warehouse Concert Hall (St. Catharines) $26.83
7:30pm: Open Mic @ Golden Brothers (Welland) (Weekly)
8pm: Mage Tears x Ebril with Ridgeclub @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $24.50
COMING SOON!
May
January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)
April 22-May 17: It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken (Musical ft songs by the Tragically Hip) @ Theatre Aquarius (Hamilton) $?
May 7-12: ArtsEverywhere Festival (Guelph)
May 8-23: Grease (musical) @ Hamilton Theatre Inc $? #
May 8-31: Nice Work If You Can Get It @ Drury Lane Theatre (Burlington) $? #
May 11, 8-8:30pm: NEW EPISODE! Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring the Brant Parker Band, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream on cable14now.com
May 12, 7pm: Song Circle @ ANAF Club (Guelph) (2nd & 4th Wed) PWYC
May 12, 7:30pm: Ian Thomas... Not Gone Yet @ Sanderson Centre (Brantford) $83
May 12, 8pm: The Blues Studio presents Steve Strongman Acoustic Sessions with Colin Lapsley + Dave Murphy @ Coach & Lantern, Upstairs (Ancaster) $?
May 13-14: Wild Love (Music, Dance, Theatre) (Inspired by The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe) @ Fergus Grand Theatre $? #
May 13, 7:30pm: The Alan Jackson Experience - Margaritaville @ FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, Partridge Hall (St. Catharines) $55+ #
May 13, 7:30pm: Ian Thomas... Not Gone Yet! @ River Run Centre (Guelph) $86 #
May 13, 7:30pm: Hobby, Mistaken for Wayne, Matt Burkhart @ Fresh Ground Café (Waterloo) $25#
May 14-17: Niagara Children's Festival
May 14, 7-10pm: Greg Brisco & Ian Andrews @ The Boiler & Whistle (Hamilton) (2nd Thu)
May 14, 7pm: TASC Niagara presents: Chicago (Musical) + Selee @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $40#
May 14, 7:30pm: Live Jam & Open Mic Hosted by Sessionista @ The Barber Towne Pub (Georgetown) (2nd & 4th Thu)
May 16-18: Binbrook Ribfest @ Binbrook Fairgrounds $2/Kids Free
May 16, 1pm: The Blues Studio Presents The Coachmen (Chris Wheeler, Colin Lapsley, Matt Burns) + Hailee Rose @ Coach & Lantern (Ancaster) $?
May 17, 2-6pm: Trickbag @ Boiler & Whistle (Hamilton)
May 17, 2-5pm: Brantford Open Stage @ Best Western (Bi-Weekly) $5
May 16, 8-11pm: Jordan John & His All-Star Band @ The Busholme (Erin) $65#
May 20, 7-11pm: Dundas Music Club @ Oddfellows Hall (Dundas) (3rd Wed)
May 20, 7:30-10pm: Open Mic with Corey @ The Staircase, Lounge (Hamilton) (3rd Wed)
May 22, 7pm: Good Lovelies + Ian Bell @ Old Town Hall (Waterford) $52#
May 22, 8pm: Jazz Originals: Celebrating The Blues Hosted by Karent Thornton ft Michael Dunston, Carlos Del Junco, Jesse O’Brien @ The Westdale (Hamilton) $44.75
May 22, 8pm: An Evening with Whitehorse ft. Chloë Doucet @ Sonic Hall (Guelph) $52.17
May 23: Concession Street Sidewalk Sounds (Hamilton)
May 24, 10:30am-4pm: Hamilton Record Show @ Bridgeworks - $5/$15 Early Bird @ 9am #
May 24, 7-11pm: Saving Angus @ Dunsdon Legion (Brantford) #
May 26, 7:30pm: Escarpment Blues Society Anniversary Gala ft Steve Strogman, Morgan Davis, Miss Angel Brown, Shawn Kellerman, Kim Doolittle, Lily Sazz, Chris Ayries & Roly Platt with Dave King, Colin Lapsley & Jesse O'Brien @ Ancaster Memorial Arts Centre $62.72 (incl fees) $5 off for EBS members
May 28, 7pm: Sounds Gay! Open Mic @ Mosaic (Hamilton) (4th Thu)
May 28, 7:30-10pm: Boogie for 412 Barton: A Disco Tribute Concert @ Mohawk College, McIntyre Performing Arts Centre (Hamilton) $56+ #
May 28, 9-11pm: Live Band Karaoke @ Tracie's Place (Hamilton) (last Thu)
May 28, June 18, July 9, September 17, October 8, November 3, December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)
May 29-30: Meadows Music Festival @ Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (Fergus) $?
May 29, 7:30-8:30pm + 9:30-10:30pm: Fleetwood Mac Mania @ Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm (Halton Hills) $? #
May 29, 8pm: The Hogtown Allstars @ Clifford Brewing (Hamilton) $25 adv/$30 door
May 30, 3-8pm: Hohner Avenue Porch Party (Kitchener)
June
January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)
June 1, 7:30pm: The Guess Who + Don Felder (Eagles) @ TD Coliseum (Hamilton) $? #
June 5, 7pm: Ja Rule & Trina @ Kitchener Auditorium $78.65+#
June 6, 4-7pm: Open Mic Blues Jam with Garenetta Cromwell@ Corktown Pub, Downstairs (Hamilton) (1st Sat)
June 6, 8pm: Electric Lettuce Album Release Concert + The Somber Spirits @ The Sanctuary Centre for the Arts (Ridegway) $30 #
June 7, 7:30pm: Bend It Like Beck with Sandra Bouza Duo @ Mills Hardware (Hamilton) $26.83
June 8, 8-8:30pm: NEW EPISODE! Ensemble! TV Show Hosted by Dave Rave & Starring Dwayne La Forme's Boogie Blues, Recorded at Clifford Brewing @ Cable 14 (Hamilton) or live stream
June 12-13: Sam Roberts Band @ Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Amphitheatre (Niagara-on-the-Lake) $?#
June 12: 6:30-8:30pm: Staff Showcase @ Tabone Academy of Music (Hamilton) $10#
June 18, July 9, September 17, October 8, November 3, December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)
June 23, 7:30pm: Reverend Horton Heat + The Surfrajettes @ Maxwell’s Concerts & Events (Waterloo) $?
July
January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)
July 2-19: 42nd Street (Musical) @ Hamilton Family Theatre (Cambridge) $62 #
July 6, 8pm: Father John Misty @ FirstOntario Concert Hall (Hamilton) $? #
July 9, September 17, October 8, November 3, December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)
July 23: Lou (Founder & Blogger) Birthday
September
January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)
September 15-26: Get Down Tonight (The Ultimate 70’s Soundtrack) ft Leisa Way & The Wayward Wind Band @ Lighthouse Theatre (Port Dover) $35+ #
September 17, October 8, November 3, December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)
September 29: Linda (Our Marketing Maven) Birthday
September 30-October 4: Get Down Tonight (The Ultimate 70’s Soundtrack) Leisa Way & The Wayward Wind Band @ Roselawn Theatre (Port Colborne) $35+#
October
September 30-October 4: Get Down Tonight (The Ultimate 70’s Soundtrack) Leisa Way & The Wayward Wind Band @ Roselawn Theatre (Port Colborne) $35+
January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)
October 8, November 3, December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)
October 14-18: Folk Canada Conference @ Sheraton Hotel (Hamilton) $?
November
January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)
November 1 : Fall Back (Change the clocks back1 hr tonight)
November 3, December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)
November 29: Hamilton Blues Lovers Turns 18
December
January 27-December 31, 10am-4pm: Punching In: The Work of Hamilton Music (Exhibit) @ Visitor Experience Centre (Hamilton)
December 2, 7:30pm: Mudmen @ Fergus Grand Theatre $?
December 3, 7:30pm: Canadiana: The Musical @ Greg Frewin Theatre (Niagara Falls) $? (dinner available: 6pm)
Thursday, May 7, 2026
2026 Canadian Tony Awards Nominees including Hamilton's Caissie Levy
The Hammer is proud that it's very own Caissie Levy is up for a 2026 Tony Award for her work in the musical Ragtime.
A number of other Canadians got the nod, including a few for the show Titaníque, which weaves Celine Dion songs into a parody of the Titanic movie. The production and cast feature a number of Canadians.
Hopefully a few Canucks will bring home the hardware at the awards show on Sunday June 7, 2026.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
Below is a complete list of nominees. Canadians are bolded.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
- Caissie Levy from Hamilton (Ragtime)
Video above courtesy of Lincoln Center Theater - Marla Mindelle (Titaníque)
- Sara Chase (Schmigadoon!)
- Stephanie Hsu (Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show)
- Christiani Pitts (Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York)
Best Book of a Musical
- Titaníque
- The Lost Boys
- Schmigadoon!
- Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Best Costume Design of a Musical
- Linda Cho (Ragtime)
- Linda Cho (Schmigadoon!)
- Qween Jean (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
- Ryan Park (The Lost Boys)
- David I. Reynoso (Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show)
Best Musical
- Titaníque
Video above courtesy of Titanique on Broadway - The Lost Boys
- Schmigadoon!
- Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical
- Layton Williams (Titaníque)
- Ali Louis Bourzgui (The Lost Boys)
- André De Shields (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
- Bryce Pinkham (Chess)
- Ben Levi Ross (Ragtime)
Best Revival of a Musical
- Ragtime (ft Hamilton's Caissie Levy)
- Cats: The Jellicle Ball
- Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show
Best Sound Design of a Play
- Lee Kinney (The Fear of 13)
- Justin Ellington (August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone)
- Tom Gibbons (Oedipus)
- Josh Schmidt (Bug)
- Mikaal Sulaiman (Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman)
Best Choreography
- Christopher Gattelli (Schmigadoon!)
- Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant (The Lost Boys)
- Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
- Ellenore Scott (Ragtime)
- Ani Taj (Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show)
Best Costume Design of a Play
- Brenda Abbandandolo (Dog Day Afternoon)
- Qween Jean (Liberation)
- Jeff Mahshie (Fallen Angels)
- Emilio Sosa (The Balusters)
- Paul Tazewell (August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone)
Best Direction of a Musical
- Michael Arden (The Lost Boys)
- Lear deBessonet (Ragtime)
- Christopher Gattelli (Schmigadoon!)
- Tim Jackson (Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York)
- Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
Best Direction of a Play
- Nicholas Hytner (Giant)
- Robert Icke (Oedipus)
- Kenny Leon (The Balusters)
- Joe Mantello (Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman)
- Whitney White (Liberation)
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
- Kevin Adams (Chess)
- Jen Schriever and Michael Arden (The Lost Boys)
- Jane Cox (Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show)
- Adam Honoré and Donald Holder (Ragtime)
- Donald Holder (Schmigadoon!)
- Adam Honoré (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
Best Lighting Design of a Play
- Isabella Byrd (Dog Day Afternoon)
- Natasha Chivers (Oedipus)
- Stacey Derosier (August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone)
- Heather Gilbert (Bug)
- Heather Gilbert (The Fear of 13)
- Jack Knowles (Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman)
Best Orchestrations
- Doug Besterman and Mike Morris (Schmigadoon!)
- Ethan Popp, Adrianne "AG" Gonzalez, Gabriel Mann, Kyler England (The Lost Boys)
- Lux Pyramid (Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York)
- Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Wilson, Trevor Holder and Doug Schadt (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
- Brian Usifer (Chess)
Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre
- Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
- August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone
- The Lost Boys
- Schmigadoon!
- Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play
- Christopher Abbott (Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman)
- Danny Burstein (Marjorie Prime)
- Brandon J. Dirden (Waiting for Godot)
- Alden Ehrenreich (Becky Shaw)
- Ruben Santiago-Hudson (August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone)
- Richard Thomas (The Balusters)
- Nicholas Christopher (Chess)
- Luke Evans (Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show)
- Joshua Henry (Ragtime)
- Sam Tutty (Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York)
- Brandon Uranowitz (Ragtime)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
- Will Harrison (Punch)
- Nathan Lane (Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman)
- John Lithgow (Giant)
- Daniel Radcliffe (Every Brilliant Thing)
- Mark Strong (Oedipus)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical
- Shoshana Bean (The Lost Boys)
- Hannah Cruz (Chess)
- Rachel Dratch (Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show)
- Ana Gasteyer (Schmigadoon!)
- Nichelle Lewis (Ragtime)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
- Betsy Aidem (Liberation)
- Marylouise Burke (The Balusters)
- Aya Cash (Giant)
- Laurie Metcalf (Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman)
- June Squibb (Marjorie Prime)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play
- Rose Byrne (Fallen Angels)
- Carrie Coon (Bug)
- Susannah Flood (Liberation)
- Lesley Manville (Oedipus)
- Kelli O'Hara (Fallen Angels)
Best Play
- The Balusters
- Giant
- Liberation
- Little Bear Ridge Road
Best Revival of a Play
- Becky Shaw
- Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
- Every Brilliant Thing
- Fallen Angels
- Oedipus
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
- dots (Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show)
- Soutra Gilmour (Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
- Rachel Hauck (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
- Dane Laffrey (The Lost Boys)
- Scott Pask (Schmigadoon!)
Best Scenic Design of a Play
- Hildegard Bechtler (Oedipus)
- Takeshi Kata (Bug)
- David Korins (Dog Day Afternoon)
- Chloe Lamford (Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman)
- David Rockwell (Fallen Angels)
Best Sound Design of a Musical
- Adam Fisher (The Lost Boys)
- Kai Harada (Cats: The Jellicle Ball)
- Kai Harada (Ragtime)
- Brian Ronan (Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show)
- Walter Trarbach (Schmigadoon!)
Isabelle Stevenson Tony Award
- Mary-Mitchell Campbell
Special Tony Award
- League of Resident Theatres (LORT)
Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre
- André Bishop
- James Lapine
- Jules Fisher
Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre
- 1/52 Project
- Jake Bell
- Kenn Lubin
- Loren Plotkin
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Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Accordion Day Videos Featuring Chris Cracknell
Update of 2021 Post
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Monday, May 4, 2026
National Cartoonist Day
Update of 2013 Post
Click here for more of our Cartoons
Local Cartoonists:
- Sandra Bell-Lundy (Between Friends) (born in St. Catharines)
- Sheree Bradford-Lea (born in Hamilton)
- Blaine (RIP) (Hamilton Spectator)
- Cartoon Bob (musician, Oakville) caricatures
- Chris Chambers (Hamilton musician and cartoonist)(some mature content)
- Scott Chantler (Waterloo)
- David Collier (Hamilton)
- Richard Comely (Captain Canuck creator) (Cambridge, Hamilton)
- Brian Fray (Guelph)
- Lynn Johnston (For Better or For Worse)(Lived in Hamilton)
- Graeme MacKay (Hamilton Spectator)
- Bruce McCall (Born in Simcoe)
- Neal Moogk-Soulis (Waterloo)
- Warren Muzak (musician) Kitchener
- Steve Nease (Oakville)
- Joe Ollman (Hamilton)
- Bruce Outridge (Burlington) caricatures
- Paul Szep (born in Hamilton)
- Doug Wright (RIP) (Burlington)
Please email us at blueshamilton@gmail.com if you know of any other cartoonists that should be on our list.
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Sunday, May 3, 2026
Become an Escarpment Blues Society Member
From their website:
The goal of the The Escarpment Blues Society is to strengthen awareness and appreciation of Blues And Roots Music while at the same time put the emphasis on growth.
The Escarpment Blues Society will:
- Promote Blues & Roots Music through multiple avenues including live performances, artist support, education with blues in the schools’ programs and highlighting recordings.
- Support local, national and international blues and roots artists for the advancement of their craft in the Niagara Escarpment area. This applies to established Blues And Roots artists as well as new artists.
- Support local venues that feature Blues And Roots music
- Engage in activities that will garner funds for operational needs
- Raise community awareness for Blues and Roots Music, through through social media, mainstream media, digital and print media
- Will become an affiliate of the Blues Foundation and help raise funds for artists to participate in the International Blues Challenge in Memphis
We are encouraging everyone to please become a member of this great organization. Benefits of Membership Include: ** First chance to buy tickets to all of our EBS sponsored events/shows **Discounts to various blues events throughout the year and the opportunity to meet other blues fans & musicians in the region, in addition to helping us promote blues n’ roots music and venues in the region.
$25 for a one-year membership and $40 for a two-year membership. .
We appreciate any support you may give the EBS. THANKS IN ADVANCE!
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Saturday, May 2, 2026
World Laughter Day Videos by Donald McGeoch, Erin McFadden, Bob & Doug w Geddy Lee
Update of 2021 Post
Links: Donald McGeoch, More Don McGeoch Stories, Video above courtesy of Donald McGeoch - Topic
Links: Erin McFadden, More Phil Collins Covers/Stories, Video above courtesy of Angelo NotoCampanella
Links: Dave Thomas, Rush, More Rush Stories, Video above courtesy Bob and Doug McKenzie - Topic
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Thursday, April 30, 2026
International Tuba Day Videos ft Intrada Brass
Update of 2021 Post
Videos above courtesy of Intrada Brass
Links: Intrada Brass, Video above courtesy of Town of Oakville, Mora Tuba Day Stories
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