Saskatchewan Express is celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday by performing “Oh! Canada”, which is a brand new show conceived, written and directed by Carol Gay Bell.
This exciting show is a celebration of Canada and Canadian music. It features music by artists from all eras and in all styles including some of the greatest stars of the past and present. Songs includes those written by Justin Bieber, Anne Murray, Celine Dion, BTO, Leonard Cohen, Serena Ryder, Connie Kaldor, Shania Twain, Susan Aglukark, Carly Rae Jepsen, Buffy St. Marie and Joni Mitchell.
The talented Saskatchewan Express performers in “Oh! Canada” include Aaron Balkaran from Moose Jaw; Cassandra Curley, Simone Narki Karner-Ashong, Joel Stanley and Ryan Ramsay, all from Regina; and Jillana Woloschuk from Saskatoon.
“Oh! Canada” is directed by Carol Gay Bell who is joined by professional performers, Kaitlyn Semple, Sheldon Bergstrom and Dawn Bergstrom as vocal directors. Musical arrangements are by Craig Salkeld with choreography by several artists including Jaezila Crittenden, Breanna Mills and Jillana Woloschuk.
“Oh! Canada” is on-stage at the Prince of Wales Centre in Assiniboia on December 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are available at the POW Centre, the Assiniboia and District Arts Council and the Assiniboia Public Library. Tickets cost $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students and $10 for children 12 and under for all shows. Cash only sales at these ticket outlets. PotashCorp presents Saskatchewan Express. They receive support from Saskatchewan Lotteries through SaskCulture.