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One of Canada's most successful performing arts companies, with sell-out and acclaimed engagements around the world, is finally making its English-Canada debut.

Meadowvale theatre staging of RAGTIME uses a minimalist approach to maximum effect. * * * * 1/2 (out of 5)

A magical physical production is undercut by script that tries to cram too much material into one show. * * * (out of 5)

The Fringe Festival hit returns to launche a new theatrical venue.

Following its acclaimed sold-out run of TITANIC-THE MUSICAL, the Civic Light Opera Company is pleased to close its 27th season with the show that has been dubbed by many critics as 'the funniest musical in Broadway history.'

10 DAYS ON EARTH is the latest piece from Ronnie Burkett's Theatre or Marionettes.

Max Reimer directs the closing production of Theatre Aquarius' 33rd season, Norm Foster's The Long Weekend, playing March 29 to April 15, in the Irving Zucker Auditorium of the Dofasco Centre for the Arts.

Dinner theatre staging of FOREVER PLAID features talented performers but lacks everything else. * (out of 5)

WORLD PREMIERE! The Innocent Eye Test A FARCE by Michael Healey March 11- April 23 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre March 11 - April 23, 2006 Royal Alexandra Theatre

Mirvish Subscription Season 2006-07 7 GREAT SHOWS Highlights include: The World Premiere of MARTIN SHORT: FAME BECOMES ME; The Canadian Premiere of MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT; legendary stars Joan Collins and Linda Evans in LEGENDS!; and the return of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

Meadowvale Music Theatre's WEST SIDE STORY suffers from uneven direction and sloppy choreography, but the performances of the leads help compensate. * * * 1/2 (out of 5)

CanStage announces the line-up for 2006/07 including a return engagement of THE OVERCOAT!

Moving from the Shaw Festival to Toronto's Soulpepper Theatre Company offers challenges and rewards for a gifted performer.

'It just doesn't get much better than this!' * * * * * (out of 5)

Music theatre students of Sheridan capture teh lively spirit of NO NO NANETTE. * * * * (out of 5)

Toronto's Encore Entertainment is offering a first rate production of Neil Simon's 1991 Tony winner. * * * * (out of 5)

Originally announced for a pre-Broadway try-out in Toronto, the musical will finally play here this August.

YouthPlay - A project to integrate young writers with professional playwrights.

Toronto producer finds a way to overcome the complex problems of TITANIC - The Musical. * * * * (out of 5)

A moving and dedicated pair of performances bring the tender story of JOHN & JEN to life for Toronto audiences. * * * * (out of 5)