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TAPA Reveals 2026 Dora Mavor Moore Award Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) today revealed all nominations for the 46th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards. This year’s Doras celebrate 221 nominations across 44 gender-inclusive award categories.

BRAVA: A CABARET OF DEVOTIONS to Make Fringe Debut at Soulpepper Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026

Opera singer Yanik Gosselin will perform BRAVA: A Cabaret of Devotions at Soulpepper Theatre's Kevin & Roger Garland Cabaret as part of the Toronto Fringe Festival, blending diva anthems with personal storytelling.

A SKETCH OF NEW YORK Adds Physical Theater Artist Melanie Santos Cordero
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2026

Melanie Santos Cordero, a core company member of The American Mime Theatre, has joined the cast of A SKETCH OF NEW YORK at The Producers' Club Theaters in Manhattan's Theater District.

SOLDIERS OF TOMORROW English Premiere Will Come to the Finborough Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

The Finborough Theatre will present the English premiere of SOLDIERS OF TOMORROW, an award-winning play by Itai Erdal exploring the Arab-Israeli conflict, the occupation of Palestine, and the events leading to October 7.

PRIMARY TRUST To Close Crow’s Theatre Season With Toronto Run
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

Crow's Theatre and the Grand Theatre co-produce Eboni Booth's PRIMARY TRUST, the 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama, directed by Cherissa Richards and starring Durae McFarlane, at Toronto's Guloien Theatre.

Danse Danse Will Perform HAMLET by Robert Lepage and Guillaume Côté in Montreal
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026

Ex Machina and Côté Danse's HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK returns to Montreal's Salle Ludger-Duvernay, Monument-National, with nine performers interpreting Shakespeare through dance, set design, and an original score.

Amaka Umeh to Host 46th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards; Ceremony Set for June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 27, 2026

The 46th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards will be held on Monday, June 29th, returning to Toronto’s Meridian Hall. This year’s show will be hosted by five-time Dora Award-winning actor Amaka Umeh.

Holla Jazz Will Present World Premiere Tribute to John Coltrane's 100th Birthday
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2026

In celebration of 10 years, Holla Jazz, in partnership with DanceWorks and Toronto Dance Theatre, will present the world premiere of The Room Upstairs, on stage at the Winchester Street Theatre, on April 29 to May 2, 2026 at 7:30pm. .

BOYS WITH CARS to Open at Young People's Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026

BOYS WITH CARS, a one-woman show blending Kathak, hip-hop, and themes of consent and identity, will open at Young People's Theatre on April 13.

THE ROOM UPSTAIRS World Premiere Set For Toronto Run Honoring John Coltrane
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2026

Holla Jazz will premiere The Room Upstairs in Toronto. The dance work honors John Coltrane and features live music and jazz dance. The production will run at Winchester Street Theatre.

Mike Bartlett's COCK Returns to London with New Staging at COLAB This Spring
by Stephi Wild - Mar 6, 2026

Following sold-out runs in Canada and tours to Japan, South Africa, and Brazil, Cock will return to London this spring in a raw, intimate new staging from Canada's acclaimed Talk Is Free Theatre. 

Rose-Ingrid Benjamin to Debut WHITE AS SNOW at NYC Fringe This April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026

Lakou Loulouz will present White As Snow written and performed by Rose-Ingrid Benjamin, directed by Kyle Brown, featuring musical direction and compositions by Katie James.

Grand Theatre to Stage 'PIAF/DIETRICH' Celebrating Iconic Performers
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

The lives and music of French songbird ?dith Piaf and Hollywood leading lady Marlene Dietrich are set to dazzle London audiences when Piaf/Dietrich takes the stage at the Grand Theatre.

Video: Louise Pitre Leads Canadian Premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO
by Joshua Wright - Jan 22, 2026

Get a first look at the Canadian premiere of Kimberly Akimbo, which stars Louise Pitre in the title role at Toronto's CAA Theatre through February 8, 2026. 

Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival Returns in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival will celebrate its 21st edition from March 4-15, 2026, featuring a lineup of comedic talents at various venues across the city. This event highlights the vibrant sketch comedy scene in Toronto, showcasing both established and emerging comedians.

Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival Celebrates Its 21st Edition In March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2026

The 21st annual Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival will take place from March 4-15, 2026, featuring a diverse array of comedic talents in various venues across the city.

BWW Q&A: Brendan Healy Talks A DOLL'S HOUSE at Canadian Stage
by Joshua Wright - Dec 16, 2025

BroadwayWorld spoke with Brendan Healy about Canadian Stage's production of A Doll's House. Nora appears to be the perfect wife, but beneath the surface she harbours a secret that threatens to unravel her seemingly happy world. As the truth emerges, Nora gradually awakens to her own desires, and the play builds toward a radical act of self-liberation.  

OPHIS to Return To Toronto's The Great Hall in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025

Following its sold-out premiere earlier this year, Ophis will return to The Great Hall. Presented by Transcen|Dance Project, the immersive performance reimagines the myth of Medusa.

SPYCRAFT is Coming to The Theatre Centre in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 13, 2025

Directed by renowned Canadian theatre director Richard Greenblatt and starring Diane Flacks, Blair Williams, Charlotte Dennis and Devin Lee, Spycraft is a two-act espionage thriller that has its world premiere Oct 30-Nov 30, 2025 in a 26-performance Ontario tour, with seven shows at The Theatre Centre in Toronto, Nov 22-28, 2025.

Meet the Cast of BEETLEJUICE, Now Playing on Broadway!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2025

Performances are now underway for Beetlejuice the Musical’s third Broadway engagement at the Palace Theatre for a limited 13-week run through January 3, 2026. Meet the new cast of Beetlejuice here!