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Tickets To Go On Sale Next Month for THE LION KING Toronto Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 25, 2024


Disney's THE LION KING is coming to Toronto. Learn more about where and when you can see the production and learn how to purchase tickets.

23rd Annual Paprika Theatre Festival to Take Place in May
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 23, 2024


Experience the 23rd annual Paprika Theatre Festival, a crucial platform for emerging artists in Toronto. Learn more about the events and see how to purchase tickets.

Young People's Theatre Will Present UNWRITTEN: THE IMPROV SHOW
by Stephi Wild - April 23, 2024


For the first time in its 58-year history, Young People’s Theatre (YPT) is stepping into the world of improv for young audiences with Unwritten: The Improv Show.

The Theatre Centre Unveils 10 For 10 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 22, 2024


This year The Theatre Centre is celebrating ten years of programming in their forever home at 1115 Queen West. See the lineup and lean how to purchase tickets.

Interview: Meredith Shedden of FALSETTOS at The Annex Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - April 20, 2024


BroadwayWorld spoke to Meredith Shedden, Bowtie Productions’ AD and the production’s director, about the joys of working with the quirky cult favourite musical.

Choir! Choir! Choir! Announces Second Show Of UN-SILENT NIGHT Epic Holiday Sing-Along!
by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2024


Due to popular demand, Massey Hall presents a second Choir! Choir! Choir! show taking place at 2pm on Saturday, December 21, 2024 with “Un-Silent Night” EPIC Holiday Sing-Along!

OTF Capital Grant from the Ontario Government Shines a Light on Canadian Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - April 19, 2024


On Thursday evening, MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam was at the Berkeley Street Theatre as Canadian Stage held its opening of Diana Lopez Soto's Nomada. Prior to the start of the performance, MPP Wong-Tam formally congratulated Canadian Stage on the work it's done since receiving a $64,700 Capital grant from the provincial government's Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) in 2023.

The Musical Stage Company Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2024


Following the record-breaking sixteen-week run of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, The Musical Stage Company has announced the details of their upcoming programming.

Tarragon Theatre Reveals 2024/25 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2024


Artistic Director Mike Payette and Managing Director Andrea Vagianos have announced Tarragon Theatre's 2024/25 season. Learn more about the lineup here!

New Performers Added To Massey Hall's Celebrating Gordon Lightfoot Concert
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2024


New performers have just been announced for next month's Celebrating Gordon Lightfoot on Thursday, May 23, 2024. To honour Gordon Lightfoot's legacy and his love for performing at his favourite venue over 170 times.

Ben Caplan Comes to TD Music Hall in October
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2024


TD Music Hall will welcome Canadian singer-songwriter Ben Caplan on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Tickets on sale this Friday, April 19, 2024.

SEVEN METHODS OF KILLING KYLIE JENNER Makes Canadian Premiere Next Month
by Stephi Wild - April 18, 2024


 Following the celebrated Canadian Premiere of THREE SISTERS, co-produced with Soulpepper Theatre, Obsidian Theatre concludes their 23.24 season with another Canadian premiere in May: seven methods of killing kylie jenner, by the internationally acclaimed and award-winning British playwright and actorJasmine Lee-Jones.  

Pleiades Theatre to Offer Reality Glasses For d/Deaf Audiences
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 16, 2024


Pleiades Theatre is introducing Augmented Reality glasses for d/Deaf audiences during the world premiere of TYSON'S SONG.

MEAN GIRLS to Return to Toronto This Summer at the Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 15, 2024


After a sold-out five-week run in 2022, the North American Tour of Mean Girls will return to Toronto for a limited four-week engagement at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Review: SHANIQUA IN ABSTRACTION at Streetcar Crowsnest
by Ilana Lucas - April 15, 2024


Directed by Sabryn Rock, behind Theatre Passe Muraille’s hit Our Place, watson’s show is an 85-minute series of sketches about the joys and frustrations of being a Black woman right here, right now.

Spotlight: ART at The Rose Brampton
by BWW Special Offer - April 15, 2024


Art - Dive into the world of friendship and the nature of Art

Review: SPRING DOUBLE BILL at Toronto Dance Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - April 14, 2024


Toronto Dance Theatre’s Spring Double Bill, highlighting East Asian choreographers of different dance backgrounds, is as welcome as a spring bloom. The two trios run the gamut from serious to irreverent, but both highlight dance as a way to connect, whether between the present and past self, or between an outsider and host.

Spotlight: UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAY ABOUT THE DEATH OF WALT DISNEY at Young Centre for the Performing Arts
by BWW Special Offer - April 12, 2024


Outside the March and Soulpepper Theatre present A Public Reading of an Unproduced Screenplay About the Death of Walt Disney

How to Stream the 2024 Olivier Awards in the U.S., Canada, and Australia
by Stephi Wild - April 12, 2024


The 2024 Olivier Awards will be able to streamed on BritBox in the U.S., Canada, and Australia this weekend.

Toronto Comedian Tony Molesworth Brings BANJOKER to Red Sandcastle Theatre 
by Stephi Wild - April 12, 2024


For two weekends (Thursday through Saturday May 2-4, and Thursday through Saturday May 9-11, at 7:30 PM nightly), the Red Sandcastle Theatre will welcome Toronto-based international touring funny man Tony Molesworth for a two weekend (six night) run of his one-man comedy and banjo shtick show titled 'BANJOKER'.

Soulpepper to Present Punctuate! Theatre's FIRST METIS MAN OF ODESA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 11, 2024


Soulpepper will present Punctuate! Theatre’s multi-Dora Award-winning production of FIRST MÉTIS MAN OF ODESA. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Spotlight: RE-IMAGINED at Lester B. Pearson Memorial Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - April 11, 2024


Re-Imagined: A Theatre Concert - A Pasek & Paul Playlist

Lady Gaga Impersonator Athena Reich Brings LADY GAGA #ARTBIRTH To Toronto In May
by A.A. Cristi - April 10, 2024


Get ready for the return of Athena Reich, the world's top Lady Gaga impersonator, with her hit Off-Broadway show LADY GAGA #ARTBIRTH. Coming to Toronto's Geary Avenue Warehouse this May for a limited final run.

Interview: 3 Questions with Andrea Donaldson of MAD MADGE at The Theatre Centre
by Ilana Lucas - April 10, 2024


BroadwayWorld spoke to MAD MADGE director Andrea Donaldson about what audiences can expect from this collaboration, described as “paying homage to Jane Austen and Tina Fey in the same breath.”

Art of Time Ensemble to Present BOTH SIDES NOW: A TRIBUTE TO JONI MITCHELL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 10, 2024


Art of Time Ensemble will present its upcoming final 25th season performance of Both Sides Now: A Tribute to Joni Mitchell. Learn how to purchase tickets.


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