Lauren Gienow
Review: Stratford's THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is a Riot
Written by Oscar Wilde to poke fun at Victorian society and manners, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST is the rare comedic play that will elicit laughter from simply reading it let alone watching it.
Review: The Stratford Festival's OTHELLO is Stirring and Powerful
The Stratford Festival’s Tom Patterson Theatre continues to demonstrate why it should be considered one of the best spaces in the world to mount Shakespeare.
Review: McCamus and Gross are Excellent in Stratford's WAITING FOR GODOT
The Stratford Festival’s Opening Week wrapped up last night with director Molly Atkinson’s production of Samuel Beckett’s WAITING FOR GODOT at the Festival Theatre.
Review: The Stratford Festival's THE HOBBIT is an Exciting Adventure
This season at the Stratford Festival, audiences young and old are invited to challenge their imaginations, look inward and reflect on their own values as they adventure to Middle Earth with THE HOBBIT, now playing in repertory at the Avon Theatre.
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN at the Stratford Festival is Just as Good the Second Time Around
In the most delightful case of déjà vu, Stratford Festival audiences once again can take in Director/Choreographer Donna Feore’s masterful production of SOMETHING ROTTEN (last seen in 2024) at the Festival Theatre this season.
Review: The Stratford Festival's DEATH OF A SALESMAN is Powerful and Heartbreaking
After a comparatively upbeat first three nights of the Stratford Festival’s Opening Week, there was a palpable tone shift with the opening of Dean Gabourie’s excellent, but devastating production of famed Arthur Miller play DEATH OF A SALESMAN at the Avon Theatre.
Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at the Stratford Festival Mustn't be Missed!
Opening Week at the Stratford Festival continues with an outstanding production of William Shakespeare’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM at the Tom Patterson Theatre.
Review: Bet On A Great Time at GUYS AND DOLLS at the Stratford Festival
Festival Theatre audiences last saw GUYS AND DOLLS in 2017.
Review: Compassion is the Magic in THE TEMPEST at the Stratford Festival
The Stratford Festival's 74th season officially opened last night and it is fitting that the play on stage for Antoni Cimolino’s final Opening n=Night as Artistic Director is THE TEMPEST.
Interview: Danielle Wade Talks Bringing SHUCKED the Musical to Canada
Next week, the North American tour of SHUCKED begins performances at Mirvish’s Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO is a Quirky Little Show with A Lot of Heart
Sunday night was the Toronto opening of the Canadian premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO – the 2023 Tony Award winner for Best Musical.
Review: Mirvish's & JULIET Dazzles with a Phenomenal Cast
Three and a half years after making its North American debut at the theatre next door, the now smash hit Broadway Musical & JULIET has made a grand return to Toronto at Mirvish’s Royal Alexandra Theatre with a stellar all-Canadian cast.
Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC is Delighting Mirvish Audiences of all ages
The Broadway National Tour of the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has arrived in Toronto this holiday season and it is the perfect excursion for the entire family.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: JODIE SLOAN: IS SHE HOT? Pleasance Courtyard
In 2023 TikTok sent a notification to millions of users with Jodie's face, and the caption 'Is She Hot?'.
EDINBURGH 2025: Review: 113, The Space
49 and 64 are in the room.
Review: The Stratford Festival's ANNE OF GREEN GABLES is Incredibly Special
There is something very special taking place onstage at the Stratford Festival’s Avon Theatre this season, and if I accomplish one thing in all my writings about Opening Week, it will be to make sure everyone I know goes and sees Kat Sandler’s new adaptation of ANNE OF GREEN GABLES.
A Stellar Cast Tells a Captivating WINTER'S TALE at the Stratford Festival
Opening Week at the Stratford Festival continued Friday night with a lively production of THE WINTER’S TALE at the Tom Patterson Theatre.
Review: DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS at the Stratford Festival is a Hilarious Romp
Last night, Director Tracey Flye’s production of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS opened at the Stratford Festival’s Avon Theatre.
Review: Robert LePage Directs MACBETH at the Stratford Festival
After successfully changing the game back in 2018 with his innovative production of CORIOLANUS, Director Robert LePage is back at the Stratford Festival with a production of MACBETH that is sure to be the talk of the town.
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