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The world renowned Bolshoi Ballet returned to Toronto this past week for the first time in 33 years and took to the stage at The Sony Centre for the Performing Arts to perform the perennial classic Swan Lake. BWW is thrilled to bring its readers these exclusive photos from the gorgeous production.

Shameless! For a Cause is a special cabaret fundraiser happening this weekend at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. The brain child of Ari Weinberg, the evening aims to raise money for LGBTQ youth initiatives while bringing together some of our country's best and brightest for an evening of song and laughter. Set to perform are Sharron Matthews, Michael Hughes, casts of Theatre Sheridan's RENT and Dancap's West Side Story and more. Ari Weinberg sat down to talk with BWW about the event, the charities and why it means so much to him.

Theatre Sheridan's production of Rent was extremely well received last year when it was presented at the school, and tonight it opens in Toronto at The Panasonic Theatre, which the entire graduating class taking part. I spoke with three of the young stars about what the experience has been like so far, their love of the musical Rent and what advice they have for the next generation.

West Side Story is arguably one of the most well known and beloved musicals of all time, and Toronto audiences have a chance to see this gorgeous new production for the next four weeks. Featuring some original Spanish dialogue and gorgeous sets and costumes, the show is fresh, energetic and yet timeless at the same time.

Gruesome Playground Injuries has its Canadian premiere today, and BWW is talking to stars Peter Mooney and Janet Porter about the show, their own personal love lives and of course, matters of the heart.

Bring it On: The Musical wraps up its current tour in Toronto next month, opening May 3rd at the newly named Ed Mirvish Theatre. BWW spoke with Tony Award Winning composer Tom Kitt about what it was like working with fellow Tony Award Winner Lin-Manuel Miranda, composing for cheerleaders and how we can engage young people in the arts.

It was announced today in a story by The Star's Richard Ouzounian that Aubrey Dan was no longer involved as producer in the upcoming Prince of Broadway, and that there were not plans for future Toronto shows beyond the 2012 Season. Dancap Productions has been producing commercial theatre in Toronto since 2007, when it exploded onto the scene with a strong freshman season. Shortly thereafter the company produced the Canadian production of Jersey Boys, which ran for two years and played to over two million people. Since Jersey Boys closed Dan has faced an uphill battle, and has made the decision that 2012 will be the company's final season.

The Melville Boys is Panfish Productions' second offering, and showcases the popular Norm Foster Canadian work in a new way - pairing emerging talent with established artists and producers to help develop the next generation of leaders in Toronto's theatre community. The show run until April 28 at the Alumnae Studio Theatre. Check out our excusive production photographs below.

BWW is thrilled to bring its readers exclusive photos of the 2012 Canada Show Choir Championships which took place in Toronto last weekend.

Next to Normal had its Canadian premiere last summer when the 1st National Tour came through Toronto with Tony Award Winner Alice Ripley reprising the role of Diana. Now, the show is getting its own all Canadian production in Winnipeg as the Manitoba Theatre Centre takes on the story. BWW is thrilled to be able to bring its readers this first look at the Canadian cast.

Soulpepper Theatre Company is one of the most successful theatre companies in Canada, and growing every day. What began as a group of twelve actors who wanted to tell classical theatre stories has grown into one of the largest theatre companies in Toronto and one of the most well respected in the country. They've enjoyed many sold-out productions in the last few years, and have been responsible for the growth and development of new Canadian works, including the smash hit Kim's Convenience, which has arguably been the most talked-about Canadian play of the last twelve months.

On Monday night the Harold Green Jewish Theatre held their annual fundraiser, bringing some of the city's top talents together under one roof to raise awareness and funds for the company. The event took a slightly different format this year, with the evening being split into two categories - music and laughter. The first half of the evening featured musical performances from a diverse range of local talent, and the second act featured improve comedy and The National Theatre of the World.

Acting Up Stage enjoyed a tremendously successful season last year, and they're aiming to top it with their latest offering which was announced a few weeks ago. Featuring a new Canadian musical and a much loved classic, Acting Up Stage's new season has something for everyone. BWW spoke to Artistic Director Mitchell Marcus about how he went about programming the season, how his company hopes to appeal to the next generation and what the secret to their success is.

Mickey & Judy was a sold out hit at last year's Toronto Fringe Festival and is now off to NYC and Edinburgh! Before it makes its' international debut the show will return to The Toronto Centre for the Arts for one night only on April 21st, 2012. The enigmatic and extremely funny star, Michael Hughes, took a few minutes to talk to BWW about the show, his love of showtunes, Smash versus Glee and more.

Live Wrong and Prosper is the latest offering from the world-famous Second City, on now in Toronto. Spoofing everything from world politics to social media to Rob Ford, the show combines scripted skits with the improvisation the company has become so well known for. You'll laugh, you'll cry - you may even get to participate!

Theatre veteran Diane Paulus is taking the helm of the next Cirque production, which kicks off in Montreal and Toronto before touring the United States. Titled Amaluna, the show invites its audience to a mysterious island governed by Goddesses. Toronto media got a special sneak peek look at the new production last week, and BWW is thrilled to bring its readers photos from the show.

The cast of the Canadian Premiere of I Love You Because are a close-knit bunch, and they're currently having a blast performing this heartwarming show about love and friendship in NYC each night at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. At the opening night party, BWW spoke with all six cast members and got them to dish on their dating disasters, and what ensued was an evening of scandalous hilarity!

I Love You Because had its Canadian Premiere this past Friday, where it plays at the Toronto Centre for the Arts for the next two weeks. Featuring a cast of talented Canadians, the show tells the story of a group of New Yorkers and their romantic adventures. With catchy original music, the show is touching, poignant and funny. BWW is thrilled to bring its readers photos from the Canadian Premiere!

Bravo's Way Off Broadway is a unique twist on reality television shows that appeals to theatre geeks everywhere. The show takes 22 amateurs and has them put together a production in eight short weeks. This year they are performing The Wizard of Oz, and BWW sat down to talk to LeeAnne Rorabeck who plays the role of Dorothy. Turns out sometimes dreams really do come true.

Angelwalk Theatre is bringing Torontonians the Canadian Premiere of I Love You Because, a modern day love story loosely based on Pride and Prejudice. The show was a hit off-Broadway in 2005 and now Toronto audiences will get to experience the quirky musical first hand. BWW sat down to talk with Elena Juatco (who stars as Marcy) about her own dating Do's and Dont's, dating Mr. Wrong and why young people should come see the show.