Antoni Cimolino

Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum to Present Pride Week, TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026

The Stratford Festival's Meighen Forum will present a season of performances and conversations, including Pride Week hosted by Gavin Crawford, TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN performed on a moving city bus, and a talk with former Governor General Adrienne Clarkson.

Review: Compassion is the Magic in THE TEMPEST at the Stratford Festival
by Lauren Gienow - May 26, 2026

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. It was famously the final play that Shakespeare wrote solo, and it follows the protagonist Prospero as he lets go of one way of life and moves on to the next. Cimolino directed this stunning production which possesses beauty and magic in its design and effects as well as in the message it delivers.

THE TEMPEST Opens At Stratford Festival In New Production By Antoni Cimolino
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 28, 2026

Geraint Wyn Davies leads the cast as Prospero in THE TEMPEST at the Stratford Festival, directed by Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino in his final Shakespeare production before concluding his tenure.

Antoni Cimolino Documentary THIS ABOVE ALL Sets World Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 20, 2026

This Above All: The Theatrical Life of Antoni Cimolino, a film spotlighting the Stratford Festival Artistic Director, will make its world premiere at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival this month.

THE WINTER'S TALE is Now Available on Stratfest@Home
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

The Stratford Festival’s 2025 production of The Winter’s Tale is now available to audiences worldwide on the Festival’s exclusive streaming platform Stratfest@Home.

Stratford Festival 2026 Season Goes On Sale Saturday
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2026

Tickets for the Stratford Festival's highly anticipated 2026 season go on sale this Saturday, allowing audiences to secure their seats for a year of theatrical magic.

Stratford Festival Announces 2026 Cast for GUYS AND DOLLS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

Discover the Stratford Festival's 2026 cast lineup, featuring GUYS AND DOLLS and more! Get details on how to attend this exciting season.

Industry Pro Newsletter: Meta’s Ad Overhaul & Broadway’s Labor Tensions
by Alex Freeman - Oct 6, 2025

This week, we explore an industry navigating significant challenges while simultaneously planting seeds for future growth. From the looming impact of Meta's AI-driven advertising updates and financial anxieties on Broadway to the potential fallout from a government shutdown on D.C. venues, the sector faces considerable headwinds. Yet, alongside these pressures, we see powerful signs of investment and innovation, including a new fund to cultivate theatrical works in New York City, a major donation for a university performing arts center in Philadelphia, and new artistic leadership shaping the future of the Stratford Festival.

Stratford Festival Reveals Jonathan Church as Next Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2025

The Stratford Festival has announced the appointment of Jonathan Church as Artistic Director. A dual U.K.-Canada citizen, Church is one of the most respected figures in theatre. He has directed more than 50 productions.

GUYS AND DOLLS, Return of SOMETHING ROTTEN & More Set For Stratford 2026 Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025

The Stratford Festival has announced its 2026 season, which will be the final year under the inspired leadership of Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino. Learn more about the lineup here!

Stratford Festival Actor Michael Blake Has Passed Away
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2025

Actor Michael Blake has passed away.  Mr. Blake was a member of the Stratford Festival company for 10 seasons. Learn more about Blake's life and career here.

A Stellar Cast Tells a Captivating WINTER'S TALE at the Stratford Festival
by Lauren Gienow - Jun 1, 2025

Opening Week at the Stratford Festival continued Friday night with a lively production of THE WINTER’S TALE at the Tom Patterson Theatre. Presented at the Festival for the first time in 15 years, and directed by Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino, this beloved Shakespearean tragicomedy boasts an excellent cast that offers powerful performances.

THE WINTER'S TALE Begins Performances at the Stratford Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2025

Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino’s production of The Winter’s Tale has started performances today, opening the Tom Patterson Theatre for the 2025 season. Learn more!

Tracey Flye Steps In As Director Of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS At Stratford Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024

The Stratford Festival has announced that Tracey Flye has joined the company of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels as director.

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY, ANNIE and More Included in Stratford Festival 2025 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024

Stratford Festival announced its 2025 season, featuring productions of HAMLET, THE TEMPEST, and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM. The season will also include a new adaptation of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE.

LONDON ASSURANCE Begins Previews at Stratford Festival
by Stephi Wild - Aug 7, 2024

Slip into a riotous world of Victorian satire as London Assurance takes to the Festival Stage. Directed by Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino, the production is brimming with sexual innuendo, word play and farcical comedy.

Review: Sara Topham Delivers a Masterful Performance as HEDDA GABLER at the Stratford Festival
by Lauren Gienow - May 31, 2024

The emotions evoked by this play are complex ones. HEDDA GABLER is raw and disturbing and funny and devastating. It is the story of a complicated woman trapped in a world that does not suit her. It explores the psyche of Hedda in a way that leads to more questions than answers. This piece will likely lead some theatregoers to engage in deep discussions while it will leave others speechless.

Seana McKenna Will Receive Stratford Festival's Legacy Award
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024

The Stratford Festival has announced that actor and director Seana McKenna will receive the 2024 Legacy Award at a gala celebration on September 23 at Toronto’s Four Seasons Hotel.

Stratford Festival Posts Surplus For 2023 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 20, 2024

The Stratford Festival has concluded the 2023 season with a surplus. Learn more here!

Disco-Era RICHARD II Now Streaming On Stratfest@Home
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2024

Disco-era Richard II now available for worldwide streaming on Stratfest@Home. Revolutionary adaptation set in Studio 54 with glittering costumes and a dancing chorus of winged angels. Conceived and directed by Jillian Keiley, adapted by Brad Fraser.