Brendan Healy

Review: EULOGY, or HOW TO PLAN YOUR OWN FUNERAL (AND HAVE FUN DOING IT) at 12th Ave Arts
by Amelia Divine - Nov 3, 2025

At the theater’s entrance, audience members are handed a packet of tissues sealed with a photo of a frowning man in a birthday hat—Brendan Healy. The program looks like a memorial pamphlet, complete with “In Loving Memory of Brendan Healy” printed across the front. The projected backdrop displays the pulpit of an ornate church. A performer shakes hands with audience members and shares his condolences.  But that person, we soon learn, is the deceased. It’s his funeral. Brendan Healy takes the stage, ready to deliver his own eulogy.

Pony World Theatre to Present World Premiere of EULOGY October 23�"November 15
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2025

Pony World Theatre will present the world premiere of Brendan Healy’s Eulogy, or How to Plan Your Own Funeral (and Have Fun Doing It!) October 23–November 15, 2025, at 12th Avenue Arts in Seattle.

ROBIN HOOD Panto Returns to Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025

With fall in the air and the holidays peeking around the corner, Canadian Stage has announced complete casting and creative team details for their sophomore presentation of Toronto's beloved holiday Panto – ROBIN HOOD: A VERY MERRY FAMILY MUSICAL.

Pony World Theatre To Present World Premiere Of EULOGY In Seattle
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025

Pony World Theatre will present the world premiere of Eulogy, or How to Plan Your Own Funeral (and Have Fun Doing It!), running October 23–November 15, 2025 at 12th Avenue Arts in Seattle.

Robert Lepage Returns To Canadian Stage With THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOON
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2025

 In November, a legend of the global theatre returns to Canadian Stage to launch the 25.26 Bluma Appel season, as Robert Lepage illuminates Toronto with his storied masterpiece, THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOON.

Jeremy O. Harris's SLAVE PLAY to Make Canadian Premiere Next Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 15, 2025

This September, the 25.26 Canadian Stage Berkeley season will kick off with the Canadian Premiere of one of Jeremy O. Harris’ SLAVE PLAY. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!

ROMEO & JULIET Comes to High Park This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025

Canadian Stage has announced the details of this year's Dream in High Park production – the Bard's most touching and romantic  tragedy – ROMEO & JULIET, on stage in the High Park Amphitheatre.

Nominations Announced For The 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Awards
by Joshua Wright - May 28, 2025

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) has announced nominations for the 45th Anniversary Dora Mavor Moore Awards presented by the Romano D’Andrea Foundation. The Awards will be presented on Monday, June 30 at Toronto’s Meridian Hall.

Canadian Stage to Conclude Season with THE SOUND OF OUR NATION
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 6, 2025

Winding up an extraordinary spring, Canadian Stage has revealed the addition of a special concert event to cap off its record-breaking 24.25 season, THE SOUND OF OUR NATION: A CANADIAN SONGBOOK. Learn more!

Canadian Stage Sets 2025-26 Season Featuring World and Canadian Premieres & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2025

Canadian Stage has unveiled the organization’s 25.26 season, marked by an exhilarating program of hotly anticipated Canadian Premieres, World Premieres of new Canadian plays, the return of beloved Canadian icons, and more.

MAHABHARATA Comes to Canadian Stage in April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025

Canadian Stage will conclude the 24.25 season with the Toronto premiere presentation of Why Not Theatre's two-part epic, MAHABHARATA. Learn more about the show here!

FAT HAM Comes to Canadian Stage Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2025

In February, Canadian Stage will present the 2022 Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama, James Ijames’ FAT HAM. Learn more about the upcoming performance and find out how to get tickets here!

Paul Gross And Real-Life Partner Martha Burns Take The Stage In WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? In January
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 22, 2024

Next up on the Bluma Appel stage this season, Canadian Stage will present an all-new production of one of the most simmering dramas in the history of modern theatre, Edward Albee's WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, on stage January 18th to February 2nd.

Canadian Stage Records Surplus of $289,749
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 5, 2024

Canadian Stage has eliminated a 37-year deficit for the 2023-24 season, marking a significant financial milestone for the renowned arts organization. Learn more!

Cast Announced for Canadian Stage's THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 31, 2024

With the holidays right around the corner, Canadian Stage has just announced complete casting and creative team details for the next chapter of Ross Petty’s beloved holiday Panto – THE WIZARD OF OZ: THE TOTO-LY AWESOME FAMILY MUSICAL. Find out who will star in the show here!

Saul Rubinek Returns to the Stage in PLAYING SHYLOCK
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024

At the Berkeley Street Theatre in October, Canadian Stage will present a cultural icon making his triumphant return to the theatre, when stage and screen actor Saul Rubinek takes on a tour-de-force role in the World Premiere of PLAYING SHYLOCK.  

Maev Beaty Leads the Canadian Premiere of I AM LUCY BARTON
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 9, 2024

Maev Beaty stars in I AM LUCY BARTON, based on Elizabeth Strout's best-selling book.

Canadian Stage Kicks Off 2024-25 Season With Toronto Premiere Of 1939
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 26, 2024

Canadian Stage will kick off the 24.25 season with the Toronto Premiere of Jani Lauzon and Kaitlyn Riordan's celebrated play 1939, on stage September 15th to October 6th at the Berkeley Street Theatre. 

The Dream in High Park Returns This July with Qasim Khan as HAMLET
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024

This annual event returns this July with a new production of one of Shakespeare’s definitive tragedies, HAMLET, on stage under the stars from July 21st to September 1st.

SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD & More Nominated for 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts revealed the 228 nominations for the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards. See the full list!