Christian Barry

Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks the Top Toronto Theatre 2025
by Ilana Lucas - Jan 5, 2026

In a world where AI increasingly tries to consume and simulate real human experiences, theatre sometimes feels like one of the last gasps of being in a room together. When we watch a show with others, respiration synchronizes, empathy increases, and information retention improves. It’s one of my favourite feelings.

RED LIKE FRUIT Wins Scotsman Fringe First
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2025

2b's Red Like Fruit, a new play by Hannah Moscovitch, is receiving rave reviews from the UK and Scottish press, and as was announced on Friday morning, has received a Scotsman Fringe First Award.

Hannah Moscovitch's RED LIKE FRUIT to Make UK Premiere at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2025

Canadian theatre company 2b will return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with the UK premiere of Red Like Fruit, a new play by Hannah Moscovitch (Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes), directed by Christian Barry.

Review: RED LIKE FRUIT at Young Centre For The Performing Arts
by Samantha Wu - Jun 2, 2025

Red Like Fruit is a play unlike any play you've likely seen. It's uncomfortable, that's the point - sexual assault is anything but comfortable and here Lauren (Michelle Monteith) is trying to carefully recall her years of sexual abuse from different people in her life but unsure of the credibility of her own memory. She asks Luke (David Patrick Flemming) to tell her story for her. But...why did she ask him?

RED LIKE FRUIT Comes to Soulpepper Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025

This spring, Soulpepper Theatre in partnership with Luminato Festival will present the Toronto premiere of the newest offering from Governor General’s Award-winning playwright, Hannah Moscovitch, RED LIKE FRUIT.

Soulpepper Theatre Unveils 2025 Spring and Summer Programming
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 13, 2025

Soulpepper Theatre has unveiled its 2025 spring/summer programming, a bold celebration of Canadian artistry and storytelling featuring two world premieres, a Toronto premiere, and a remount of one of the country’s most beloved plays.

Joaquina Kalukango & More to Perform at 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Joaquina Kalukango and many more! See the full lineup!

See Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis & More in February at 54 Below
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See the full lineup featuring stars including Joaquina Kalukango, Kerry Ellis and more. Learn more.

TEETH Composer Anna K. Jacobs's 54 Below Concert Announces Full Cast And Livestream
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2025

The Jonathan Larson Award winner and Drama Desk nominee Anna K. Jacobs, the composer behind Off-Broadway's smash hit musical, Teeth is set to present an evening of songs as a part of 54 Below's on-going series New Writers at 54! on Febuary 11, 2025 at 9:30PM.

Centaur Theatre Presents / Le Théâtre Centaur Présente WINTERWORKS
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

Immerse yourself in a bold celebration of artistry and innovation! Centaur Theatre's WinterWorks. Presented by Centaur Theatre from February 25 - March 15, 2025.

Photos: 54 Below Presents 54 SINGS THE BARD
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2024

Performer, musician, and composer Joshua Turchin presented a celebration of musicals inspired by the one and only Bard at 54 Below on October 5 at 9:30 pm. See photos from the show.

See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and More at 54 Below in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024

Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

54 Below to Present 54 SINGS THE BARD: BROADWAY GOES SHAKESPEARE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024

54 BELOW will present 54 Sings the Bard: Broadway Goes Shakespeare on October 5, 2024, at 9:30 pm. Join Joshua Turchin and cast members from WICKED, SIX, and more for a musical journey celebrating Shakespeare's works. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Joe Iconis & Family, Adam Pascal & Anthony Rapp, and More to Play 54 Below
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 28, 2024

Next month, 54 BELOW, Broadway's Supper Club & Private Event Destination, presents some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. Check out the full lineup here!

Review: Not in Kansas Anymore: Tornado Tastes Like Aluminum Sting at CATF
by Jack L. B. Gohn - Jul 18, 2024

In presenting the story of a neuro-diverse protagonist mostly through the protagonist's eyes, and shredding narrative consistency and sequence, the playwright Harmon dot aut has rendered a confusing story. But with captivating characters and subject matter, this is still a play worth seeing.

Photos: The Contemporary American Theater Festival's 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 10, 2024

The Contemporary American Theater Festival at Shepherd University opened its 2024 season on July 5. Get a first look at photos below!

Review: CATF Touches Down Brilliantly with innovative TORNADO TASTES LIKE ALUMINUM STING
by Andrew White - Jul 9, 2024

With Harmon dot aut’s semi-autobiographical play, Tornado Tastes Like Aluminum Sting, audiences at CATF will have that rarest of encounters—a play that reveals the world as it is experienced, and processed, by a profoundly autistic, synaesthetic pre-teen who can only communicate with the outside world through their first love, the world of film.  Oliver Butler has created an intensely intricate evening, demanding logistically and dramatically, which holds together in truly remarkable ways.

HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO is Headed to the UK
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2024

It was announced last night, at the How to Dance in Ohio original cast reunion concert, that the musical is headed to the UK! Producer Ben Holtzman took to the stage to make the announcement in front of an excited audience.

HOW TO DANCE IN OHIO Now Available to View at The Theatre On Film and Tape Archive
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2024

The Broadway musical How to Dance in Ohio is now available and free to view by anyone with a library card at the Library for the Performing Arts. Learn more!

Casts and Creative Teams Announced for SOUND BITES ELEVEN, 11th Annual Festival of 10-Minute Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024

Theatre Now New York has announced the casts and creative teams of the 10 short musicals to be presented in its SOUND BITES ELEVEN Festival of 10-Minute Musicals.