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TAPA Reveals 2025 Dora Mavor Moore Award Recipients
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2025

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) has announced the recipients of the 45th Anniversary Dora Mavor Moore Awards. Learn more about the full list here!

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.

MAHABHARATA, A STRANGE LOOP Lead The Way in 2025 Toronto Theatre Critics Awards
by Emmy Rice - May 11, 2025

The Canadian premiere of the groundbreaking musical A Strange Loop and a bold new retelling of Mahabharata are the big winners in the 2025 Toronto Theatre Critics Awards (TTCA), each scooping up three prizes.

Video: First Look at Canadian Premiere of A STRANGE LOOP
by Joshua Wright - Feb 25, 2025

Get a first look at the cast of The Musical Stage Company, Soulpepper Theatre, Crow’s Theatre, and TO Live's production of  A Strange Loop. Featuring direction by Ray Hogg, A STRANGE LOOP will be on stage at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts from April 22nd through June 1, 2025.

Video: BEHIND THE LINES Documentary Trailer with Laura Dern, Paul Walter Hauser, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 7, 2024

Sypher Studios and Lon Haber & Co have released first-look footage of the new feature documentary, Behind the Lines, based on the New York Times bestselling book of the same name by the renowned historian Andrew Carroll. Watch it now!

CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Comes to Young People's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024

This holiday season, Young People’s Theatre (YPT) will present a musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Young People's Theatre Announces Cast Of Holiday Musical, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 9, 2024

Young People's Theatre revealed the cast for their holiday musical, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, promising a delightful theatrical experience for audiences this season.

Photos: Tony-Winner David Rockwell Hosts the Broadway Design Celebration at CIVILIAN
by A.A. Cristi - May 3, 2024

Broadway's finest designers and artisans met this week for the Broadway Design Celebration at CIVILIAN Hotel. See photos from the event!

Yarn/Wire Announces Schedule For 2023 International Institute And Festival
by A.A. Cristi - May 11, 2023

Yarn/Wire hosts its eighth annual International Institute, an incubator for sonic collaborations between performers, ensembles, composers, and creators, serving as an ecosystem for emerging and world-class artists to collectively push the boundaries of music, performance and sound.

BWW Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at BayWay Arts Center presented by Studio Theatre Of Long Island
by Melissa Giordano - Jul 16, 2021

Theatre is back on Long Island and the spirited offering of Tony nominee Catch Me If You Can at the BayWay Arts Center does not disappoint. Presented by Studio Theatre of Long Island at the adorable East Islip venue, Rick Grossman superbly directs the wonderful cast and the superb crew elevates the visually stunning production. Running through July 25th, this is indeed a raucous yet heart-tugging show.

The Happy Hour Guys And Gun Hill Brewing Co. To Release Curtain Up Beer To Benefit The Actors Fund
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2020

The Happy Hour Guys and Gun Hill Brewing Company announced today the launch of Curtain Up– Save the Arts, the sixth beer in the Broadway Brews six-pack that will help raise funds for     The Actors Fund, the national human services organization for everyone in entertainment and performing arts. 

URINETOWN (The Musical) In Concert Announced At The Green Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2019

In a Gotham-like city, a 20-year drought causes a terrible water shortage, leading to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a Hero decides that he's had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom.

Photo Flash: MARY POPPINS Flies Into Young People's Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2018

Everyone's favourite nanny arrives just in time for the holiday season! One of the most successful and beloved Broadway musicals in the world, the YPT Production of Disney and Cameron Macintosh's Mary Poppins will be presented on the Mainstage fromNovember 5, 2018 to January 6, 2019.

Toronto Musical Concerts to Present MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG In Concert Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 17, 2018

On Today, October 17 and, Thursday, October 182018 at 7:30pm, Toronto Musical Concerts (TMC) presents a staged musical reading of Stephen Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG In Concert at the Al Green Theatre (Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre - 750 Spadina Ave).

Toronto Musical Concerts Announces Staged Reading of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG
by Julie Musbach - Sep 7, 2018

On Wednesday, October 17 and Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 7:30pm, Toronto Musical Concerts (TMC) presents a staged musical reading of Stephen Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG In Concert at the Al Green Theatre (Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre - 750 Spadina Ave).

Toronto Musical Concerts to Present MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG In Concert 10/17
by Alan Henry - Sep 7, 2018

On Wednesday, October 17 and, Thursday, October 182018 at 7:30pm, Toronto Musical Concerts (TMC) presents a staged musical reading of Stephen Sondheim's MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG In Concert at the Al Green Theatre (Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre - 750 Spadina Ave).

Have A Jolly Holiday with MARY POPPINS at Young People's Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Aug 24, 2018

Everyone's favourite nanny arrives just in time for the holiday season! One of the most successful and beloved Broadway musicals in the world, the YPT Production of Disney and Cameron Macintosh's Mary Poppins will be presented on the Mainstage fromNovember 5, 2018 to January 6, 2019.

Toronto Musical Concerts Hosts Staged Reading of COMPANY
by Julie Musbach - Feb 7, 2018

On Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 7:30pm, Toronto Musical Concerts (TMC) presents a staged musical reading of Stephen Sondheim'sCOMPANY In Concert at Eastminster United Church (310 Danforth Avenue) to benefit The Canadian Safe School Network (https://canadiansafeschools.com).

Ross Petty Productions' A CHRISTMAS CAROL Adds Two Shows
by Julie Musbach - Dec 27, 2017

Ross Petty Productions is delighted to announce the world premiere of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, The Family Musical with a Scrooge Loose will be held over until January 5, 2018. On stage now at the Elgin Theatre, holiday hilarity will ensue for two additional performances on Thursday, January 4 at 7pm and Friday, January 5 at 2pm.

BWW Review: Ross Petty's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Panto is Undeniably Fun
by Taylor Long - Dec 1, 2017

Ross Petty's annual holiday musical is a tradition for many Torontonians. With this year's production, A CHRISTMAS CAROL - The Family Musical with a SCROOGE LOOSE!, that tradition is sure to continue. Led by AJ Bridel and Dan Chameroy, A CHRISTMAS CAROL is undeniable fun, performed by an abundantly talented cast in what many are calling 'the best panto yet!'.