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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.

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!

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Stratford Festival Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; Stratford Festival Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards; SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Stratford Festival Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Edward Albee's THE GOAT OR, WHO IS SYLVIA? Now on Stage at the Stratford Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2024

Step into a world of raw emotion and provocative drama as Edward Albee’s The Goat or, Who is Sylvia? begins at Stratford’s Studio Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Stratford Festival Unveils 2024 Casts and Creative Teams
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 7, 2023

Get all the latest updates on the highly anticipated 2024 season at the Stratford Festival. Find out which talented actors have been cast in which productions, and get ready to experience the magic of live theater at one of the world's most renowned festivals.

September Lineup Revealed For The Meighen Forum
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2023

The Meighen Forum brings more insight to the Stratford Festival this September. Learn more about the full lineup here!

Native Earth Announces WEESAGEECHAK 29 Line-Up
by Liz Cearns - Sep 21, 2016

Native Earth Performing Arts has announced the line-up for their 29th annual festival of Indigenous work, Weesageechak Begins to Dance. From intimate relationships to dystopian futures, comedy, dance, poetry and everything in between, Weesageechak 29 will showcase new Indigenous works in Native Earth's Aki Studio from November 9th to 19th, 2016.

Photo Flash: First Look at Tarragon Theatre's THE BEST BROTHERS, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Sep 25, 2013

Tarragon Theatre launches its 2013-14 season with the Toronto premiere of The Best Brothers, written by award-winning playwright-in-residence Daniel MacIvor. MacIvor along with John Beale recreate the roles they originated in last season's hit Stratford Festival production of this heart-warming and hilarious two-hander. This bittersweet comedy previews opens tonight, September 25 and runs to October 27, 2013 in Tarragon's Mainspace.

BWW Reviews: Stratford Festival's World Premiere of Judith Thompson's THE THRILL
by Lauren Gienow - Aug 22, 2013

When one thinks of Stratford Festival, they might think of the classic productions that are often staged to great acclaim; but it is important that audiences are also aware of the bold new productions that are premiering at the festival. THE THRILL by Judith Thompson is one of these plays and it certainly should not be missed.

Cynthia Dale's Stratford Concert Series Begins Tonight
by Tyler Peterson - May 30, 2013

The Stratford Festival presents an exciting new concert from one of its most beloved performers: Cynthia Dale in Concert: Outside Looking In.

STAGE TUBE: 2013 Stratford Shakespeare Festival Lineup Announced!
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 18, 2012

Antoni Cimolino today announced the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's playbill for 2013, his first season as Artistic Director, and began to outline his vision for the Festival's future during his tenure.

Brian Bedford in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE and More Set for Stratford Shakespeare Festival's 2013 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 17, 2012

Antoni Cimolino today announced the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's playbill for 2013, his first season as Artistic Director, and began to outline his vision for the Festival's future during his tenure.

Stratford's HENRY V Opens This Friday
by Kelsey Denette - Jul 9, 2012

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival continues to mark its 60th season this week with the world premieres of three Canadian plays and the opening of Artistic Director Des McAnuff's production of Henry V.

BEST BROTHERS Begins Previews at Stratford Shakespeare Festival Tonight, 6/26
by BWW News Desk - Jun 27, 2012

Acclaimed Canadian dramatist Daniel MacIvor's new play BEST BROTHERS is a hilariously touching and emotionally compelling piece about a pair of brothers grieving the loss of their mother. The world premiere, which is directed by Associate Artistic Director Dean Gabourie, begins previews at the Studio Theatre tonight, June 26.

Stratford Shakespeare Festival Hosts Reading of Edward Bond's BINGO, Tonight, June 15
by BWW News Desk - Jun 15, 2012

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival presents a reading of British playwright Edward Bond's Bingo tonight June 15 at 8 p.m. at the Tom Patterson Theatre.

Stratford Shakespeare Festival Hosts Reading of Edward Bond's BINGO, June 15
by BWW News Desk - Jun 8, 2012

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival will present a reading of British playwright Edward Bond's Bingo on June 15 at 8 p.m. at the Tom Patterson Theatre.

Photo Coverage: One Night Only - Celebrating Des McAnuff
by Kelly Cameron - Oct 29, 2011

On Sunday night the stars of Toronto's musical theatre scene came out to pay tribute to Des McAnuff as he received an honourary doctorate from Ryerson University for his contribution to the arts over the last few decades. Including cast members from the original Toronto production of Jersey Boys and the current Stratford Festival production of Jesus Christ Superstar, the evening was filled with good music and fantastic tales from Des' extraordinary life. BWW was on hand to bring its readers exclusive photos from the performances and the after party.

Des McAnuff Extends at Stratford to 2013; 2012 Season Announced
by Robert Diamond - Jun 4, 2011

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Board of Governors announceed that Des McAnuff will continue as Artistic Director through the 2013 season. 'Mr. McAnuff is a very gifted director and leader who is much in demand, and we are delighted that he has agreed to continue as our Artistic Director for an additional two years,' says Dr. Lee Myers, Chair of the Board of Governors.