Gregory Prest

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.

Review: BREMEN TOWN at Tarragon Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - Oct 13, 2025

With compelling performances by Toronto theatre stalwarts, this tight, heartbreaking production might inspire you to call your grandparents and tell them that they matter.

Gregory Prest Brings BREMEN TOWN to Tarragon
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2025

Tarragon Theatre will kick off the 2025/26 season by announcing the World Premiere of Bremen Town, A Tarragon Theatre Production. Learn more about the show here!

Bad Hats Theatre Launches NEW BAD IDEAS LIVE: An Evening Of New Ideas, New Music, and New Stories
by Stephi Wild - Sep 2, 2025

Building on the acclaimed success of their development incubator New Bad Ideas, Bad Hats Theatre has announced the launch of a vibrant new concert-style showcase: New Bad Ideas Live.

Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks the Top Toronto Theatre of 2024
by Ilana Lucas - Jan 1, 2025

What did our critic have to say about Toronto's Top Theatre of 2024?

Review: ALLIGATOR PIE at Soulpepper
by Ilana Lucas - Jan 1, 2025

What did our critic think of ALLIGATOR PIE at Soulpepper?

Aurora Browne, Fiona Reid, Sergio DiZio and More Will Lead the World Premiere of THE BIDDING WAR
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

This November, Crow’s Theatre gets set to expose the depraved last stand of the middle class: the battle for home ownership - in Michael Ross Albert’s new comedy, THE BIDDING WAR, running November 12th to December 15th in the Streetcar Crowsnest Guloein Theatre.

Winners Announced for 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2024

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) has announced the winners of the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards, celebrating excellence in Toronto's performing arts community.

Review: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE at Soulpepper
by Ilana Lucas - Jun 24, 2024

Tennessee Williams’ sprawling classic about what happens when the unstoppable force, fading, fluttering Southern belle Blanche DuBois (Amy Rutherford), meets the immovable object of her brother-in-law, pragmatic, animalistic Stanley Kowalski (Mac Fyfe) proves a night of searing theatre, with Weyni Mengesha’s effectively musical direction providing an electric backdrop for a simmering contest of wills.

Crow's/Musical Stage Company's THE GREAT COMET & More Take Home 2024 Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards
by Joshua Wright - Jun 11, 2024

After a four-year hiatus, the Toronto Theatre Critics’ Awards (TTCAs) have returned to honour excellence in the city’s professional theatre scene from the 2023-24 season. The 11th TTCAs, announced Tuesday morning, boast 19 winners across 14 categories, including a special citation for artistic achievement. 

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!

Soulpepper Theatre to Present A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024

Soulpepper Theatre brings Tennessee Williams' classic A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE to the stage this summer. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Black Shoulders Legacy Award Invites New Applications
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

The Philip Akin Black Shoulders Legacy Award steering committee is accepting applications for the 2024 Awards, to be given to five performing and non-performing artists who show promise and are working towards a future in theatre.

A STRANGE LOOP, KIM'S CONVENIENCE & More Set for Soulpepper Theatre 24/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2024

​Soulpepper Theatre has unveiled its 2024-25 season featuring 8 shows. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Crow's Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024

Crow's Theatre has announced its 41st season, the largest and most ambitious season in the company's history. Learn more about the season here!

Daniel Maclvor and Louis Pitre Join Canadian Premiere of THE INHERITANCE: PARTS 1 & 2
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2024

 Canadian Stage will present the Canadian premiere of the celebrated award-winner THE INHERITANCE: PARTS 1 & 2, running March 22 – April 14.

Interview: Jonathan Corkal-Astorga of DE PROFUNDIS at Soulpepper
by Ilana Lucas - Feb 10, 2024

BroadwayWorld spoke to Jonathan Corkal-Astorga about Soulpepper's production of DE PROFUNDIS, a new musical based on the letter Oscar Wilde wrote to his former lover while imprisoned in Reading Gaol.

Soulpepper Launches 2024 Season With CASEY AND DIANA and DE PROFUNDIS: OSCAR WILDE IN JAIL
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2024

Soulpepper Theatre will launch its 2024 season with two highly anticipated productions: the Toronto premiere of Casey and Diana, by Nick Green and directed by Andrew Kushnir, after an acclaimed sold-out run at Stratford Festival in 2023; and the World Premiere of De Profundis: Oscar Wilde in Jail adapted and directed by Gregory Prest with original music and lyrics by Mike Ross and Sarah Wilson.

Toronto Fringe Announces The 16th Annual Next Stage Theatre Festival, October 18-29
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2023

Toronto Fringe has announced the programming for the 16th Annual Next Stage Theatre Festival taking place October 18-29, 2023, with six unique pieces presenting dance, sketch comedy, a musical, and dramatic theatre, plus a dynamic selection of community programming. 

BREMEN TOWN Will Premiere at the 2023 Next Stage Theatre Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 6, 2023

Award-winning theatre artist Gregory Prest makes his playwriting debut this fall with the world premiere of Bremen Town. Bremen Town will premiere as part of the Next Stage Festival with six performances from October 19 to 29, 2023. Learn more about the play and how to purchase tickets here!