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OCTET Extended for Ninth Week at Crow’s Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2025

Crow’s Theatre, Soulpepper Theatre, and The Musical Stage Company have announced a ninth-week extension of Octet, Dave Malloy’s acclaimed a cappella chamber musical exploring how technology shapes human connection.

Review: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Samantha Wu - Jul 28, 2025

Crow's Theatre and The Musical Stage's co-production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 was a smashing success during their record breaking run at Streetcar's Crowsnest.

Dave Malloy's OCTET to be Presented at the Streetcar Crowsnest in September
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2025

At the Streetcar Crowsnest, the 25.26 fall theatre season will launch in September with OCTET by three-time Tony Award nominee Dave Malloy. Learn more here!

THE VEIL World Premiere and More Set for Crow's Theatre 25-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 9, 2025

Crow’s Theatre has revealed its 42nd season of programming and revealed an innovative three-year partnership with Soulpepper Theatre that imagines a collaborative and robust vision for the future of theatre in Toronto. 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.

Cast Set For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2024

The Crow's Theatre and The Musical Stage Company's co-production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 by Dave Malloy is the seventh show in the Mirvish 2024/25 main season. Learn more about the cast 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.

Jackie Richardson, Hailey Gillis, Colin Asuncion and More Headline UNCOVERED: U2 & THE ROLLING STONES
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

 The Musical Stage Company has announced the star-studded lineup and dates for the 18thedition of their highly-anticipated annual UNCOVERED concert event.  This year’s concert spotlights the music of two of the most iconic rock bands in music history  – U2 and The Rolling Stones.

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!

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.

Canadian Stage Sets 2024-25 Season Featuring Toronto and Canadian Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2024

Canadian Stage has unveiled its 24.25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 At Streetcar Crowsnest
by Ilana Lucas - Feb 3, 2024

The musical is based on a section of Tolstoy’s War and Peace, but it’s anything but staid and traditional. In the midst of war, death, and constrained social circumstances, in fact, it’s enormously successful in feeling like a celebration of life.

Cast Announced For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 At Crow's Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2023

Crow's Theatre and The Musical Stage Company have announced the cast and creative team for the long-awaited Canadian premiere of the Broadway phenomenon NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 by Dave Malloy. This 12-time Tony-nominated musical delivers a radically contemporary and moving take on Tolstoy's War and Peace through its audacious storytelling and groundbreaking score that mixes indie rock, pop, folk, electronic dance, and classic Broadway music. 

Winners Announced for the 43rd Annual DORA AWARDS From Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2023

Tonight, the 43rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards ceremony and award presentation hosted by Craig Lauzon occurred at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, Koerner Hall.

Bad Hats/Soulpepper's ALICE IN WONDERLAND Leads Dora Award Nominations
by Team BWW - May 30, 2023

At a press conference held at Meridian Hall, the Toronto Alliance for the  Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 228 nominations for the 43rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards, which recognize excellence in professional theatre, dance and opera in Toronto for the 2022-2023 season. Also announced at the press conference was the recipient of the Province of Ontario’s Pauline McGibbon Award. 

NATASHA, PIERRE, & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 and More Set For Musical Stage Company's 20th Anniversary Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2023

Following the recent casting announcement for their production of Britta Johnson and Sara Farb's KELLY V. KELLY, The Musical Stage Company has shared the details of their 20th anniversary programming.

County Stage Company Announces 2023 Summer Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 5, 2023

Artistic Director Graham Abbey and Managing Director Vikki Anderson have announced County Stage's ambitious 2023 Summer line up. Presented by BMO and Huff Estates, running from May 26 to September 9, the season brings an expansive lineup of theatre, dance, comedy and music to two different locations in Prince Edward County: The Eddie Hotel & Farm, in Bloomfield and at the newly renovated Sergeants Mess Hall at Base31, in Picton.

Soulpepper Presents Anton Chekhov's THE SEAGULL Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Mar 9, 2023

A story of unrequited love, creative jealousy, guns and vodka. This spring, Soulpepper Theatre Company brings Anton Chekhov's timeless tragicomedy The Seagull to the stage as part of Act I of their 2023 season.

Video: Vanessa Sears Performs 'Money, Money, Money' & 'AngelEyes' From UNCOVERED: THE MUSIC OF ABBA!
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 13, 2022

 As the dates of the 16th edition of  The Musical Stage Company's unmissable signature UNCOVERED concert event come into view - UNCOVERED THE MUSIC OF ABBA - the company has released a first look video today of performer Vanessa Sears and Musical Director Reza Jacobs performing a medley of MONEY, MONEY, MONEY and ANGELEYES.