Lyon Smith
Latest News on Lyon Smith:
Theatre Direct To Premiere SYNDROME By George F. Walker For Young Audiences (Feb 5, 2026)
A MIRROR to Premiere in Toronto This March at 918 Bathurst (Jan 13, 2026)
BACHELOR MAN Plays As Tarragon Theatre's Guest Presentation Residency (Aug 22, 2025)
Theatre Direct To Premiere SYNDROME By George F. Walker For Young Audiences (Feb 5, 2026)
A MIRROR to Premiere in Toronto This March at 918 Bathurst (Jan 13, 2026)
BACHELOR MAN Plays As Tarragon Theatre's Guest Presentation Residency (Aug 22, 2025)
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Theatre Direct To Premiere SYNDROME By George F. Walker For Young Audiences
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Theatre Direct will present the world premiere of Syndrome, a new play for young audiences by George F. Walker. The production is commissioned by the company and explores adolescence amid global uncertainty and social pressure.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026
Theatre Direct will present the world premiere of Syndrome, a new play for young audiences by George F. Walker. The production is commissioned by the company and explores adolescence amid global uncertainty and social pressure.
A MIRROR to Premiere in Toronto This March at 918 Bathurst
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
Actors Repertory Company will present the Toronto premiere of A MIRROR, a play by Sam Holcroft, from March 11-28, 2026, at 918 Bathurst Centre. The production features a cast of notable actors and explores themes of censorship and free speech.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026
Actors Repertory Company will present the Toronto premiere of A MIRROR, a play by Sam Holcroft, from March 11-28, 2026, at 918 Bathurst Centre. The production features a cast of notable actors and explores themes of censorship and free speech.
BACHELOR MAN Plays As Tarragon Theatre's Guest Presentation Residency
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2025
RCTC's Artistic Director Andrew Moodie and Artistic Producer Brenda Kamino are the Tarragon Theatre's 2025-26 Resident Guest Presentation and will usher in their season with the reimagined revival production of BACHELOR MAN written by Winston Kam.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2025
RCTC's Artistic Director Andrew Moodie and Artistic Producer Brenda Kamino are the Tarragon Theatre's 2025-26 Resident Guest Presentation and will usher in their season with the reimagined revival production of BACHELOR MAN written by Winston Kam.
Review: TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL REVIEW ROUNDUP 3 at Toronto Fringe
by Ilana Lucas - Jul 11, 2025
Keep on Fringing! This roundup includes two shows in the Next Stage Festival (JUSTICE FOR MAURICE HENRY CARTER and SONGS BY A WANNABE), this year being held simultaneously with the Fringe at its Soulpepper venues.
by Ilana Lucas - Jul 11, 2025
Keep on Fringing! This roundup includes two shows in the Next Stage Festival (JUSTICE FOR MAURICE HENRY CARTER and SONGS BY A WANNABE), this year being held simultaneously with the Fringe at its Soulpepper venues.
Creative Team Set For World Premiere of A PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION at Studio 180 Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025
The creative team has been announced for the world premiere of Jonathan Wilson's personal new solo show, A Public Display of Affection. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2025
The creative team has been announced for the world premiere of Jonathan Wilson's personal new solo show, A Public Display of Affection. Learn more here!
AGATHA CHRISTIE'S WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Takes The Stand At The Shaw
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2024
Experience the gripping courtroom drama as Agatha Christie's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION takes the stage at The Shaw Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2024
Experience the gripping courtroom drama as Agatha Christie's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION takes the stage at The Shaw Festival.
IN SEVEN DAYS Will Make its World Premiere at The Grand Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024
Jordi Mand's “comedy about death” In Seven Days will make its world premiere on the Grand Theatre's Spriet Stage from February 13 – March 2. Learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024
Jordi Mand's “comedy about death” In Seven Days will make its world premiere on the Grand Theatre's Spriet Stage from February 13 – March 2. Learn more about the show here!
Cast Set For The Canadian Premiere Of FOUR MINUTES TWELVE SECONDS
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024
Mark McGrinder, Artistic Director of Studio 180 Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the Canadian premiere of James Fritz's darkly comic drama Four Minutes Twelve Seconds.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2024
Mark McGrinder, Artistic Director of Studio 180 Theatre has announced the cast and creative team for the Canadian premiere of James Fritz's darkly comic drama Four Minutes Twelve Seconds.
The Shaw's 2024 Casts and Creative Teams Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023
The cast and creative teams have been revealed for the Shaw Festival’s 62nd season.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023
The cast and creative teams have been revealed for the Shaw Festival’s 62nd season.
Theatre Smith-Gilmour Presents An Original Production Of METAMORPHOSES 2023
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2023
A bold, mime-inspired reimagining of a canonical literary text, THEATRE SMITH-GILMOUR has announced its original, audacious production of METAMORPHOSES 2023, adapted from the legendary epic poem by Ovid for the stage and directed by Michele Smith.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 16, 2023
A bold, mime-inspired reimagining of a canonical literary text, THEATRE SMITH-GILMOUR has announced its original, audacious production of METAMORPHOSES 2023, adapted from the legendary epic poem by Ovid for the stage and directed by Michele Smith.
VIDEO: DreamWorks Debuts GO, DOG. GO! Season 3 Trailer
by Michael Major - Aug 22, 2022
Go, Do. Go! voice actors include Michela Luci as Tag Barker, Callum Shoniker as Scooch Pooch, Katie Griffin as Ma Barker, Martin Roach as Paw Barker, Lyon Smith as Spike Barker and Gilber Barker, Tajja Isen as Cheddar Biscuit, Judy Marshak as Grandma Barker, and Patrick McKenna as Grandpaw Barker. Watch the new video trailer now!
by Michael Major - Aug 22, 2022
Go, Do. Go! voice actors include Michela Luci as Tag Barker, Callum Shoniker as Scooch Pooch, Katie Griffin as Ma Barker, Martin Roach as Paw Barker, Lyon Smith as Spike Barker and Gilber Barker, Tajja Isen as Cheddar Biscuit, Judy Marshak as Grandma Barker, and Patrick McKenna as Grandpaw Barker. Watch the new video trailer now!
BWW Review: PIPELINE Lays Bare the Effects of Institutionalized Racism on Education Systems
by Isabella Perrone - Apr 16, 2022
What lengths would a mother go to to save her son and his future? In PIPELINE, there doesn’t seem to be a limit.
by Isabella Perrone - Apr 16, 2022
What lengths would a mother go to to save her son and his future? In PIPELINE, there doesn’t seem to be a limit.
The Theatre Centre And The ECT Collective Present HERE ARE THE FRAGMENTS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2019
How do we trust what we see or feel? How do we know which voices are truly our own? THE THEATRE CENTRE and THE ECT COLLECTIVE are proud to Co-produce HERE ARE THE FRAGMENTS., an immersive work of theatre written by Suvendrini Lena, Theatre Centre Residency artist and CAMH Neurologist. Based on the psychiatric writing of famed political theorist Frantz Fanon and combining narratives, sensory exploration, and scientific and historical analysis, HERE ARE THE FRAGMENTS. reflects on the relationships between identity, history, racism, and mental health. FRAGMENTS. will run November 19 to December 1 at The Theatre Centre (Opening Night November 21).
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2019
How do we trust what we see or feel? How do we know which voices are truly our own? THE THEATRE CENTRE and THE ECT COLLECTIVE are proud to Co-produce HERE ARE THE FRAGMENTS., an immersive work of theatre written by Suvendrini Lena, Theatre Centre Residency artist and CAMH Neurologist. Based on the psychiatric writing of famed political theorist Frantz Fanon and combining narratives, sensory exploration, and scientific and historical analysis, HERE ARE THE FRAGMENTS. reflects on the relationships between identity, history, racism, and mental health. FRAGMENTS. will run November 19 to December 1 at The Theatre Centre (Opening Night November 21).
IN THE WAKE OF WETLAUFFER Announced At Blyth Festival BLYTH
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2019
In the Wake of Wettlaufer a play about triumph of love over trauma at the Blyth Festival BLYTH.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2019
In the Wake of Wettlaufer a play about triumph of love over trauma at the Blyth Festival BLYTH.
OUTSIDE ETHEL: INSIDE - A Clown Dramedy At The Toronto Fringe Festival!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2019
Christine Moynihan has spent the last 35 years as a celebrated arts administrator - 15 years as the Executive Producer at Equity Showcase Theatre, 10 years as the Executive Director at the Dance Umbrella of Ontario and 10 years as an independent arts administrator - winning both the Brenda Donohue Award (1994) for outstanding contribution to the Toronto theatre community and a Harold Award (2000) for outstanding service to Toronto's independent theatre and dance communities.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 8, 2019
Christine Moynihan has spent the last 35 years as a celebrated arts administrator - 15 years as the Executive Producer at Equity Showcase Theatre, 10 years as the Executive Director at the Dance Umbrella of Ontario and 10 years as an independent arts administrator - winning both the Brenda Donohue Award (1994) for outstanding contribution to the Toronto theatre community and a Harold Award (2000) for outstanding service to Toronto's independent theatre and dance communities.
Sore For Punching You Presents EXHALE
by Julie Musbach - Sep 6, 2018
Allison Cummings, the creative force behind Sore for Punching You, presents Exhale, a complex and personal response to witnessing a last breath and shortly thereafter a first breath, and the juxtaposition between these events, October 17 - 20, 2018 at DanceMakers Centre for Creation. Choreographed by Cummings, Exhale explores rhythms of breathing together and apart within a trajectory from first to last.
by Julie Musbach - Sep 6, 2018
Allison Cummings, the creative force behind Sore for Punching You, presents Exhale, a complex and personal response to witnessing a last breath and shortly thereafter a first breath, and the juxtaposition between these events, October 17 - 20, 2018 at DanceMakers Centre for Creation. Choreographed by Cummings, Exhale explores rhythms of breathing together and apart within a trajectory from first to last.
Photo Flash: Young People's Theatre Presents The World Premiere Of RISKY PHIL By Paula Wing
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2018
Young People's Theatre (YPT) proudly presents the World Premiere of Risky Phil by the award-winning playwright Paula Wing. This comedy-drama about fathers and sons will be presented on the Mainstage from April 9 to 27.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 11, 2018
Young People's Theatre (YPT) proudly presents the World Premiere of Risky Phil by the award-winning playwright Paula Wing. This comedy-drama about fathers and sons will be presented on the Mainstage from April 9 to 27.
Factory And Thousand Islands Playhouse Present PRAIRIE NURSE
by Julie Musbach - Mar 15, 2018
Factory Theatre concludes another successful season under the leadership of Artistic Director Nina Lee Aquino and Managing Director Jonathan Heppner with Marie Beath Badian's PRAIRIE NURSE, a farcical account of real-life events, directed by Sue Miner in the Mainspace April 21 - May 13, 2018. This co-production with Thousand Islands Playhouse will run in Gananoque this summer.
by Julie Musbach - Mar 15, 2018
Factory Theatre concludes another successful season under the leadership of Artistic Director Nina Lee Aquino and Managing Director Jonathan Heppner with Marie Beath Badian's PRAIRIE NURSE, a farcical account of real-life events, directed by Sue Miner in the Mainspace April 21 - May 13, 2018. This co-production with Thousand Islands Playhouse will run in Gananoque this summer.
Young People's Theatre Presents The World Premiere Of RISKY PHIL By Paula Wing
by Julie Musbach - Mar 5, 2018
Young People's Theatre (YPT) proudly presents the World Premiere of Risky Phil by the award-winning playwright Paula Wing. This comedy-drama about fathers and sons will be presented on the Mainstage from April 9 to 27.
by Julie Musbach - Mar 5, 2018
Young People's Theatre (YPT) proudly presents the World Premiere of Risky Phil by the award-winning playwright Paula Wing. This comedy-drama about fathers and sons will be presented on the Mainstage from April 9 to 27.
Shakespeare in High Park Celebrates 35 Years with KING LEAR and TWELFTH NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2017
Canada's longest-running outdoor theatre experience Shakespeare in High Park will mark 35 years of staging accessible open-air theatre in Toronto with contemporary takes on two Shakespeare classics: King Lear and Twelfth Night, running in repertory from June 29 to September 3 at the High Park Amphitheatre.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 6, 2017
Canada's longest-running outdoor theatre experience Shakespeare in High Park will mark 35 years of staging accessible open-air theatre in Toronto with contemporary takes on two Shakespeare classics: King Lear and Twelfth Night, running in repertory from June 29 to September 3 at the High Park Amphitheatre.
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