Mike Ross

INSIDE AMERICAN PIE to Return to Toronto’s CAA Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025

Due to popular demand, Inside American Pie will return to Toronto’s CAA Theatre this Spring.

Interview: Liz Callaway is BOUND FOR BOSTON
by R. Scott Reedy - Oct 3, 2025

Liz Callaway isn’t only a Tony Award-nominated actress and singer, she’s also an Emmy Award-winning television talk-show host.

INSIDE AMERICAN PIE, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN And More Set for Curve Leicester's 2025-26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 1, 2025

Leicester’s Curve Theatre has announced a slate of new Made at Curve productions and co-productions for 2025 and 2026, featuring a major Kander and Ebb revival, a rehearsed reading of an American classic, and a UK premiere of a hit Canadian docu-concert.

Village Theatre Reveals Full Casting for 22nd Annual Festival of New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2025

Village Theatre has announced full casting for its 22nd Annual Festival of New Musicals, taking place August 8–10, 2025, at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre in Issaquah, Washington. The beloved summer tradition celebrates new work and local artistry, with all staged readings featuring performers from the vibrant Seattle theater community.

Kirsten Childs, Grey Henson, Eric Ulloa and More Lead 4th Season of Barn on Fire Residency
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025

This summer, New York Theatre Barn and the Fire Island Pines Arts Project will join forces for the 4th annual season of Barn on Fire. Learn more about the lineup 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.

Rhinebeck Writers Retreat Will Host Residencies For 24 Writers Of Nine New Musicals
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2025

For its 15th summer, Rhinebeck Writers Retreat is hosting 24 award-winning musical theatre writers of nine new musicals for nine consecutive weeklong residencies.

Review: INSIDE AMERICAN PIE at CAA Theatre
by Samantha Wu - Mar 18, 2025

From Harmony House in Hunter River, PEI, Mike Ross and a troupe of island musicians bring the story behind Don McLean's iconic song 'American Pie'. Presented as a docu-concert, Mike along with Brielle Ansems, Greg Gale. Alicia Toner, and Kirk White takes the song verse by verse in order to deep dive into this slice of American music history.

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?

Barn On Fire to Launch 4th Summer Season With LEWIS LOVES CLARK And SUNKEN CATHEDRAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 20, 2024

Next summer, New York Theatre Barn and the Fire Island Pines Arts Project will join forces for the 4th annual season of Barn on Fire. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

INSIDE AMERICAN PIE Comes to Toronto's CAA Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 25, 2024

Direct from Harmony House in Hunter River, PEI, Mike Ross and a band of Island musicians — Brielle Ansems, Greg Gale, Alicia Toner and Kirk White —  unlock the mysteries behind this classic song in a concert experience.

THE SECRET CHORD: A Leonard Cohen Experience Comes to the Segal Centre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2024

Following multiple sold-out performances in Toronto, Soulpepper brings their concert production of The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience to the singer-songwriter’s hometown of Montreal at the Segal Centre.

Julia Murney, Major Attaway & More to Join the 36th Annual Festival of New Musicals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2024

​National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed additional cast members and final details about the lineup for the 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Kate Baldwin, Julie Benko, and More Join National Alliance for Musical Theatre's FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has announced initial casting and more details about the lineup for the 36thAnnual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which takes place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages

NAMT Announces Creative Teams For The 36th Annual Festival Of New Musicals
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 11, 2024

NAMT announced the creative teams for the 36th Annual Festival of New Musicals, set to take place at New World Stages in New York City on October 24th and 25th.

36th ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS Announces Selectees & Finalists
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 10, 2024

National Alliance for Musical Theatre has revealed the roster of new musicals for their 36th Annual FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS, which is slated to take place on Thursday, October 24 and Friday, October 25, 2024, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues).

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.

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!