Mike Shara

Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Canadian Stage
by Ilana Lucas - Jul 19, 2025

What did our critic think of ROMEO AND JULIET at Canadian Stage?The romantic tragedy and big emotions of Shakespeare’s famous tale of star-crossed lovers are difficult to successfully present in an age of irony. This is especially true in outdoor summer theatre, where the atmosphere lends itself more to a fun romp than heartbreak. But a tale of intractable families who nurture their hatred over everything else should feel sadly immediate regardless of where it’s performed.

ROMEO & JULIET Comes to High Park This Summer
by Stephi Wild - May 30, 2025

Canadian Stage has announced the details of this year's Dream in High Park production – the Bard's most touching and romantic  tragedy – ROMEO & JULIET, on stage in the High Park Amphitheatre.

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.

THE MASTER PLAN Returns To Toronto Next Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2024

Playwright Michael Healy returns to the stage for the highly anticipated remount of THE MASTER PLAN in Toronto, following its acclaimed 2023 debut.

Playwright Michael Healey Joins THE MASTER PLAN this November
by Stephi Wild - Sep 13, 2024

Michael Healey’s THE MASTER PLAN, is set to make its highly-anticipated return to the Toronto stage this November and today Crow’s Theatre and Soulpepper Theatre Company have announced the upcoming production’s stellar cast.

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!

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!

Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks The Top Toronto Theatre of 2023
by Ilana Lucas - Jan 2, 2024

It’s been a strong year for Toronto theatre. I saw 145 shows this year in Toronto and beyond, and am happy to report that theatre is alive and well. I’ve laughed, sobbed, coughed (discreetly into a mask), and cheered my way through our stages in 2023. Here are some local highlights.

THE MASTER PLAN Comes to the Crow's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 29, 2023

The 2023.24 Crow’s Theatre 40th anniversary season kicks off with multi-award-winning playwright Michael Healey’s THE MASTER PLAN, the highly anticipated stage adaptation of the best-selling book Sideways: The City Google Couldn’t Buy.

1939 Now Available For Streaming On Stratfest@home
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 10, 2023

The Stratford Festival's filmed performance of 1939 will debut for streaming worldwide on Monday, March 13. This powerful new work is a Stratford Festival commission written by Jani Lauzon and Kaitlyn Riordan, directed for the stage by Lauzon and for the screen by Nicholas Shields.

BWW Review: The World Premiere of 1939 at the Stratford Festival is a Moving and Powerful 'Must-See' Play
by Lauren Gienow - Sep 19, 2022

If you live in Stratford, Ontario, you may have heard the buzz around town about a new play at the Stratford Festival’s Studio Theatre. Written by Jani Lauzon and Kaitlyn Riordan, 1939 had its world premiere last week and audiences sprung to their feet to show just how moved they were by this beautiful, powerful, and witty piece of new work.

Shakespeare and Indigenous Histories Collide in the World Premiere of 1939
by Stephi Wild - Aug 23, 2022

1939, a Stratford Festival commission written by Jani Lauzon and Kaitlyn Riordan, starts previews at the Studio Theatre on August 23, directed by Lauzon.

World Premiere of HAMLET-911 to Begin Previews This Week at the Stratford Festival's Studio Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2022

Hamlet-911, a brand new play by famed Canadian author Ann-Marie MacDonald, begins previews at the Stratford Festival’s Studio Theatre on Thursday, July 28.

Stratford Festival Announces 2022 Casting
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2022

February marks a new beginning at the Stratford Festival with members of the 2022 acting company set to start rehearsals. Over the coming months, these dynamic artists will immerse themselves in 10 extraordinary productions and lead the Festival into the post-pandemic future.

Stratford Festival Launches STRATFEST@HOME, a New Digital Subscription Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 19, 2020

The Stratford Festival is following up on the success of its recent Shakespeare Film Festival with a $10-a-month digital content subscription, Stratfest@Home, offering more Shakespeare and more films, along with new commissions, music, conversation, cooking and comedy.

VIDEO: Watch the Stratford Festival's Virtual Roundtable For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST
by Stephi Wild - Jun 1, 2020

The Stratford Festival has launched a film festival during this period of social isolation, offering free streaming of 12 Shakespeare productions captured as part of its Stratford Festival On Film series. The series continues with Love's Labour's Lost, May 28-June 18. The festival held a virtual roundtable for the production. Watch the video here!

VIDEO: Stratford Festival Hosts a Watch Party For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2020

The Stratford Festival's film series continues with Love's Labour's Lost, streaming now through June 18. Check out the production's watch party!

VIDEO: Watch the Stratford Festival's Full Production of LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2020

A king and three friends swear off women to focus on their studies just as a princess and three ladies arrive on a diplomatic mission. This production from Canada's Stratford Festival features Ruby Joy and Mike Shara.

VIDEO: Watch Stratford Festival's Pre-Show For LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST, Featuring Ruby Joy, Mike Shara, and John Caird
by Stephi Wild - May 29, 2020

The Stratford Festival has launched a film festival during this period of social isolation. The series continues with Love's Labour's Lost, May 28-June 18. Check out the pre-show!