Paolo Santalucia

Oyin Oladejo Stars In MEDUSA At Soulpepper In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2026

Soulpepper Theatre, in collaboration with Outside the March, will present the world premiere of MEDUSA, written by Governor General's Award-winner Erin Shields and directed by Mitchell Cushman, starring Oyin Oladejo in the title role.

SPRING AWAKENING, DE PROFUNDIS: OSCAR WILDE IN JAIL, PARFUMERIE & More Set For Soulpepper 2026–27 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2026

Soulpepper Theatre announced Paolo Santalucia's inaugural season, featuring 12 plays and concerts including SPRING AWAKENING, JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, and THE REZ SISTERS, plus new partnerships with Hot Docs and the Toronto Star.

OUR LITTLE SECRET, PRIMA FACIE, and More Set For 2026/27 Off-Mirvish Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

David and Hannah Mirvish announced the upcoming 2026/27 Off-Mirvish Season, with subscriptions now available for purchase. Details on the season's offerings are expected to follow.

HOW TO CATCH CREATION To Receive Canadian Premiere At Soulpepper Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 25, 2026

Soulpepper Theatre, Obsidian Theatre, and Nightwood Theatre will present the Canadian premiere of How to Catch Creation by Christina Anderson. Directed by Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu, the production will run in Toronto with performances at the Baillie Theatre.

Crow’s Theatre and Soulpepper Theatre to Present World Premiere of ALL’S WELL
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026

Crow’s Theatre and Soulpepper Theatre will present the world premiere adaptation of ALL’S WELL, based on Mona Awad’s novel, beginning November 24, 2026 at Streetcar Crowsnest.

World Premiere of COPPERBELT to Debut at Soulpepper Theatre in February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

COPPERBELT, a new play by Zambian-Canadian Natasha Mumba, will premiere at Soulpepper Theatre on February 7, showcasing a unique collaboration between Canadian and Zambian artists.

Crow’s Theatre And Soulpepper Theatre Present Tennessee Williams’ SUMMER & SMOKE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 9, 2026

Crow's Theatre and Soulpepper Theatre, in association with Birdland Theatre, will present a new Canadian production of SUMMER & SMOKE, one of Tennessee Williams’ most lyrical and searching plays.

THE COMEUPPANCE Will Make Canadian Premiere at Soulpepper Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025

Soulpepper Theatre Company will stage the Canadian Premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ The Comeuppance October 30–November 23, 2025. Directed by Frank Cox-O’Connell.

Paolo Santalucia Named Artistic Director Of Soulpepper Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 23, 2025

The Board of Directors of Soulpepper Theatre have announced that following a wide-reaching national search, acclaimed Toronto-based multi-hyphenate artist and arts leader, Paolo Santalucia has been appointed as the company's next Artistic Director.

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!

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?

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.

Noah Reid And Tynomi Banks Headline CROW'S CABARET This Fall At Crow's Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 29, 2024

Noah Reid and Tynomi Banks will headline CROW'S CABARET this fall at Crow's Theatre, featuring a series of performances that include music and comedy, complementing the theatre's mainstage programming.

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!

Cast Set For THE WRONG BASHIR at Crow's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 2, 2024

Crow's Theatre's 40th anniversary season will come to a close with the Toronto premiere of Zahida Rahemtulla's THE WRONG BASHIR, directed by Paolo Santalucia, May 21 to June 9 in the Guloien Theatre.

IDEAS AT CROW'S THEATRE To Be Recorded At Crow's Theatre From January To June 2024, Inspired By Five Plays In The Theatre's 40th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2023

IDEAS AT CROW’S THEATRE to be recorded at Crow’s Theatre from January to June 2024, inspired by five plays in the Theatre’s 40th anniversary season.

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!

2023 Marks 40 Years of Dream in High Park
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2023

This summer, Canadian Stage celebrates 40 magical years of Dream in High Park by bringing back one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM.  The first play ever presented in the High Park amphitheatre in 1983, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM has long been associated with the time-held tradition of Shakespeare under the stars.

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. 

Factory Theatre Presents ARMADILLOS Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

Factory Theatre will present the world premiere of the provocative and unabashedly feminist new play Armadillos by Governor General’s Literary Award winner Colleen Wagner and directed by multi-award winning artist Jani Lauzon. Armadillos will be presented at Factory Theatre from June 3rd to 24th, 2023.