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Ohio State Murders to Open at Harbourfront Centre's Shaw Festival Residency
by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026

Adrienne Kennedy's acclaimed drama about race and identity will run at The Fleck, directed by Philip Akin and starring Sophia Walker, as the final production in Shaw Festival's inaugural Toronto season.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Mark 10th Anniversary at Shaw Festival
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2026

Shaw Festival will present specially adapted versions of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at its Festival Theatre and Harbourfront Centre's Fleck Theatre, marking the production's tenth anniversary. A new holiday cabaret will also debut at the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre.

SLEUTH to Open at Harbourfront Centre, Launching Shaw Festival Residency
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2026

The Shaw Festival brings its Tony and Edgar Award-winning psychological thriller SLEUTH to Toronto's Harbourfront Centre, marking the first production in a multi-year artistic residency. Directed by Peter Fernandes, the production features Sepehr Reybod and Patrick Galligan.

Shaw Festival to Rebuild Royal George Theatre with $25M Federal Investment
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2026

The Shaw Festival received up to $25 million from the Government of Canada to rebuild the Royal George Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake, designed to achieve zero carbon certification and accessibility gold standards.

Interview: Peter Fernandes of ONE FOR THE POT AND SLEUTH at Shaw Festival
by Elizabeth Armstrong - Sep 13, 2026

BroadwayWorld spoke with Fernandes to discuss both projects, early theatrical memories, portraying several characters in a fast-paced farce, playing games with audiences, and his experience as a first-time director with the Shaw Festival. 

Review: AMADEUS at Shaw Festival
by Michael Rabice - Aug 24, 2026

The Shaw Festival seems to be having a small tribute festival to Shaffer brothers as it is presenting two of their known pieces this season. The dark mystery SLEUTH by Anthony Shaffer is now playing to great acclaim at the Court House Theatre and more recently and the comic drama AMADEUS by Sir Peter Shaffer opened at the Festival Theatre. The story of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's brilliance and early demise told through the lens of his nemesis Antonio Salieri is full of intrigue and speculation, to say nothing of the genius of Mozart's own compositions.  If only this production were able to deliver  on all aspects of this haunting drama .

Shaw Festival Names Ryan deSouza Music Director as Paul Sportelli Retires
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 18, 2026

Paul Sportelli will step down as Shaw Festival Music Director after 28 years, with longtime Associate Music Director Ryan deSouza set to succeed him in the role.

Shaw Festival Opens Shaw Artists' Village
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 16, 2026

The Shaw Festival has officially opened the 40,000 square foot Shaw Artists' Village, bringing together housing, creative production, arts education and professional development on one campus dedicated to exploring the role creativity plays in helping people learn, communicate and connect.

AMADEUS, OHIO STATE MURDERS to Open Shaw Festival's August Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 30, 2026

The Shaw Festival's 64th season will present two new productions and a workshop piece in August, including works by Peter Shaffer and Adrienne Kennedy at its Niagara-on-the-Lake theatres.

AMADEUS to Make Shaw Festival Debut With Tom Rooney and Michael Therriault
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 8, 2026

Peter Shaffer's AMADEUS, directed by artistic director Tim Carroll, will make its Shaw Festival debut at the Festival Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake, starring Tom Rooney as Salieri and Michael Therriault as Mozart.

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS, ONE FOR THE POT & HEARTBREAK HOUSE to Open at Shaw Festival in 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2026

The Shaw Festival's 64th season is expanding with three new productions opening at Niagara-on-the-Lake, including Bernard Shaw's Heartbreak House and the farce One for the Pot, alongside expanded Shaw Express bus service from Toronto and Burlington.

HEARTBREAK HOUSE to Open at Shaw Festival's Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2026

The Shaw Festival will present Bernard Shaw's HEARTBREAK HOUSE, directed by artistic director Tim Carroll, in a new production at the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake, featuring a cast led by Allison Edwards-Crewe and Tom Rooney.

SHAW FESTIVAL Releases 2025 Season Report And Board Updates
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2026

The Shaw Festival has released its 2025 season report, detailing financial results, attendance, and new board appointments. The company reported a surplus alongside $39.5 million in revenue and record donor contributions.

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL at Shaw Festival
by Michael Rabice - Nov 25, 2025

Niagara on the Lake will always be known for it's quaint lakeside charm, full of shops, restaurants, and tourists. So it's seems perfectly fitting that the Shaw Festival presents it's last incarnation of their beloved version of Charles Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL. This fresh adaptation by Festival Artistic Director Tim Carroll first was staged in 2017 in the jewel box Royal George Theatre. This 2025 edition is to be the final show ever to play this stage before it is torn down and replaced with a structure that will be rock steady for the company's future.

Shaw Festival Reveals 2026 Casts And Creative Teams For FUNNY GIRL and More
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2025

The Shaw Festival has released casting and creative teams for its 2026 season, which runs April 2 through December 23 in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Productions include new stagings of Amadeus, Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, and additional works across three venues.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL To Take Its Final Bow At The Royal George Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 30, 2025

A timeless tale that became a Niagara-on-the-Lake holiday staple begins previews November 1. Christmas spirits of the Dickensian kind will inhabit the current incarnation of the Royal George Theatre one last time when holiday mainstay A Christmas Carol takes the stage until December 21.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL and WHITE CHRISTMAS Begin at The Shaw Festival This Winter
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 16, 2025

The Shaw Festival is preparing to deck the halls once again with a pair of holiday favorites, as A Christmas Carol and Irving Berlin’s White Christmas returning this winter

FUNNY GIRL and More Set for Shaw Festival 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 27, 2025

The Shaw Festival has unveiled its 64th season today, set to begin in April 2026, featuring Funny Girl and more. See the full lineup here and learn more about the season!

Will Eno’s GNIT Makes Shaw Festival Debut This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2025

The Shaw Festival welcomes the Canadian premiere of Will Eno’s Gnit**, a surreal, darkly funny, and unexpectedly moving contemporary reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s Peer Gynt. Directed by Shaw Artistic Director Tim Carroll, the production begins previews June 19 and opens for review July 4, running through October 4 at the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre.

Shaw Festival Launches $150 Million Renovation For New Artists’ Village & Royal George Theatre
by Joshua Wright - May 26, 2025

The Shaw Festival has announced a $150 million expansion, including the Shaw Artists’ Village, Burton Centre for Lifelong Creativity, and a new carbon-neutral Royal George Theatre. The All.Together.Now. campaign aims to foster real human connection through innovative programming and community outreach.