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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 .

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.

Crow's Theatre Reveals 2026-27 Season - A FINE BALANCE, MACBETH and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026

Crow's Theatre has revealed its 2026-27 season—the organization's 43rd season of programming—celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their permanent east-end home at Dundas and Carlaw.

Canadian Stage Reveals 2026–2027 Season Featuring Paul Gross And Ann-marie Macdonald
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2026

Canadian Stage Company has announced its 2026–2027 season, featuring a mix of world premieres, returning productions, and large-scale revivals across four venues in Toronto.

Great Canadian Theatre Company Unveils 2026–2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2026

The Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) will present an expanded lineup for its 26-27 season, featuring larger-scale productions and a diverse array of artists in Ottawa.

THE WINTER'S TALE is Now Available on Stratfest@Home
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

The Stratford Festival’s 2025 production of The Winter’s Tale is now available to audiences worldwide on the Festival’s exclusive streaming platform Stratfest@Home.

Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks the Top Toronto Theatre 2025
by Ilana Lucas - Jan 5, 2026

In a world where AI increasingly tries to consume and simulate real human experiences, theatre sometimes feels like one of the last gasps of being in a room together. When we watch a show with others, respiration synchronizes, empathy increases, and information retention improves. It’s one of my favourite feelings.

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.

ANNIE, MACBETH and More Extended at Stratford Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025

The Stratford Festival has extended its musicals, scheduling Annie for an additional six weeks on stage, plus more! Learn more about the festival and see how to attend.

A Stellar Cast Tells a Captivating WINTER'S TALE at the Stratford Festival
by Lauren Gienow - Jun 1, 2025

Opening Week at the Stratford Festival continued Friday night with a lively production of THE WINTER’S TALE at the Tom Patterson Theatre. Presented at the Festival for the first time in 15 years, and directed by Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino, this beloved Shakespearean tragicomedy boasts an excellent cast that offers powerful performances.

Review: Robert LePage Directs MACBETH at the Stratford Festival
by Lauren Gienow - May 29, 2025

After successfully changing the game back in 2018 with his innovative production of CORIOLANUS, Director Robert LePage is back at the Stratford Festival with a production of MACBETH that is sure to be the talk of the town. Cinematic, inventive, and captivating from start to finish, this is unlike any production of MACBETH you have ever seen. And it works incredibly well.

MACBETH Begins Performances This Weekend at the Stratford Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025

Robert Lepage has returned to the Stratford Festival with a bold new production of Macbeth, Shakespeare’s compelling tale of unchecked ambition. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

THE WINTER'S TALE Begins Performances at the Stratford Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 7, 2025

Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino’s production of The Winter’s Tale has started performances today, opening the Tom Patterson Theatre for the 2025 season. Learn more!

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!

Original Short Film THE UNDERSTUDY Coming to Streaming
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025

The short film will return to Stratfest@Home, the Stratford Festival’s subscription streaming service, on April 3. It won Best International Short Film at the Montana International Film Festival (MINT) and Best Narrative Short Film at the Tacoma Film Festival. 

Review: FIFTEEN DOGS at CAA Theatre
by Samantha Wu - Feb 1, 2025

Fifteen Dogs was adapted for the stage and directed by Marie Farsi. It originally premiered at Crow's Theatre in 2023 before making its current off-Mirvish debut at the CAA Theatre. In approaching the stage adaptation, Farsi discovered that the narrative was delivered in a fashion akin to epic poems like Homer's The Odyssey, quite befitting the two scheming Olympians as the puppet masters of this story.  

Stratfest@Home To Begin Streaming CYMBELINE And More
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 10, 2024

Stratfest@Home will begin streaming the 2024 production of Shakespeare's Cymbeline and the 2023 production of Alice Childress's Wedding Band. New original content includes the music series Never Doubt I Love and the short film The Understudy.