Cara Ricketts News

In his fairy-tale romance Cymbeline, Shakespeare pits the strength of true love against false accusation and familial discord. Directed by the Festival's General Director, Antoni Cimolino, this hauntingly beautiful play begins previews at the Tom Patterson Theatre on May 10.

Dr. Lee Myers and members of the Board of Governors announced that Antoni Cimolino will be the next Artistic Director of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, following on the tenure of Des McAnuff.

Canadian Stage will present Cruel and Tender, a provocative play by Britain's Martin Crimp.

Canadian Stage will present Cruel and Tender, a provocative play by Britain's Martin Crimp.

The Stratford Shakespeare Festival has just announced the filming of the 2011 production of Twelfth Night, directed by Artistic Director Des McAnuff. The production will be screened exclusively at Cineplex and participating theatres across Canada in 2012.

Currently running at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, THE HOMECOMING tells the story of Teddy, who has been living in America for the past six years, away from the all-male household of his father, uncle and brothers. When he returns unexpectedly to the family's North London home, accompanied by his wife, Ruth, the ensuing struggle for power leads to a shocking conclusion. For more information, visit www.stratfordshakespearefestival.com. Below, see Cara Ricketts (Ruth) describes what it is like working with such a dark story in the 2011 Stratford Shakespeare Festival production of THE HOMECOMING.

The first winners of the Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards - decided by John Coulbourn (the Toronto Sun), Richard Ouzounian (the Toronto Star), Robert Cushman (the National Post), and Kelly Nestruck (the Globe and Mail) - were announced today. Among the winners were Tony Sheldon, now Tony-nominated for PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, and SOUTH PACIFIC, which was produced by Lincoln Center Theatre.

Canadian Stage today announced the people and productions being featured in the 2011.2012 theatre season.

The votes have all been counted and audited and we're VERY excited to announce the results of the first ever BroadwayWorld.com Toronto Awards! Tens of thousands of votes were cast during six weeks of intensive voting on over 430 nominees in 25 categories. Thank you to all who voted and congratulations to all the winners!

Toronto's The Stratford Shakespeare Festival has revealed revealed additional casting for its 2010 season. The stars include Christopher Plummer, Chilina Kennedy, Juan Chioran, Michael Therriault and Geraint Wyn Davies for the Festival's productions of The Tempest, Evita, Kiss Me Kate, Peter Pan and Do Not Go Gentle. Nikki M. James, who was previously set to star alongside Plummer has withdrawn from the festival due to 'personal reasons.'

New season subscription packages on sale today for CanStage's 2008/09 season. Doubt, Frost/Nixon and Blackbird, are among the highlights.