Diesel Playhouse News

Join Theatre Exile in February for two effects workshops revealing the secrets of the gutsy, bloody, break-neck and heart-breaking shows you have come to count on from Philadelphia's "go-to company for fierce, sexy theater" (Philadelphia Inquirer). Get ready for Exile's Lieutenant of Inishmore with two events guaranteed to quicken your pulse!

FRIGID New York Presents An 8 Monkeys Production 1/4 Life Crisis, written and Performed by Alison Lynne Ward, directed by Robert Sterling February 24 - March 7, 2010

FRIGID New York Presents An 8 Monkeys Production 1/4 Life Crisis, written and Performed by Alison Lynne Ward, directed by Robert Sterling February 24 - March 7, 2010

FRIGID New York Presents An 8 Monkeys Production 1/4 Life Crisis, written and Performed by Alison Lynne Ward, directed by Robert Sterling February 24 - March 7, 2010

Office politics, Industrial shows, TV Reality shows and corporate team building exercises are just some of the targets in Funny Business, a new musical that attracted great acclaim earlier this summer at The Fringe Festival. It's called FUNNY BUSINESS. And it is very funny. * * * * (OUT OF 5)

Acting Up Stage Theatre Company presents With A Little Help From My Friends: Stars of musical theatre pay tribute to The Beatles

BRUCE CAMPBELL STAR OF EVIL DEAD MOVIES COMES TO TORONTO TO CELEBRATE EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL'S FINAL EXTENSION

Great cast and energetic production make this return engagment a hit. * * * 1/2 (OUT OF 5)

Evil Dead: The Musical has announced complete casting for the musical's production at Toronto's Diesel Playhouse, running from Tuesday, May 1st - Saturday, June 23th

'That show' is back home in Toronto where it all began after becoming an instant hit with critics and audiences in New York City. Evil Dead: The Musical returns to Toronto with an all-Canadian cast, a Tony Award winning director, and more laughs than should ever be allowed in the theatre. Based on Sam Raimi's 80s cult-classic films this hilarious musical comedy promises to entertain with an experience you will not soon forget. Variety raves that it is 'A ridiculous amount of fun!' and Hollywood Reporter concludes that it is 'Silly, fun….and not terrifying at all.'

FIRST 100 TICKETS FOR FIRST TORONTO SHOW OF EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL TO BE SOLD FOR $1! THIS SATURDAY MARCH 24 TH IN PERSON

Brian Francis provides a fun filled evening as he stands and delivers his hour long Caribbean-Canadian flavor of stand up comedy. Following 2 successful productions, Brian brings his unique brand of humour to the stage of the Diesel Playhouse for the 3rd time. Featuring some great musical guests, Brian promises an evening of complete entertainment.

CanStage presents two exciting new initiatives for the 2006.2007 season -- The RAW! RAW! RAW! Play Reading Series and BASH! CanStage's Artist Development Program

DEFENDING THE CAVEMAN will play a Limited Run November 2 to 26 at the Diesel Playhouse. at the DIESEL Playhouse

Writer/director Trey Anthony's latest play shines a light on relationship issues, but the piece could use more focus. * * (out of Five)

BOYGROOVE landed in Toronto on April 26th for what looks to be a lengthy run. The show is full of fun, and presented in an unfussy straightforward manner by four energetic, and winningly talented guys. * * * * 1/2 (out of 5)