John Harvey News

John Harvey's humorous and deeply heartfelt play Heart is a Wasteland examines the complexities of Aboriginal people living in contemporary Australia.

You will leave the theatre enlightened and uplifted.

The Group Rep has released photos of its production of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-Winning modern comedy THE HEIDI CHRONICLES, written by Wendy Wasserstein, directed by Brent Beerman and produced by Melissa Strauss for The Group Rep. 

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) has announced nominations for the 45th Anniversary Dora Mavor Moore Awards presented by the Romano D’Andrea Foundation. The Awards will be presented on Monday, June 30 at Toronto’s Meridian Hall.

The Group Rep will present the West Coast Premiere of the musical, Drat! The Cat! featuring a book and lyrics by Ira Levin (Rosemary's Baby, The Boys from Brazil, The Stepford Wives, Deathtrap), and music by Milton Schafer.

Lutton will take the creative leadership of Australia’s pre-eminent cultural event after nine years as Artistic Director and co-CEO of the acclaimed Malthouse Theatre in Melbourne.

Leonard McHardy receives the 2024 Silver Ticket Award, recognizing his significant contributions to the Canadian theatre community. The award celebrates his impact and dedication to the arts.

Young People’s Theatre has announced that Nancy Webster will step down as Executive Director at the end of the 2023.24 season, after more than 15 years of extraordinary leadership.

Rock trio Meet Me @ The Altar have announced the “Say It To My Face” tour. The  North American headline run kicks off January 19 in Orlando, FL and wraps up February 21 in Nashville, TN, hitting NYC’s Irving Plaza on January 25 and The Roxy in LA on February 15. Support will be provided by Honey Revenge, John Harvey, and Elliot Lee.

From the opening storm to the closing musical number, the Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center is awash in buzzes, cries, whooshes, rattles and clangs. What did our critic think of THE TEMPEST at Antaeus Theatre?

Antaeus Theatre Company has extended the run of Shakespeare’s The Tempest through July 30.

Antaeus Theatre Company presents a new production of The Tempest, breathing new life into William Shakespeare’s most musical play.

The Beach Boys members Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston, Mike Love, David Marks, and Brian Wilson are featured guests. In addition to the musical performances, the special features appearances by Drew Carey, Tom Hanks, Jimmy Jam, Elton John, Harvey Mason jr., Bruce Springsteen, and John Stamos. Performers include John Legend, Pentatonix, and more.

Hedgerow Theatre Company's thrilling fall programming now expands to a one-night only engagement of Tales From Poe on November 1st at 8pm. Following a series of sold out student matinee performances in October, Hedgerow will expand the welcome of this cherished and chilling production for public audiences as well.

Hedgerow Theatre Company's fall programming has now expanded to a one-night only engagement of Tales From Poe on November 1st at 8pm. Following a series of sold out student matinee performances in October, Hedgerow is expanding the welcome of this cherished and chilling production for public audiences as well.

At a press conference held at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 235 nominations for the 42nd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards, which recognize excellence in professional theatre, dance and opera in Toronto.

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) has announced the 42nd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards will be held at the legendary Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre (EWGTC) in Toronto on Monday, September 19, 2022.

After 18 years at the helm of The Musical Stage Company, Founder and CEO, Mitchell Marcus has announced his departure to become the Executive Director, Site Activation & Programming for Northcrest Developments at Downsview.

Australia's leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performing arts company, Bangarra Dance Theatre has announced Wiradjuri woman Amy Flannery and Leon Rodgers, a descendent of the Worimi nation, as the 2021 David Page Music Fellows. 

Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company will return to live performances with their 20th SEASON!  Once called ‘the little company that could” by the Houston Press, Mildred’s was formed in 2001 by Jennifer Decker and John Harvey in order to produce one of Harvey’s plays.