Mark Williams News

Review: THE MANNEQUIN at We Happy Few

by Mary Lincer — May 24, 2026

What did our critic think of THE MANNEQUIN at We Happy Few?

World Premiere of SHE HOLDS UP THE STARS Will Be Performed By Red Sky Performance and Toronto Symphony Orchestra

by Stephi Wild — March 10, 2026

Red Sky Performance (RSP) and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) will present the world premiere of She Holds Up the Stars, commissioned by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

MODEST MALE EXPOSURE 2: I DREAM OF GENES Part Of DOUBLE FEATURE At Brooklyn's Lucky 13 Saloon

by A.A. Cristi — May 8, 2025

The Brooklyn rock palace will be showing a double feature of Jed Ryan's MODEST MALE EXPOSURE 2: I DREAM OF GENES and Adrian Esposito's SPECIAL NEEDS REVOLT!

Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, & More Win 2025 GRAMMY Awards- Full List of Winners

by Josh Sharpe — February 2, 2025

It's music's biggest night! Sabrina Carpenter, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Chappell Roan, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, and more took home awards at The 67th Annual GRAMMYs, now available to rewatch on Paramount+.

Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, & More Nominated For 2025 GRAMMYS - Full List of Nominations

by Josh Sharpe — November 8, 2024

Aaron Lazar, Barbra Streisand, Ariana Grande more were nominated for GRAMMYS.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra Receives $15 Million Gift From The Barrett Family Foundation

by Blair Ingenthron — September 28, 2024

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has announced a landmark $15 million gift from the Barrett Family Foundation, marking the largest pledge in the orchestra's history and the most significant commitment ever made to support programming at a Canadian performing arts organization.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2024/25 Season Featuring New Works, Guest Artists & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — February 22, 2024

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra has revealed the details of its 2024/25 concert season.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Harmonia Mundi Announce New Recording Partnership

by Stephi Wild — January 31, 2024

Earlier this season, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO), and renowned independent record label Harmonia Mundi, have announced a long-term recording partnership.

BRASS TRANSIT Comes to the WYO in February

by Stephi Wild — January 19, 2024

Brass Transit, the world’s foremost Chicago tribute show, is set to take you back to the most memorable times of your life at the WYO Performing Arts & Education Center Friday, Feb.

Review: Lots To Like In ChesShakes Production of Shakespeare's AS YOU LIKE IT

by Cybele Pomeroy — October 10, 2023

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company ensemble performers are quick on their feet, perfect in their enunciation, energetic and expressive as they deliver Shakespearean favorite plot elements of upper class people in forests, merriment, witty banter, love triangles, and everyone getting married.

GASLIGHT Comes to Act II Playhouse in September

by Stephi Wild — August 29, 2023

Act II Playhouse has announced its latest production, the classic thriller “Gaslight” by Patrick Hamilton.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra Performs Free Canada Day Concert at Harbourfront Centre to Close Centennial Season

by Stephi Wild — June 15, 2023

On July 1, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) will take the stage at the beautiful Harbourfront Centre for a glorious—and free—Canada Day concert, marking both the nation’s 156th birthday and the grand finale of the TSO’s Centennial Celebration.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra Announces 2023/24 Season

by Stephi Wild — March 1, 2023

Today, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) announces its highly anticipated 2023/24 season, featuring a wide variety of musical experiences that celebrate exceptional talent across genres and reflect Toronto's diverse communities.

Oxford Film Festival 2023 Announces 20th Anniversary Lineup For Next Month's Fest

by Blair Ingenthron — February 18, 2023

The 2023 Oxford Film Festival (March 1-5) has announced the lineup of official selections and events for the 20th Anniversary annual edition of the popular film festival.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards; Audience of One Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

by BWW — December 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards; at Cookeville HE Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

by BWW — December 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra To Return To Carnegie Hall As Part Of Centennial Tour

by A.A. Cristi — December 8, 2022

As a momentous part of its extended Centennial Celebration, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) will embark on its first tour under the artistic leadership of Music Director Gustavo Gimeno from February 11–14, 2023.

Latest Standings Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards; Audience of One Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

by BWW — December 5, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 5th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Nashville Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Review: LA LLORONA at We Happy Few

by Roger Catlin — November 3, 2022

The National Center For Choreography-Akron Welcomes New Board Members

by Stephi Wild — October 26, 2022

The National Center for Choreography - Akron (NCCAkron) has voted in new members to its board of directors: Dacquiri Baptiste (Memphis, TN), Meg Booth (Houston, TX), and DeMarcus Akeem Suggs (Minneapolis, MN).