Philip Akin News

Review Roundup: What Did Critics Think of Musical Stage Company's NEXT TO NORMAL at the Panasonic Theatre?

by Alan Henry — May 10, 2019

NEXT TO NORMAL opened at Panasonic Theatre on April 30 and is running through May 19, 2019.

Young People's Theatre Announces 2019/20 Season

by A.A. Cristi — May 6, 2019

Artistic Director Allen MacInnis and Executive Director Nancy J.

Exclusive Photos! First Day of Rehearsal for Musical Stage Co's NEXT TO NORMAL

by Taylor Long — April 3, 2019

Presented by David Mirvish, the Musical Stage Company production of NEXT TO NORMAL takes over the CAA Theatre (formerly the Panasonic) from April 26 to May 19, 2019.

Factory Presents THE MEN IN WHITE This Fall

by Julie Musbach — September 19, 2018

Factory presents its 49th Season "Canada at Your Doorstep," six provocative works in the Mainspace that challenge and interrogate popular narratives of Canadian identity.

Factory Announces 2018 – 2019 Season, 'Canada At Your Doorstep'

by Stephi Wild — May 29, 2018

Artistic Director Nina Lee Aquino presents "Canada at Your Doorstep" the 2018 - 2019 Factory Season; six provocative works that challenge and interrogate popular narratives of Canadian identity.

The Hitches Of Being Hitched Showcased In A Comedic Double-Bill Of Shaw One-Acts

by Julie Musbach — May 10, 2018

Of Marriage and Men, a sharp double-bill featuring two of George Bernard Shaw's one-act gems explores the humour of marriage.

DEAR EVAN HANSEN, Pre-Broadway Engagement of AIN'T TOO PROUD, and More Join 2018/19 Mirvish Theatre Season

by Stephi Wild — February 26, 2018

The 2018/19 Mirvish season will feature six Canadian premieres, one North American premiere, one pre-Broadway engagement and five new productions.

BWW Review: MASTER HAROLD...AND THE BOYS at Shea's 710 Theatre

by Michael Rabice — February 18, 2018

For it's second season offering the Shaw Festival and Shea's 710 Theatre in Buffalo chose to present Athol Fugard's MASTER HAROLD.

BWW Review: 'MASTER HAROLD' ... AND THE BOYS at the Segal Centre

by Marilla Steuter-Martin — January 31, 2018

The viewing experience is akin to sitting at an uncomfortable dinner party where the hosts make racist, ableist comments and fight bitterly with one another as you sit for 90 minutes, unable to say anything or leave.

Segal Centre Multi-Award-Winning MASTER HAROLD...AND THE BOYS Comes To Montreal

by A.A. Cristi — December 11, 2017

The Segal Centre, in association with Black Theatre Workshop, is proud to present the acclaimed production of Master Harold and the Boys by the Shaw Festival in association with Obsidian Theatre.

Artistic Director Tim Carroll Announces Casting For The 2018 Shaw Festival

by BWW News Desk — November 2, 2017

Artistic Director Tim Carroll announces the Shaw Festival's 2018 ensemble.

Winners Announced for Playwrights Guild of Canada's 2017 Tom Hendry Awards

by BWW News Desk — October 30, 2017

Last night, the winners of the Carol Bolt Award, RBC Emerging Playwright Award, Stage West Comedy and Musical Awards, Robert Beardsley Award, and PGC's Lifetime Membership Award were announced at the Tom Hendry Awards ceremony at The Arts and Letters Club of Toronto.

Playwrights Guild of Canada Announces 2017 Tom Hendry Awards Short List

by A.A. Cristi — October 2, 2017

Playwrights Guild of Canada (PGC) proudly announces the shortlists for its 2017 Tom Hendry Awards.

THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW, STAGE KISS, HENRY V and More Slated for Shaw Festival's 2018 Season

by BWW News Desk — August 23, 2017

Artistic Director Tim Carroll and the Shaw Festival reveal the complete playbill for the 2018 season.

Shea's 710 Theatre Announces 2017-18 Season

by BWW News Desk — June 29, 2017

Shea's 710 Theatre is proud to announce the 2017 -18 Frey Electric Construction Co.

COME FROM AWAY Nabs Three Dora Awards; All Winners Announced!

by BWW News Desk — June 27, 2017

The 38th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards for the 2016-2017 season were handed out in a star-studded ceremony in Toronto on the evening of Monday, June 26 at the Elgin Theatre of the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre, hosted by acclaimed actor and musician Raoul Bhaneja, a Maple Blues Award winne

COME FROM AWAY and MATILDA Receive 14 Dora Award Nominations - See All The Nominees!

by Alan Henry — May 30, 2017

At a press conference held May 30 in the lobby of the Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 235 nominations for the 38th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards, which recognize excellence in the performing arts in Toronto.