Roundup: Check Out The Top Stories From Toronto You Might Have Missed 5/12 - STRICTLY BALLROOM and More!

Happy Friday, BroadwayWorld! Here are the top stories from Toronto you might have missed this week!

BroadwayWorld presents a comprehensive weekly roundup of regional stories around our Broadway World, which include videos, editor spotlights, regional reviews and more. This week, we feature a Spanish adaptation of IN THE HEIGHTS in Washington, DC, HERE LIES LOVE at Seattle Rep, and WEST SIDE STORY in Los Angeles, just to name a few. Check out our top features below!. (more...)

2) BWW Review: THE RETURN Contorts the Circus Cliche
by Taylor Long - May 04, 2017

Few things are as exhilarating as bodies being flung into the air without crash mats. This is what you expect when you hear the word 'circus', but THE RETURN by Circa is much more than lifts and flips. Presented by Canadian Stage as the last show in their Spotlight Australia series, THE RETURN doesn't exactly fit into any existing genre of performance.. (more...)

3) BWW Review: IT'S ALL TRU is an Intimate Lesson in Sexual Health
by Taylor Long - May 06, 2017

'HIV...You mean, AIDS?' Presented by The Cabaret Company, as part of the Buddies in Bad Times Theatre 2016-2017 season, IT'S ALL TRU examines misconceptions surrounding HIV, preventative therapies and how it relates to the law. Written and directed by Sky Gilbert, the play is an intelligent, intimate glimpse into a sensitive subject.. (more...)

4) BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL to Host Mini-Concert with Special Appearance by Meat Loaf
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2017

BAT OUT OF HELL is getting all revved up and Yonge Street is the place to go!. (more...)

5) CLOUD 9 and KAEJA D'DANCE Open This Tuesday in Repertory!
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2017

MOonhORsE Dance Theatre and Kaeja d'Dance serve up the best in Canadian contemporary dance as they share a two-week engagement at The Theatre Centre from Tuesday May 9 to Saturday May 20 with works by award-winning choreographers, featuring some of Canada's most celebrated dancers.. (more...)

6) Photo Flash: Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company Celebrates 35 Years with AN ICONIC JOURNEY
by BWW News Desk - May 05, 2017

Esmeralda Enrique Spanish Dance Company (EESDC) celebrates its 35th Anniversary with An Iconic Journey: A Celebration of 35 Years which runs Friday, May 5 to Sunday, May 7 at Fleck Dance Theatre as part of Harbourfront Centre's NextSteps series.. (more...)

7) BWW Review: Mirvish's STRICTLY BALLROOM is a High Energy Night of Theatre and Dance
by Alan Henry - May 05, 2017

Mirvish's North American premiere opened in Toronto this week to thunderous applause by audience members taken in by the shimmering, sparkly, cut-throat world of Ballroom dance.. (more...)

8) Casting Announced for National Ballet of Canada's A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2017

Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the principal casting for the opening night of A Streetcar Named Desire, choreographed by John Neumeier. A Streetcar Named Desire makes its Canadian premiere June 3 - 10, 2017 at Toronto's Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts.. (more...)

9) Toronto Welcomes Back France's Acoustic Guitar Wiz Pierre Bensusan In Concert
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2017

???????On Sunday May 14, Toronto fans are excited to welcome back France's acoustic guitar master Pierre Bensusan in concert at Yoga Village - as part of his 40 date tour of the USA and Canada!. (more...)

10) Diana Krall's TURN UP THE QUIET World Tour Comes to Massey Hall
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2017

With the release of her much anticipated Turn Up the Quiet CD and subsequent Wold Tour, we are pleased to announce Diana Krall's return to Massey Hall for two performances on November 24 and 25.. (more...)