BWW Review: BUFFOON Laughs Through Bared Teeth at Tarragon Theatre
In the world premiere of Anosh Irani's BUFFOON, at Tarragon Theatre, Anand Rajaram plays Felix the clown, a child of the thrilling, vicious world of the circus.
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BWW Review: Catch a Case of the Warm Funnies at The Second City's UNCONVENTIONAL HOLIDAY REVIEW
Even though the weather in Toronto is flip-flopping between fall and winter, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday season around the city a?' and The Second City's joined that list with the UNCONVENTIONAL HOLIDAY REVUE.
BWW Review: ORPHEUS ALIVE iS A Busy Piece That Takes The Classic Greek Myth In A Modern Direction
The National Ballet of Canada's ORPHEUS ALIVE is a ground-breaking theatrical production, with heavy focus on theatre.
BWW Review: Don't Bet on Theatre Gargantua's THE WAGER
Theatre Gargantua's THE WAGER is a flat-Earth musical with talking birds.
BWW Review: ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL is an Opera That's Forgotten its Rock and Roll Roots
ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL's title alone brings a melody to mind, and if you don't hear it in the bratty voices of the kids featured on the album a?' then you'll probably have a different opinion on the opera than fans of Pink Floyd might.
BWW Review: Community and Unity Overtake Oppression in THE 9TH!
ProArteDanza's latest work, choreographed by Roberto Campanella and Robert Glumbeck, is the impressive result of over a decade of collaboration between its renowned creators.
BWW Review: GISELLE is a Masterpiece of Romantic-Era Storytelling and Dance
Set in a pastoral German village, GISELLE has all the components of a quintessential romantic work.
BWW Review: Iconic Music and Powerhouse Artists put Stevie Wonder and Prince Center Stage in UNCOVERED
When it comes to covering popular music, navigating the space between individual interpretation while still respecting the original artist's work could be a daunting task.
BWW Review: LET'S RUN AWAY is a Moving Look at Life and Legacy
LET'S RUN AWAY is a deeply personal look into the life of a man through what his late birth mother wrote about him in her memoir; the premise is simple enough, but it's the layers and puzzles scattered throughout the interactions between mother and son that make the story so intriguing.
BWW Review: DON GIOVANNI Gets a Topically Modern and Classically Lavish Production
In this revival of Opera Atelier's 2011 DON GIOVANNI, questions of morality combat comedy in perfect harmony.
BWW Review: DEAD PARENTS SOCIETY finds laughter in grief at Buddies in Bad Times
DEAD PARENTS SOCIETY is a sketch comedy revue about mourning.
BWW Review: TROUT STANLEY Dupes and Shines at Factory Theatre
TROUT STANLEY brims with confusion and delight, like a birthday cake when it's nobody's birthday.
BWW Review: CONNECTION Is Brain-Bending Mentalism With A Lot Of Heart
For a different kind of night out, look no further than Beyond Mental Borders and their collection of mental tests.
BWW Review: GHOST QUARTET Transcends Theatre In This Hauntingly Evocative Production
It's a circular story that's both deeply complex and utterly simple.
BWW Review: THE PARTICULARS burns slow at The Theatre Centre
If we're going by technical categorisation, THE PARTICULARS, on now at the Theatre Centre, is an experimental piece of drama that incorporates elements of dance and movement; if we're going by my own personal descriptor, THE PARTICULARS is a Fringe show with wings.
BWW Review: CATACLYSM's Outdoor Staging Makes For a Spooky Evening Out
Classic horror movie tropes meet an inclusive, immersive experience in Aberrant Theatre's second annual Ghost Light Anthology production, CATACLYSM.
BWW Review: Profound Beauty in ALMIGHTY VOICE AND HIS WIFE at Soulpepper
ALMIGHTY VOICE IS AND HIS WIFE is an enormous play, spanning an incredible breadth of theatrical technique and exploring, in depth, some of the most challenging questions of Canadian cultural memory.
BWW Review: IN THIS HOUSE Is An Honest Take On Millennials And Mental Health
Talk Like You Theatre's IN THIS HOUSE, premiering at the Rendezvous With Madness Festival, explores the lives of four 20-something roommates living downtown.
BWW Review: RUSALKA is a Shining Example of a Dark Fairy-Tale Opera Done Right
The Canadian Opera Company's RUSALKA utilizes Lyric Opera's 2014 production under the direction of Sir David McVicar, making his COC debut.
BWW Review: THE FLICK Explores The Anxieties And Issues Of Working-Class Young Adults
Set in one of the last American cinemas with a 35mm projection system, THE FLICK examines the lives of three employees who are struggling with romantic relationships, finances, family, and themselves.
BWW Review: Against the Grain Theatre Champions Accessibility in Their Cozy, Emotional LA BOHÈME
One of the most unique opera experiences in Toronto this year is that of a classic story brought to life in a dive bar.
BWW Review: See Toronto up close in THE JUNGLE at Tarragon Theatre
THE JUNGLE is a boldly political new play, argumentative and direct and a bit radical.
BWW Review: Lush Orchestration and Raunchy Humour Makes for Smooth Sailing in SOMETHING FOR THE BUOYS
Imagine On the Town with a bunch of dick jokes and you'll sort of get a picture of SOMETHING FOR THE BUOYS, a new Canadian musical by Eli Pasic.
BWW Review: IF I COULD #THROWBACK TIME is a Love Letter to the Past and a Stark Reminder of Our Present
It's not unusual for The Second City to take a political angle with their sketch comedy, and their latest revue is no exception.
BWW Review: Carmen Aguirre Breaks Down Her Life Story Through Dance in BROKEN TAILBONE
In Nightswimming's BROKEN TAILBONE, presented by Factory Theatre, playwright and performer Carmen Aguirre does double duty as a dance and history instructor.
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Battles Young People's Theatre (4/26-5/06) |
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The Roll Players Comedy Bar Danforth (6/30-12/29) |
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SpongeBob the Musical Randolph Theatre (8/22-9/20) |
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All's Well Theatre Aquarius (1/27-2/13) |
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Guys and Dolls Stratford Festival (4/22-11/01) PHOTOS |
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MrBallen: Lights out Live Meridian Arts Centre (10/04-10/04) |
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THE ART OF SOUND CBC Glenn Gould Studio (6/26-6/26) |
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Valentine's Bachata & Social Dance Night | Access Ballroom Toronto Access Ballroom (2/13-2/13) |
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NORDIC GLORY Meridian Arts Centre (5/15-5/15) |
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Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) Canadian Stage (11/06-11/22) |