The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Toronto.
What did our critic think of BLACKBIRD at United Hope Church? Of course, there’s a lot to gasp about in Talk Is Free Theatre’s production of BLACKBIRD, an incredibly intimate staging of Scottish playwright David Harrower’s 2005 drama about a tense confrontation, years after the fact, between a
This production is comfort food without being boring and sure to appeal to opera lovers and Romeo & Juliette lovers of all ages, stages and walks of life.
Coal Mine’s dedication to text and its intimate quarters mean that you don’t need to shell out for Broadway to get closer to Godot.
It’s the eve of Jackson’s Dangerous tour, which is spiralling out of control as he demands more technology and works his dancers to the bone, searching for an elusive perfection that will top anything he’s ever done before while scandal and rumours swirl around him.
Woolley’s moving and layered script, developed over years in Nightwood’s Write From the Hip program, is like a firehose of neuroses, a constant barrage that drenches you with a mind that never shuts off and lungs that never take a breath.
“It was all a game,” sneers Maggie Hale (Margo MacDonald), lead “enforcer” of THE ELEPHANT GIRLS, the notorious gang of women that swept through London in the 1920s.
Heightened senses, a world of darkness and a band of conniving criminals all make up the fabric of the 1960's thriller WAIT UNTIL DARK.
Great Scott! Set your DeLorean time circuit to Summer 2025 as the cinematic blockbuster Back to the Future crash lands in Toronto at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre.
Crow's Theatre and The Musical Stage's co-production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 was a smashing success during their record breaking run at Streetcar's Crowsnest.
What did our critic think of ROMEO AND JULIET at Canadian Stage?The romantic tragedy and big emotions of Shakespeare’s famous tale of star-crossed lovers are difficult to successfully present in an age of irony.
It’s the end of the 2025 Toronto Fringe, which has entertained audiences for the past 12 days with more than 100 shows in 22 venues.
What did our critic think of TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL REVIEW ROUNDUP 4 at Toronto Fringe?
Keep on Fringing! This roundup includes two shows in the Next Stage Festival (JUSTICE FOR MAURICE HENRY CARTER and SONGS BY A WANNABE), this year being held simultaneously with the Fringe at its Soulpepper venues.
The lifestyle gurus at $20 Sandwich are here to improve your life through the much beloved medium of improv comedy.
The Toronto Fringe is in full swing, and if you're not seeing any of the 100+ shows available from now to Sunday, what are you doing with your life? BroadwayWorld continues its coverage with reviews of WHO DRINKS MOCKTAILS ON THE BEACH?, MILK MILK LEMONADE, and DON'T FALL IN.
In a city as gloriously diverse as Toronto, the joys of dealing with immigration bureaucracy is a pain many have endured.
The drag king members of Frat Haus are facing their biggest challenge ever - eviction! Unless they can secure a $1 million by end of day, they'll lose their home.
What did our critic think of TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL REVIEW ROUNDUP 1 at Toronto Fringe?
Eleanor O'Brien is on a mission - to spread the word of Plan V! In this one-women feminist comedy extravaganza, O'Brien plays Mama V - the quintessential southern church lady, imagine the love child between Richard Simmons and Dr.
JOIN CANADA, EH? reminds us to be grateful for Canada's number one export: comedians.
Living a lifestyle beyond one's means and being prone to excesses in all aspects of life often may catch up with you (especially if there is no money in the family vault) .
As a downtrodden teen clad in black while mournfully proclaiming that I, myself, am strange and unusual, the iconic Tim Burton film Beetlejuice was kept close to my dark heart.
Given this strong inaugural production, I am curious to see what else Artistic & General Director Michael Mori and Tapestry Opera do next in their new playground.
Last night, Director Tracey Flye’s production of DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS opened at the Stratford Festival’s Avon Theatre.
Red Like Fruit is a play unlike any play you've likely seen.
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Guys and Dolls Stratford Festival (4/22-11/14) PHOTOS |
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Fred Penner: The Hero In You Young People's Theatre (3/06-3/20) |
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Moonstruck Comedy Bar (10/09-10/30) |
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TIK TOK BOOM Presents: Tik Tok Boo! Comedy Bar Danforth (10/31-10/31) |
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Premiere Dance Presentations featuring KINAJ + Atri Nundy Assembly Hall (11/07-11/08) |
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SERENADES AND SWEETHEARTS 19 on the Park Stouffville (2/11-2/11) |
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Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) Canadian Stage (11/06-11/22) |
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An Improv Halloween - A Spooky Improvised Comedy! The John Candy Box Theatre (10/09-10/30) PHOTOS VIDEOS |
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SHADOWS AND LIGHT Flato Markham Theatre (2/06-2/06) |
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ProArteDanza Fall 2026 Season Betty Oliphant Theatre (10/29-11/01) |
