The latest reviews and critic recommendations from Toronto.
The Stratford Shakespeare Festival's 60th Season opening week wrapped up on Saturday night with the debut of The Matchmaker, a comedic tale by Thornton Wilder that has never before been presented by The Festival.
It's safe to say that Stratford has another musical hit on their hands in 42nd Street, a toe-tapping gem of a show that showcases the incredible performers involved in the company this year.
Much Ado About Nothing kicked off the Stratford Shakespeare Festival's 60th Season Monday night, and is pleasantly about a lot more than the name might suggest.
Each season Toronto's Civic Light Opera Company revises and revives failed and forgotten shows from Broadway's past.
This past Friday Canadian favourite Rebecca Caine returned to Toronto for a very special performance at The Green Door Cabaret.
Although they created many popular comic operas, the backstage relationship of W.
West Side Story is arguably one of the most well known and beloved musicals of all time, and Toronto audiences have a chance to see this gorgeous new production for the next four weeks.
A strong trio of leads ushers us into the world of Don Quixote as The Alexander Singers present the Tony-award winning musical MAN OF LA MANCHA at York Woods Library Theatre until May 13.
"Humans are territorial," states one character midway through the second act of CLYBOURNE PARK.
Amicus Productions concludes their 2012 season with a magical and enjoyable rendering of the Craig Lucas play PRELUDE TO A KISS.
Live Wrong and Prosper is the latest offering from the world-famous Second City, on now in Toronto.
There was almost as much drama involved in getting Curtain Call Players' spring production of the musical MISS SAIGON to opening night as there is in the show itself.
A dazzling revue of songs by the two Stephens - Sondheim and Schwartz - performed by an enthusiastic cast.
Angelwalk Theater has come up with a real gem with the romantic musical comedy I Love You Because.
Strong leading performances, some tasty production values and well executed effects help compensate for many of the deficiencies in Shrek The Musical.
Familiar songs and some lively performances make the production of ALL SHOOK UP at Stage West Dinner Theatre a frothy entertainment.
On Tuesday night the all Canadian production of War Horse opened in Toronto, making it the third production of the Tony and Olivier Award winning play worldwide.
Dan and Jeff, the british duo behind the hilarious Potted Potter, promise that even non-Harry Potter fans can enjoy their show.
Dani Girl opened last night at Theatre Passe Muraille after a successful run at Barrie's Talk is Free Theatre last year.
Three items to note about Encore Entertainment's production of The Laramie Project: 1.
Kim's Convenience opened last night to an enthusiastic crowd of supporters, fans, family and friends at the Young Centre for the Performing Arts.
The much-anticipated National Tour of Green Day's American Idiot kicked off in Toronto last night, and BWW was on hand to capture photos of the entire event.
Gary Naylor sees a Christmas show that blends the traditional with the innovative.
Memphis roared into Toronto on Wednesday night, where it will play the Toronto Centre for the Arts until Christmas Eve.
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HARMONY OF THE WORLD Meridian Arts Centre (3/06-3/06) |
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Heaven Heaven (9/29-10/03) |
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Tuesdays With Morrie Marsh Street Centre (9/22-9/26) |
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Valentine's Bachata & Social Dance Night | Access Ballroom Toronto Access Ballroom (2/13-2/13) |
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Fred Penner: The Hero In You Young People's Theatre (3/06-3/20) |
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BODIES OF MATTER Terminal Theatre (3/05-3/06) |
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MOZART REQUIEM Meridian Arts Centre (6/19-6/19) |
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ELEGANCE AND IMAGINATION Flato Markham Theatre (10/17-10/17) |
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Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour BNZ Theatre (10/10-10/10) |
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ELECTRIC SILENCE Cornell Recital Hall (4/10-4/10) |
