TORONTO THEATER REVIEWS

New streamlined production of Shakespeare's tragedy is a great way to introduce the classic play to young audiences. * * * * * (OUT OF 5)...

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the premiere of the Leonard Bernstein-Stephen Sondheim-Arthur Laurents musical West Side Story. I don't know of that entered into the decision for Sheridan College to add the show to their line-up for this season or not. What I do know is that the production ...

Toronto premiere of William FInn's ELEGIES proves an emotional rollar coaster! * * * * * (OUT OF 5)...

The Civic Light Operea Company's celebration of the life and songs of Jerry herman provides a toe-tapping evening of show tunes. * * * * (out of 5)...

It has taken nearly 400 years but The Maid's Tragedy is finally having its Canadian premiere, thanks to Theatre Erindale. * * * * (OUT OF 5)...

Encore Entertainment has the perfect show to take the chill out of February. Their current offering, the female version of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple is a riotous production that keeps the theatre rocking with laughter from start to finish. * * * * 1/2 (OUT OF 5)...

The Mississauga Players have a must-see winner this time out with Jane Anderson's play, DEFYING GRAVITY. * * * * 1/2 (OUT OF 5)...

You have to put up with a riddiculous book and paper thin charcaters, but the tunes are well sung in SUDS - The Rockin' 60's muusical soap opera. * * (OUT OF 5)...

New revue covers 65 pop hits from the California music scene circa 1965 to 2000. Lively, energetic cast and endless parade of familiar tunes make this one a winner! * * * * 1/2 (out of 5)...

An overstuffed Christmas stocking filled to the brim with tasty treats. * * * * (out of 5)...

Toronto finally has a show to get truly excited about: A new 2-character musical called THE STORY OF MY LIFE by Neil Bartram (music, lyrics) and Brian Hill (book.) My best advice is to stop reading this now and go order tickets! * * * * 1/2 (Out of five) ...

A talented cast breathe life into Stephen Schwartz's PIPPIN songs but it's all undone by an ineffectual book and lacklustre direction. * * 1/2 (out of 5) ...

Encore Entertainment offers an enjoyable production of A.R.Gurney's SYLVIA. * * * 1/2 (out of 5)...

University of Toronto's senior year theatre students offer a powerful drama, RADIUM GIRLS as their first show of the season. * * * * (out of 5) * * * *...

The Rodgers and Hammerstein favourite is given a performance that hits the right notes but comes across devoid of feeling. * * (out of 5)...

Murder and madcap mayhem in a rundown Saskatchewan hotel. That's what happens in Norm Foster & Leslie Arden's musical comedy THE LAST RESORT, a wonderfully silly spoof currently being performed at Stage West Dinner Theatre. * * * (out of 5)...

The Civic Light Opera Company offers Toronto theatre fans a rare chance to see the seldom staged 1965 musical ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER....

Joan Collins & Linda Evans fail to spark LEGENDS James Kirkwood's problematic comedy strands its leading ladies with weak material. * * (OUT OF 5) ...

The hit musical returns to Toronto for a limed run. The production is first rate, even if the script and score are never quite at the same level. * * * * (OUT OF 5) ...

Hart House Theatre has managed of a major coup, snagging the rights to present the Canadian premiere of the offbeat REEFER MADNESS - The Musical, a fun little musical satire. * * * * (out of 5) ...

Writer/director Trey Anthony's latest play shines a light on relationship issues, but the piece could use more focus. * * (out of Five) ...

Soulpepper Theatre Company's production of KING LEAR is riveting. This is one not to be missed. * * * * 1/2 (Out of 5) ...

Rick Miller brings his one-man multi-media production back to Toronto where it all started 10 years ago. The show is very funny and just when it is beginning to pall, he wraps it up. Fun for both Shakespeare fans and SIMPSONS fans. * * * * (Out of 5) ...

The Mississauga Players offer Norm Foster's comedy about the onstage and backstage antics of a community theatre troupe. The play is neither uproarious comedy nor insightful character study but thanks to a strong cast, it is pleasant entertainment. * * 1/2 (out of 5)...

In their sophomore season, Obstructed View Productions tackles David Mamet's classic play, GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS. Despite being too young for the characters the talented cast give fine performances and the play retains its power. * * * ½ (out of five) ...