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KURT WEILL'S SONGS OF GLASS AND IRON Set for Performance in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - January 22, 2026
Soprano Reilly Bianchi Nelson and composer-pianist Friedrich Heinrich Kern will present KURT WEILL'S SONGS OF GLASS AND IRON, a music-theatre exploration of displacement and belonging through the lens of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht.
Tafelmusik and Juilliard415 to Showcase RAMEAU AND THE ART OF DANCE This February
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2026
Tafelmusik will present 'RAMEAU AND THE ART OF DANCE' in collaboration with Juilliard415, featuring Baroque dancers Caroline Copeland and Julian Donahue.
THE ROLL PLAYERS Season 2 Set to Launch at Comedy Bar Danforth
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2026
THE ROLL PLAYERS will return for its second season on January 27, 2026, at Comedy Bar Danforth, featuring a lineup of top Canadian comedians and a new D&D campaign.
Video: & JULIET Toronto Company Performs Raptors Game Halftime Show
by Joshua Wright - January 20, 2026
The Vanessa Sears (Juliet) and the Toronto cast of & Juliet performed during halftime at the Raptors vs. 76ers game on January 12, 2026.
THE WINTER'S TALE is Now Available on Stratfest@Home
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 20, 2026
The Stratford Festival’s 2025 production of The Winter’s Tale is now available to audiences worldwide on the Festival’s exclusive streaming platform Stratfest@Home.
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO is a Quirky Little Show with A Lot of Heart
by Lauren Gienow - January 20, 2026
Sunday night was the Toronto opening of the Canadian premiere of KIMBERLY AKIMBO – the 2023 Tony Award winner for Best Musical. Directed by Robert McQueen, this quirky musical boasts a fabulous cast and is chock full of heart. With an incredibly strong (and Tony Award Winning) book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori, this musical weaves together comedy and drama in the same way that real life does. Offering performances that are both funny and heartbreaking, KIMBERLY AKIMBO is a very special show that is not to be missed.
Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival Returns in March
by Stephi Wild - January 20, 2026
The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival will celebrate its 21st edition from March 4-15, 2026, featuring a lineup of comedic talents at various venues across the city. This event highlights the vibrant sketch comedy scene in Toronto, showcasing both established and emerging comedians.
THE ART OF MAGIC Returns To Allied Music Centre
by Stephi Wild - January 20, 2026
THE ART OF MAGIC will enchant audiences at the Allied Music Centre in January 2026, featuring a blend of illusion and spectacle.
World Premiere of COPPERBELT to Debut at Soulpepper Theatre in February
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2026
COPPERBELT, a new play by Zambian-Canadian Natasha Mumba, will premiere at Soulpepper Theatre on February 7, showcasing a unique collaboration between Canadian and Zambian artists.
WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT Returns to Toronto at the Assembly Theatre
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2026
The Assembly Theatre will present the acclaimed play WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT in Toronto, featuring a unique script performed by a new actor each night.
PEOPLE OF THE CITY New Theatrical Experience Celebrating Toronto Set For February
by Stephi Wild - January 15, 2026
Bad Dog Theatre will present PEOPLE OF THE CITY, a new theatrical production designed to showcase the vibrant culture and history of Toronto. Set to open in January 2026, the show aims to connect audiences with the city's diverse communities through compelling narratives and performances.
Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival Celebrates Its 21st Edition In March 2026
by A.A. Cristi - January 14, 2026
The 21st annual Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival will take place from March 4-15, 2026, featuring a diverse array of comedic talents in various venues across the city.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra to Host Lunar New Year Concert in 2026
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2026
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra will present a special Lunar New Year concert on February 28, 2026, celebrating the Year of the Horse with exciting guest artists. Learn more here!
PRIMARY TRUST Takes The Stage At The Grand Theatre
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2026
Primary Trust will run on the Grand Theatre's Spriet Stage. Director Cherissa Richards leads the way through the tender, quirky, and Pulitzer Prize-winning pages of Playwright Eboni Booth in this all-new, London-made production. 
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards
by BWW Awards - January 14, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
A MIRROR to Premiere in Toronto This March at 918 Bathurst
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2026
Actors Repertory Company will present the Toronto premiere of A MIRROR, a play by Sam Holcroft, from March 11-28, 2026, at 918 Bathurst Centre. The production features a cast of notable actors and explores themes of censorship and free speech.
Review: OPHIS at The Great Hall
by Samantha Wu - January 13, 2026
TranscenDance Project is starting off the new year by offering an invitation into the unknown with a remount of their intoxicating interactive production of Ophis. Taking over the multifple rooms and floors of The Great Hall, audience members are invited to don a mask and follow along as dancers tell the story of Medusa, the once beautiful woman who was raped by the Gods and then cursed with snakes for hair and a gaze that would turn men to stone. 
Anvil Theatre Will Showcase YOU'RE THE TOP: The Cole Porter Songbook on Film & Live
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2026
​​​​​​​Celebrate Valentine's Day with the spectacular musical show, You're The Top: The Cole Porter Songbook on Film and Live with the Laura Crema Sextet, Saturday, February 14, 7:00 pm at the Anvil Theatre.
Massey Hall Announces 2026 Artists in Residence at Allied Music Centre
by Stephi Wild - January 13, 2026
The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall have announced the second year of its Artist in Residence program at Allied Music Centre, naming Wyatt C. Louis, LOV, and Willows as the 2026 participating artists.
Young People’s Theatre To Present Canadian Premiere Of FORTS! BUILD YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2026
Young People's Theatre will transform its studio into a fort-building wonderland for the Canadian premiere of FORTS! Build Your Own Adventure, inviting children and families to an immersive play space from January 24 to February 8.
Toronto Kids Head To Atlanta For Junior Theatre Festival
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2026
Toronto's Bravo Academy students, aged 12-14, will showcase their talents at the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta, presenting scenes from NEWSIES JR. This event is a significant platform for young performers to engage with Broadway professionals.
Ólafur Arnalds To Return To Massey Hall With FALLING APART TOGETHER
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2026
Ólafur Arnalds will return to the Allan Slaight Stage at Massey Hall on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with Falling Apart Together, a live concert experience that blends new and past material.
Sean Jones to Present THE LOVE.AFFAIR at Harbourfront Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 12, 2026
Juno Award winning R&B artist and actor, Sean Jones will return to Harbourfront Centre, Valentine's Day. The show will feature Sean's eight-piece band, plus special guests.
Anusree Roy to Return to Theatre Passe Muraille With THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 12, 2026
Anusree Roy will return to Theatre Passe Muraille with her new play THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD, exploring profound themes through a unique narrative lens.
Interview: Aidan DeSalaiz of COMPANY at The Theatre Centre
by Ilana Lucas - January 11, 2026
BroadwayWorld spoke to actor Aidan deSalaiz, who plays Bobby in the immersive production, about the show’s contemporary relevance, its fascinating and revealing contradictions, and the joys of connectivity in an increasingly isolating world.

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