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Video: SHREK - THE MUSICAL at Princess of Wales Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 25, 2024


Shrek - The Musical is running at The Princess of Wales Theatre. Watch footage below!

Crow's Theatre to Kick Off 41st Season With Ibsen's ROSMERSHOLM
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 24, 2024


Crow's Theatre will begin its 41st season with Henrik Ibsen's drama ROSMERSHOLM, featuring Jonathon Young and V. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast & Creative Team Set For The World Premiere Of Art Of Time Ensemble's SANKOFA: The Soldier's Tale Retold
by Stephi Wild - July 23, 2024


The cast and creative team have been announced for Sankofa: The Soldier's Tale Retold, presented by Art of Time in association with The Royal Conservatory's Glenn Gould School and Koffler Arts.

YENSA Festival Celebrating Black Women In Dance Unveils Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 22, 2024


The YENSA Festival in Toronto will celebrate Black women in dance with performances, workshops, and panels highlighting their contributions to the arts. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Spotlight: TAMING OF THE SHREW at Performing Arts Brampton/The Rose Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - July 22, 2024


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THE WIZARD OF OZ: A HOLIDAY MUSICAL PANTO FOR ALL Announced At The Canadian Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - July 19, 2024


Canadian Stage Company and Ross Petty Productions present THE WIZARD OF OZ: A HOLIDAY MUSICAL PANTO FOR ALL, featuring Dan Chameroy, Julia Pulo, and Vanessa Sears. Directed by Ted Dykstra with choreography by Jennifer Mote.

Fall For Dance North Announces 10th Anniversary Festival Line-up
by A.A. Cristi - July 19, 2024


Fall for Dance North celebrates its 10th anniversary with a diverse festival line-up featuring performances from international and Canadian artists.

SOMETHING ROTTEN! and LA CAGE AUX FOLLES Extended at Stratford Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 18, 2024


The Stratford Festival has extended SOMETHING ROTTEN! and LA CAGE AUX FOLLES due to popular demand. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

SCHITT'S CREEK Star Noah Reid Will Lead A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at the Coal Mine Theatre
by Stephi Wild - July 18, 2024


The Coal Mine Theatre will present the Toronto premiere of A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD, by Samuel D. Hunter, and directed by Ted Dykstra.

Canadian Premiere of INIFINITE LIFE Will Be Led By Jean Yoon and More at the Coal Mine Theatre
by Stephi Wild - July 18, 2024


The Coal Mine Theatre will present the Canadian premiere of INFINITE LIFE, by Annie Baker, and directed by Jackie Maxwell. Performances run September 6-29, 2024.

Cast Set For The New Toronto Production Of Disney's THE LION KING
by Stephi Wild - July 18, 2024


Casting has been announced for the new Toronto production of Disney's The Lion King. 

Canadian Opera Company to Present Summer Opera Intensive in August
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 17, 2024


Come hear some of Canada’s newest rising opera artists at the final showcase performance of the COC’s annual Summer Opera Intensive. Learn more and see how to attend!

Interview: Mayumi Lashbrook of PORCH VIEW DANCES
by Ilana Lucas - July 17, 2024


BroadwayWorld spoke to this year’s curator, Aeris Körper artistic director Mayumi Lashbrook, about this year’s theme of play, the artists who transform porches and lawns into spaces for discovery, and why PORCH VIEW DANCES brings joy to the community.

Cast Set For The World Premiere Of CHRISTMASTOWN From The Capitol Theatre Port Hope
by Stephi Wild - July 16, 2024


The Capitol Theatre Port Hope shared a casting update for the fourth and final mainstage show of their summer season, the world premiere of Christmastown by Briana Brown.

The Foundation For Canadian Comedy (CANCOM) Launches 3rd Round of Funding
by Stephi Wild - July 15, 2024


The Foundation For Canadian Comedy has announced the launch of the 3rd annual CANCOM Comedy Grant Program.

THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF GEORGE MICHAEL Comes to Toronto's CAA Theatre in November
by Stephi Wild - July 15, 2024


The North American tour of The Life and Music of George Michael that will visit more than 25 cities through this fall is set to make a stop in Toronto this November.

Toronto Fringe Announces Award Winners
by Blair Ingenthron - July 13, 2024


Toronto Fringe Festival announces its award winners, celebrating outstanding performances and productions. Discover the highlights and key achievements from this year's festival.

Review: TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL: DAY 8
by Ilana Lucas - July 13, 2024


Reviews of Madame Winifred's Circus of Wonders, Rooted: A Musical Poem, Girls' Night Cabin Fever, How Lucky Are We, The First Jew in Canada: A Trans Tale, and Are You Lovin' It?

Review: TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL: DAY 7
by Ilana Lucas - July 12, 2024


Reviews of Gulp, Bus Stop, and Rosamund

Review: TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL: DAY 6
by Ilana Lucas - July 11, 2024


Reviews of Monks, Stiff and Sons, Tape, Moe: A Rap Opera, and Crosstown

Review: TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL: DAY 5
by Ilana Lucas - July 10, 2024


Reviews of Rat Academy, Poz, The Bluffs, and 1 Santosh Santosh 2 Go

The National Ballet Of Canada Launches New Brand
by A.A. Cristi - July 09, 2024


The National Ballet of Canada introduces a bold new visual identity and unveils a fully redesigned website, created in collaboration with Bruce Mau Design.

Sitar Player Anoushka Shankar To Perform Live At Massey Hall
by A.A. Cristi - July 09, 2024


Experience the enchanting sounds of sitar virtuoso Anoushka Shankar live at Massey Hall.

WE LIVE IN TIME Starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh to Premiere at TIFF
by Josh Sharpe - July 09, 2024


The Toronto International Film Festival has revealed that We Live in Time, the highly anticipated romance film starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, will premiere at the festival this September.

BWW Q&A: Astrid Atherly on Taming of the Shrew at Brampton On Stage
by Joshua Wright - July 09, 2024


Brampton’s Own Shakespeare Show returns for its third season, bringing a gender-bending spin on William Shakespeare's TAMING OF THE SHREW to three outdoor stages around the city this summer. Grab a chair and a blanket, pack a picnic, and pick the park nearest you to settle in and experience live theatre under the stars.


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Brampton's Own Shakespeare Show: Taming of the Shrew in Toronto Brampton's Own Shakespeare Show: Taming of the Shrew
Brampton On Stage (7/18 - 8/3) Tracker
Hamlet in Toronto Hamlet
Canadian Stage (7/21 - 9/1) Tracker
Stranger Sings the musical parody in Toronto Stranger Sings the musical parody
Regent Theatre (7/18 - 7/28)

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Mouse on the Move in Toronto Mouse on the Move
Wychwood Theatre (8/10 - 9/1)
Sound of Music in Toronto Sound of Music
Scarborough Music Theatre (11/7 - 11/23)
Girls Like Them at the Porchside Festival in Toronto Girls Like Them at the Porchside Festival
Theatre Collingwood (7/27 - 7/28)
The Wolf in the Voice in Toronto The Wolf in the Voice
Tarragon Theatre (2/4 - 2/23)
Many Happy Returns in Toronto Many Happy Returns
Coffee Oysters Champagne (7/17 - 9/25)
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Sondheim on Sondheim in Toronto Sondheim on Sondheim
Scarborough Music Theatre (2/6 - 2/22)
The Tracks at the Porchside Festival in Toronto The Tracks at the Porchside Festival
Theatre Collingwood (7/29 - 7/29)
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