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Kenny Wayne Shepherd to Perform at Massey Hall
Blues-rock guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd will perform at Toronto's Massey Hall, continuing his Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary Tour.
Agnes Su and Donald Thom Win 2026 Dancers First Award
Principal Dancer Agnes Su and First Soloist Donald Thom received the 2026 Dancers First Award from The National Ballet of Canada, recognized for standout performances in THE WINTER'S TALE and other productions.
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO + JULIET FILM IN CONCERT to Play Roy Thomson Hall
Roy Thomson Hall will present Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film adaptation as a cinematic live-to-film event, with a hybrid ensemble performing the score and music live in sync with the full movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes.
Steve Reich at 90: North American Premiere to Celebrate Composer's Birthday
Soundstreams will present a celebration of composer Steve Reich's 90th birthday, featuring the North American premiere of In All Your Ways alongside signature works Music for 18 Musicians and Clapping Music at Koerner Hall in Toronto.
Seventh Annual COMEDY IS ART to be Presented at The Theatre Centre
The Theatre Centre will present the seventh annual Comedy is Art festival, featuring stand-up, sketch, and improv performances headlined by Canadian comic Debra DiGiovanni across multiple nights.
LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS LEMONS to Open at Assembly Theatre
Theatre Aurinko will present Sam Steiner's genre-bending play about a world with limited words.
Review Roundup: PRIMA FACIE Film Starring Cynthia Erivo Premieres in Toronto
The film adaptation of Prima Facie, starring Cynthia Erivo, made its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Interview: Peter Fernandes of ONE FOR THE POT AND SLEUTH at Shaw Festival
BroadwayWorld spoke with Fernandes to discuss both projects, early theatrical memories, portraying several characters in a fast-paced farce, playing games with audiences, and his experience as a first-time director with the Shaw Festival.
Ann-Marie MacDonald to Star in GOODNIGHT DESDEMONA, GOOD MORNING JULIET at Bluma Appel Theatre
Ann-Marie MacDonald will return to the stage in her award-winning comedy at Canadian Stage's Bluma Appel Theatre, reprising the role of Constance Ledbelly 25 years after her last performance in the play.
Shaw Festival to Rebuild Royal George Theatre with $25M Federal Investment
The Shaw Festival received up to $25 million from the Government of Canada to rebuild the Royal George Theatre in Niagara-on-the-Lake, designed to achieve zero carbon certification and accessibility gold standards.
Saccha Dennis, Julia McLellan, Jesse Gervais and More Join Grand Theatre's 2026-27 Season
Grand Theatre announced 124 professional theatre artists for the upcoming Spriet Series, including Saccha Dennis, Jennifer Harding, and Julia McLellan in Dolly Parton's 9 to 5, and Jesse Gervais in Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors.
Nominations Open For The 2026 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! The 2026 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
WICKED and WICKED: FOR GOOD to Tour Globally as Live-to-Film Concert Experiences
Wicked and Wicked: For Good will become live-to-film concert experiences with a full symphony orchestra, opening with a San Francisco preview January 16, 2027, followed by a Radio City Music Hall world premiere January 23 and stops in Chicago, Mexico City, Toronto and Vancouver.
CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT to Bring West End Singers to Massey Hall
West End vocalists and a live band will perform holiday classics including White Christmas and Winter Wonderland in a candlelit concert at Toronto's Massey Hall.
UKRAINIAN WAR REQUIEM Canadian Tour to Hit Nine Cities This November
Axios Men's Ensemble, fresh off a JUNO Award win, will tour UKRAINIAN WAR REQUIEM to nine Canadian cities in ten days this November, including Edmonton, Winnipeg, Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto.
PERICLES to Open at National Theatre School of Canada, Directed by Sir Gregory Doran
The National Theatre School of Canada's English Section will present five student productions at Montreal's Monument-National, including Shakespeare's PERICLES directed by Sir Gregory Doran.
Interview: Linda Kash of PRE-EXISTING CONDITION at Coal Mine Theatre
The Canadian premiere of Marin Ireland's Pre-Existing Condition, currently in performances through September 27th, marks Kash's Coal Mine Theatre directorial debut.
Second Annual NEW BAD IDEAS LIVE 2026 to be Presented by Bad Hats Theatre
Bad Hats Theatre will present the second annual NEW BAD IDEAS LIVE at The Great Hall in Toronto, featuring four newly commissioned mini-musicals and highlights from the company's growing canon of work.
Review: Stratford Festival's THE KING JAMES BIBLE PLAY is Captivating
The World Premiere of Playwright Charlotte Corbeil-Coleman’s THE KING JAMES BIBLE PLAY recently opened at the Stratford Festival’s Studio Theatre.
Interview: Sophia Walker & André Morin of OHIO STATE MURDERS and A NEW WORK IN PROGRESS at Shaw Festival
Celebrated Canadian actors Sophia Walker and André Morin are, as they say, 'booked and busy.
BACKSTAGE BASH to Celebrate Grand Theatre's 125th Anniversary
The Grand Theatre in London, Ontario will mark 125 years with Backstage Bash, offering backstage access, live music, BBQ, and a history exhibition throughout its lobbies.
Principal Dancer Heather Ogden Will Depart National Ballet of Canada
Principal Dancer Heather Ogden will retire from The National Ballet of Canada after 29 years, with a farewell gala featuring a new work by James Kudelka created for her.
TORONTO STAR LIVE Series to Launch at Soulpepper with Chrystia Freeland
Soulpepper Theatre Company will launch a Civic Programming lineup in Toronto's Distillery District, featuring journalism talks, a Hot Docs screening series and free weekly Public Tuesdays events.
WOMEN'S BLUES REVUE Lineup to Feature Angelique Francis, More at Massey Hall
Massey Hall and the Toronto Blues Society announced headliners for the annual Women's Blues Revue, including Angelique Francis, Dawn Tyler Watson, June Millington, Miss Emily, Ollee Owens and Samantha Martin.
A FINE BALANCE Extends Run at Crow's Theatre Amid Ticket Demand
Crow's Theatre has extended its world premiere adaptation of Rohinton Mistry's A FINE BALANCE at the Guloien Theatre in Toronto, following its status as the company's fastest-selling production, with the run already 95% sold.
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Death of a Salesman Stratford Festival (5/05-10/24) PHOTOS |
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LA BOHEME Terminal Theatre (11/27-11/29) |
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The Tao of the World Stratford Festival (8/02-9/26) PHOTOS |
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SHADOWS AND LIGHT Flato Markham Theatre (2/06-2/06) |
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Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley LIVE - The Genuine Friends Tour BNZ Theatre (10/10-10/10) |
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Not Dead Yet! - John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50 The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres (10/02-10/02) |
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HARMONY OF THE WORLD Meridian Arts Centre (3/06-3/06) |
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The Audition Comedy Bar (9/04-9/18) |
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Gatsby Redux Harbourfront Centre (9/26-9/27) |
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CRUSH CITY Comedy Bar Danforth (9/05-11/28) |
