Toronto Theatre Newsroom

In a ceremony on July 11 in the Kevin & Roger Garland Cabaret at Soulpepper Theatre in Toronto, hosted by Toronto Fringe Co-Leads Rachel Kennedy and Laura Paduch, 19 awards were presented to a dynamic range of artists.

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Keep on Fringing! This roundup includes two shows in the Next Stage Festival (JUSTICE FOR MAURICE HENRY CARTER and SONGS BY A WANNABE), this year being held simultaneously with the Fringe at its Soulpepper venues. 

The Capitol Theatre Port Hope's Second Stage series continues this August with a limited run of Let Me Explain, a hilarious night of songs, satire and personal stories from acclaimed stage and screen actor Izad Etemadi (Come From Away, Orphan Black: Echoes/AMC, Settle Down/CBC).

Massey Hall will present Mah Moud at TD Music Hall. Mah Moud is supported by Massey Hall’s Artist Development program. Learn more about the performance here!

The lifestyle gurus at $20 Sandwich are here to improve your life through the much beloved medium of improv comedy. Playing at Native Earth's Aki Studio as part of the Toronto Fringe Festival, This Show Will Change Your Life is here to deliver what it says on the package.

Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 will return July 15 through August 24, 2025 at The Royal Alexandra Theatre. Go inside the production's Sitzprobe in this all-new video.

The Toronto Fringe is in full swing, and if you're not seeing any of the 100+ shows available from now to Sunday, what are you doing with your life? BroadwayWorld continues its coverage with reviews of WHO DRINKS MOCKTAILS ON THE BEACH?, MILK MILK LEMONADE, and DON'T FALL IN.

Massey Hall will present Mappe Of (Tom Meikle) at TD Music Hall for Afterglades album release show, available on September 19. Learn more and see how to attend!

The Stratford Festival has extended its musicals, scheduling Annie for an additional six weeks on stage, plus more! Learn more about the festival and see how to attend.

Sister Sophia Kicks the Habit, a bold and funny one-woman play about faith, doubt, and divine liberation, premieres at the 2025 Hamilton Fringe Festival, July 18–27 at The Players’ Guild of Hamilton. Written and performed by Lisa Randall.

Roy Thomson Hall will present RENT: In Concert in 2026. This symphonic take on the Jonathan Larson's beloved musical includes the full score of the show, including favorites like “Seasons of Love,” “La Vie Bohème,” and “Take Me or Leave Me”.

After four successful Toronto engagements in Mirvish theatres dating back to 1964, the smash-hit musical classic THE SOUND OF MUSIC will return to Toronto this November.

In August, Soulpepper Theatre invites audiences to take in a simmering theatrical masterpiece, presenting Harold Pinter’s Old Times on stage August 6th through to September 7th.

In a city as gloriously diverse as Toronto, the joys of dealing with immigration bureaucracy is a pain many have endured. In Paper Chase, playing at Tarragon Extraspace at the Toronto Fringe, Erik (played by Hugo van Essen) has to deal with just that. In the span of a mere 30 days, he must prove to the government he has the funds to maintain his residence before he is kicked out of the country.

The drag king members of Frat Haus are facing their biggest challenge ever - eviction! Unless they can secure a $1 million by end of day, they'll lose their home. Whatever will they do? Playing exclusively at Tallulah's Cabaret at the Buddies in Bad Times Theatre for the Toronto Fringe Festival, Frat Haus: Evicted! is a hilarious drag romp featuring cheeky song parodies and a special guest performer each night.

Eleanor O'Brien is on a mission - to spread the word of Plan V! In this one-women feminist comedy extravaganza, O'Brien plays Mama V - the quintessential southern church lady, imagine the love child between Richard Simmons and Dr. Ruth, but she's here to preach about the power and the wisdom cradled within the vagina. Of course, this spectacle is not just for those born with vaginas but for all who appreciate the power of the V. Together, we can save the world one ground-shaking orgasm at a time. 

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The Stratford Festival’s Meighen Forum is set to ignite the summer with a powerhouse lineup of events this July, blending bold ideas, behind-the-scenes revelations, and unforgettable artistry.

princess productions has announced the programming for the dance: made in canada / fait au canada (d:mic/fac) Festival 2025, returning for its eighth edition this August.

The Capitol Theatre Port Hope has shared cast and creative team updates for the Capitol's highly-anticipated July production of Steel Magnolias, part of the theatre's mainstage summer season.

The Writers Lab Canada will  return for a second time January 2026. Building on the success of its inaugural edition, TWL Canada continues its mission to support Canadian women and nonbinary film and TV writers aged 40 and above. 

Toronto Fringe has a late-breaking entry for comedy fans: the unscripted courtroom comedy JUDGE MINTZ is now in session. A hit monthly show at Comedy Bar, JUDGE MINTZ makes its Toronto Fringe debut with performances July 2–13 at Tarragon Theatre Extraspace.

JOIN CANADA, EH? reminds us to be grateful for Canada's number one export: comedians. With all this geopolitical chaos in our own backyard, laughter is hard to come by, especially at these exchange rates.

Puzzles is a gripping psychological mystery and emotionally charged family drama, playing at the Alumnae Theatre Mainspace in July. Learn more about the show here!