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NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Joins Mirvish Season
by Stephi Wild - March 19, 2024

After playing to sold-out houses for a record-breaking 16 weeks at Streetcar Crowsnest,  Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 will return July and August 2025 at The Royal Alexandra Theatre.

Stratford Festival's Economic Impact Pegged At $276.7 Million
by A.A. Cristi - March 18, 2024

The economic impact of Toronto's STRATFORD FESTIVAL has been estimated at a whopping $276.7 million.

Video: Get A First Look At JUNGLE BOOK At Brampton On Stage
by Joshua Wright - March 18, 2024

Get a first look at the original stage adaptation of Jungle Book, presented by Brampton on Stage at The Rose for one show only! This dazzling production by Kidoons and WYRD, in association with The 20K Collective, reimagines Rudyard Kipling’s classic stories through a modern lens. Check out the video!

Review: TEASE at Crow's Theatre
by Samantha Wu - March 17, 2024

If you're looking for a downright sexy frolic to highlight your weekend, look no further than Big City Kitties production of Tease, in association with Crow's Theatre. This highly energetic blend of comedy and burlesque with sides of clown, sketch comedy, dance, and awareness are sure to leave you breathless from laughter and eager for more. 

Theatre Passe Muraille to Present World Premiere of WOKING PHOENIX
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 15, 2024

Theatre Passe Muraille will present the World Premiere of their co-production with Silk Bath Collective, WOKING PHOENIX. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

BWW Q&A: Katrina Martinez on RENT at Brampton On Stage
by Joshua Wright - March 15, 2024

La Vie Boheme in Brampton - Jonathan Larson's iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is coming to The Rose with Brampton Music Theatre's production of RENT! A musical that shaped a generation of audiences and taught us all to measure our life in love, RENT follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive, create, and love in New York's East Village. 

BroadwayWorld Announces the Ultimate Best Musical March Madness Bracket - Vote Now!
by Team BWW - March 15, 2024

Which musical is really the Best Musical of all time? Kick off tournament season with the ultimate March Madness Bracket: Best Musical Edition! Looking back on the last 64 years of Broadway's most acclaimed shows, BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which show deserves the title of The Ultimate Best Musical!

SPRING DOUBLE BILL Comes to Toronto Dance Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2024

Toronto Dance Theatre has announced the details of their second mainstage double bill presentation at the historic Winchester next month. Beginning April 4th, SPRING DOUBLE BILL sees the resident company and guest dancers share the stage in two new enticing works.

Review: ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at CAA Theatre
by Samantha Wu - March 14, 2024

Rosentranctz & Guildenstern are Dead is the hilariously absurdist play written by Tom Stoppard, directed by Jeremy Webb, that shines the spotlight on two minor characters from Shakespeare's Hamlet. The star-studded casting for the title duo could not be a more perfect match - from the Academy Award winning trilogy The Lord of the Rings, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd.

CLUE Extends at the Grand Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 14, 2024

The Grand Theatre's run of Clue, directed by Dennis Garnhum, has been extended through to March 31, 2024.

Interview: Makambe K. Simamba of THREE SISTERS at Soulpepper
by Ilana Lucas - March 13, 2024

BroadwayWorld spoke to Makambe K. Simamba of Soulpepper's THREE SISTERS, who plays Udo, the youngest of the three sisters, about the play's historical context and how playwright Inua Ellams finds new meaning in Chekhov's classic.

Canadian Premiere of SWAN LAKES + MINUS 16 Comes to Harbourfront Centre Next Month
by Stephi Wild - March 13, 2024

Harbourfront Centre will present the Canadian premiere of Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart’s mixed program, Swan Lakes + Minus 16, on stage April 18–20, 2024, at 7:30pm at Fleck Dance Theatre.

The Happenstancers Present BEING PASCAL DUSAPIN
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2024

Experience BEING PASCAL DUSAPIN from The Happenstancers in Toronto on April 6th.

MEDEA To Be Presented In Its First-Ever Appearance At The Canadian Opera Company
by A.A. Cristi - March 12, 2024

Experience the thrilling first-ever performance of MEDEA at the Canadian Opera Company. This captivating production promises to set the stage ablaze, offering a unique spectacle for opera enthusiasts.

World Premiere of KIMIKO'S PEARL to be Presented at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 12, 2024

Experience the world premiere of KIMIKO'S PEARL, a new Canadian ballet by Bravo Niagara! based on the Japanese Canadian internment of WWII. A tale of war, sacrifice, and renewal, this marks the first time this tragic wartime experience is told through ballet.


Videos


The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Concert in Toronto The Hunchback of Notre Dame in Concert
Winchester Street Theatre (3/23 - 3/24) Tracker
PHOTOS
Jungle Book in Toronto Jungle Book
The Rose (4/11 - 4/11) Tracker
RENT Presented by Brampton Music Theatre in Toronto RENT Presented by Brampton Music Theatre
The Rose Brampton (4/4 - 4/7) Tracker
All is Love in Toronto All is Love
Opera Atelier presents All Is Love (4/11 - 4/14) Tracker
Swan Lakes + Minus 16 in Toronto Swan Lakes + Minus 16
Harbourfront Centre (4/18 - 4/20)
Tyson’s Song in Toronto Tyson’s Song
Factory Theatre (4/24 - 5/19)
The Hunting of the Snark in Toronto The Hunting of the Snark
Wychwood Theatre (3/29 - 4/14)
Departures & Arrivals in Toronto Departures & Arrivals
Papermill Theatre (3/20 - 3/22)
My Little Brony: The Musical in Toronto My Little Brony: The Musical
The Epochal Imp (4/9 - 4/21)
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