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DANGEROUS LIAISONS Now on Stage at the Stratford Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2025
Seduction, power and betrayal take centre stage this season as the Stratford Festival presents a provocative new production of Dangerous Liaisons, Christopher Hampton’s masterful stage adaptation of the classic novel. Learn more!
Review: WAIT UNTIL DARK at Shaw Festival
by Michael Rabice - August 05, 2025
Heightened senses, a world of darkness and a band of conniving criminals all make up the fabric of the 1960's thriller WAIT UNTIL DARK. The Shaw Festival in Niagara on the Lake is presenting Frederick Knott's suspenseful drama in a new adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher that slowly builds to a nail-biting climax sure to intrigue audiences.
The Royal Conservatory of Music Launches 2025–26 Concert Season
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
The Royal Conservatory of Music is launching its 17th concert season with an eclectic lineup of performances across Koerner Hall, Mazzoleni Concert Hall, and Temerty Theatre.
THE SANKOFA TRILOGY to be Presented at Summerworks Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
Experience a pantodub theatre griot posse workshop reading of d'bi.young anitafrika's acclaimed trilogy, featuring a dynamic mix of practitioners presented by the Watah Theatre. Learn how to attend!
Rheostatics Adds Second Date At TD Music Hall
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
Due to popular demand, Massey Hall will present a second show with Canadian rock darlings Rheostatics at TD Music Hall. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
TICK, TICK... BOOM! to be Presented by Bowtie Productions
by BWW News Desk - August 05, 2025
Bowtie Productions will present their new production of tick, tick..BOOM!, taking place at Alumnae Theatre in Toronto. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!
THE ART OF WAR to be Presented at The Stratford Festival
by BWW News Desk - August 01, 2025
The Stratford Festival will present The Art of War, a powerful and moving Canadian play that examines the role of art in the face of conflict and the shaping of national identity. Learn how to purchase tickets!
BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY to Have Canadian Premiere at the Shaw Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 31, 2025
Associate Artistic Director Kimberley Rampersad directs the Canadian debut of Blues for an Alabama at Shaw Festival. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Samantha Wu - July 30, 2025
Great Scott! Set your DeLorean time circuit to Summer 2025 as the cinematic blockbuster Back to the Future crash lands in Toronto at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted to the stage by the movie's creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis and directed by Tony Award Winner John Rando. 
THE UNAUTHORIZED HALLMARK(ISH) PARODY MUSICAL to Make World Premiere in Toronto
by BWW News Desk - July 29, 2025
Toronto will be the first to experience the world premiere of The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical, an immersive holiday musical comedy set to run from November 20, 2025 through January 4, 2026 at The Royal Theatre.
Review: NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Samantha Wu - July 28, 2025
Crow's Theatre and The Musical Stage's co-production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 was a smashing success during their record breaking run at Streetcar's Crowsnest.
Blyth Festival Adds Limited Return Engagement of Emma Donoghue’s THE WIND COMING OVER THE SEA
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2025
The Blyth Festival has announced a limited second run of The Wind Coming Over the Sea, the acclaimed original folk musical by internationally bestselling author and playwright Emma Donoghue (Room, The Wonder).
Massey Hall to Present Rheostatics at TD Music Hall
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2025
Massey Hall will present Canadian rock darlings Rheostatics at TD Music Hall for their special presentation The Great Lake Suites. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!
Tweed & Company Theatre Receives Ontario Seniors Community Grant
by BWW News Desk - July 28, 2025
Tweed & Company Theatre has received a 2025–2026 Seniors Community Grant from the Government of Ontario, through the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility.
Julie Lyn Barber Debuts TURBULENT ARCHITECT at The Guelph Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 25, 2025
Solo artist, Julie Lyn Barber will debut her new one-woman show, Turbulent Architect at the 2025 Guelph Fringe Festival. Learn more about the show here!
MURDER-ON-THE-LAKE to Make World Premiere at the Shaw Festival
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2025
Murder-on-the-Lake, the latest creation from Spontaneous Theatre's Rebecca Northan and Bruce Horak, will make its world premiere at the Shaw Festival. Learn more!
Paolo Santalucia Named Artistic Director Of Soulpepper Theatre
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2025
The Board of Directors of Soulpepper Theatre have announced that following a wide-reaching national search, acclaimed Toronto-based multi-hyphenate artist and arts leader, Paolo Santalucia has been appointed as the company's next Artistic Director.
GODSPELL Documentary Sets World Premiere at TIFF; Watch a New Clip
by Josh Sharpe - July 22, 2025
The new documentary about the original Toronto production of Godspell, directed by Nick Davis and produced by Judd Apatow, will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival this September.
Bad Dog Theatre Company Reveals Season 8 Of The Featured Players
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
Bad Dog Theatre Company has revealed the Season 8 ensemble of the Featured Players Program. Learn more about the Featured Players Program here and about the individuals selected!
Dave Malloy's OCTET to be Presented at the Streetcar Crowsnest in September
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2025
At the Streetcar Crowsnest, the 25.26 fall theatre season will launch in September with OCTET by three-time Tony Award nominee Dave Malloy. Learn more here!
THE WELKIN To Make Canadian Premiere At Soulpepper Theatre This September
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2025
This September, three of Toronto’s most celebrated theatre companies—Soulpepper Theatre Company, Crow’s Theatre, and The Howland Company—will come together to present the Canadian premiere of THE WELKIN, a bold and blistering courtroom drama by Tony-nominated playwright Lucy Kirkwood. T
Stratford Festival Actor Michael Blake Has Passed Away
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2025
Actor Michael Blake has passed away.  Mr. Blake was a member of the Stratford Festival company for 10 seasons. Learn more about Blake's life and career here.
Tickets to MRS. DOUBTFIRE in Toronto to go on Sale Next Week
by BWW News Desk - July 21, 2025
The musical comedy MRS. DOUBTFIRE will play Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre. Tickets will go on sale next week. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets!
Review: ROMEO AND JULIET at Canadian Stage
by Ilana Lucas - July 18, 2025
What did our critic think of ROMEO AND JULIET at Canadian Stage?The romantic tragedy and big emotions of Shakespeare’s famous tale of star-crossed lovers are difficult to successfully present in an age of irony. This is especially true in outdoor summer theatre, where the atmosphere lends itself more to a fun romp than heartbreak. But a tale of intractable families who nurture their hatred over everything else should feel sadly immediate regardless of where it’s performed.
Video: NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 at Royal Alexandra Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - July 17, 2025
The acclaimed musical Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 has officially transferred to Toronto’s historic Royal Alexandra Theatre, with performances running from July 15 to August 24, 2025. Check out video highlights from the show!

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