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The highly anticipated Immersive van Gogh digital art exhibition made its world premiere in Toronto on July 1, that includes a novel drive-in concept (the first of its kind in the world) inviting audiences - whether on foot or by car - to experience the works of Vincent van Gogh like never before.

Virtually Yours, #WpgFringe runs July 14 a?"17 and features a wide range of performances and music from talented local, national and international artists.

The Toronto Fringe's first ever digital festival, the Fringe Collective, wrapped up yesterday after offering 12 days of digital programming to Fringe lovers across Toronto and the world, with over 42% of viewers being non-local.

When TO Live's performances were suspended in March at the start of the pandemic, the organization immediately focussed on finding ways to support local artists and created the digital series called Living Rooms as one way to achieve this goal.

Capitol Theatre in Port Hope has announced the suspension of live performances until 2021.

The Stratford Festival has launched a film festival during this period of social isolation, offering free streaming of 12 Shakespeare productions captured as part of its Stratford Festival On Film series.

The Quebec Drama Federation (QDF) has received funding through the Canada Council for the Arts' Sector Innovation and Development fund to test the feasibility of adapting Julie's Bicycle's innovative Creative Green tools to the Canadian theatre ecology.

a?oeMission Bonitaa?? is a new children's web series that will air Free of charge, mid-August, on YouTube making quality entertainment for kids both accessible and inclusive.

This week Steffi and Lisa check in with folks that work backstage and behind the scenes.

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Toronto will reopen to the general public on July 16, 2020 with required advance timed ticketing and new health, procedural and cleaning protocols.

Today, Mirvish Productions has released the first song in a six song cycle about the ghosts that have reportedly been seen at The Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto, 'The Ghosts of the Royal Alex'.

In light of the uncertainty and continually evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) has made the difficult decision to cancel all previously announced concerts in the 2020/21 season.

The Shaw Festival is forced to cancel all public events and performances scheduled in August due to the extension of the Province of Ontario's Emergency Orders and the continuation of the State of Emergency in the Province and Niagara.

The Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF), presented by IC Savings, is teaming up with multicultural media company CHIN Radio/TV, in partnership with Ontario Place and the Embassy of Italy in Ottawa, to launch the all new 'Lavazza Drive-In Film Festival'.

The Stratford Festival has launched a film festival during this period of social isolation, offering free streaming of 12 Shakespeare productions captured as part of its Stratford Festival On Film series.

Bravo Academy for the Performing Arts presents Crack of Doom as part of the Toronto Fringe Collective this summer, an exciting new digital theatre experience! Digital excerpts of Crack of Doom will be available to stream from July 4-6.

Bravo Academy for the Performing Arts presents Super School as part of the Toronto Fringe Collective this summer, an exciting new digital theatre experience! Digital excerpts of Super School will be available to stream from July 4-6.

A new episode has been released of Mirvish's series, Check in From Away!

As families all over the world were suddenly asked to stay inside, Spencer Sparklestein was in the same boat.

Welcome to the present and future of live events! BraveWords has launched the ultimate platform where fans and bands can safely interact and keep the fires of heavy metal burning into eternity.

The Stratford Festival has launched a film festival during this period of social isolation, offering free streaming of 12 Shakespeare productions captured as part of its Stratford Festival On Film series.

Young People's Theatre (YPT) Executive Director Nancy Webster and Artistic Director Allen MacInnis have made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming season due to continued uncertainty around the feasibility of public gatherings and school field trips throughout 2020.

Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino enjoys a meeting of the minds with Sir Stanley Wells and Dr.

This magical production of Shakespeare's epic tale is a delight for the eye and ear.

Theatre Aquarius is pledging change after people have taken issue with its Black Lives Matter postings on social media.