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Lineup Set For Toronto Bach Festival 2024
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2024


 Toronto Bach Festival Artistic Director John Abberger has announced the full artistic line-up for the 2024 Toronto Bach Festival, with four concerts set to grace Toronto stages with the incomparable works of baroque composer Johann Sebastian Bach.

ONE STEP AT A TIME Comes to the Grand Theatre This Month
by Stephi Wild - April 02, 2024


Known around the world for his exceptional talent as a dancer (Riverdance 20th Anniversary World Tour), singer, actor, composer and creator (Disney, Shaw Festival, Stratford Festival, Talk is Free Theatre, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre), Andrew Prashad is also father to three. One Step at a Time is the journey of Andrew and his youngest, Ezra, who was born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.

Cliff Cardinal's HUFF Returns To Crow's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2024


Cliff Cardinal returns to Crow's Theatre for a special, one-week presentation of with his critically acclaimed, award-winning solo show, HUFF.

Review: LES MISERABLES at the Princess of Wales Theatre
by Samantha Wu - March 30, 2024


The world's most beloved musical, Les Misérables - directed by Laurence Connor and James Powell based on the Victor Hugo novel, makes a highly anticipated return to the Princess of Wales Theatre for a limited engagement. This new reimagined staging is heralded as a reawakening of the classic for the 21st Century complete with a new touring company.

Spotlight: RE-IMAGINED at Lester B. Pearson Memorial Theatre
by BWW Special Offer - March 29, 2024


Re-Imagined: A Theatre Concert - A Pasek & Paul Playlist

Spotlight: RENT at The Rose Brampton
by BWW Special Offer - March 29, 2024


It's La Vie Boheme in Brampton with Brampton Music Theatre's RENT

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and WOMEN OF THE FUR TRADE Join Stratfest@Home
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2024


Two of 2023's most popular shows, Shakespeare's hilarious comedy Much Ado About Nothing and Frances Koncan's brilliant satire Women of the Fur Trade are now available for worldwide streaming on Stratfest@Home.

Ryan G. Hinds Will Host the 44th Dora Mavor Moore Awards
by Joshua Wright - March 27, 2024


The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced today that the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards will be held Monday, June 24th at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre. The celebration will be hosted by Toronto theatre icon Ryan G. Hinds.

World Premiere Of THE FIXING GIRL Comes to the Young People's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2024


This April, Young People's Theatre will present the much-anticipated world premiere of The Fixing Girl from celebrated UK playwright Kevin Dyer.

Canadian Stage Sets 2024-25 Season Featuring Toronto and Canadian Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 25, 2024


Canadian Stage has unveiled its 24.25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

COME FROM AWAY To Return to Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 25, 2024


Come From Away will return home to the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: DANA H. at Factory Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - March 25, 2024


When actress Jordan Baker opens her mouth, the voice we hear isn’t hers; it’s the voice of Dana H. playwright Lucas Hnath’s mother, Dana Higginbotham, recorded in a series of interviews and cut together to form a lip sync track. Dana herself speaks her truth as she remembers it, which in this case is definitely stranger than fiction.

Review: NO ONE'S SPECIAL AT THE HOT DOG CART at Theatre Passe Muraille
by Ilana Lucas - March 23, 2024


Petch’s show blends stories of their experiences from behind the hot dog cart to behind the hospital desk with a discussion of the principles of de-escalation, along with highlighting incidents of when they feel they failed to properly follow these tenets. In turn, the show itself invites us to listen and witness.

Coal Mine Theatre Announces Departure Of Co-Founder Diana Bentley
by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2024


COAL MINE THEATRE announces the departure of co-founder Diana Bentley. Bentley will step down as Co-Artistic Director and Artistic Producer at the end of the current season.

Second Sing-Along Performance Added For SIX The Musical in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - March 21, 2024


If you missed the first sold-out sing-along performance of SIX, now's your chance to get your tickets for the second sing-along on April 23!  

EL TERREMOTO Had World Premiere at Tarragon Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - March 21, 2024


Mike Payette, Artistic Director of Tarragon Theatre and Managing Director Andrea Vagianos have announced the world premiere of El Terremoto.

Stratford Festival Posts Surplus For 2023 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - March 20, 2024


The Stratford Festival has concluded the 2023 season with a surplus. Learn more here!

Review: DEAD ELEPHANTS at Aki Studio
by Ilana Lucas - March 20, 2024


Good Old Neon’s DEAD ELEPHANTS, now being performed in the Daniels Spectrum’s Aki Studio, packs more pachyderms into its devised script than you might think possible in such a small space, though none of the fine beasts are ever seen on stage.

MATILDA, WAITRESS, and More Set For the Grand Theatre's 2024/25 Season
by Stephi Wild - March 20, 2024


The lineup  includes six beloved and blockbuster titles, three locally conceptualized and constructed London Proud productions that will go on to shine across the country, four Ontario premieres, and the always sold-out Jeans ‘n Classics concert series. Learn more about the full season here!

KALLITECHNIS Comes to TD Music Hall This Summer
by Stephi Wild - March 20, 2024


TD Music Hall will welcome Montreal Soul and R&B artist KALLITECHNIS on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

The Royal Conservatory Of Music To Present THE QUIET PLEASE, THERE'S A LADY ON STAGE Series And More This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - March 19, 2024


End your musical journey with The Royal Conservatory of Music as their concert season concludes. Discover the highlights and memorable performances of the season.

Spotlight: JUNGLE BOOK at The Rose Brampton
by BWW Special Offer - March 19, 2024


Jungle Book - A joyous must see!

Ilter Ibrahimof to Step Down as Founding Artistic Director of Fall for Dance North
by Stephi Wild - March 19, 2024


Fall for Dance North announces the departure of Artistic Director Ilter Ibrahimof. Stay tuned for updates on the festival's future direction and leadership.

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.


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