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WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT Returns to Toronto at the Assembly Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2026
The Assembly Theatre will present the acclaimed play WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT in Toronto, featuring a unique script performed by a new actor each night.
World Premiere of COPPERBELT to Debut at Soulpepper Theatre in February
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2026
COPPERBELT, a new play by Zambian-Canadian Natasha Mumba, will premiere at Soulpepper Theatre on February 7, showcasing a unique collaboration between Canadian and Zambian artists.
PEOPLE OF THE CITY New Theatrical Experience Celebrating Toronto Set For February
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2026
Bad Dog Theatre will present PEOPLE OF THE CITY, a new theatrical production designed to showcase the vibrant culture and history of Toronto. Set to open in January 2026, the show aims to connect audiences with the city's diverse communities through compelling narratives and performances.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards
by BWW Awards - January 14, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Toronto Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
PRIMARY TRUST Takes The Stage At The Grand Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
Primary Trust will run on the Grand Theatre's Spriet Stage. Director Cherissa Richards leads the way through the tender, quirky, and Pulitzer Prize-winning pages of Playwright Eboni Booth in this all-new, London-made production. 
Toronto Symphony Orchestra to Host Lunar New Year Concert in 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra will present a special Lunar New Year concert on February 28, 2026, celebrating the Year of the Horse with exciting guest artists. Learn more here!
Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival Celebrates Its 21st Edition In March 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2026
The 21st annual Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival will take place from March 4-15, 2026, featuring a diverse array of comedic talents in various venues across the city.
Review: OPHIS at The Great Hall
by Samantha Wu - January 13, 2026
TranscenDance Project is starting off the new year by offering an invitation into the unknown with a remount of their intoxicating interactive production of Ophis. Taking over the multifple rooms and floors of The Great Hall, audience members are invited to don a mask and follow along as dancers tell the story of Medusa, the once beautiful woman who was raped by the Gods and then cursed with snakes for hair and a gaze that would turn men to stone. 
Massey Hall Announces 2026 Artists in Residence at Allied Music Centre
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall have announced the second year of its Artist in Residence program at Allied Music Centre, naming Wyatt C. Louis, LOV, and Willows as the 2026 participating artists.
Anvil Theatre Will Showcase YOU'RE THE TOP: The Cole Porter Songbook on Film & Live
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
​​​​​​​Celebrate Valentine's Day with the spectacular musical show, You're The Top: The Cole Porter Songbook on Film and Live with the Laura Crema Sextet, Saturday, February 14, 7:00 pm at the Anvil Theatre.
A MIRROR to Premiere in Toronto This March at 918 Bathurst
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
Actors Repertory Company will present the Toronto premiere of A MIRROR, a play by Sam Holcroft, from March 11-28, 2026, at 918 Bathurst Centre. The production features a cast of notable actors and explores themes of censorship and free speech.
Anusree Roy to Return to Theatre Passe Muraille With THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
Anusree Roy will return to Theatre Passe Muraille with her new play THROUGH THE EYES OF GOD, exploring profound themes through a unique narrative lens.
Sean Jones to Present THE LOVE.AFFAIR at Harbourfront Centre
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
Juno Award winning R&B artist and actor, Sean Jones will return to Harbourfront Centre, Valentine's Day. The show will feature Sean's eight-piece band, plus special guests.
Ólafur Arnalds To Return To Massey Hall With FALLING APART TOGETHER
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
Ólafur Arnalds will return to the Allan Slaight Stage at Massey Hall on Saturday, November 7, 2026, with Falling Apart Together, a live concert experience that blends new and past material.
Toronto Kids Head To Atlanta For Junior Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
Toronto's Bravo Academy students, aged 12-14, will showcase their talents at the Junior Theatre Festival in Atlanta, presenting scenes from NEWSIES JR. This event is a significant platform for young performers to engage with Broadway professionals.
Young People’s Theatre To Present Canadian Premiere Of FORTS! BUILD YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
Young People's Theatre will transform its studio into a fort-building wonderland for the Canadian premiere of FORTS! Build Your Own Adventure, inviting children and families to an immersive play space from January 24 to February 8.
Interview: Aidan DeSalaiz of COMPANY at The Theatre Centre
by Ilana Lucas - January 11, 2026
BroadwayWorld spoke to actor Aidan deSalaiz, who plays Bobby in the immersive production, about the show’s contemporary relevance, its fascinating and revealing contradictions, and the joys of connectivity in an increasingly isolating world.
Ronnie Burkett's LITTLE WILLY Comes to Canadian Stage
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
Canadian Stage will welcome back world renowned puppeteer Ronnie Burkett and his beautifully bawdy Daisy Theatre gang back to the city for a side-splittingly hilarious, improvised mash-up of Romeo and Juliet, LITTLE WILLY. 
Crow’s Theatre And Soulpepper Theatre Present Tennessee Williams’ SUMMER & SMOKE
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
Crow's Theatre and Soulpepper Theatre, in association with Birdland Theatre, will present a new Canadian production of SUMMER & SMOKE, one of Tennessee Williams’ most lyrical and searching plays.
BAT OUT OF HELL Extends Run at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2026
Due to demand, Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical, has extended its run April 1 – 4 with three added performances, returning to Toronto's CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre next spring. Learn more here!
HEARTBREAK HITS and More On Stage This Winter At The Capitol Theatre Port Hope
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2026
Capitol Theatre Port Hope has revealed details of the company's first musical offerings of 2026: Heartbreak Hits, and Tom Thomson's Wake from Shipyard Kitchen Party.
Stratford Festival 2026 Season Goes On Sale Saturday
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2026
Tickets for the Stratford Festival's highly anticipated 2026 season go on sale this Saturday, allowing audiences to secure their seats for a year of theatrical magic.
Centaur Theatre to Present WINTERWORKS 2026 Festival
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2026
WinterWorks, Centaur Theatre's festival dedicated to adventurous, experimental, and cutting-edge performance, will return this winter. WinterWorks has evolved into a dynamic showcase of what's next in Canadian performance.
Two Ensemble Studio Competition Finalists To Join Coc's Emerging Artists Program
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2026
The Canadian Opera Company's prestigious Ensemble Studio has invited two of the country's most talented sopranos to join its resident artists for a 46th season of highly specialized professional career development.
Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks the Top Toronto Theatre 2025
by Ilana Lucas - January 05, 2026
In a world where AI increasingly tries to consume and simulate real human experiences, theatre sometimes feels like one of the last gasps of being in a room together. When we watch a show with others, respiration synchronizes, empathy increases, and information retention improves. It’s one of my favourite feelings.

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