TORONTO THEATRE NEWSROOM - Page 217

As the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) opens its 96th season on September 19 at Roy Thomson Hall, eight new musicians join the ensemble: Kelly Zimba, Principal Flute; Charles Settle, Principal Percussion; Michael Chiarello, Associate Principal Double Bass; Miles Jaques, Bass Clarinet; Alastair Eng,

Massey Hall is set to host the fourth annual Dream Serenade benefit concert on Saturday, November 11, 2017.

Older & Reckless, MOonhORsE Dance Theatre's celebrated series curated by Artistic Director Claudia Moore, presents its 40th edition featuring 15 world-class artists, 2 duets, 3 solos and a community work.

Canadian Stage and the School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design at York University are pleased to announce their incoming candidates for the York University MFA Program in Stage Direction in collaboration with Canadian Stage: Liza Balkan and Severn Thompson.

Due to popular demand, producers David Sonenberg, Michael Cohl, Randy Lennox and Tony Smith are excited to announce a three week extension for the North American Premiere of Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL.

Small but Mighty Productions is proud to close their 2017 season with Villains: an 80s Musical Cabaret, which will be premiering at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre - Cabaret Space (12 Alexander St, Toronto, ON M4Y 1B4).

The Canadian Arabic Orchestra (CAO) is pleased to announce that single tickets are now on sale for the first annual Festival of Arabic Music & Arts (FAMA), running from October 28 - November 12, 2017.

Magnus Theatre in Thunder Bay, ON is excited to announce the dynamic and thrilling cast for the North American Regional premiere of the musical WE WILL ROCK YOU, featuring the music of Queen with a book by Ben Elton.

Open-air concerts and late summer sunsets in the Heart of the City is what Chevrolet Indie Todays are all about.

On October 7 at Roy Thomson Hall, Sandra Laronde (Teme-Augama Anishinaabe), Founder and Artistic Director of Toronto's Red Sky Performance, curates and directs ADIZOKAN, a World Premiere/Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) Commission.

National Theatre's acclaimed production of YERMA hits the big screen September 21 & 23.

The Grand High School Project, the only program of its kind in North America, returns with the blockbuster musical, EVITA.

dance Immersion is proud to announce special programming for Canada 150 highlighting dancers and dances of the diverse African Diaspora with a one-day only presentation of MOVEMENT IN TIME.

Toronto's Soulo Theatre is excited to announce a Pop Up showing of Newsgirl, created by Savoy Howe and Tracey Erin Smith and performed by Toronto legend Savoy Howe, founder of Toronto Newsgirls Boxing Club.

Toronto's acclaimed Theatre Gargantua (TG) proudly presents the world premiere of its newest production Reflector, conceived and directed by Jacquie P.

Sudbury theatre director Miriam Cusson will receive this year's John Hirsch Director's Award on Tuesday, September 12 during the Zones Theatrales festival at Ottawa's National Arts Centre.

Set before the rise of Black Lives Matter, OTHER SIDE OF THE GAME is a time-spanning work that tells the story of silenced Black women who organize communities, protect loved ones, battle institutions, and live each day by a ride-or-die philosophy.

Toby's Place is a new drop-in centre for all LGBTQ+ youth and their friends and allies in south west Scarborough.

Karen Kain, Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the roster for the 2017/18 season.

Factory will launch their new season 'Shaping Stories' with the acclaimed Nightswimming production, THE FISH EYES TRILOGY, an audacious trio of one woman dance-plays from award-winning playwright, dancer, choreographer and performer, Anita Majumdar.

The Beijing Dance Theater presents The Golden Lotus, October 4, 5 and 6 at Mississauga's Living Arts Centre for its second Canadian stop in its first-ever tour outside of Asia.

Anne continues to be in our hearts for old and new alike

Piers Handling, Director and CEO of TIFF, announced today 2018 will be his final year leading the Toronto International Film Festival®.

The 18th annual Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy is happening this Labour Day Weekend, September 1-4 at Woodbine Park in The Beach neighbourhood (1695 Queen Street East).

The Patrick Conner Award Committee has announced that the recipient of the 2017 Patrick Conner Award is JENNIFER DALLAS.