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Acclaimed actor and international film and television star Jason Priestley (Call me Fitz, Beverly Hills, 90210) returns to the stage in his first live theatre role since 2000 in Canadian Stage's production of RACE, by award-winning playwright David Mamet.

The fabulous Toronto based Alexander Showcase Theatre will perform the monster hit - Mel Brooks Musical, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN from tonight, April 11th to 14th and April 18th to 21st, 2013 at the Al Green Theatre, 720 Spadina Avenue at the corner of Bloor and Spadina.

On Monday April 8th, Artistic Director Andy McKim announced Theatre Passe Muraille's 2013/14 season at the company's annual fundraising gala event.

Martin McDonagh's heart-stopping drama THE PILLOWMAN will be remounted at The Box Studio, tonight, April 10-21, 2013, by Rarely Pure Theatre.

David Mirvish will present the national tour of Roundabout Theatre Company's ANYTHING GOES, the new Broadway revival of Cole Porter's timeless classic musical theatre masterpiece.

DanceWorks, Toronto's longest-running contemporary dance series, proudly presents the world premiere of Akshongay (the Bengali word for 'together') from acclaimed Nova Dance, choreographed and performed by Artistic Director Nova Bhattacharya and long-time collaborator Louis Laberge-Cote.

Toronto area theatre-lovers who were unable to get a ticket to the sold-out run of The War of 1812 at the Stratford Festival have another chance.

The Stratford Festival gratefully acknowledges the support of the provincial government through Celebrate Ontario, which has just announced funding of more than $1 million to support the 2013 season's productions of The Merchant of Venice, Fiddler on the Roof and Tommy.

Marquee Theatrical Productions The Sound of Music has opened at the Richmond Hill Center for the performing arts.

STOMP, the international percussion sensation, returns to Toronto for a strictly limited one week engagement - April 16-21, at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.

Scarborough Players presents 'Inherit the Wind' by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E.

On Wednesday, April 3rd Oz had a very special visitor, as Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber attended the all Canadian production of his new musical for the first time.

Children's auditions for the roles of Gavroche and Little Cosette in the upcoming new Canadian production of Cameron Mackintosh's production of Boublil & Schonberg's masterpiece LES MISERABLES will take place on Sunday April 14 at the Estonian House.

The Stratford Festival has announced that comedians Albert Howell, Elvira Kurt and Matt Watts will be part of this season's Forum, joining the impressive lineup of comics already confirmed for June 13's Stand Off, featuring Sean Cullen, Chris Gibbs and Sharon Matthews.

Soulpepper Theatre vet Mike Ross sat down with BWW to talk about his character in 'True West', rehearsing for both 'True West' and 'La Ronde' at the same time, and taking on multiple roles at the Soulpepper Theatre Company.

Mirvish Productions presents the return of LES MISERABLES starring West End star Ramin Karimloo as Jean Valjean.

The innovative Art of Time Ensemble today announced the details of the artists and productions featured in their 2013/14 concert series.

During the launch of the 2013-14 National Arts Centre English Theatre season, Artistic Director Jillian Keiley introduced the members of the new season's acting ensemble.

The latest innovative idea to come forward from the Literary Review of Canada and Diaspora Dialogues is Spur, Canada's first national festival of politics, art and ideas, set to launch in Toronto with an eclectic mix of events, debates, musical performances, panels, walking tours and more.

After 13 years at the helm, Clare Schapiro will be stepping down as Imago Theatre's Artistic and General Director at the end of this season and Associate Director Micheline Chevrier will take over the reins of the company in July 2013.

The curtain rises tomorrow on the Shaw Festival's 52nd season when W.

Toronto area theatre-lovers who were unable to get a ticket to the sold-out run at the Stratford Festival have got another chance.

If there is one thing that all Canadians share, it is our close relationship with the songs that have defined our landscape and character.

Dancer, choreographer and conceptual artist Maria Pages, the most internationally renowned Flamenco artist in the world, will visit Toronto for one performance only at the Sony Centre For The Performing Arts tonight, March 30, 2013.

Tonight, March 30th marks the 8th anniversary of Lunacy Cabaret a variety show that takes place every two weeks at the Centre of Gravity (1300 Gerrard St E).