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The 2nd Annual Hope Rising Benefit took plays this week at Roy Thomson Hall to benefit the Stephen Lewis AIDS Foundation, an organization that helps women and children with HIV/AIDS in Africa.

La Cage Aux Folles is wrapping up their first National Tour in Toronto at The Royal Alexandra Theatre with Canuck Jeigh Madjus in the role of Jacob.

Following the success of their season opener, a remount of the critically acclaimed production The War of the Worlds, Art of Time Ensemble curates another unique musical experience just in time for the holidays, bringing a 25-piece big band to life.

The Shaw Festival's Artistic Director Jackie Maxwell will receive an honorary doctor of laws degree from Queen's University for her landmark achievements in Canadian theatre, theatre arts and her promotion of new visions of Canada on the world stage.

Remembrance Day was instituted in 1919 to observe the end of hostilities of the First World War, which ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

Toronto-based theatre company Breathe.

The Stratford Festival's box office opens to Members on Monday, November 12, at 9 a.

Inspired by the most important scroll painting in Chinese art history - Along the River during the Qingming Festival, the Hong Kong Dance Company's (HKDC) epic dance spectacle QINGMING RIVERSIDE animates the masterpiece and brings to life a prosperous era of Chinese history.

After a record number of nominations, and careful proofing by our local editor, Kelly Cameron, we are VERY excited to announce that voting has begun for this year's BWW Toronto Awards.

Next month, Toronto's flame-coloured autumnal palette will be set ablaze by an inferno of Iberian passion, as Russian-born Yana Maizel - one of Europe's leading flamenco performers - returns to Toronto for the North American premiere of MY NAME IS NOT CARMEN, a remarkable fusion of theatre and dance

Half-Pint Theatre welcomes you to its second annual celebration in preparation for its production of "A Night of Shanley.

Albert Schultz, Founding Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company and General Director of the Young Centre for the Performing Arts today announced a full year's slate of artistic and community-based activity for Soulpepper and the Young Centre in 2013.

Burning Coal Theatre Company is teaming up with NCSU's Encore program to present a spring 2013 Theatre Tour to the great city of Toronto.

Amicus Productions moves to the Papermill Theatre, 70 Pottery Road, and its first production in its new home is Dr.

Speaking in Tongues is the latest offering from Company Theatre, and it opened this past week at the Berkeley Street Theatre where it will run until November 24th.

Jayme Armstrong, one of Canada's pre-eminent leading ladies, will be flying onto centre stage with her trusty umbrella as the iconic nanny Mary Poppins in Dunfield Theatre Cambridge's inaugural production of Mary Poppins.

Beth Graham and Daniela Vlaskalic met at the University of Alberta, where they were both studying acting.

On Monday Oct 29th members of the original Canadian cast of RENT gathered together with graduates from Sheridan College to perform a special benefit concern in support of Fife House.

Ryerson Theatre School presents Summerfolk, written by Maxim Gorky.

Antoni Cimolino officially becomes Artistic Director today, beginning his mission to establish the Festival as an unrivalled theatrical, intellectual and emotional retreat.

Canadian Stage today announced additional casting details for the 2012-13 season.

The Sony Centre For The Performing Arts will welcome the return of Cirque Éloize and their critically acclaimed production, iD.

Innovative music group, Art of Time Ensemble, launch their most dynamic and entertaining season yet with The War of the Worlds.

The Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts held its 20th Anniversary Gala on October the 15th, 2012.

The Sony Centre For The Performing Arts will welcome the return of BHARATI, a spectacular live presentation of the dance, music, fashion, and folk traditions of India.