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Massey Hall Will Host Oscar Peterson At 100: A Canadian Celebration

Massey Hall Will Host Oscar Peterson At 100: A Canadian Celebration

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2024
 In celebration of GRAMMY Award-winning international jazz legend Oscar Peterson's 99th birthday today, Massey Hall and the Oscar Peterson Estate have announced a centennial celebration honouring the titan of jazz on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Robert Binet and Lily Sutherland Appointed Co-Leaders of Fall for Dance North

Robert Binet and Lily Sutherland Appointed Co-Leaders of Fall for Dance North

by BWW News Desk — August 14, 2024
Following an extensive national search, Fall for Dance North has announced the appointment of Robert Binet as Artistic Director & Co-CEO and Lily Sutherland as Festival Director & Co-CEO.
GIRLS UNWANTED By George F. Walker Will Make its Toronto Premiere

GIRLS UNWANTED By George F. Walker Will Make its Toronto Premiere

by BWW News Desk — August 13, 2024
The King Black Box Theatre has announced the Toronto premiere of 'GIRLS UNWANTED', a compelling new play written and directed by one of Canada's most famous playwrights, George F.
FIERCE By George F. Walker Comes to Moss Theatre Collective

FIERCE By George F. Walker Comes to Moss Theatre Collective

by BWW News Desk — August 12, 2024
The newly formed Moss Theatre Collective has announced its inaugural production: Fierce, written and directed by renowned Canadian playwright George F.
Maev Beaty Leads the Canadian Premiere of I AM LUCY BARTON

Maev Beaty Leads the Canadian Premiere of I AM LUCY BARTON

by BWW News Desk — August 8, 2024
Maev Beaty stars in I AM LUCY BARTON, based on Elizabeth Strout's best-selling book.
Koerner Hall Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary And 2024-25 Royal Conservatory Season

Koerner Hall Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary And 2024-25 Royal Conservatory Season

by BWW News Desk — August 8, 2024
Koerner Hall celebrates its 15th anniversary with the 2024-25 concert season at The Royal Conservatory Of Music.
The Happenstancers Perform BABES IN TOYLAND Next Month

The Happenstancers Perform BABES IN TOYLAND Next Month

by BWW News Desk — August 8, 2024
The Happenstancers have announced BABES IN TOYLAND, featuring electrifying works by Unsuk Chin, Anna Clyne, W.
SNOW IN MIDSUMMER Makes Canadian Premiere At The Shaw

SNOW IN MIDSUMMER Makes Canadian Premiere At The Shaw

by BWW News Desk — August 7, 2024
The Shaw Festival will present the Canadian premiere of SNOW IN MIDSUMMER, a contemporary reimagining of a classic Chinese drama, showcasing themes of justice and revenge.
Cast Set For ROBERTO ZUCCO At Buddies In Bad Times Theatre

Cast Set For ROBERTO ZUCCO At Buddies In Bad Times Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 7, 2024
Ted Witzel, Artistic Director of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, has announced the cast and creative team for the opening show of the company's 46th season, Roberto Zucco by Bernard-Marie Koltès translated by Martin Crimp.
Cast Set For ROBERTO ZUCCO At Buddies In Bad Times Theatre

Cast Set For ROBERTO ZUCCO At Buddies In Bad Times Theatre

by BWW News Desk — August 7, 2024
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for ROBERTO ZUCCO, directed by ted witzel.
LONDON ASSURANCE Begins Previews at Stratford Festival

LONDON ASSURANCE Begins Previews at Stratford Festival

by BWW News Desk — August 7, 2024
Slip into a riotous world of Victorian satire as London Assurance takes to the Festival Stage.
New Adaptation of Margaret Laurence's THE DIVINERS Comes to Stratford Festival

New Adaptation of Margaret Laurence's THE DIVINERS Comes to Stratford Festival

by BWW News Desk — August 7, 2024
A new adaptation of Margaret Laurence’s classic Canadian novel The Diviners comes to the Tom Patterson Theatre for its world première.
Cast Set For Canadian Premiere of LIFE OF PI

Cast Set For Canadian Premiere of LIFE OF PI

by BWW News Desk — August 7, 2024
Lolita Chakrabarti's multi Olivier and Tony Award-winning stage adaptation of Life of Pi, based on Canadian author Yann Martel's best-selling and Man Booker Prize-winning novel, will make its Canadian Premiere in only 4 weeks.
COAL MINE THEATRE Kicks-Off 2024-25 Season With Canadian Premiere Of Annie Baker's IN

COAL MINE THEATRE Kicks-Off 2024-25 Season With Canadian Premiere Of Annie Baker's INFINITE LIFE

by BWW News Desk — August 6, 2024
COAL MINE THEATRE will get their 10th anniversary season underway with one of the most hotly anticipated shows of the fall season, the Canadian Premiere of Annie Baker’s most recent play, INFINITE LIFE, on stage September 6 – September 29 at the company’s Danforth home.
Western's Summer Shakespeare Presents Queer Adaptation Of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Western's Summer Shakespeare Presents Queer Adaptation Of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

by BWW News Desk — August 5, 2024
Experience Western's Summer Shakespeare with a unique 1980s queer adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream, featuring an all-female and gender non-conforming cast, at the Beryl Ivey Garden, Western University.
World Première of SALESMAN IN CHINA At the Stratford Festival

World Première of SALESMAN IN CHINA At the Stratford Festival

by BWW News Desk — August 2, 2024
It's an exciting time in Stratford as a major artistic endeavour, Salesman in China, prepares to make its world première, with previews beginning on Saturday, August 3.
EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL 20th Anniversary Production Opens This October In Toronto

EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL 20th Anniversary Production Opens This October In Toronto

by BWW News Desk — July 30, 2024
Evil Dead The Musical returns to Toronto for its 20th Anniversary at The Randolph Theatre.
Review: DREAM IN HIGH PARK - HAMLET at Canadian Stage

Review: DREAM IN HIGH PARK - HAMLET at Canadian Stage

by Samantha Wu — July 30, 2024
A summer in Toronto is not complete without spending a night under the stars at the High Park ampitheatre watching a performance by Canadian Stage.
Review: FRINGE FESTIVAL 2024: FINAL ROUNDUP at Toronto Fringe

Review: FRINGE FESTIVAL 2024: FINAL ROUNDUP at Toronto Fringe

by Ilana Lucas — July 29, 2024
The Toronto Fringe’s 12-day extravaganza has concluded! Over 40,000 tickets were sold to 76 different shows around the city, from companies both local and international.
Video: Steve Ross Sings 'I Am What I Am' from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Stratford Festiva

Video: Steve Ross Sings 'I Am What I Am' from LA CAGE AUX FOLLES at Stratford Festival

by BWW News Desk — July 27, 2024
Watch Steve Ross sing 'I Am What I Am' from La Cage Aux Folles, now running at the Stratford Festival, in the video here.
Canadian Stage Kicks Off 2024-25 Season With Toronto Premiere Of 1939

Canadian Stage Kicks Off 2024-25 Season With Toronto Premiere Of 1939

by BWW News Desk — July 26, 2024
Canadian Stage will kick off the 24.
Video: SHREK - THE MUSICAL at Princess of Wales Theatre

Video: SHREK - THE MUSICAL at Princess of Wales Theatre

by BWW News Desk — July 25, 2024
Shrek - The Musical is running at The Princess of Wales Theatre.
YENSA Festival Celebrating Black Women In Dance Unveils Programming

YENSA Festival Celebrating Black Women In Dance Unveils Programming

by BWW News Desk — July 22, 2024
The YENSA Festival in Toronto will celebrate Black women in dance with performances, workshops, and panels highlighting their contributions to the arts.
Spotlight: TAMING OF THE SHREW at Performing Arts Brampton/The Rose Theatre

Spotlight: TAMING OF THE SHREW at Performing Arts Brampton/The Rose Theatre

by BWW Special Offer — July 22, 2024
Experience Live Theatre Under the Stars
THE WIZARD OF OZ: A HOLIDAY MUSICAL PANTO FOR ALL Announced At The Canadian Stage Com

THE WIZARD OF OZ: A HOLIDAY MUSICAL PANTO FOR ALL Announced At The Canadian Stage Company

by BWW News Desk — July 19, 2024
Canadian Stage Company and Ross Petty Productions present THE WIZARD OF OZ: A HOLIDAY MUSICAL PANTO FOR ALL, featuring Dan Chameroy, Julia Pulo, and Vanessa Sears.

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