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Review: THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOON at Canadian Stage
by Ilana Lucas - November 12, 2025
“Since we surveyed, mapped, explored, and planted a flag,” writes Robert Lepage in his director’s note to THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOON, “our interest in the moon seems to have greatly diminished.” Lepage, however, believes that, while it may no longer be as much of an enigma, the moon will never lose its poetic appeal.
Directors Lab North 2026 Applications Now Open
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
Directors Lab North, now in its 16th year, is accepting applications for its 2026 Lab in Toronto. Based off the Lincoln Center Directors Lab, DLN is the only lab of its kind in Canada.
Cast Set for SEUSSICAL: THE MUSICAL at Hillcrest Village Community Players
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
Hillcrest Village Community Players has revealed the cast for the theatre group's milestone fifth season show, Seussical: The Musical! Seussical: The Musical weaves together characters, plots, and themes from several Dr. Seuss books.
Royal Wood And Fortunate Ones to Perform At Massey Hall
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
Massey Hall will present the Toronto stop for Royal Wood and Fortunate Ones Have a Heart Tour. Out of a period of isolation, introspection, and honesty, emerges That Was You and Me, the new album from Fortunate Ones.
Shaw Festival Reveals 2026 Casts And Creative Teams For FUNNY GIRL and More
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2025
The Shaw Festival has released casting and creative teams for its 2026 season, which runs April 2 through December 23 in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Productions include new stagings of Amadeus, Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, and additional works across three venues.
Grand Theatre Reveals Cast And Creative Team For Disney’s FROZEN
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
The Grand Theatre in London, Ontario has announced the full cast and creative team for its 2025 holiday production of Disney’s Frozen, running November 18–December 28 on the Spriet Stage.
Renowned Musician Lang Lang To Perform At Roy Thomson Hall In April 2027
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
Internationally acclaimed pianist Lang Lang will return to Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto for a solo concert on Saturday, April 10, 2027. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 14, 2025.
Review: SPOTLIGHT AT THE SECOND CITY at Second City
by Ilana Lucas - November 10, 2025
What did our critic think of SPOTLIGHT AT THE SECOND CITY at Second City? For its October Spotlight series, the featured acts were $20 Sandwich and Sarah Bennett.
THE GREAT GATSBY Comes to Toronto in 2026
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2025
The North American tour of the hit Broadway musical THE GREAT GATSBY, based on the beloved novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, is coming to Toronto in Summer 2026.
Toronto City Opera to Launch Its 2025 Season With Leoncavallo's PAGLIACCI
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2025
Toronto City Opera will launch its 2025 season with Ruggero Leoncavallo's Pagliacci, a searing tale of love, jealousy, and betrayal. This new production transports audiences to the waning days of the traveling circus in the mid-20th century.
Toronto City Opera To Open 2025 Season With Leoncavallo’s PAGLIACCI
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2025
Toronto City Opera will open its 2025 season with Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, a powerful tale of love, jealousy, and betrayal. Directed by Sawyer Craig and conducted by Artistic Director Jennifer Tung.
Review: TICK...TICK...BOOM! at Alumnae Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - November 09, 2025
What did our critic think of TICK...TICK...BOOM! at Alumnae Theatre?
Irving Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS Comes to the The Shaw Festival
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
After enchanting audiences of all ages during its 2022 Shaw Festival debut, the beloved musical invites theatregoers to once again revel in its dazzling dance numbers and festive score – featuring the timeless hit, “White Christmas”.
Video: Ramin Karimloo & Hadley Fraser Sing LES MISERABLES, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG & More Ahead of Toronto Concert
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
Ramin Karimloo and Hadley Fraser will perform 'From the Rehearsal Room Trieste - The Return' next month. Watch a video of their past collaborations and performances, including songs from Les Miserables, Merrily We Roll Along, and more.
National Youth Orchestra of Canada to Launch New Four-Week Summer Training Model in 2026
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2025
The National Youth Orchestra of Canada (NYO Canada) will restructure its renowned summer training program beginning in 2026, introducing a new four-week intensive format that combines concurrent chamber and orchestral study.
Toronto Stage Company Unveils THE LAST FIVE YEARS As Inaugural Production In Its New Home The Terminal Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2025
The Toronto Stage Company has announced its upcoming season, featuring Wintersong – Dances for a Sacred Season in December and Jason Robert Brown’s The Last Five Years, opening January 20, 2026, as the first production in its new home, The Terminal Theatre.
Ramin Karimloo and Hadley Fraser Will Perform in Concert in Toronto
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
Ramin Karimloo and Hadley Fraser will bring their unique kind of concert to the Princess of Wales Theatre in From the Rehearsal Room: Toronto for one night only.
Singer-Songwriter Jenn Grant to Perform at TD Music Hall
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
Massey Hall will present acclaimed singer-songwriter Jenn Grant for a one-time only multimedia performance of Queen of the Strait at TD Music Hall. Grant invites audiences into an unforgettable new world with Cradled by the Waves, a groundbreaking live tour that transforms her forthcoming album, Queen of the Strait, into a stunning multimedia performance blending music, film, theatre, and dance.
Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall to Launch Fall 2025 Sale
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
Don't miss the Massey Hall Fall Sale! Get $30 tickets to select concerts until November 10. Experience Toronto's live music scene now.
National Theatre School Of Canada Names New Co-Chairs Of Its Board Of Directors
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
The National Theatre School of Canada has appointed two co-chairs to lead its Board of Directors. This new co-leadership reflects NTS's bold vision as it begins implementing its new five-year strategic plan.
Cast and Creative Team Set For COMPANY at Talk Is Free Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
The cast and creative team has been revealed for January's highly run of Stephen Sondheim's Tony Award-winning musical Company, directed by Dylan Trowbridge at Talk Is Free Theatre.
SHREK THE MUSICAL Begins This Month At Young People’s Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Young People’s Theatre (YPT) will present Shrek The Musical, a dazzling, family-friendly stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film, running November 13–December 30, 2025 on the Ada Slaight Stage.
Review: THE BURTON EXPERIENCE at Novotel Toronto Centre
by Ilana Lucas - November 03, 2025
Tim Burton, praise Hecate in his name. That’s the refrain you’ll be encouraged to intone many times at THE BURTON EXPERIENCE, the second edition of a pop-up held at Novotel’s downtown location at 45 Esplanade.
Review: CHILD-ISH at Tarragon Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - November 03, 2025
Are the kids all right? It’s hard to say, but it’s easy to leave the show with hope for the future, and an appreciation of intergenerational artistic collaboration.
Video: Inside Rehearsals for Toronto's & JULIET
by Joshua Wright - November 03, 2025
Get a first look at rehearsals for the new Canadian production of the international smash-hit musical comedy & Juliet.  & Juliet will play a limited run at the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre, December 3, 2025 through March 22, 2026. 

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VideoCabaret (3/6 - 3/15)
Seussical: The Musical in Toronto Seussical: The Musical
Hillcrest Village Community Players (3/6 - 3/14)
The Tao of the World in Toronto The Tao of the World
Stratford Festival (8/2 - 9/26)
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Amish Famous: The Musical
Comedy Bar Bloor - Cabaret Space (3/5 - 3/14)
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THE PROM in Toronto THE PROM
Meadowvale Theatre (3/13 - 3/22)
The Second City Mainstage 91st Revue in Toronto The Second City Mainstage 91st Revue
Toronto Mainstage (1/13 - 3/24)
La Maupin in Toronto La Maupin
OperaQ (3/14 - 4/14)
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