Review: CRIPCAB at Buddies In Bad Times
by Ilana Lucas - June 24, 2023
It’s hard to be disabled in the world of the performing arts. Hours can be punishing, physical expectations are high, and remuneration is low. This is the provenance of CripCab, a new performance showcase that premiered at Buddies in Bad Times theatre. CripCab is an attempt to expand much needed accessibility efforts at Pride.
by Ilana Lucas - June 24, 2023
It’s hard to be disabled in the world of the performing arts. Hours can be punishing, physical expectations are high, and remuneration is low. This is the provenance of CripCab, a new performance showcase that premiered at Buddies in Bad Times theatre. CripCab is an attempt to expand much needed accessibility efforts at Pride.
Princess Productions Presents The Seventh Edition Of DANCE: MADE IN CANADA / FAIT AU CANADA FESTIVAL 2023
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2023
princess productions has announced the dance: made in canada / fait au canada (d:mic/fac) Festival 2023 programming, exploring exceptional works in Canadian dance artistry across genres, styles and generations. Providing a diversified platform for experimentation and unique artistic visions, d:mic/fac Festival 2023 will present a series of live performances, films and art that transcend the ordinary, from August 16 to 20, 2023 at the Betty Oliphant Theatre.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2023
princess productions has announced the dance: made in canada / fait au canada (d:mic/fac) Festival 2023 programming, exploring exceptional works in Canadian dance artistry across genres, styles and generations. Providing a diversified platform for experimentation and unique artistic visions, d:mic/fac Festival 2023 will present a series of live performances, films and art that transcend the ordinary, from August 16 to 20, 2023 at the Betty Oliphant Theatre.
Tickets to go On Sale Next Week for IN DREAMS North American Premiere at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2023
Tickets for the North American premiere of IN DREAMS, a new musical featuring the songs of Roy Orbison, will go on sale Wednesday June 28 at 10:00 a.m.
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2023
Tickets for the North American premiere of IN DREAMS, a new musical featuring the songs of Roy Orbison, will go on sale Wednesday June 28 at 10:00 a.m.
R.U.R. A TORRENT OF LIGHT Becomes The First Canadian Opera To Win Best New Opera In North America!
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2023
The Music Critics Association of North America has announced that its 2023 Award for BEST NEW OPERA—a major recognition for an opera introduced in North America during the previous calendar year—goes to composer Nicole Lizée and librettist Nicolas Billon for R.U.R. A TORRENT OF LIGHT, a Tapestry Opera production in collaboration with OCAD (Ontario College of Art and Design) University.
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2023
The Music Critics Association of North America has announced that its 2023 Award for BEST NEW OPERA—a major recognition for an opera introduced in North America during the previous calendar year—goes to composer Nicole Lizée and librettist Nicolas Billon for R.U.R. A TORRENT OF LIGHT, a Tapestry Opera production in collaboration with OCAD (Ontario College of Art and Design) University.
Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at the Stratford Festival is Fresh and Fun
by Lauren Gienow - June 22, 2023
If you heard riotous laughter emanating from the Festival Theatre in Stratford on Friday evening, you may already know that MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING has officially opened at the Stratford Festival. The Shakespearean production directed by Chris Abraham, with additional text by Erin Shields, and starring Maev Beaty and Graham Abbey, boasts hilarious comedy from beginning to end. The cast fed off the energy of the audience on Friday night in such a way that this opening night felt particularly wild and special.
by Lauren Gienow - June 22, 2023
If you heard riotous laughter emanating from the Festival Theatre in Stratford on Friday evening, you may already know that MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING has officially opened at the Stratford Festival. The Shakespearean production directed by Chris Abraham, with additional text by Erin Shields, and starring Maev Beaty and Graham Abbey, boasts hilarious comedy from beginning to end. The cast fed off the energy of the audience on Friday night in such a way that this opening night felt particularly wild and special.
Sky Gilbert's INSIDE Comes to Toronto Fringe
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2023
Catch a sneak peek of INSIDE at the FREE monthly reading series: The Liars Club, hosted by Sky's alter ego JaneSpecial PRIDE edition with special guests Jonathan Wilson & Ryan Russell: JUNE 28 @ 7PM | Mandy's Bristo | 123 Danforth Ave.
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2023
Catch a sneak peek of INSIDE at the FREE monthly reading series: The Liars Club, hosted by Sky's alter ego JaneSpecial PRIDE edition with special guests Jonathan Wilson & Ryan Russell: JUNE 28 @ 7PM | Mandy's Bristo | 123 Danforth Ave.
Roy Thomson Hall Presents NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE, 2023-2024 SEASON
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2023
Roy Thomson Hall announces the 2023-2024 season of the critically-acclaimed series, National Geographic Live with a new roster of inspiring adventurers who will share their thought-provoking adventures on stage through immersive storytelling, photography and film. Subscriptions to the series are available now at roythomsonhall.com/natgeolive or by phone at 416-872-4255.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2023
Roy Thomson Hall announces the 2023-2024 season of the critically-acclaimed series, National Geographic Live with a new roster of inspiring adventurers who will share their thought-provoking adventures on stage through immersive storytelling, photography and film. Subscriptions to the series are available now at roythomsonhall.com/natgeolive or by phone at 416-872-4255.
Tickets for JAGGED LITTLE PILL at the Princess of Wales Theatre to Go On Sale Next Week
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2023
Tickets for the Toronto premiere of JAGGED LITTLE PILL will go on sale Monday June 26 at 10:00 a.m.
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2023
Tickets for the Toronto premiere of JAGGED LITTLE PILL will go on sale Monday June 26 at 10:00 a.m.
THE GOLDEN HEART - A NEW MUSICAL Will Play as Part of the 2023 Toronto Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2023
Chaos & Light presents THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN HEART - A NEW MUSICAL as part of the 2023 Toronto Fringe Festival (July 5 - July 16).
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2023
Chaos & Light presents THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN HEART - A NEW MUSICAL as part of the 2023 Toronto Fringe Festival (July 5 - July 16).
THE FAMILY CROW A Murder Mystery' Flies Home To Toronto Fringe After Sold-Out Runs Across North America
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2023
After a wildly successful 2022 on the Fringe Festival circuit, internationally celebrated puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx (CBC Gem, Netfllix, Family Jr.) is coming home to Toronto Fringe for four shows only with his unique brand of puppetry for grown-ups.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2023
After a wildly successful 2022 on the Fringe Festival circuit, internationally celebrated puppeteer Adam Francis Proulx (CBC Gem, Netfllix, Family Jr.) is coming home to Toronto Fringe for four shows only with his unique brand of puppetry for grown-ups.
LEVELS THE PLAY Announced At The 2023 Toronto Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2023
Capital Sound Collective presents Levels the Play at the 2023 Toronto Fringe Festival- a funny, heartfelt and empowering new dramedy featuring entirely original music. The show explores the lives of six high school drama students over the course of their final year.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2023
Capital Sound Collective presents Levels the Play at the 2023 Toronto Fringe Festival- a funny, heartfelt and empowering new dramedy featuring entirely original music. The show explores the lives of six high school drama students over the course of their final year.
CURIOUS K EXPLORES THE PALEOZOIC At The 2023 Toronto Fringe Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2023
Kenton & Lise present CURIOUS K exploring The Paleozoic at the 2023 Toronto Fringe Festival.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2023
Kenton & Lise present CURIOUS K exploring The Paleozoic at the 2023 Toronto Fringe Festival.
TD Music Hall Presents iskwē At TD Music Hall, December 2
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2023
TD Music Hall welcomes singer-songwriter and activist, iskwē | ᐃᐢᑫᐧᐤ on December 2, 2023. Tickets on-sale this Friday, June 23 at 10am ET at tdmusichall.com and 416-872-4255.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2023
TD Music Hall welcomes singer-songwriter and activist, iskwē | ᐃᐢᑫᐧᐤ on December 2, 2023. Tickets on-sale this Friday, June 23 at 10am ET at tdmusichall.com and 416-872-4255.
THREE MEN IN A BOAT to Premiere at Guild Festival Theatre in July
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2023
Guild Festival Theatre will present this uproarious adaptation of Jerome K. Jerome’s classic Victorian satire, Three Men in a Boat. Created by award-winning writer and director team Mark Brownell (Tapestry Opera, Pea Green Theatre) and Sue Miner (YPT, Canadian Stage, Factory Theatre).
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2023
Guild Festival Theatre will present this uproarious adaptation of Jerome K. Jerome’s classic Victorian satire, Three Men in a Boat. Created by award-winning writer and director team Mark Brownell (Tapestry Opera, Pea Green Theatre) and Sue Miner (YPT, Canadian Stage, Factory Theatre).
Paper Dog Press to Present A LITTLE BIT PREGNANT as Part of Toronto Fringe Festival 2023
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2023
Paper Dog Press will present A Little Bit Pregnant July 5 -14 at Tarragon Theatre as pPart of Toronto Fringe Festival 2023.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2023
Paper Dog Press will present A Little Bit Pregnant July 5 -14 at Tarragon Theatre as pPart of Toronto Fringe Festival 2023.
World Premieres by Cecilia Livingston, Omar Daniel & André Ristic to be Featured in Soundstreams 2023/24 Concert Season
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2023
Soundstreams has announced its 41st season filled with concerts, compelling stagings and world premieres. See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2023
Soundstreams has announced its 41st season filled with concerts, compelling stagings and world premieres. See full programming, and learn how to purchase tickets!
WEDDING BAND to Begin Performances Tomorrow at the Stratford Festival
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2023
Alice Childress’s riveting play Wedding Band – a profound meditation on injustice and intolerance – starts performances at the Stratford Festival’s Tom Patterson Theatre on Tuesday in a production directed by Sam White.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2023
Alice Childress’s riveting play Wedding Band – a profound meditation on injustice and intolerance – starts performances at the Stratford Festival’s Tom Patterson Theatre on Tuesday in a production directed by Sam White.
Review: NO SAVE POINTS at Outside The March
by Samantha Wu - June 19, 2023
Outside the March brings another innovative and interactive theatrical experience to Toronto audiences with No Save Points, playing at the Lighthouse ArtScape. Writer and creator Sébastien Heins had a rough time growing up with an ailing mother who suffered from a rare genetic disease that could have passed on to him.
by Samantha Wu - June 19, 2023
Outside the March brings another innovative and interactive theatrical experience to Toronto audiences with No Save Points, playing at the Lighthouse ArtScape. Writer and creator Sébastien Heins had a rough time growing up with an ailing mother who suffered from a rare genetic disease that could have passed on to him.
Christopher Gerty Promoted to Principal Dancer at the National Ballet of Canada
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2023
Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced promotions for the 2023/24 season: Christopher Gerty to Principal Dancer and Josh Hall, Peng-Fei Jiang and Larkin Miller to Second Soloist.
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2023
Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced promotions for the 2023/24 season: Christopher Gerty to Principal Dancer and Josh Hall, Peng-Fei Jiang and Larkin Miller to Second Soloist.
Collingwood Music Festival to Be Held Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2023
Collingwood Music Festival has announced additional events at the festival, running July 8 – 15.
by BWW News Desk - June 18, 2023
Collingwood Music Festival has announced additional events at the festival, running July 8 – 15.
Review: X (DIX) at Streetcar Crowsnest
by Ilana Lucas - June 18, 2023
What did our critic think of X (DIX) at Streetcar Crowsnest?
by Ilana Lucas - June 18, 2023
What did our critic think of X (DIX) at Streetcar Crowsnest?
Video: Watch the HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Toronto Cast Say Goodbye
by Blair Ingenthron - June 17, 2023
Watch the cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Toronto say goodbye as the production closes on July 2nd!
by Blair Ingenthron - June 17, 2023
Watch the cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Toronto say goodbye as the production closes on July 2nd!
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD Announces Contest to Win Harry's Glasses and Wand from Production
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2023
As the Toronto production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child nears its closing on July 2, the show's producers have just announced the theatrical prize of a lifetime.
by BWW News Desk - June 17, 2023
As the Toronto production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child nears its closing on July 2, the show's producers have just announced the theatrical prize of a lifetime.
Review: PERCEPTUAL ARCHAEOLOGY at Streetcar Crowsnest
by Ilana Lucas - June 17, 2023
The joy of theatre is the same as that of travel: the ability to promote multiple ways of seeing and understanding, allowing us to look through another person’s eyes. PERCEPTUAL ARCHAEOLOGY gets us to think about the very way we perceive and move through the world, and, for the sighted, about the other ways in which experiences might be open to us.
by Ilana Lucas - June 17, 2023
The joy of theatre is the same as that of travel: the ability to promote multiple ways of seeing and understanding, allowing us to look through another person’s eyes. PERCEPTUAL ARCHAEOLOGY gets us to think about the very way we perceive and move through the world, and, for the sighted, about the other ways in which experiences might be open to us.
Capitol Theatre 2023 Summer Stage Series to Continue With PRAIRIE NURSE
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2023
The Capitol Theatre's summer stage series will continue with Prairie Nurse by award-winning Filipino-Canadian playwright Marie Beath Badian, directed by Megan Watson - a hilarious culture-clash comedy based on a true story.
by BWW News Desk - June 16, 2023
The Capitol Theatre's summer stage series will continue with Prairie Nurse by award-winning Filipino-Canadian playwright Marie Beath Badian, directed by Megan Watson - a hilarious culture-clash comedy based on a true story.
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