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Soundstreams to Present Free 2025/26 TD Encounters Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2025
Soundstreams will present a free, four-concert TD Encounters program for the season ahead. This annual series features expert musical performances and timely discussion, in an intimate and relaxed setting.
BRIGHT STAR Extended at the CAA Theatre Through Early November
by BWW News Desk - September 30, 2025
Bright Star, the Toronto premiere of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s Broadway musical, begins performances tonight at the CAA Theatre. Due to popular demand, the production is adding a week of performances.
Colin Mochrie To Host New Year's Comedy Extravaganza 2025 At Massey Hall
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2025
​Massey Hall will present the return of New Year's Eve Comedy Extravaganza, one of the most highly anticipated shows of the holiday season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set for WE WILL ROCK YOU at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2025
WE WILL ROCK YOU, the international hit musical that features and celebrates the iconic music of Queen and has been seen by over 20 million people in 28 countries, is returning to Toronto. Learn more!
Peking Acrobats, Itzhak Perlman, and Hayato Sumino Set for Spring 2026 Concerts at Roy Thomson Hall
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2025
Roy Thomson Hall has announced three Spring 2026 concerts: the Peking Acrobats (April 10), violin legend Itzhak Perlman (April 20), and piano virtuoso Hayato Sumino (May 2). Tickets go on sale October 3 at 10 a.m..
Review: MJ: THE MUSICAL at Ed Mirvish Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - September 26, 2025
It’s the eve of Jackson’s Dangerous tour, which is spiralling out of control as he demands more technology and works his dancers to the bone, searching for an elusive perfection that will top anything he’s ever done before while scandal and rumours swirl around him.
BRAVISSIMO to Return to Canadian Opera Company For New Year's Eve 2025
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2025
This New Year's Eve, the romance, drama, and grandeur of opera's greatest hits will return to Roy Thomson Hall for a one-of-a-kind concert event at COC. Learn more!
Review: WAITING FOR GODOT at Coal Mine Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - September 25, 2025
Coal Mine’s dedication to text and its intimate quarters mean that you don’t need to shell out for Broadway to get closer to Godot.
ROBIN HOOD Panto Returns to Toronto
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
With fall in the air and the holidays peeking around the corner, Canadian Stage has announced complete casting and creative team details for their sophomore presentation of Toronto's beloved holiday Panto – ROBIN HOOD: A VERY MERRY FAMILY MUSICAL.
NYO Canada Names Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser As Music Director To Bridge Youth Training
by BWW News Desk - September 25, 2025
The National Youth Orchestra of Canada has appointed Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser as Music Director for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. Learn more here!
Cast & Creative Team Set For Necessary Angel's MOONLIGHT SCHOONER
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2025
Necessary Angel Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team of the world premiere of Moonlight Schooner by Kanika Ambrose. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Darkfield Immersive Experiences SÉANCE and FLIGHT to Open at STACKT Market in Toronto
by BWW News Desk - September 24, 2025
DARKFIELD, the UK-based company known for immersive audio works staged in complete darkness, will bring two of its internationally toured experiences—SÉANCE and FLIGHT—to Toronto this fall.
THE COMEUPPANCE Will Make Canadian Premiere at Soulpepper Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - September 23, 2025
Soulpepper Theatre Company will stage the Canadian Premiere of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ The Comeuppance October 30–November 23, 2025. Directed by Frank Cox-O’Connell.
Review: ENORMITY, GIRL, AND THE EARTHQUAKE IN HER LUNGS at Nightwood Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - September 22, 2025
Woolley’s moving and layered script, developed over years in Nightwood’s Write From the Hip program, is like a firehose of neuroses, a constant barrage that drenches you with a mind that never shuts off and lungs that never take a breath.
Snotty Nose Rez Kids With Logan Staats to Perform At TD Music Hall
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2025
Snotty Nose Rez Kids with Logan Staats will perform at TD Music Hall. Hosted by internationally renowned neo-burlesque dancer, Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière. Learn more!
ART IN ACTION: CLIMATE to be Presented at FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2025
FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (PAC), has revealed details for Art in Action: Climate (AiA), a new, Niagara-wide festival of arts, ideas and industry hosted by the PAC. Learn more!
A WHOLE NEW WORLD OF ALAN MENKEN To Be Presented At Roy Thomson Hall
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2025
Roy Thomson Hall will present A Whole New World of Alan Menken on April 17, 2026 in Toronto. The EGOT-winning composer will perform songs from Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, and more, sharing stories behind his iconic works. Tickets go on sale September 26, 2025.
Video: The Grand Theatre High School Project Stages Disney’s NEWSIES
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2025
The Grand Theatre High School Project will present Disney’s Newsies The Musical from September 17–27, 2025, on the Spriet Stage, with opening night on Friday, September 19. See video from of production!
Immersive Horror Opera returns to Campbell House Museum
by Gillian Blum - September 21, 2025
Adapting works by Mary Shelley, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Oscar Wilde, TALES OF THE DAMNED is an immersive horror opera running at the Campbell House Museum from October 15 through November 2.
Interview: Emily Paterson of BUTCH/FEMME at Theatre Passe Muraille
by Ilana Lucas - September 18, 2025
Emily Paterson’s BUTCH/FEMME opens Theatre Passe Muraille’s 2025/2026 season after receiving top honours at the University of Toronto Hart House Drama Festival.
STONE AND BONE SPECTACULAR Comes to Centaur Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
Centaur Theatre will  present the world premiere of Stone and Bone Spectacular, a new theatrical experience that reimagines the history of Tiohtià:ke (Montreal) and the very land Centaur occupies through a uniquely Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) lens.
The 38th Women's Blues Revue Lineup Revealed at Roy Thomson Hall
by BWW News Desk - September 17, 2025
Roy Thomson Hall & Toronto Blues Society has revealed this year's performers for the Women's Blues Revue – an event that unites blues lovers for an exceptional evening with some of Canada's finest musicians.
Tafelmusik Brings Vivaldi To Toronto With VIVALDI'S WORLD
by BWW News Desk - September 16, 2025
This October, Tafelmusik launches its home season at Jeanne Lamon Hall with a program that bridges 18th-century drama and modern pop culture. Vivaldi's World running October 23–26 showcases Vivaldi as one of music's greatest sonic 
WING CHUN DANCE DRAMA Comes To Toronto This December
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2025
North American premiere of Wing Chun Dance Drama will bring the true story of Bruce Lee mentor, Ip Man to the stage December 16 to January 4. Learn more here!
Louise Pitre and More to Star in KIMBERLY AKIMBO Candadian Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 15, 2025
The multi-Tony award winning musical Kimberly Akimbo will make its Canadian Premiere beginning in November 2025, and continuing through February 2026 in Toronto. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickeets.

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