He tried to paint her. She transformed the canvas. Harlem, 1964. As riots unfold outside, painter Bill Jameson is inside his apartment putting the final touches on a portrait series about Black womanhood. When Tommy is brought in to model, her presence begins to reveal the quiet...
A joyful comedy that flips the script on Shakespeare's most infamous heroines To celebrate the 40th anniversary of her landmark play, acclaimed novelist and playwright Ann-Marie MacDonald steps into the spotlight as Constance Ledbelly, the overlooked academic who tumbles...
The hit show returns – new venue, same buzz! Based on Rogers v. Rogers: The Battle for Control of Canada’s Telecom Empire by Alexandra Posadzki Telecom tycoon Ted Rogers built an empire turning Canada’s airwaves into cash. Now his son Edward, long dismissed by his father, is...
The classic story, turned on its heel Think you’ve outgrown the panto? Think again. Our new take on Cinderella delivers all the glitter and spectacle of the beloved tradition with a clever, contemporary edge. Packed with infectious pop anthems, sly humour, and spectacular...
Old history. New rules. They haven’t seen each other since the 1980s. Now two accomplished architects are reunited in a glass-walled Toronto office tower on the eve of a high-stakes competition. Both intend to keep things strictly professional. That proves harder than expected...
Dancing at the edge of history Few musicals feel as essential to revisit—or as urgent to re-examine—as Cabaret . Set in Berlin as the shadows of extremism lengthen, Cabaret invites us into a world of music, seduction, and dangerous denial. Beneath its unforgettable songs lies...
Growing up takes a lifetime In Raised by Women , Métis playwright and performer Keith Barker delivers an intimate, stand-up-inspired solo show that’s as funny as it is searching. With sharp wit and big heart, Keith traces his upbringing by formidable women in Northern Ontario...
Every desire has a cost. At a secluded seaside hotel, a young artist and his magnetic wife find their marriage unsettled by the arrival of a charismatic stranger. What begins as friendly conversation turns into something sharper: a slow, surgical dismantling of certainty...
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The Shaw Festival seems to be having a small tribute festival to Shaffer brothers as it is presenting two of their known pieces this season. The dark mystery SLEUTH by Anthony Shaffer is now playing to great acclaim at the Court House Theatre and more recently and the comic drama AMADEUS by Sir Pe…
An embarrassment of artistic riches has yet again convened in Niagara on the Lake for this season’s Shaw Festival. Two very different plays are given world class productions sharing many of the same talents. Last week I attended Anthony Shaffer’s psychological thriller SLEUTH at the intima…
THE GREAT GATSBY is most definitely not your high school lit class. At the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, the music is loud, the dancing is hot, and the passions are hotter.…
Now in performances at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre, Mamma Mia! is a delightfully cheerful and charmingly-quirky musical that had audiences roaring with applause and laughter.…
Reviews of Love, Shakespeare, and Rope; A Comedy Show at the End of the World; and Orbit…
Reviews of Pedro the Penguin, 1920s Walking Around in a Dream, Olivia O: The Musical, A Conversation With Myself, and Aliya Kanani: A Comedian's Guide to Enlightenment…
Gabrielle Leonore is autistic. For her, life continues at its own steady pace. But, to the rest of the world - a world that simply does not comprehend autism - she's an inspiration. …
Reviews of DADS, Brava: A Cabaret of Devotions, and LADIES' DAY at the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival…
Grey Spaces is a visually-pleasing and highly-ambitious new musical that features strong performances, but lacks clarity and polish. The world premiere musical is playing at the Toronto Fringe Festival from June 30-July 12. …
The Remainders is a touching theatrical love letter to public libraries and to any patron who has ever found a sense of belonging through public libraries.…
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Moonlight, mischief, and the magic of mistaken identity Under the open sky of Toronto’s iconic High Park, Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy comes to life. When Viola is shipwrecked and disguises herself as a man, she sets off a whirlwind of mistaken identities, mischievous...
In this kitchen, redemption is always on the menu Clyde runs a truck stop sandwich shop, staffed by ex-convicts looking for a shot at redemption. Despite her callous management style, the cooks learn to reclaim their lives, find purpose, and become inspired to dream by their...
A puppet-powered parody of Romeo and Juliet After a sold-out run of Little Dickens in 2022, world-renowned Canadian artist Ronnie Burkett returns to Canadian Stage with his irreverent army of marionettes, this time with a sassy take on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet . Burlesque...
A portrait of sisterhood In the wake of shocking news, sisters Liz and Delia unravel a lifetime of memories, traveling across space and time to trace the push and pull of their relationship over their fifty-year shared history with humour, nuance, and candor. You, Always is an...
A fresh perspective on a literary touchstone Nora appears to be the perfect wife, but beneath the surface she harbours a secret that threatens to unravel her seemingly happy world. As the truth emerges, Nora gradually awakens to her own desires, and the play builds toward a...
Toronto’s Favourite Holiday Panto Returns! Get ready to root for the underdog and boo the baddies! This year, the legendary outlaw tale takes on a bold twist—our Robin is a spirited, savvy heroine leading her merry band of misfits in a fight for justice and kindness. Join Robin...
Borders divide, the cosmos unites Canadian legend Robert Lepage returns to Canadian Stage after sold-out productions of 887 and Needles and Opium. Set against the Cold War's fierce U.S.-Soviet rivalry, this gripping story explores the personal and political turmoil of an era...
Winner of the 1983 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, ‘Night, Mother is a raw and deeply moving exploration of family, control, and the quiet despair that hides behind everyday life. The play unfolds over the course of one evening as Jessie Cates calmly informs her mother, Thelma, that...
The most talked about play of the decade Welcome to Slave Play , a sharp, provocative, and wildly entertaining theatrical sensation that has sparked conversations from Broadway to London. Now making its Canadian premiere, this electrifying play by Jeremy O. Harris turns up the...
Star-crossed lovers under the night sky Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of Shakespeare’s most touching tragedy, brought vividly to life by director Marie Farsi ( Fifteen Dogs, Ghost Quartet ) and a fantastic ensemble of players. Celebrating 42 years of Dream in High...
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