Opera Atelier specializes in 17th- and 18th-century works, and Co-Artistic Directors Marshall Pynkoski and Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg are highly adept at bringing them to life with fidelity to the conventions of the time. Impressively, they manage to do this in a way that never feels tone deaf to mo…
Prophetess is a rabbit hole kind of tale, one that's a chaotic descent into madness. Playing now at the Tarragon Theatre until November 1 2026, this dynamic production is written by Ho Ka Kei (Jeff Ho) and directed/dramaturged by Mike Payette. Prophetess is the kind of show that is ripe for theatre …
The Canadian Opera Company’s remount of its 2014 production of Cosí Fan Tutte, originally directed by Atom Egoyan, brings to bear all of the performance and creative excellence for which the COC is known. However, in the post- #MeToo era, and amidst the Cornell 7 scandal, this 236-year-old work h…
Booty Candy is perfect for 2026. It has just the right blend of hilarity and hyperbole to take your mind off current events and just enough home truths to give a voice to the shared pain, fear and rage of all of us whose very existence is subversive during these turbulent times. At a time when pla…
Multi-Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter Alicia Keys lends her soulful and iconic tunes to Hell's Kitchen on stage now at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, directed by Patrick Willingham and Oskar Eustis (artistic director) with book by Kristoffer Diaz. This moving coming-of-age story features the the…
WALDEN is more successful in its exploration of family dynamics than as a work of speculative fiction. However, Icarus Theatre’s production at The Theatre Centre, directed by Erik Richards, still takes off for an engaging 90 minutes of theatre.…
Canadian Opera Company’s season opener La Traviata pulls out all the stops and sets an extremely high bar for the rest of its 26-27 offerings. My companion has been coming to the opera with me for many years, and she was blown away, proclaiming this as one of her all-time faves. “A triumph,” s…
Spring Awakening at Soulpepper Theatre is a well-executed and expertly-crafted sensory delight (though the dark themes this play tackles are far from delightful) that offers an intense, almost cinematic theatre-going experience.…
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…
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Irving Berlin's White Christmas returns to the Shaw Festival, bringing the beloved holiday musical to life once again. Following former soldiers Bob Wallace and Phil Davis as they pursue sister act Betty and Judy Haynes to save a struggling Vermont inn, the production features...
Major Barbara is a powerful exploration of idealism and moral conflict through the lens of social satire by George Bernard Shaw. The story centers on Barbara Undershaft, a Salvation Army officer, who confronts her estranged father, an affluent arms manufacturer. As their...
Tons of Money follows the escapades of failed inventor Aubrey Allington, who hatches a wild plan to escape his creditors by faking his own death and assuming the identity of a long-lost cousin to claim a fortune. This fast-paced farce promises to deliver continuous laughs as...
In a New York apartment, darkness and light collide in a gripping thriller as Susan, a young woman who has recently lost her sight, finds herself at the mercy of a dangerous gang of criminals. As evening descends, she must rely on her intelligence and instincts to outsmart her...
Anything Goes is a vibrant revival of Cole Porter's classic musical, filled with energetic tap dance and humorous antics. Set aboard the transatlantic liner S.S. American, the story follows nightclub singer Reno Sweeney as she navigates a web of love, mistaken identities, and...
Blues for an Alabama Sky explores the lives of five characters navigating love, loss, and ambition in 1930s Harlem. As Angel, a struggling singer recently dismissed from the Cotton Club, confronts her challenges, the play vividly reflects the glamour and resilience of the Jazz...
Gnit is a darkly comedic exploration of human folly, centered on Peter Gnit as he grapples with a lifetime of poor choices in pursuit of his ideal self. This adaptation by Will Eno presents a modern twist on Ibsen’s Peer Gynt and delves into themes of love, laziness, and...
Murder-on-the-Lake offers a unique whodunit experience where a shocking murder disrupts the serene town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The audience plays a crucial role as a detective is randomly selected from among them to help solve the crime. This spontaneous theatre creation...
The Shaw Festival presents a new adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s timeless tale, beginning April 9, 2025. Directed by Selma Dimitrijevic, this production invites audiences to step through the wardrobe and into the enchanting world of Narnia. The story follows the Pevensie...
Dear Liar explores the complex relationship between playwright Bernard Shaw and actress Stella Tanner, also known as Mrs. Patrick Campbell. Through their engaging correspondence and scenes crafted by Shaw, the production reveals a dynamic interplay of wit, longing, and the...
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Grand Soft Day Studio, Young People's Theatre (4/24-5/02) |
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UNIONVILLE CANADA DAY CELEBRATION Unionville Millennium Square (7/01-7/01) |
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All's Well Crow's Theatre (11/24-12/27) |
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DANCER (A MUSICAL IN TEN FURLONGS) Terminal Theatre (10/06-11/01) VIDEOS |
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Rogers v. Rogers Canadian Stage (11/08-12/13) |
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BE MORE CHILL Terminal Theatre (2/02-2/20) |
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Experience HYPROV: The Ultimate Live Comedy & Hypnosis Show Roy Thomson Hall (11/06-11/06) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Nell Campbell Roy Thomson Hall (10/26-10/26) |
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An Evening of Hypnosis & Improv with Asad Mecci & Colin Mochrie Kingston Grand Theatre (11/10-11/10) |
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The Porch :itâ kâ-wasêtêki tâpwêwin Assembly Theatre (10/21-10/25) |
