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…
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.…
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Created by award-winning 30-year veteran clown Jesse Buck, Bubkus is an adventure of epic proportions. It follows a battle of one man's will to defeat the monsters of his own creation, performed with one clown, five props, no set, no sound, and no words. The show has toured...
Aida Cupcake is the iconic operatic persona created by Alberta's Steven Morton for this award-winning solo show. The story follows a young man who loves to sing even when people question his talent, told partly through arias written for women and fun opera facts. Since its 2021...
Two2Mango is a Toronto-based oddball comedy duo blending clown and chaos, performed by Sachin Sharma and Shreya Parashar. The duo treats the audience as co-actors, blurring the line between watching and playing. Performed in more than two languages, including clownspeak, the...
Milk Milk Lemonade, created and performed by Emma Nelles and Jonas Trottier, returns to Sweet Action Theatre as part of What The Festival on September 27, 2025. This comedic production, fresh off its accolades at the 2025 Toronto Fringe Festival, explores the trials of childhood...
The [Im]possible Cabaret is a vibrant highlight of What The Festival, taking place on September 27, 2025. Hosted by drag performer Anne Alien, the cabaret will showcase an eclectic array of talent, including Cherry Bomb, Fox C Shanty, and Eric Cinnsealach. Audiences can expect...
The Strange Maker Showcase is a highlight of What The Festival, celebrating drag, clown, and puppetry performances. Hosted by Pearle Harbour, the showcase will feature a lineup of unique talents including Dyce 2 Watch Out 4, Christine Moynihan, and Glinda Mercury, among others...
The Shiniest Piece Trailer Trash features the imaginative journey of a little raccoon living in a run-down trailer park, whose sole aspiration is to become human. Written and performed by Meegan Sweet, this production explores themes of identity and transformation through a...
JUICE BREAK is a lively performance created and performed by Morgan Brie Johnson and Alexandra Simpson, exploring the behind-the-scenes antics of two quirky characters on a relentless quest for self-improvement. Drawing from the unique style of the Dora Award-winning Animacy...
Peggy’s Place is a unique puppet sitcom created by Morgan Joy, blending elements of children's television with engaging live performance. Starring Morgan Joy, Dani Zimmer, and Bobby Knauff, the show follows Peggy Plummer and her puppet roommates Hobart and Lenor as they navigate...
BITTY-BAT ON PLANET EARTH, created by Emily Jeffers, is part of the inaugural What The Festival, running from September 26 to 29, 2024, in Toronto. This physical comedy features the whimsical character Bitty-Bat, who offers a blend of charm and absurdity, captivating audiences...
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Jordan Young People's Theatre (10/16-10/23) |
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Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo Young People's Theatre (11/26-12/27) |
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Older & Reckless The Citadel: Ross Centre for Dance (10/30-11/08) |
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All's Well Theatre Aquarius (1/27-2/13) |
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After Dark The Moonlight Lounge at TacoTaco (10/25-10/25) |
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Immersion Festival Betty Oliphant Theatre (11/08-11/22) |
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Matilda The Musical Theatre Aquarius (3/10-4/04) |
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The Importance of Being Earnest Stratford Festival (5/19-10/23) PHOTOS |
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A CHRISTMAS CAROl Broadway Musical by Menken Newroads Performing Arts (11/12-11/15) |
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Fred Penner: The Hero In You Young People's Theatre (3/06-3/20) |
