TORONTO

Larger Theatres (Professional)

& Juliet (musical) by Max Martin. Juliet does not kill herself at the end of the Shakespeare’s play and instead goes to Paris with her nurse, a friend and Shakespeare’s wife. Runs Dec 3, 2025, to May 17, 2026. Royal Alexandra Theatre, www.mirvish.com. ★★★☆☆

Bat Out Of Hell (musical) by Jim Steinman & Meat Loaf, In a post-apocalyptic world the children of two emenies fall in love. Runs Apr 1 to Apr 4. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St, www.mirvish.com.

A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical (musical) by Neil Diamond & Anthony McCarten. The story of how a kid from Brooklyn became an American rock icon. Runs Apr 28 to Jun 7. Princess of Wales Theatre, www.mirvish.com.

Bluebeard’s Castle / Erwartung (operas) by Bela Bartok / Arnold Shoenberg. A double bill of operas directed by Robert Lepage. In Hungarian / German with English surtitles. Runs Apr 25 to May 16. Four Seasons Centre, www.coc.ca.

The Book of Mormon (musical) by Trey Parker et al. Two Mormon missionaries try to spread the good word in Africa. Runs Apr 7 to Apr 26. Princess of Wales Theatre, www.mirvish.com.

Chicago (musical) by John Kander & Fred Ebb. Two murderesses vie for fame in a Chicago prison. Runs Apr 7 to Apr 19. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St, www.mirvish.com.

Cyrano (musical) by Virginia Gay. A gender-reversed version of Rostand’s Cyrano de Bergerac. Runs Mar 14 to Apr 5. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St, www.mirvish.com.

Inside American Pie (musical) by Mike Ross & Sarah Wilson. Songs and stories unlock the mysteries behind Don McLean’s iconic song. Runs Apr 14 to May 3. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St, www.mirvish.com.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical (musical) by . A stage version of the Baz Luhrmann movie. Runs Apr 22 to May 10. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St, www.mirvish.com.

Pelléas et Mélisande (opera) by Claude Debussy. A performance on period instruments of Debussy’s 1902 opera. In French with English surtitles. Runs Apr 15 to Apr 19. Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St West, www.operaatelier.com.

Shucked (musical) by Brandy Clark & Shane McAnally. Maizy must find someone who can save the corn crop in her small-town Cob County. Runs Mar 3 to Apr 5. Princess of Wales Theatre, www.mirvish.com.

Smaller Theatres (Professional)

The Begging Brown Bitch Plays (drama) by Bilal Baig. Two unflinching stories about Brown trans women. Runs Apr 1 to Apr 18. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, buddiesinbadtimes.com.

Boys with Cars (children) by Anita Majumdar. A coming-of-age piece set in a suburban high school fusing theatre and classical dance. For ages 13+. Runs Apr 13 to Apr 24. Young People’s Theatre, www.youngpeoplestheatre.org.

Canuck  Cantatas (operas) by Sonny-Ray Day Rider, Sarah Slean & Danika Lorèn. A triptyph of bold new mini-operas. Runs Apr 10 to Apr 12. Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St East, atgtheatre.com.

Clyde’s (comedy) by Lynn Nottage. Clyde runs a truck stop sandwich shop staffed by ex-cons looking for a shot at redemption. Runs Apr 11 to Apr 26. Bluma Appel Theatre, www.canadianstage.com.

Dance Nation (comedy) by Clare Barron. An army of pre-teen competitive dancers plot to win the Nationals. Runs Apr 12 to May 3. Coal Mine Theatre, 2076 Danforth Ave, www.coalminetheatre.com.  

The Division (drama) by Andrew Kushnir. Andrew journeys through Ukraine and Europe retracing his grandfather’s steps as soldier and immigrant. Runs Apr 21 to May 10. Streetcar Crowsnest, 345 Carlaw Ave, www.crowstheatre.com.

How to Catch Creation (drama) by Christina Anderson. Four artists and intellectuals discover the work of a Black queer feminist writer from the 1960s. Runs Apr 23 to May 17. Young Centre, www.soulpepper.ca.

Little Willy (puppetry) by Ronnie Burkett. All the characters of Burkett’s Daisy Theatre play roles in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. For ages 16+. Runs Feb 27 to Apr 5. Berkeley Street Theatre, www.canadianstage.com.

Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary (drama) by Erin Shields. Four women stood at the gates of revolution only to be sidelined by history. Runs Apr 7 to May 3. Streetcar Crowsnest, 345 Carlaw Ave, www.crowstheatre.com.

A Night in Venice (operetta) by Johann Strauss, Jr. When the womanizing Duke of Urbino pursues Senator Delacqua's wife, complications ensue. Runs Apr 17 to Ap 19. Jane Mallett Theatre, www.torontooperetta.com.

The Second City Mainstage 91st Revue (comedy). The Second City's newest as-yet-unnamed sketch comedy revue. Runs Jan 13 to Apr 16. The Second City, 110 Harbour St, www.secondcity.com.

Strife (drama) by Matthew Mackenzie. An Indigenous oil patch worker reels from the murder of her brother. Runs Apr 7 to Apr 26. Tarragon Theatre, tarragontheatre.com.

Smaller Theatres (Student and Community)

The Alchemist (comedy) by Ben Jonson. When the master is away two apprentices take over his shop for various scams. Runs Apr 2 to Apr 8. [student] Performance Studio Theatre, 345 Yonge St, www.torontomu.ca.

The Cottage (comedy) by Sandy Rustin. In the 1923 Beau and Sylvia plan a new life together without their spouses. Runs Apr 24 to May 16.  [community] The Village Playhouse, 2190E Bloor St West, villageplayers.net.

Emma (comedy) by Michael Bloom. A stage adaptation of Jane Austen’s 1815 novel. Runs Apr 10 to Apr 25. [community] Theatre Scarborough, theatrescarborough.godaddysites.com.

Fire Works Festival 2026 (festival). A festival featuring the premieres of three full-length plays. Runs Apr 22 to May 10. [community] Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St, alumnaetheatre.com.

Rhinoceros (comedy) by Eugene Ionesco. A man is disturbed when all the people around him begin turning into rhinoceri. Runs Apr 2 to Apr 8. [student] Performance Studio Theatre, 345 Yonge St,www.torontomu.ca.

Springworks (festival). A festival of new works by TMU students. Runs Apr 7 to Apr 10. [student] Creative School Chrysalis, 345 Yonge St, www.torontomu.ca.

BARRIE

Archive of Missing Things (performance) by Kate Cayley. The audience has 90 minutes to explore a maze-like archive in search of the secret at its centre. Runs Apr 30 to May 3. Innisfil ideaLAB and Library, www.tift.ca.

CAMBRIDGE

Finding Neverland (musical) by Gary Barlow & Eliot Kennedy. A young widow and her four sons inspire JM Barrie to write Peter Pan. Runs Previews from Apr 15, opens Apr 17, runs to May 3. Hamilton Family Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.

COLLINGWOOD

Shirley Valentine (comedy) by Willy Russell. A bored Liverpool housewife wins a trip to Greece. Runs Apr 21 to Apr 25. Venue TBA, theatrecollingwood.ca.

HAMILTON

It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken (musical) by Brian Hill & Ahmed Moneka. The story of a family in turmoil told with songs by The Tragically Hip. Runs Apr 22 to May 16. Theatre Aquarius, theatreaquarius.org.

Stomp (performance) by Luke Cresswell & Steve McNicholas. Performers make music using everyday found objects. Runs Apr 14 to Apr 15. FirstOntario Concert Hall, www.firstontarioconcerthall.ca.

KINGSTON

Dino-Light (children) by Rob Driscoll. Driscoll uses magic to tell the story of a magician who brings a dinosaur to life. For ages 5-10. Runs Apr 12 only. Grand Theatre, www.kingstongrand.ca.

Ten Thousand Hours (circus) by Gravity and Other Myths. Eight acrobats pay tribute to the dedication required to be a circus performer. Runs Apr 7 only. Grand Theatre, www.kingstongrand.ca.

LONDON

Come From Away (musical) by Irene Sankoff & David Hein. On 9/11 the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, has to cope with 38 plane full of passengers. Previews from Apr 28, opens May 1, runs to May 24. Grand Theatre, www.grandtheatre.com.

MARKHAM

Kudelka/Lemieux Mix (dances) by James Kudelka & Laurence Lemieux. A triple-bill including one set to country music and one to Johnny Cash. Runs Apr 1 only. Flato Markham Theatre, flatomarkhamtheatre.ca.

MISSISSAUGA

Edward II (history play) by Christopher Marlowe. The British king is torn between his love for a commoner and his desire to rule as an absolute monarch. Runs Mar 27 to Apr 5. [student] Erindale Studio Theatre, www.utm.utoronto.ca.

NIAGARA FALLS

Canadiana (revue). A celebration of Canadian music through the decades. Runs Apr 14 only. Greg Frewin Theatre, gregfrewintheatre.com.

Wild Magic (magic) by Greg Frewin. Large-scale illusions performed by Greg Frewin. Runs Oct 13, 2022, booking to Dec 17, 2026. Greg Frewin Theatre, 905-356-0777, gregfrewintheatre.com.

The Simon and Garfunkle Story (revue). A survey of the lives and music of the iconic duo. Runs Apr 8 to Apr 17. Fallsview Casino, fallsviewcasinoresort.com.

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE

THE SHAW FESTIVAL:

The plays run in repertory from Apr 2 to Dec 23 in Niagara-on-the-Lake, two hours south from Toronto. For tickets and information phone 1-800-511-7429 or visit the website at www.shawfest.com.

At the Festival Theatre

Funny Girl (musical) by Jule Styne & Bob Merrill. The rise of Fanny Brice to stardom in Ziegfields Follies. Previews from Apr 24, opens May 23, runs to Oct 3.

At the Court House Theatre

Sleuth (drama) by Anthony Shaffer. A celebrated myserty writer invites his wife’s lover to their home in the countryside. Previews from Apr 2, opens May 22, runs to Oct 9.

OAKVILLE

Dino-Light (children) by Rob Driscoll. Driscoll uses magic to tell the story of a magician who brings a dinosaur to life. For ages 5-10. Runs Apr 26 only. Oakville Centre, www.oakvillecentre.ca.

The Drowsy Chaperone (musical) by Lisa Lambert & Greg Morrison. A lonely musical theatre lover listens to a fictional 1928 musical. [student] Runs Mar 30 to Apr 11. Studio Theatre, Sheridan College, www.sheridancollege.ca.

In Real Life (musical) by Kevin Wong & Nick Green. Max is forced to face the dark cloud of technology that is taking over his humanity. [student] Runs Mar 31 to Apr 11. Macdonald Heaslip Hall, Sheridan College, www.sheridancollege.ca.

Kudelka/Lemieux Mix (dances) by James Kudelka & Laurence Lemieux. A triple-bill including one set to country music and one to Johnny Cash. Runs Apr 2 only. Oakville Centre, www.oakvillecentre.ca.

Ten Thousand Hours (circus) by Gravity and Other Myths. Eight acrobats pay tribute to the dedication required to be a circus performer. Runs Apr 9 only. Oakville Centre, www.oakvillecentre.ca.

ORANGEVILLE

The Wedding Party (comedy) by Kristen Thomson. Go behind the scenes of two families preparing for the big day. Runs Apr 16 to May 3. Theatre Orangeville, www.theatreorangeville.ca.

OSHAWA

Dogs Do Magic (circus) by Aaron Matthews. World champion dogs perform acrobatic tricks and illusions alongside human performers. Runs Apr 11 only. Regent Theatre, regenttheatre.ca.

OTTAWA/GATINEAU

Agamemnon in the Ring (comedy) by Hilaire St-Laurent. A reinterpretation of the Trojan War as a Québécois wrestling match. In French. Runs Apr 24 only. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, nac‑cna.ca.

Art of Murder (drama) by Joe DiPietro. An art dealer visits two eccentric painters setting a game of deceit in motion. Runs Mar 26 to Apr 14. The Gladstone, thegladstone.ca.

Camions (fantômes de la liberté) (performance) by Mélanie Binette. A walking tour that sees the Freedom Convoy in a new light. Runs Apr 7 to Apr 18. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, nac‑cna.ca.

cicadas (drama) by David Yee. In 2035 an investigation into a house that has sunk into the earth and the disappearance of a young girl uncover strange secrets. Runs Apr 7 to Apr 18. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, nac‑cna.ca.

Les EXséparables (comedy) by Mathieu Gratton. Mathieu deals with his two exes and his influencer son by one of them. In French. Runs Apr 2 only. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

Dirty Dancing in Concert (musical). Live singers and orchestra perform the music of the 1987 movie while the digitally remastered movie is playing. Runs Apr 4 only. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, nac‑cna.ca.

Le Gardien des enfants (drama) by Charles Voyer. A play about how sexual abuse leaves its marks on the spirit of its victims. In French. Runs Apr 23 to Apr 25. La Nouvelle Scène, Ottawa, www.nouvellescene.com.

The Invisible (musical) by Jonathan Christenson. The story of an international all-female team of spies during World War II. Runs Apr 29 to May 9. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, nac‑cna.ca.

Jade Circle 玉環 (performance) by Jasmine Chen. As a second-generation Canadian learns Mandarin, she finds her place within the legacy of her matriarchs. Runs Apr 28 to May 10. Great Canadian Theatre Company, Ottawa, www.gctc.ca.

Kimberly Akimbo (comedy) by David Lindsay-Abraire. 16-year-old Kimberly copes with her dysfunctional family while suffering from a condition that causes her to age five times faster than normal. Runs Apr 1 to Apr 18. [community] Ottawa Little Theatre, Ottawa, www.ottawalittletheatre.com.

Labour (dance) by Emily Gualtieri & David Albert-Toth. A look at the labour of care that women have carried throughout history. Runs Apr 29 to Apr 30. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, nac‑cna.ca.

Manifesto (dance) by Stephanie Lake. An ode to optimism featuring ballet, salsa, hip hop and jazz. Runs Apr 9 to Apr 10. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, nac‑cna.ca.

Les Noces de Marie (drama) by Stephen Massicotte. Two young people fall in love on the eve of World War I. In French. Runs Apr 1 to Apr 26. Théâtre de l'Île, Gatineau, m.ovation.ca.

La Nuit du caribou (children) by Marie-Hélène Larose-Truchon. A young girl and a caribou get lost in a forest. In French. For ages 6+. Runs Apr 16 only. La Nouvelle Scène, Ottawa, www.nouvellescene.com.

Oh Canada Eh!? Dinner Musical (revue). A survey of all-Canadian music from maritime folk songs to modern pop. Runs Mar 13 to Dec 27. Oh Canada Eh!? Theatre, www.ohcanadaeh.com.

Pride and Prejudice (comedy) by Morph Arts. A small cast uses clown to bring Jane Austen’s classic to life. Runs Apr 8 to Apr 18. The Gladstone, thegladstone.ca.

Procession (ballet) by Bobbi Smith & Or Schraiber. An exploration of the ritual of moving together in formation. Runs Apr 23 to Apr 25. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, nac‑cna.ca.

Rose (musical) by Tomson Highway. Chief Rose and the other rez sisters oppose a plan to build a casino on reserve property. Runs Mar 25 to Apr 4. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, nac‑cna.ca.

Le Songe d’un nuit d’été (ballet) by Bengt Jörgen. A balletic version of Shakespeare’s famous comedy. Runs Apr 12 only. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

PETERBOROUGH

Dogs Do Magic (circus) by Aaron Matthews. World champion dogs perform acrobatic tricks and illusions alongside human performers. Runs Apr 12 only. Market Hall, tickets.markethall.org.

Donnie and Me and the CBC (dance) by Chris Earle & Shari Hollett. A story about growing up with a fiercely loving mom in Montreal in the 1970s. Runs Apr 15 to Apr 16. Market Hall, publicenergy.ca.

PETROLIA

Divine Women 2 (revue). Five Canadian female artists of musical theatre share their favourite songs and stories. Runs Apr 21 to May 1. Victoria Playhouse, thevpp.ca.

RIDGEVILLE

2026 Fostered Playwrights Festival (festival). Three new Canadian scripts are chosen and given professional staged readings. Runs Apr 17 to Apr 19. Sons & Daughters Winery, fosterfestival.com.

ST. JACOBS

Dear Evan Hanson (musical) by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul. Evan allows grieving parents to believe, falsely, that he was their dead son’s only friend. Runs Mar 18 to Apr 12. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, www.draytonentertainment.com.

RICHMOND HILL

Dino-Light (children) by Rob Driscoll. Driscoll uses magic to tell the story of a magician who brings a dinosaur to life. For ages 5-10. Runs Apr 22 only. Richmond Hill Centre, tickets.rhcentre.ca.

ST. CATHARINES

Dino-Light (children) by Rob Driscoll. Driscoll uses magic to tell the story of a magician who brings a dinosaur to life. For ages 5-10. Runs Apr 12 only. FirstOntario PAC, firstontariopac.ca.

A Little Bit Much (comedy) by Chela Davison. A show about a life filled with ideas, jokes, sex, drugs, travel, dating, marriage and more. Runs Apr 14 only. FirstOntario PAC, firstontariopac.ca.

Ten Thousand Hours (circus) by Gravity and Other Myths. Eight acrobats pay tribute to the dedication required to be a circus performer. Runs Apr 4 only. FirstOntario PAC, firstontariopac.ca.

STRATFORD

The Surrogate (drama) by Mohsin Zaidi. A male couple wait for the birth of their child but their suggorate suffers complications. Preview Apr 16, opens Apr 17, runs to Apr 26. Here For Now Theatre, www.herefornowtheatre.com.

THE STRATFORD FESTIVAL:

The plays run in repertory from Apr 21 to Nov 1 in Stratford, two hours west from Toronto. For tickets and information phone 1-800-567-1600 or visit the website at www.stratfordfestival.ca.

At the Festival Theatre

Guys and Dolls (musical) by Frank Loesser. Can a smooth-talking gambler charm a pious Salvation Army missionary? Previews from Apr 22, opens May 26, runs to Nov 1.

The Tempest (comedy) by William Shakespeare. A magician shipwrecks his enemies on the island where he lives. Preview from Apr 28, opens May 25, runs to Oct 24.

At the Avon Theatre

The Hobbit (musical) by Kim Selody. A stage version of the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. Previews from Apr 21, opens May 30, runs to Oct 23.

SUDBURY

Way Out There (musical) by Anton Lipovetsky. Jason believes his father was abducted by aliens, but his sister Megan doesn’t… until Jason disappears. Runs Apr 14 to Apr 26. Sudbury Theatre Centre, yestheatre.com.

THUNDER BAY

Jesus Christ Superstar (musical) by Andrew Lloyd Webber. An account of Jesus’s last day on earth. Runs Mar 26 to Apr 18. Magnus Theatre, magnustheatre.com.