TORONTO

Larger Theatres (Professional)

The Great Gatsby (musical) by Jason Howland & Nathan Tysen. A musical adaptation of the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Runs Aug 4 to Sep 6. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St, www.mirvish.com.

Luzia (circus) by Cirque du Soleil. A tour of a make-believe Mexico. Runs Jun 18 to Aug 30. Big Top, Lake Shore Blvd West, www.cirquedusoleil.com.

Mamma Mia! (musical) by Benny Anderssen & Björn Ulvaeus. A young woman invites her three possible fathers to her wedding. Runs Aug 4 to Aug 30. Princess of Wales Theatre, www.mirvish.com.

ONES — The Beatles #1 Hits (revue). A multi-media presentation of all of the Beatles’ #1 hits including orchestra and brass. Runs Jul 28 to Aug 2. Princess of Wales Theatre, www.mirvish.com.

The Secret Chord (revue) by Frank Cox-O’Connell et al. A survey of the life and music of Leonard Cohen. Runs Jul 8 to Aug 9. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St, www.mirvish.com.

Tree of Wisdom (children) by The Wiggles. A high-energy extravaganza of singing and dancing. For ages 2–5. Runs Aug 29 to Aug 30. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St East, tolive.com.

Smaller Theatres (Professional)

As You Like It (comedy) by William Shakespeare. Half the court flees a tyrannical duke to find happiness in the forest. Runs Aug 15 to Aug 30. Withrow Park, shakespeareintheruff.com.

Brontë: A World Without (drama) by Jordi Mand. A glimpse into the lives of the three famous Brontë sisters. Runs Jul 16 to Aug 2. Guild Festival Theatre, 201 Guildwood Pkwy,  www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca.

Happy Days (drama) by Samuel Beckett. A woman buried up to her waist under the blazing sun tries to make the best of her situation. Previews from Aug 4, opens Aug 5, runs to Aug 30. Young Centre, www.soulpepper.ca.

No Grown-Ups Allowed (children) by The Second City. A fast-paced sketch and improv show for kids. Runs Saturdays, Apr 11 to Aug 29. The Second City, 1 York St, www.secondcity.com.

Northanger Abbey (comedy) by Tyler J. Seguin. Catherine reads so many Gothic novels she starts to see mystery everywhere. Preview Aug 6, opens Aug 7, runs to Aug 23. Guild Festival Theatre, 201 Guildwood Pkwy,  www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca.

SummerWorks (festival). A festival of new work. Runs Aug 6 to Aug 16. Various venues, summerworks.ca.

Twelfth Night (comedy) by William Shakespeare. Orsino loves Olivia who loves Viola who loves Orsino. Runs Jul 16 to Sep 8. High Park Amphitheatre, www.canadianstage.com.

ALMONTE

Puppets Up 2026 (festival). A biennial festival of innovative puppetry from around the world. Runs Aug 8 to Aug 9. Various venues, puppetsup.com.

BANCROFT

Fiddler on the Roof (musical) by Jerry Bock & Sheldon Harnick. The three eldest daughters of a Jewish milkman in Russia choose husbands against their father’s wishes. Runs Aug 19 to Sep 6. The Village Playhouse, www.tweedandcompany.com.

BARRIE

Forever Plaid (musical) by Stuart Ross. Four young singers come back from the dead to give the concert they meant to give on the Ed Sullivan Show. Runs Aug 21 to Aug 29. Five Points Theatre, theatrebythebay.com.

BLOOMFIELD

Pinocchio (children) by Greg Banks. A playful physical adaptation of the well-known story. Runs Jul 25 to Aug 9. Eddie Outdoor Pavillion, countystage.ca.

BLYTH

Curveball (musical) by Dayna Manning. The true story of the women’s baseball team of Stratford’s Kroehler Furniture Factory. Runs Jul 10 to Aug 22. Harvest Stage, blythfestival.com.

Dry Streak (comedy) by Leeann Minogue. In 1988 John brings his punk rock, vegetarian city girlfriend home to his family’s Saskatchewan farm. Runs Jun 19 to Aug 16. Memorial Hall, blythfestival.com.

The Last Mayor of Rusty River (musical) by John Powers. Two councillors plan to depose a mayor who has been in power too long. Runs from Jul 31 to Sep 13. Memorial Hall, blythfestival.com.

Off-Island Odyssey (comedy) by Justin Shaw. The PEI native tells stories from his life on the mainland. Runs Aug 2 to Aug 30. Memorial Hall, blythfestival.com.

Sisters of ’78 (drama) by Kristen Da Silva. In 1978 women go on strike at an auto plant over harrassment and unsafe conditions. Runs Jun 12 to Aug 9. Memorial Hall, blythfestival.com.

BOBCAYGEON

Beyond the Sea (comedy) by Kristen Da Silva. On a summer day on a pier two strangers meet and manage to give each other hope. Runs Aug 19 to Aug 29. Globus Theatre, www.globustheatre.com.

Fly Me to the Moon (comedy) by Marie Jones. when the patient of two care givers dies, they decide to cash his pension cheque. Runs Aug 5 to Aug 15. Globus Theatre, www.globustheatre.com.

Leave It to Cleavage (comedy) by Diana Frances & Karen Parker. Two 1950s housewives just don’t understand modern folk. Runs Jul 30 to Aug 1. Globus Theatre, www.globustheatre.com.

CAMBRIDGE

Nashville Music City (revue) by Tracey Power & Van Wilmott. A survey of the music that made Nashville famous. Runs Aug 13 to Aug 30. Hamilton Family Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.

DRAYTON

Sexy Laundry (comedy) by Michele Riml. A couple married for 25 years buys a copy of Sex for Dummies. Runs Aug 12 to Aug 30. Drayton Festival Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.

FENELON FALLS

Same Time, Next Year (comedy) by Bernard Slade. Doris and George meet once a year for 25 years. Runs Jul 20 to Aug 23. Grove Theatre, www.grovetheatre.ca.

Spamalot (musical) by John Du Prez & Eric Idle. A musical version of the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Runs Jul 3 to Aug 30. Grove Theatre, www.grovetheatre.ca.

GANANOQUE

Murder at Ackerton Manor (comedy) by Stephen Gallagher. Three actors play seven characters in this spoof of Agatha Christie mysteries. Runs Jun 30 to Aug 9. Springer Theatre, www.1000islandsplayhouse.com.

The Last Five Years (musical) by Jason Robert Brown. A look at love and break-up from his perspective and hers. Runs Aug 4 to Aug 30. Firehall Theatre, www.1000islandsplayhouse.com.

Grease (comedy) by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey. In 1959 cool guy Danny falls in love with sweet girl Sandy. Runs Aug 25 to Sep 13. Springer Theatre, www.1000islandsplayhouse.com.

GRAND BEND

Frozen (musical) by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez. A stage musical of the well-known Disney animated movie. Runs Aug 6 to Aug 30. Huron Country Playhouse Mainstage, www.draytonentertainment.com.

Nashville Music City (revue) by Tracey Power & Van Wilmott. A survey of the music that made Nashville famous. Runs Jul 23 to Aug 8. South Huron Stage, www.draytonentertainment.com.

Over the River and Through the Woods (comedy) by Joe DiPietro. Nick tries to cut ties with his clingy Italian-American grandparents. Runs Aug 13 to Aug 30. South Huron Stage, www.draytonentertainment.com.

GRAVENHURST

Forever Plaid (musical) by Stuart Ross. Four young singers come back from the dead to give the concert they meant to give on the Ed Sullivan Show. Runs Aug 11 to Aug 19. Gravenhurst Opera House, www.gravenhurst.ca.

GUELPH

Guelph Fringe Festival (festival). Thirteen news plays over four days. Runs Aug 6 to Aug 9. Various venues, www.guelphfringe.ca.

HALIBURTON

Don Pasquale (opera) by Gaetno Donizetti. Elderly Don Pasquale wants to marry his nephew’s fiancée. Runs Aug 27 to Aug 31. Hieghlands Opera Studio, www.highlandsoperastudio.com.

Let’s Make Opera! (operas). Four 20-minute operas based on stories from Hailburton County. Runs Aug 19 only. Highlands Opera Studio, www.highlandsoperastudio.com.

HAMILTON

Men Love Horsies: The Musical (musical) by Devin Bateson. A sequence of increasingly ridiculous songs aboout men and horses. Runs Aug 8 only. The Staircase, staircasehamilton.com.

KINGSTON

2026 TK Fringe Festival (festival). 3 venues, 11 days, 18 shows. Runs Aug 6 to Aug 16. Various venues, www.theatrekingston.com.

KITCHENER/WATERLOO

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue (comedy) by Robert Leleux. A new live episode of the favourite TV show with an all-male cast. Runs Aug 8 only. Centre in the Square, Kitchener, centreinthesquare.com.

Sun Life Waterloo Busker Carnival (festival). Acrobatics, contorsionists, comedy and more. Runs Aug 27 to Aug 20. UpTown Waterloo, waterloobuskers.com.

MILFORD

Mouthpiece (drama) by Amy Nostbakken & Nora Sadava. Two performers share the voice of one woman as she faces life’s challenges. Runs Jul 17 to Aug 8. Mt. Tabor Playhouse, countystage.ca.

MILLBROOK

Wild Irish Geese (drama) by Megan Murphy. In the 1820s more than 2000 Irish immigrants arrive in Scotts Plains, later kknown as Peterborough. Runs Aug 4 to Aug 29. 4th Line Theatre, www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca.

MORRISBURG

Whose Wives Are They Anyway? (comedy) by Michael Parker. David and John pretend to have brought their wives on a golfing weekend. Runs Jul 30 to Aug 23. Upper Canada Playhouse, uppercanadaplayhouse.com.

NIAGARA FALLS

Hyprov (comedy) by Colin Mochrie & Asad Mecci. Mecci hypnotizes volunteers who then perform improv suggested by Mochriee. Runs Aug 22 to Aug 23. Fallsview Casino, fallsviewcasinoresort.com.

Spirit of the Dance (dance) by David King. A showcase for world champion Irish dancers plus tango, flamenco and salsa. Runs Aug 12 to Aug 19. Fallsview Casino, fallsviewcasinoresort.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.

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

Amadeus (drama) by Peter Shaffer. Composer Antonio Salieri is jealous of Mozart’s fame and brilliance. Previews from Jul 8, opens Aug 15, runs to Oct 4.

Funny Girl (musical) by Jule Styne & Bob Merrill. The rise of Fanny Brice to stardom in the Ziegfield Follies. Runs May 23 to Oct 3.

One for the Pot (comedy) by Ray Cooney & Tony Hilton. Billy Hickory Wood is set to inherit £10,000, but which Billy is the real one? Runs Jul 11 to Oct 11.

At the Court House Theatre

Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect Nonsense (comedy) by Robert Goodale & David Goodale. Three actors play multiple roles in this adaptation of a novel by P.G. Wodehouse. Runs May 24 to Oct 10.

New Work in Progress (drama) by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. A workshop presentation of a new work by the American playwright. Runs Aug 1 to Sep 5.

Sleuth (drama) by Anthony Shaffer. A celebrated mysery writer invites his wife’s lover to their home in the countryside. Runs May 22 to Oct 9.

At the Studio Theatre

Heartbreak House (drama) by George Bernard Shaw. Characters debate love and marriage while the shadows of war gather outside. Runs Jul 10 to Oct 3.

The Ohio State Murders (drama) by Adrienne Kannedy. A Black author returns to her alma mater where she confronts the dark memories of the past. Previews from Jul 19, opens Aug 14, runs to Oct 3.

The Wind in the Willows (children) by Fiona Sauder. A stage adaptation of Toad of Toad Hall by A.A. Milne. For ages 6+. Runs Jul 12 to Sep 27.

ORILLIA

The Last Five Years (musical) by Jason Robert Brown. A man and woman look at their years of getting together and breaking up from different perspectives. Runs Aug 6 to Aug 13. Orillia Opera House, secure1.tixhub.com.

OTTAWA/GATINEAU

Always a Bridesmaid (comedy) by Jesse Jones et al. Four gal pals have sworn to be in each other’s wedding parties no matter what. Runs Jul 16 to Aug 2. [community] Ottawa Little Theatre, Ottawa, www.ottawalittletheatre.com.

Le Comte de Monte-Cristo (drama) by Serge Denoncourt. Edmond Dantès seeks revenge on those who falsely emprisoned him for 40 years. In French. Runs Aug 28 to Aug 30. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

Five Alarm (comedy) by Kristen Da Silva. Ava Rose has lost the local chili cook-off 22 years in a row, but this year she plans to win. Runs Aug 20 to Sep 6. [community] Ottawa Little Theatre, Ottawa, www.ottawalittletheatre.com.

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue (comedy) by Robert Leleux. A new live episode of the favourite TV show with an all-male cast. Runs Aug 7 only. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, nac‑cna.ca.

Mamma Mia! (musical) by Benny Anderssen & Björn Ulvaeus. A young woman invites her three possible fathers to her wedding. Runs Jul 7 to Aug 2. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, nac‑cna.ca.

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

Ottawa International Buskerfest (performance). 20+ performers on 5 stages. Runs Aug 7 to Aug 9. Sparks St, www.ottawabuskerfestival.com.

La Pièce qui tourne mal (comedy) by Henry Lewis et al. An amateur dramatic society tries to put on a murder mystery but everything that could go wrong … does. In French. Runs Jul 13 to Aug 9. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

Tree of Wisdom (children) by The Wiggles. A high-energy extravaganza of singing and dancing. For ages 2-5. Runs Aug 26 only. TD Place Arena, www.ticketmaster.ca.

PEMBROKE

Nick Wallace Illusionist (magic) by Nick Wallace. Wallace combines magic and storytelling to explore the murky waters of truth and fiction. Runs Aug 8 only. Festival Hall, www.nickwallace.com.

PENETANGUISHENE

Over the River and Through the Woods (comedy) by Joe DiPietro. When Nick decides to leave, his aging grandparents scheme to him from going. Runs Jul 23 to Aug 8. King’s Wharf Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.

Return to Grace (revue) by Robert asselstine. The story of the rise of Elvis from Memphis to Las Vegas. Runs Aug 13 to Aug 30. King’s Wharf Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.

PETROLIA

Piano Legends (revue) by Mark Payne. A celebration of pop and rock entertainters whose main instrument was the piano. Runs Aug 11 to Aug 28. Victoria Playhouse, thevpp.ca.

PICTON

First Date: The Musical  (musical) by Alan Zachary & M. Weiner. A blind date spirals into a whirlwind of inner thoughts. Runs Jul 11 to Aug 7. Regent Theatre, countystage.ca.

PORT COLBORNE

Liars at a Funeral (comedy) by Sophia Fabiili. Grandma fakes her own death in order to get her dysfunctional family together. Runs Aug 19 to Aug 30. Roselawn Theatre, lighthousetheatre.com.

Secret Service (comedy) by Ephraim Ellis. Toronto’s swankiest Italian restaurant is taken over by international spies. Runs Jul 29 to Aug 9. Roselawn Theatre, lighthousetheatre.com.

PORT DOVER

Liars at a Funeral (comedy) by Sophia Fabiili. Grandma fakes her own death in order to get her dysfunctional family together. Runs Jul 29 to Aug 15. Lighthouse Theatre, lighthousetheatre.com.

A Woman’s Love List (comedy) by Norm Foster. When two women write down the qualities of the perfect man, he suddenly appears. Runs Aug 26 to Sep 12. Lighthouse Theatre, lighthousetheatre.com.

PORT HOPE

Come From Away (musical) by Irene Sankoff & David Hein. On 9/11, 7000 airplane passengers are stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. Runs Jul 10 to Aug 2. Capitol Theatre, capitoltheatre.com.

Farley Mowat’s And No Birds Sang (drama) by Dave Carley. Mowat’s account of his time fighting in World War II. Runs Aug 14 to Sep 6. Capitol Theatre, capitoltheatre.com.

Gaslight (drama) by Johnna Wright & Patty Jamieson. Bella starts to think her husband is trying to drive her insane. Runs Aug 21 to Sep 6. Capitol Theatre, capitoltheatre.com.

PORT PERRY

Sketches of Stephen Leacock (comedy) by Andy Massingham. Massingham brings together the eccentric characters of Leacock’s Sunshine Sketches. Runs Aug 5 to Aug 23. Theatre on the Ridge, theatreontheridge.ca.

PORT STANLEY

Deadly Memories (comedy) by Steven Gallagher. Cassandra has lost her memory after a terrifying car crash and now doesn’t know whom she can trust. Runs Jul 29 to Aug 15. Port Stanley Festival Theatre, psft.ca.

Ship to Shore (comedy) by Norm Foster. Erin and James meet on a cuise bound for Ireland, but which way will their relationship develop? Runs Aug 19 to Sep 5. Port Stanley Festival Theatre, psft.ca.

PRESCOTT

Macbeth at the Tower (tragedy) by William Shakespeare. A walkabout production of the famous tragedy. Runs Jul 24 to Aug 7. Maitland Tower, stlawrenceshakespeare.ca.

R & J and Joni (musical) by William Shakespeare. An adaptation of Romeo and Juliet using the music of Joni Mitchell. Runs Jul 16 to Aug 8. Kinsmen Amphitheatre, stlawrenceshakespeare.ca.

SAULT STE. MARIE

On the Edge Fringe (festival). A festival of twelve new plays. Runs Aug 12 to Aug 16. Various venues, fringenorth.com.

SOUTHAMPTON

Leave It to Cleavage (comedy) by Diana Frances & Karen Parker. Two women from the 1950s comment on women’s lives today. Runs Aug 12 to Aug 22. Bruce County Playhouse, www.brucecountyplayhouse.com.

Murder at Ackerton Manor (comedy) by Stephen Gallagher. Three actors play seven characters in this spoof of Agatha Christie mysteries. Runs Jul 23 to Aug 8. Bruce County Playhouse, www.brucecountyplayhouse.com.

ST. CATHARINES

Euchre Night (comedy) by Norm Foster. Four women play euchre every week, but now a new romance threatens to break the group up. Runs Aug 6 to Aug 16. Mandeville Theatre, Ridley College, fosterfestival.com.

ST. JACOBS

The Odd Couple (revue) by Neil Simon. A slob and a neat freak are forced to share the same apartment. Runs Aug 12 to Aug 30. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, www.draytonentertainment.com.

Return to Grace (revue) by Robert Asselstine. A salute to Elvis Presley’s greatest hits. Runs Jul 15 to Aug 8. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, www.draytonentertainment.com.

Sorry…I’m Not Sorry! (comedy) by Alex Mustakas. RCMP Constable Archibald F. Inkster provides insights into what it is to be quinteseentially Canadian. Runs Jun 2 to Aug 22. Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.

STRATFORD

Early Genius (comedy) by Steve Ross. A substitute teachers has to teach a class of four kids with genius IQs. Runs Jul 31 to Aug 9. Here For Now Theatre, www.herefornowtheatre.com.

Suzannah (drama) by Jan Fosse. A portrait of Ibsen’s wife at three different ages. Runs Aug 19 to Aug 30. 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? Runs May 26 to Nov 1.

Something Rotten! (musical) by Wayne Kirkpatrick & Karey Kirkpatrick. In Elizabethan London the Bottom brothers need a hit, but it's hard when Shakespeare is the competition. Runs May 29 to Oct 31.

The Tempest (comedy) by William Shakespeare. A magician shipwrecks his enemies on the island where he lives. Runs May 25 to Oct 24.

At the Avon Theatre

Death of a Salesman (drama) by Arthur Miller. A travelling salesman futilely chases a dream of success. Runs May 28 to Oct 24.

The Hobbit (musical) by Kim Selody. A stage version of the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. Runs May 30 to Oct 23.

The Importance of Being Earnest (comedy) by Oscar Wilde. Earnest impersonates his best friend’s brother in order to see his ward. Runs Jun 18 to Oct 23.

Saturday, Sunday, Monday (comedy) by Eduardo de Filippo. A Neapolitan household is thrown into turmoil when a rift grows between the matriarch and her husband. Previews from Aug 4, opens Aug 22, runs to Oct 24.

At the Tom Patterson Theatre

A Midsummer Night’s Dream (comedy) by William Shakespeare. Two couples seek shelter in an enchanted forest. Runs May 27 to Sep 26.

Othello (tragedy) by William Shakespeare. An underling seeks to destroy his commander. Runs Jun 19 to Sep 27.

The Tao of the World (comedy) by Jovanni Sy. Singapore’s wealthy elite hatch schemes to bed other people’s partners. Previews from Aug 2, opens Aug 20, runs to Sep 26.

At the Studio Theatre

The King James Bible Play (drama) by Charlotte Corbeil-Coleman. Modern women investigate the men who translated the King James Bible. Previews from Aug 6, opens Aug 21, runs to Sep 26.

SUDBURY

City Medicine (drama) by Sarah Gartshore. The question of homelessness and addiction needs to involve those who are homeless and addicted. Runs Aug 3 to Aug 29. The Refettorio, yestheatre.com.

Lungs (drama) by Duncan Macmillan. A couple wonder whether they really should bring a child into the world the way it is. Runs Aug 4 to Aug 29. The Refettorio, yestheatre.com.

TWEED

Murder for Two (musical) by Joe Kinosian & Kellen Blair. Two performers play 13 roles in this hommage to old-fashioned murder mysteries. Runs Aug 28 to Sep 6. The Marble Arts Centre, www.tweedandcompany.com.