TORONTO

Larger Theatres (Professional)

Echo (circus) by Cirque du Soleil. The girl Future discovers that her choices can influence the world as it evolves. Runs May 8 to Aug 4. Big Top, 2150 Lake Shore Blvd West, www.cirquedusoleil.com. ★★★☆☆

The Fairy Queen (opera) by Henry Purcell. Young people gather to escape the city and indulge in the magic of nature. Runs Jul 11 only. Koerner Hall, torontosummermusic.com.

Mean Girls (musical) by Jeff Richmond & Nell Benjamin. Newbie Cady tries to rise to the top of the popularity pecking order at her new school. Runs Jul 30 to Aug 25. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 1-800-461-3333, www.mirvish.com.

Royal Canadian International Circus  (circus). A traditional one-ring circus but without exotic animals. Runs Jul 18 to Jul 28. Scarborough, www.royalcanadiancircus.ca.

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical (musical) by Katori Hall. The story of the woman who broke brarriers and became the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll. Runs Jun 18 to Jul 28. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 1-800-461-3333, www.mirvish.com.

Wicked (musical) by Stephen Schwartz. The story of the witches of Oz before Dorothy arrived. Runs Jun 5 to Jul 21. Princess of Wales Theatre, 1-800-461-3333, www.mirvish.com.

Smaller Theatres (Professional)

Bloom: A Cirque Garden Masquerade (circus) by Elizabeth Dawn Snell.. An outdoor circus show featuring aerial silks, hoop and sling. Runs Jul 5 to Jul 7. Toronto Botanical Garden, www.eventbrite.ca.

La Bohème (opera) by Giacomo Puccini. The lives and loves of starving artists in 19th-century Paris. Runs Jul 26, 31 Aug 1 & 3. Alumnae Theatre, www.solt.ca.

Break-Up Diet (comedy) by Tamara Williamson. A ride of lies, love, panic attacks and audacity mixed in with dry Brit wit. Runs Jul 4 to Jul 7. The Theatre Centre, 115 Queen St West, theatrecentre.org.

Family Fest (festival). A variety of free performances and activities for people of all ages. Runs Jul 10 to Jul 14. Guild Festival Theatre, www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca.

Hamlet (tragedy) by William Shakespeare. The ghost of Hamlet’s father tells Hamlet to avenge his death. Runs Jul 21 to Sep 1. High Park Amphitheatre, www.canadianstage.com.

Idomeneo (opera) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The Trojan princess Ilia has fallen in love with her Grecian captor. Runs Jul 27, 28, 31 & Aug 2. Alumnae Theatre, www.solt.ca.

Mind Over Matter (magic) by Beyond Mental Borders. The mentalism team presents its all-new show of mind-reading games. Runs Jul 14 only. The Rec Room, 255 Bremner Blvd, www.beyondmentalborders.com.

SPIN (performance) by Evalyn Parry. The history of women and the bicycle with songs. Runs Jul 6 only. Guild Festival Theatre, www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca.

A Steetcar Named Desire (drama) by Tennessee Williams. Fragile Blanche DuBois seeks safety with her sister but instead confronts a brutal reality. Previews from Jun 13, opens Jun 18, runs to Jul 7. Young Centre, www.soulpepper.ca.

The Toronto Magician Open Mic (magic). An evening of magic and illusions with Toronto's up-and-coming magicians. Runs Wednesdays, May 8 to Aug 28. The Ace of Spades Lounge, 536 Manning Ave, www.eventbrite.ca.

Three Men on a Bike (comedy) by Mark Brownell. Three British bachelors spend a disastrous holiday bicycling through Germany. Runs Jul 18 to Aug 4. Guild Festival Theatre, www.guildfestivaltheatre.ca.

Toronto Fringe Festival (festival). A festival of 77 new theatre pieces from Toronto, Canada, and around the world. Runs Jul 3 to Jul 14. Various venues. fringetoronto.com.

Xerxes (opera) by George Frideric Handel. Xerxes is engaged to Amastris but is in love with Romilda, but she is in love with Xerxes's brother. Runs Jul 27, 30, Aug 3 & 4. Alumnae Theatre, www.solt.ca.

Smaller Theatres (Student and Community)

Arsenic and Old Lace (comedy) by Joseph Kesselring. Two prim spinsters mke it their life’s work to put unhappy young men out of their misery. Runs Jul 5 to Jul 20. [community] Scarborough Village Theatre, theatrescarborough.com.

BANCROFT

Anne of Green Gables (musical) by Norman Campbell & Don Harron. A musical based on Lucy maud Montgomery’s beloved novel. Runs Jul 17 to Jul 28. Village Playhouse, www.tweedandcompany.com.

BARRIE

Simcoe County Theatre Festival (festival). A festival of new plays. Runs Jul 10 to Jul 21. Five Points Theatre, theatrebythebay.com.

BLOOMFIELD

Three Men on a Bike (comedy) by Mark Brownell. Three British bachelors spend a disastrous holiday bicycling through Germany. Runs Aug 8 to Aug 18. The Eddie Outdoor Pavillion, countystage.ca.

BLYTH

The Farm Show: Then and Now (drama) by the Ensemble. A remount of the original play from 1972 plus a look at how it led to the creation of the Blyth Festival. Runs Jun 14 to Aug 4. Harvest Stage, blythfestival.com.

The Golden Anniversaries (comedy) by Mark Crawford. Glen and Sandy Golden celebrate 50 years of wedded bliss until they start to remember a few things. Runs Jul 4 to Aug 4. Memorial Hall, blythfestival.com.

Resort to Murder (comedy) by Birgitte Solem. Brett and Viv dream of turning an old country mansion into a resort until suddenly the lights go out. Runs Jul 24 to Aug 31. Memorial Hall, blythfestival.com.

Saving Graceland (comedy) by Gil Garratt. It’s 2019 and a couple has never missed the Collingwood Elvis Festival in 25 years, but the arrival of their grandchild upends their plans. Runs Jun 21 to Aug 3. Memorial Hall, blythfestival.com.

The Trials of Maggie Pollock (drama) by Beverley Cooper. The true story of the woman who in 1919 became the last woman in Canada to be convicted of witchcraft. Runs Jul 31 to Aug 29. Memorial Hall, blythfestival.com.

BOBCAYGEON

The Music of 007 (revue) by Rebecca Perry. Perry tells stories about the James Bond movies and sings some of their best-known theme songs. Runs Jul 17 to Jul 21. Globus Theatre, globustheatre.com.

Where You Are (comedy) by Kristen Da Silva. Sisters Glenda and Suzanne are living a quiet life on Manitoulin Island until Suzanne’s daughter Beth arrives.  Runs Jul 3 to Jul 13. Globus Theatre, globustheatre.com.

Who Killed The King? (comedy) by Sarah Quick. There is one fewer Elvis at the end of a small town’s annual Elvis Festival. Runs Jul 24 to Aug 3. Globus Theatre, globustheatre.com.

BRANTFORD

Helen, Annie and Alec (drama). A play about the friendship between Alexander Graham Bell and Helen Keller. Runs Jul 26 to Aug 4. Bell Homestead, branttheatre.com.

CAMBRIDGE

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (musical) by Stephan Elliott & Allan Scott. Three drag queens set out on a trek across the Australian outback. Runs Jul 24 to Aug 10. Hamilton Family Theatre, 1-855-372-9866, www.draytonentertainment.com.

Steel Magnolias (comedy) by Robert Harling. In a small-town Louisiana beauty parlour six southern women learn to embrace the future. Runs Jun 19 to Jul 6. Hamilton Family Theatre, 1-855-372-9866, www.draytonentertainment.com.

CARLTON PLACE

Mysteries of the Keyhole House (magic) by Ted & Marion Outerbridge. Grand illusions, comedy and prestidigitation inspired by the artifacts found in the Outerbridges' home in Smiths Falls. Runs Jul 19 to Jul 28. Carlton Place Town Hall, www.eventbrite.ca.

COLLINGWOOD

2024 Porchside Festival (festival). A collection of revues, concerts and plays performed on various porches throughout Collingwood. Runs Ju1 10 to Jul 31. Theatre Collingwood, theatrecollingwood.ca.

DELHI

Killers in the Outfield (comedy). Someone is murdered at the retirement party for a Third Base Coach and you have to help solve the crime. Runs Jul 20 only. Capitol 33, www.ticketscene.ca.

DRAYTON

Halfway There (comedy) by Norm Foster. A heartbroken doctor from Toronto becomes interested in a waitress at a diner in Stewiacke, NS. Runs Jul 3 to Jul 21. Drayton Festival Theatre, 1-855-372-9866, www.draytonentertainment.com.

FENELON FALLS

Into the Woods (musical) by Stephen Sondheim. Stories of various characters from Grimms’ fairy tales become intertwined. Runs Jul 7 to Sep 1. Grove Theatre Festival, www.grovetheatre.ca.

FERGUS

The Magic Flute (opera) by W.A. Mozart. Mozart’s magical opera in a version for children. Runs Jul 6 only. Elora Festival, elorafestival.ca.

GANANOQUE

Mamma Mia! (musical) by Benny Anderssen & Björn Ulvaeus. A young woman invites all three of her possible fathers to her wedding on a Greek island. Runs Jul 2 to Aug 4. Springer Theatre, 1000 Islands Playhouse, www.1000islandsplayhouse.com.

GRAND BEND

Doris and Ivy in the Home (comedy) by Norm Foster. In a retirement home Doris, a former prison guard, befriends Ivy, a former champion skier. Runs Jul 11 to Jul 28. South Huron Stage, 1-855-372-9866, www.draytonentertainment.com.

Jersey Boys (musical) by Bob Gaudio & Bob Crewe. The story of the rise of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Runs Jul 10 to Aug 3. Huron Contry Playhouse, 1-855-372-9866, www.draytonentertainment.com.

GUELPH

The Dream Project  (magic) by Michael Francis. Illusions weave through the realm of dreams with wonder and a lot of laugher. For ages 18+. Runs Jul 20 only. Guelph Little Theatre, www.eventbrite.ca.

HAMILTON

The Barber of Seville (opera) by Gioacchino Rossini. A barber helps a young nobleman to woo his beloved. Runs Jul 11 only. Theatre Aquarius, brottmusic.com.

Hamilton Fringe Festival (festival). A festival of new work. Runs Jul 17 to Jul 28. Various venues, hftco.ca.

KAWARTHA LAKES

The Great Benjamins Circus (circus). A diverse multi-cultural celebration of circus stars from around the world. Runs Jul 4 to Jul 7. Big Top at the Lindsay Agricultural Society, benjaminscircus.com.

KINGSTON

El Diablo of the Cards 2.0  (magic) by Ewerton Martins. Card magic that combines improvisation and clown. Runs Jul 12 only. Tett Centre, www.eventbrite.ca.

Lucy Darling in Indulgence (magic) by Carisa Hendrix. A stylish mix of comedy and impossible magic feats. Runs Jul 20 only. Tett Centre, www.eventbrite.ca.

MILF and Cookies (comedy) by Anne Marie Scheffler. At Christmas three girls get stoned and go to the mall looking for Santa. Runs Jul 31 only. Grand Theatre, www.kingstongrand.ca.

LONDON

County Fair (drama) by Kydra Ryan. A look at the Norfolk County Fair in 2012 when teenagers experience their last fair as students. Runs Jul 17 to Jul 20. Fanshawe Pioneer Village, www.alvegoroottheatre.com.

MEAFORD

Einstein! (drama) by Jack Fry. Einstein comes back from beyond, frustrated that no one has heard the real science history behind General Relativity. Runs Jul 23 to Jul 27. Meaford Hall, www.meaford.ca.

Mysteries of the Keyhole House (magic) by Ted and Marion Outerbridge. The story told through magic of the once dilapidated historic home where the Outerbridges currently live. Runs Jul 9 to Jul 13. Meaford Hall, www.meaford.ca.

MILLBROOK

Jim Watts: Girl Reporter (drama) by Beverley Cooper. The story of trailblazing youth who illegally flocked to Spain to fight fascism in the mid-1930s. Runs from Jul 30 to Aug 24. Winslow Farm, www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca.

Onion Skins & Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes (comedy) by Alison Lawrence. The story of the teenage girls who worked on farms across Canada to feed the troops during WWII. Runs from Jul 1 to Jul 20. Winslow Farm, www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca.

MORRISBURG

Bedtime Stories (comedy) by Norm Foster. The lives of 15 different characters are revealed in 6 different bedrooms. Runs Jul 4 to Jul 28. Upper Canada Playhouse, uppercanadaplayhouse.com.

NIAGARA FALLS

Canadiana (revue). A celebration of Canadian music through the years. Runs May 28, 2024, booking to Dec 19, 2024. Greg Frewin Theatre, 905-356-0777, gregfrewintheatre.com.

Magic Rocks! (magic) by Leon Etienne. Magic from sleight-of-hand to jaw-dropping grand illusions set to high energy rock n’ roll. Runs Jun 8 to Jul 28. Niagara Arts and Cultural Centre, www.magicrocks.com.

Potted Potter (comedy) by Daniel Clarkson & Jefferson Turner. Two actors enact all seven harry Potter novels in 70 minutes. Runs Jul 23 to Jul 25. Fallsview Casino, fallsviewcasinoresort.com.

Wonder (magic) by Greg Frewin. Christian Mascia performs new large-scale illusions designed by Greg Frewin. Runs Oct 13, 2022, booking to Jan 4, 2025. Greg Frewin Theatre, 905-356-0777, gregfrewintheatre.com.

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE

THE SHAW FESTIVAL:

The plays run in repertory from Apr 6 to Dec 22 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

My Fair Lady (musical) by Frederick Loewe & Alan Jay Lerner. The famous musical version of GB Shaw’s Pygmalion. Runs May 25 to Dec 22.

The Mystery of the Human Heart (drama) by Reginald Candy. Has Sherlock Holmes finally met his match? Previews from Jul 31, opens Aug 17, runs to Oct 13.

One Man, Two Guvnors (comedy) by Richard Bean. Goldoni’s 1746 Venetian farce A Servant of Two Masters updated to Brighton in the 1950s. Runs Jun 22 to Oct 13. ★★★★☆

At the Royal George Theatre

Candida (comedy) by G.B. Shaw. Will Candida remain the lawfully wedded partner of a pastor or become the paramour of a poet? Previews from Jul 13, opens Aug 16, runs to Oct 11.

The Orphan of Chao  (drama) by Michael Man. A doctor sacrifices his own son to keep an orphan alive so he can avenge his family when he comes of age. Runs Jun 22 to October 5.

The Secret Garden (drama) by Jay Turvey & Paul Sportelli. An orphaned girl is unhappy until she finds a secret garden on her uncle’s estate. Runs Jun 23 to Oct 13.

Witness for the Prosecution (drama) by Agatha Christie. When a wealthy older woman is found murdered, her handsome younger lover is the only suspect. Runs Apr 25 to Oct 13. ★★★☆☆

At the Studio Theatre

The House That Will Not Stand (variety) by Marcus Gardley. In 19th-century New Orleans a wealthy free Black woman risks losing everything after the death of her affluent white lover. Runs Jun 21 to Oct 12.  

At the Spiegeltent

Cotton Club  (variety) by the Ensemble. A night in Harlem – sizzling numbers from New York’s hottest nights. Runs Jul 17 to Oct 11.

Kabarett  (variety) by the Ensemble. A night in Berlin during the Weimar era. Runs Jun 14 to Oct 12.

The Shaw Variety Show (variety) by the Ensemble. An old-fashioned variety show packed with comedy, music and magic. Runs May 17 to Oct 6.  

ORILLIA

Every Brilliant Thing (comedy) by Duncan Macmillan. To help his depressed mother a young boy makes a list of everything that brings joy to their lives. Runs Jul 24 to Aug 9. Orillia Opera House, www.orilliaoperahouse.ca.

The Long Weekend (comedy) by Norm Foster. Two married couples go away for a long weekend together but everything goes awry. Runs Jul 3 to Jul 19. Orillia Opera House, www.orilliaoperahouse.ca.

Splash ’N Boots (children) by Nick Adams & Taes Leavitt. The couple entertain children through their signature songs, music, dancing and skits. For ages 4-10. Runs Jul 6 to Jul 7. Tudhope Park, mariposafolk.com.

OSHAWA

Escape to Margaritaville  (musical) by Jimmy Buffet. On an island paradise a part-time bartender thinks he’s got things all figured out until a beautiful tourist steals his heart. Runs Jul 5 to Jul 21. Regent Theatre, tickets.regenttheatre.ca.

Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical (musical) by Jonathan Hogue. A parody of the Netflix series about children getting snatched by interdimensional creatures. Runs Jul 19 to Jul 28. Regent Theatre, https://tickets.regenttheatre.ca.

OTTAWA/GATINEAU

A Circle of Care (drama) by Laurel Smith. A group of seniors deal with financial insecurity, an under-resourced social service sector and a lack of societal understanding. Runs Jun 3 & 5. [community] Rideau Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre, bptheatre.ca.

Don Juan (musical) by Félix Gray. The famous seducer finally falls in love – but with a woman promised to another. In French. Runs Jul 31 to Aug 3. National Arts Centre, nac-cna.ca.

Hilda’s Yard (comedy) by Norm Foster. In 1956 just when the Flucks are enjoying their empty nest, their two grown children return home. Runs Jul 17 to Aug 3. [community] Ottawa Little Theatre, www.ottawalittletheatre.com.

Oh Canada Eh?! (revue). Archtypal Canadian characters sing over 70 songs from all-Canadian artists. Booking to Dec 28, 2024. Oh Canada Eh?!, 330 Kent St, ohcanadaehottawa.com.

Le Prénom (comedy) by Matthieu Delaporte & d’Alexandre de La Patellière. Vincent is happy finally to be a father, but his friends and family disapprove of the given name he has chosen for his son. In French. Runs Jul 19 to Jul 20. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

Pub Royal (musical) by Cowboys Fringants. Singers, dancers and circus artists mix at the wackiest bar in Quebec. Runs Jul 25 to Jul 27. National Arts Centre, nac-cna.ca.  

OWEN SOUND

Karaoke Dreamer (musical) by Robert More. Three young wannabe stars from different backgrounds compete on Karaoke Canada. Runs Jul 11 to Jul 27. Roxy Theatre, www.brucecountyplayhouse.com.

PENETANGUISHENE

Steel Magnolias (comedy) by Robert Harling. In a small-town Louisiana beauty parlour six southern women learn to embrace the future. Runs Jul 11 to Jul 28. King’s Wharf Theatre, 1-855-372-9866, www.draytonentertainment.com.

PETROLIA

Sweet Soul Music (revue) by D2 Entertainment. Get ready to move and groove in this is non-stop parade of soul. Previews from Jul 2, opens Jul 4, runs to Jul 28. Victoria Playhouse Petrolia, thevpp.ca.

PICKERING

Royal Canadian International Circus  (circus). A traditional one-ring circus but without exotic animals. Runs Jul 4 to Jul 14. www.royalcanadiancircus.ca.

PICTON

Lucy Darling in Indulgence (magic) by Carisa Hendrix. A stylish mix of comedy and impossible magic feats. Runs Jul 19 only. Base31, base31.ca.

PORT COLBORNE

Mary’s Wedding (drama) by Stephen Massicotte. Mary and Charlie fall in love in 1914 when the world is collapsing into war. Runs Jul 24 to Aug 4. Roselawn Theatre, lighthousetheatre.com.

Murder at Ackerton Manor (comedy) by Steven Gallagher. Three actors play seven roles in this Agatha Christie murder mystery spoof. Runs Jul 3 to Jul 14. Roselawn Theatre, lighthousetheatre.com.

PORT DOVER

Mary’s Wedding (drama) by Stephen Massicotte. Mary and Charlie fall in love in 1914 when the world is collapsing into war. Runs Jul 3 to Jul 20. Lighthouse Festival Theatre, lighthousetheatre.com.

The Sweet Delilah Swim Club (comedy) by Jesse Jones et al.. Five Southern women set aside a long weekend every August to recharge their friendships. Runs Jul 24 to Aug 10. Lighthouse Festival Theatre, lighthousetheatre.com.

PORT HOPE

The Full Monty (musical) by David Yazbek. A group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo come up with a bold way to make some quick cash. Runs Jul 12 to Jul 28. Capitol Theatre, capitoltheatre.com.

Gabs Sings Babs (revue) by Gabi Epstein. Epstein charts her own artistic journey via the songs of Barbra Steisand. Runs Jul 31 to Aug 11. Capitol Theatre, capitoltheatre.com.

PORT PERRY

The Musical of Musicals: The Musical (comedy) by Joanne Bogart & Eric Rockwell. One story is told in five distinctive styles of musical. Runs Jul 11 to Jul 27. Scugog Shores Museum Village, theatreontheridge.ca.

PORT STANLEY

Hurry Hard (comedy) by Kristen Da Silva. The Stayner Curling Club needs to  defeat and destroy arch nemesis, Meaford. Runs Jul 17 to Aug 3. Port Stanley Festival Theatre, psft.ca.

They’re Found in Trees (comedy) by Norm Foster. Birders, William, and Mitchell, sit under the same tree every Saturday, and then along comes Paula. Runs Jun 19 to Jul 13. Port Stanley Festival Theatre, psft.ca.

PRESCOTT

She Stoops to Conquer (comedy) by Oliver Goldsmith. Two aristocrats mistake a country house for an inn. Runs Jul 17 to Aug 10. Kinsmen Amphitheatre, www.stlawrenceshakespeare.ca.

The Tempest (comedy) by William Shakespeare. A magician marooned with his daughter on a desert island plans revenge on his enemies. Runs Jul 13 to Aug 10. Kinsmen Amphitheatre, www.stlawrenceshakespeare.ca.

SPENCERVILLE

The Diablo Manor an Evening of Enchantment (magic) by Scott McClelland. A sumptuous meal followed by an intimate Victorian production of mystifying wonders and a séance. Runs May 24 to Nov 30. Diablo Manor, www.diablomanor.com.

ST. CATHARINES

Those Movies (comedy) by Norm Foster. Two couples accidentally find themselves on a double date. Runs Jul 4 to Jul 14. Mandeville Theatre, Ridley College, fosterfestival.com.

Whit’s End (comedy) by Norm Foster. Whit, a letter-carrier, has news for his grown children that they don’t expect. Runs Jul 25 to Aug 4. Mandeville Theatre, Ridley College, fosterfestival.com.

ST. JACOBS

Doris and Ivy in the Home (comedy) by Norm Foster. In a retirement home Doris, a former prison guard, befriends Ivy, a former champion skier. Runs Jun 19 to Jul 6. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 1-855-372-9866, www.draytonentertainment.com.

The Marvelous Wonderettes (musical) by Roger Bean. Four girls in 1958 and then in 1968 sing about their lives and loves in 30 familiar tunes. Runs Jul 9 to Sep 1. Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, 1-855-372-9866, www.draytonentertainment.com.

STIRLING

Godspell (musical) by Stephen Schwartz. A wandering troupe of actors perform the parables of Jesus. Runs Jul 25 to Aug 3. Stirling Festival Theatre, www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com.

STRATFORD

THE HERE FOR NOW THEATRE FESTIVAL:

A festival of one-act plays of 60 to 90 minutes, including 5 world premieres. Runs Jun 19 to Sep 28, 2024. Stratford Perth Museum, 4275 Huron Rd, www.herefornowtheatre.com.

Paul and Linda Plan a Threesome (comedy) by Jane Cooper Ford. An uptight Rosedale couple encounter a hilariously disastrous night when they try to open-mindedly plan a threesome to save their marriage. Runs  Jun 19 to Jul 13.

The Saviour (drama) by Deirdre Kinahan. On the morning of her 67th birthday, Máire sits up in bed; a man is downstairs but all is not well. Runs Jul 31 to Aug 16.

12 Dinners (comedy) by Steve Ross. A heartfelt, funny and poignant look into one family’s journey towards understanding each other. Previews from Jul 10, opens Jul 12, runs to Aug 3. ★★★★☆

THE STRATFORD FESTIVAL:

The plays run in repertory from Apr 16 to Nov 18 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

Romeo and Juliet (tragedy) by William Shakespeare. The famous tale of star-crossed lovers. Runs Jun 1 to Oct 26.

Something Rotten! (musical) by Wayne Kirkpatrick & Karey Kirkpatrick. In Renaissance England the Bottom brothers write a musical to compete with Shakespeare’s plays. Runs May 28 to Nov 18. ★★☆☆☆

Twelfth Night (comedy) by William Shakespeare. Viola loves Orsino who loves Olivia who loves Viola. Runs May 27 to Oct 26. ★★★★☆

At the Avon Theatre

La Cage aux Folles (musical) by Jerry Herman & Harvey Fierstein. The manager of a drag club in St. Tropez decides to “play it straight” when his son arrives with his fiancée. Runs May 31 to to Nov 16. ★★★★☆

Wendy and Peter Pan (musical) by Ella Hickson. Wendy Darling is centre stage in this adaptation of Peter Pan. Runs Jun 15 to Oct 27.

At the Tom Patterson Theatre

Cymbeline (drama) by William Shakespeare. Imogen tries to do good in a world full of evil. Runs May 29 to Sep 28. ★★☆☆☆

The Great Fire (drama) by Roland Schimmelpfennig. Within a familiar folk setting of competing rural villages, we see a magical world beset by prejudice, misunderstanding and plague. Runs Jul 25, 26 & 27.

Hedda Gabler (drama) by Henrik Ibsen. After her honeymoon Hedda is already bored with her husband and the respectable life he represents. Runs May 30 to Sep 28. ★★★☆☆

At the Studio Theatre

Get That Hope (drama) by Andrea Scott. While celebrating Jamaican Independence Day in Toronto, a squabbling family’s secrets come to the surface. Previews from Jul 21, opens Aug 10, runs to Sep 28.

The Goat or Who Is Sylvia? (drama) by Edward Albee. Martin Gray’s wife suspects he is having an affair, but the object of his affection tests everyone’s tolerance. Previews from Jun 26, opens Aug 9, runs to Sep 29.

SUDBURY

Chicago (musical) by John Kander & Fred Ebb. Two murderesses in the Cook County Jail vie for the spotlight. Runs Jul 9 to Aug 3. Sudbury Theatre Centre, yestheatre.com.

ON TOUR IN ONTARIO

American Crown Circus (circus). A traditional circus with high wire acts, acrobats, jugglers and clowns but without animals. www.americancrowncircus.com.

• Jul 4-8: Ajax GO Station, Ajax

• Jul 11-15: Richmond Hill GO Station, Richmond Hill

• Jul 25-29: Northgate Shopping Centre, North Bay

J.S. Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow (performance) by Tom Allen. At age 18 Bach takes a 400 km walk to find a mentor. tomtomallen.com.

• Jul 11: Catharine Parr Trail College, Peterborough

• Jul 13: Elora Festival, Elora

• Jul 18: Midland Cultural Centre, Midland

The Michael Jackson HIStory Show (revue). A spectacular music tribute and full-scale stage production honouring the King of Pop. mjhistoryshow.com.

• Jul 15: Thunder Bay Community Auditorium

• Jul 17: Sault Community Theatre Centre, Sault Ste.Marie

• Jul 19: Grand Theatre, Kingston

• Jul 20: Casino Rama, Rama

• Jul 30-31: Shenkman Arts Centre, Ottawa