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 Jul 5, 2026. Royal Alexandra Theatre, www.mirvish.com. ★★★☆☆

Les Arts florissants / La Descente d’Orphée aux enfers (operas) by Marc-Antoine Charpentier. Two one-act operas by the famed 17th-century French composer. In French with English surtitles. Runs Jul 9 only. Koerner Hall, torontosummermusic.com.

Luzia (circus) by Cirque du Soleil. A tour of a make-believe Mexico. Runs Jun 18 to Aug 3. Big Top, Lake Shore Blvd West, www.cirquedusoleil.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 Outsiders (musical) by Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1967 Ponyboy Curtis and his band of outsiders battle a gang of affluent rivals. Runs Jun 17 to Jul 26. Princess of Wales Theatre, www.mirvish.com.

Paranormal Activity (drama) by Levi Holloway. A stage version of the scary 2009 movie of the same name. Runs Jun 9 to Jul 5. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St, 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.

Water for Elephants (musical) by Pigpen Theatre Co. A young man joins a travelling circus and finds love. Runs Jul 7 to Jul 19. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St, www.mirvish.com.

Smaller Theatres (Professional)

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.

Medusa (comedy) by Erin Shields. A portrait of contemporary female fury. Runs Jun 16 to Jul 19. Young Centre, www.soulpepper.ca.

Toronto Fringe Festival (festival). Ontario’s largest performing arts festival. Runs Jun 30 to Jul 12. Various venues, fringetoronto.com.

World's Gone Wild (comedy). The Second City’s 91st revue hacks a path through the jungle of modern life. Runs Mar 24 to Jul 26. The Second City, 110 Harbour St, www.secondcity.com.

Smaller Theatres (Student and Community)

A Streetcar Named Desire (drama) by Tennessee Williams. Blanche DuBois seeks refuge with her sister in New Orleans, but eventually her secrets emerge. Runs Jul 3 to Jul 18. [community] Theatre Scarborough, theatrescarborough.godaddysites.com.

BANCROFT

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (musical) by William Finn & Rachel Sheinkin. Six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Runs Jul 8 to Jul 19. The Village Playhouse, www.tweedandcompany.com.

BLOOMFIELD

Monks (comedy) by Annie Luján & Veronica Hortigüela. Two monks who have lived in total isolation invite townsfolk to the monsstery. Runs Jul 2 to Jul 4. Red Barn at the Eddie, countystage.ca.

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. Previews from Jul 8, opens Jul 10, runs 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. Previews from Jul 29,  opens Jul 31, runs to Sep 13. 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

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.

Murder at the Match (comedy) by Sarah Quick. When a key player doesn’t show up for the 2026 World Cup, the search is on for the murderer. Runs Jun 25 to Jul 4. Globus Theatre, www.globustheatre.com.

Sore Losers (comedy) by Bradley Austin. Burt has a plan to rescue the family bowling alley from financial ruin. Runs Jul 15 to Jul 25. Globus Theatre, www.globustheatre.com.

CAMBRIDGE

42nd Street (musical) by Harry Warren & Al Dubin. A chorus girl gets her chance to be a star. Runs Jul 2 to Jul 19. Hamilton Family Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.

DRAYTON

Sister Act (musical) by Alan Menken & Glenn Slater. A wannabe diva hides out in a convent after witnessing a crime. Runs Jul 2 to Jul 26. 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.

FERGUS

Scotland Made the World (comedy) by Bruce Fummey. Stories of Scotland’s history only with more jokes. Runs Jul 4 only. Grand Theatre, www.brucefummey.co.uk

GANANOQUE

Grease (musical) by Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey. In 1959 cool guy Danny falls in love with sweet girl Sandy. Runs Jun 30 to Aug 9. Springer Theatre, www.1000islandsplayhouse.com.

GRAND BEND

The Full Monty (musical) by David Yazbek & Terence McNally. Unemployed steelworkers try to make money as amateur strippers. Runs Jul 2 to Jul 25. Huron Country Playhouse Mainstage, www.draytonentertainment.com.

Misery (drama) by William Goldman. A writer’s “Number One Fan” keeps him prisoner in her house after he is in a car crash. Runs Jul 2 to Jul 18. South Huron Stage, 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.

HAMILTON

Hamilton Fringe Festival (festival). Two weeks of 50+ performance companies on six stages. Runs Jul 15 to Jul 26. Various venues, hftco.ca.

Scotland Made the World (comedy) by Bruce Fummey. Stories of Scotland’s history only with more jokes. Runs Jul 3 only. The Westdale, www.brucefummey.co.uk.

MIDLAND

Nick Wallace Illusionist (magic) by Nick Wallace. Wallace combines magic and storytelling to explore the murky waters of truth and fiction. Runs Jul 18 only. Midland Cultural Centre, www.nickwallace.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

Schoolhouse (drama) by Leanna Brodie. In rural Ontaio in 1938 a new schoolteacher takes her first position in a one-room schoolhouse. Runs Jun 30 to Jul 25. 4th Line Theatre, www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca.

MORRISBURG

The Beaver Club (comedy) by Barb Scheffler. Four female friends go on a cross-country trip from Toronto to Dildo, Newfoundland. Runs Jul 2 to Jul 26. Upper Canada Playhouse, uppercanadaplayhouse.com.

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

Canadiana (revue). A celebration of Canadian music through the decades. Runs Jul 9 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.

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? Previews from May 27, opens Jul 11, runs 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.

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. Previews from Jun 20, opens Jul 10, runs to Oct 3.

The Ohio State Murders (drama) by Adrienne Kannedy. A Black author returns to her alma mater where confront 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+. Previews from May 22, opens Jul 12, runs toSep 27.

ORILLIA

Tuesdays with Morrie (drama) by Mitch Albom. 16 years after graduating Albom makes weekly visits to a former professor who has ALS. Runs Jul 24 to Jul 30. 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 o Aug 2. [community] Ottawa Little Theatre, Ottawa, www.ottawalittletheatre.com.

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.

Mon jour de chance (comedy) by Patrick Haudecoeur & Gérald Sibleyras. Sébastien and his friends recall the day when they decided their fates by a roll of the dice. In French. Runs Jul 16 to Jul 18 & Jul 24. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.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.

Pervers par accident (comedy) by Andrew Goffman. A boy becomes addicted to porn after he discovers X-rated videotapes in his father’s closet. In French. Runs Jul 3 to Jul 4. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

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.

OWEN SOUND

Halfway There (comedy) by Norm Foster. A charming new doctor arrives in Stewiacke, NS, and arouses the attention of all available females. Runs Jun 26 to Jul 11. Bruce County Playhouse, www.brucecountyplayhouse.com.

Murder at Ackerton Manor (comedy) by Steven Gallagher. Three actors play all the characters in this spoof of Agatha Christie murder mysteries. Runs Jul 23 toAug 8. Bruce County Playhouse, www.brucecountyplayhouse.com.

PENETANGUISHENE

Nashville Music City (revue) by Tracey Power & Van Wilmott. The story of the rise of Nashville as the centre of country music. Runs Jul 2 to Jul 18. King’s Wharf Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.

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.

PETROLIA

Good Vibrationa (revue). A celebration of the California sound of the 1960s and ’70s. Runs Jul 7 to Jul 24. 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

Crees in the Caribbean (comedy) by Drew Hayden Taylor. A Cree couple celebrate their 35th anniversay with their first trip abroad. Runs Jul 8 to Jul 19. 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

Crees in the Caribbean (comedy) by Drew Hayden Taylor. A Cree couple celebrate their 35th anniversay with their first trip abroad. Runs Jun 17 to Jul 4. Lighthouse Theatre, lighthousetheatre.com.

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.

Secret Service (comedy) by Ephraim Ellis. Toronto’s swankiest Italian restaurant is taken over by international spies. Runs Jul 8 to Jul 25. 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.

PORT PERRY

The Incredible Adventures of Mary Jane Mosquito (children) by Tomson Highway. A wingless mosquito from Manitoba learns to make friends. For ages 4+. Runs Jun 17 to July 5. 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.

The Long Weekend (comedy) by Norm Foster. When two couples share a weekend is it Roger and Abby vs. Max and Wynn or Roger and Wynn vs. Max and Abby? Runs Jun 10 to Jul 4. Port Stanley Festival Theatre, psft.ca.

Sugar Road (comedy) by Kristen Da Silva. A now famous country singer and a small-town girl meet again for the first time in 12 years. Runs Jul 8 to Jul 25. 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.

SOUTHAMPTON

Halfway There (comedy) by Norm Foster. The arrival of a new doctor in Stewiacke, NS, turns women’s heads. Runs Jun 26 to Jul 11. 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.

Peter Pan (children) by DuffleBag Theatre. A children’s version of the favourite tale. Runs Jul 16 only. Bruce County Playhouse, www.brucecountyplayhouse.com.

Sleeping Beauty (children) by DuffleBag Theatre. A children’s version of the favourite tale. Runs Jul 15 only. Bruce County Playhouse, www.brucecountyplayhouse.com.

ST. CATHARINES

The Long Weekend (comedy) by Norm Foster. When two couples share a weekend is it Roger and Abby vs. Max and Wynn or Roger and Wynn vs. Max and Abby? Runs Jul 9 to Jul 19. Mandeville Theatre, Ridley College, fosterfestival.com.

ST. JACOBS

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. Previews from Jul 29, opens Jul 31, runs to Aug 9. Here For Now Theatre, www.herefornowtheatre.com.

Ghosts of My House (comedy) by Susanna Fournier. A mother and her three daughters gather to mark the anniversary of a death. Previews from Jul 8, opens Jul 10, runs to Jul 19. 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.

Waiting for Godot (comedy) by Samuel Beckett. Two tramps wait in a deserted place for a man who never arrives. Runs May 30 to July 31.

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.

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

SUDBURY

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 6 to Jul 18. 170 Shaughnessy St, yestheatre.com.

TWEED

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (musical) by William Finn & Rachel Sheinkin. Six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Runs Jun 26 to Jul 5. The Marble Arts Centre, www.tweedandcompany.com.

WINDSOR

Fringe Windsor (festival). Twelve new plays over four days. Runs Jul 23 to Jul 26. Various venues, www.fringewindsor.com.

ON TOUR IN ONTARIO

Canadian Circus Spectacular (circus) by Louis Leonard & Leigh Ketchum. Juggling, trapeze, acrobatic dance, motorcycles, clowns and more. circusspectacular.com

• Jul 1: Shelley Herbert-Shea Memorial Arena, Temiskaming Shores

• Jun 8: Pembroke and Area Community Centre, Pembroke

• Jun 9: Memorial Community Centre, Smith Falls