Stage Door Listings
June 2025

The Blyth Festival presents Sir John A: Acts of a Gentrified Ojibway Rebellion by Drew Hayden Taylor from June 18 to August 3.
Photo: Cover of Sir John A: Acts of a Gentrified Ojibway Rebellion. © 2018 Talonbooks.
TORONTO
Larger Theatres (Professional)
Adieu (ballets). Two world premieres and Guillaume Côté bids farewell to the NBC with a restaging of his Boléro. Runs May 30 to Jun 5. Four Seasons Centre, national.ballet.ca.
Anna Karenina (ballet) by Christian Spuck. A dance version of Tolstoy’s 1878 novel about an adulterous love affair. Runs Jun 13 to Jun 21. Four Seasons Centre, national.ballet.ca.
Beetlejuice (musical) by Eddie Perfect. A deceased couple seek help to drive out the family that has bought their home. Runs Jun 3 to Jul 19. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St, 1-800-461-3333, www.mirvish.com.
The Lion King (musical) by Elton John et al. The stage version of the 1994 Disney animated film. Runs Nov 10, 2024, to Aug 30, 2025. Princess of Wales Theatre, 1-800-461-3333, www.mirvish.com.
Made in Italy (comedy) by Farren Timoteo. An Italian-Canadian teen in 1970s Jasper, Alberta, tries to reinvent himself as a ladies man. Runs May 24 to Jun 8. CAA Theatre, 651 Young St, 1-800-461-3333, www.mirvish.com.
OVO (circus) by Cirque du Soleil. Insects work, play, fight and love in a non-stop riot of energy. Runs May 1 to Jun 28. Big Top, Lake Shore Blvd West, www.cirquedusoleil.com.
Peter Pan (musical) by Morris Charlap. A new version of the 1954 musical based on J.M. Barrie’s novel. Runs May 21 to Jun 1. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre 1-800-461-3333, www.mirvish.com.
Smaller Theatres (Professional)
After the Rain (musical) by Suzy Wilde & Rose Napoli. A piano teacher and songwriter accepts a mature student obsessed with mastering only one song. Runs May 27 to Jun 22. Tarragon Theatre, tarragontheatre.com.
Come Closer (opera) by Ryan Trew. Big Sister loses her little sister to addiction. Runs Jun 13, 14, 18, 19 & 21. Factory Theatre, www.factorytheatre.ca.
Comfort Food (comedy) by Zorana Sadiq. A cooking show host has to deal with her son who is getting drawn deeper into the virtual world. Runs May 13 to Jun 8. Streetcar Crowsnest, 345 Carlaw Ave, www.crowstheatre.com.
Elegies: A Song Cycle (song-cycle) by William Finn. Finn's tribute to family, friends and pets that have died. Runs Jun 15, 17 & 20. Factory Theatre, www.factorytheatre.ca.
Estelle Singerman (drama) by David Rush. An eccentric older woman chooses a man to say Kaddish for her. Runs Jun 7 to Jun 15. Meridian Arts Centre, hgjewishtheatre.com.
Luminato (festival). A city-wide multidisciplinary arts festival. Runs Jun 5 to Jun 15. Various venues, www.luminatofestival.com.
A Strange Loop (musical) by Michael R. Jackson. A Black gay man is writing a musical about a Black gay man writing a musical. Runs Apr 22 to Jun 1. Young Centre, www.crowstheatre.com.
Smaller Theatres (Student and Community)
The Odd Couple (comedy) by Neil Simon. How long can a neat freak and a slob remain housemates? Runs May 30 to Jun 14. [community] Theatre Scarborough, theatrescarborough.godaddysites.com.
Pygmalion (comedy) by George Bernard Shaw. Henry Higgins intends to use his linguistic skills to make a simple flower girl pass for an aristocratic lady. Runs Jun 27 to Jul 12. [community] Theatre Scarborough, theatrescarborough.godaddysites.com.
BANCROFT
A Work of Fiction (magic) by Nicholas Wallace. Wallace combines magic and storytelling to explore the murky waters of truth and fiction. Runs Jun 7 only. Bancroft Village Playhouse, www.tweedandcompany.com.
BARRIE
The Frogs (musical) by Stephen Sondheim. Dionysus and his slave journey to Hades to bring back George Bernard Shaw. Runs Jun 18 to Jun 28. 801 Big Bay Point Rd, www.tift.ca.
BLYTH
Sir John: Acts of a Gentrified Ojibway Rebellion (comedy) by Drew Hayden Taylor. Two friends plan to retrieve a culturally important artifact from the British Museum. Previews from Jun 18, opens Jun 20, runs to Aug 3. Memorial Hall, blythfestival.com.
The Wind Coming Over the Sea (drama) by Emma Donoghue. In 1840s Ireland a husband goes to Canada to find a better life for his family leaving his wife and children behind. Previews from Jun 26, opens Jun 28, runs to Aug 12. Memorial Hall, blythfestival.com.
CAMBRIDGE
Halfway There (comedy) by Norm Foster. A heartroken doctor arrives in Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, and becomes the object of interest of the local women. Runs Jun 4 to Jun 22. Hamilton Family Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.
CAMPBELLFORD
The Wizard of Oz (musical) by Harold Arlen & E.Y. Harburg. A stage musical based on the famous 1939 movie. Runs Jun 13 to Jun 15. Westben Music Festival, www.westben.ca.
DRAYTON
Country Roads: The Songs of John Denver (revue) by D2 Entertainment. A tribute to singer-songwriter John Denver. Runs Jun 4 to Jun 22. Drayton Festival Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.
GANANOQUE
How the Other Half Loves (comedy) by Alan Ayckbourn. A married man has an affair with his boss’s wife. Runs May 31 to Jun 22. 1000 Islands Playhouse, www.1000islandsplayhouse.com.
GRAND BEND
Cinderella: The Panto (panto) by Caroline Smith. A contemporary take on the familiar fairy tale. Runs Jun 4 to Jun 21. Huron Country Playhouse, www.draytonentertainment.com.
Jesus Christ Superstar (musical) by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The story of Jesus’s last days on earth. Runs Jun 11 to Jun 28. Huron Country Playhouse, www.draytonentertainment.com.
KINGSTON
FOLDA 2025 (festival). The 8th annual Festival of Live Digital Art presenting live performances integrated with digital technologies. Runs Jun 4 to Jun 7. Isabel Bader Centre, Queen’s University, www.folda.ca.
LONDON
London Children’s Festival (festival). A festival featuring plays, magic, crafts, rides, food and more Runs Jun 13 to Jun 15. Victoria Park, canadasbiggestparty.com.
We Walk the Line (revue) by Ward Cornforth. A celebration of the lives and music of Johnny and June Cash. Runs Jun 14 only. Aeolian Hall, events.humanitix.com.
MORRISBURG
A Woman’s Love List (comedy) by Norm Foster. Two women list all the qualities in an ideal man – and he appears. Runs Jun 5 to Jun 29. Upper Canada Playhouse, uppercanadaplayhouse.com.
NIAGARA FALLS
Canadiana (revue). A celebration of Canadian music through the years. Runs May 28, 2024, booking to Jun 24, 2025. Greg Frewin Theatre, 905-356-0777, gregfrewintheatre.com.
Evolution (magic) by Greg Frewin. New large-scale illusions by Greg Frewin. Runs Oct 13, 2022, booking to Dec 30, 2025. Greg Frewin Theatre, 905-356-0777, gregfrewintheatre.com.
NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE
THE SHAW FESTIVAL:
The plays run in repertory from Apr 9 to Dec 21 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
Anything Goes (musical) by Cole Porter. Billy stows away on an ocean liner hoping to win the girl he loves away from her rich fiancé. Runs May 24 to Oct 4.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (children) by Selma Dimitrijevic & Tim Carroll. Four children find a portal in their wardrobe to a magical land. For age 8+. Runs May 25 to Oct 4.
Wait Until Dark (drama) by Frederick Knott. A blind woman becomes the target of a gang of criminals. Previews from Jun 25, opens Jul 5, runs to Oct 5.
At the Royal George Theatre
Major Barbara (comedy) by George Bernard Shaw. A female Salvation Army officer feuds with her father, a wealthy arms manufacturer. Previews from Jun 1, opens Jul 6, runs to Oct 5.
Tons of Money (comedy) by Will Evans & Valentine. A man fakes his own death and takes on his cousin’s identity to escape his creditors. Runs May 23 to Oct 5.
At the Studio Theatre
Gnit (comedy) by Will Eno. A comic American take on Ibsen’s Peer Gynt about a man searching for his true self. Previews from Jun 19, opens Jul 5, runs to Oct 4.
At the Spiegeltent
Dear Liar (comedy) by Jerome Kilty. The witty correspondence between George Bernard Shaw and his great friend, the actress Mrs. Patrick Campbell. Runs May 18 to Sep 27.
OTTAWA/GATINEAU
Beetlejuice (musical) by Eddie Perfect. A deceased couple seek help to drive out the family that has bought their home. Runs May 27 to June 1. National Arts Centre, nac-cna.ca.
Le Dîner des cons (comedy) by Francis Veber. A group of friends organize a dinner in which each diner must bring along someone they think is a fool. In French. Runs Jun 6 to Jun 8. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.
Janette (drama) by Rébecca Déraspe. The famed Québécois actor, journalist and writer tells her life story. In French. Runs Jun 12 to Jun 13. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.
Marguerite: le feu (drama) by Émilie Monnet. Witness the trial in 1740 Quebec of an Indigenous woman who declares her freedom from slavery. Runs Jun 12 to Jun 13. National Arts Centre, nac-cna.ca.
Oh Canada Eh?! (revue). Archtypal Canadian characters sing over 70 songs from all-Canadian artists. Booking from Mar 14 to Sep 30, 2025. Oh Canada Eh?!, 330 Kent St, ohcanadaehottawa.com.
Private Fears in Public Places (comedy) by Alan Ayckbourn. Six Londoners search for love, sex and a decent apartment. Runs Jun 18 to Jun 28. The Gladstone, thegladstone.ca.
The Rise of the BlingBling - Le diptych (performance) by Philippe Boutin. The story of Jesus trying to save the world told through dance, mime, kung-fu, musical comedy and rollerskating. In French. Runs May 31 to Jun 1. National Arts Centre, nac-cna.ca.
13Hz (magic) by Messmer. A new show by the Québécois master of hypnosis. In French. Runs May 27 & Jun 5. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.
37 Postcards (comedy) by Michael McKeever. After years of travelling abroad a man brings home his fiancée to meet his family, but everything has changed. Runs Jun 11 to Jun 28. [community] Ottawa Little Theatre, www.ottawalittletheatre.com.
Threads of Fate (performance) by KingDom Theatre. Physical theatre where the path twists and turns with every decision you make. For ages 10+. Runs Jun 10 only. National Arts Centre, nac-cna.ca.
Les Voisins (comedy) by Claude Meunier & Louis Saïa. Three couples try to overcome their boredom by visiting a striptease club. In French. Runs May 7 to Jun 1. Théâtre de l’Île, Gatineau, reseau.ovation.ca.
PENETANGUISHENE
The Full Monty (musical) by David Yazbeck & Terrence McNally. A group of unemployed steelworkers decide to make money as amateur male strippers. Runs Jun 12 to Jul 5. Kings Wharf Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.
PETERBOROUGH
Nogojiwanong Indigenous Fringe Festival (festival). A festival of Indigenous performance from many nations. Runs Jun 19 to Jun 22. Various venues, www.indigenousfringefest.ca.
PETROLIA
Dear Jack, Dear Louise (comedy) by Ken Ludwig. The humorous correspondence of a military doctor and an aspiring actress during World War II. Runs Jun 10 to Jun 27. Victoria Playhouse Petrolia, thevpp.ca.
PORT COLBORNE
The New Canadian Curling Club (comedy) by Mark Crawford. A bigoted coach is tasked with teaching a group of recent immigrants how to curl. Runs Jun 11 to Jun 22. Lighthouse Festival Theatre, lighthousetheatre.com.
PORT DOVER
The Hound of the Baskervilles (comedy) by Steven Canny & John Nicholson. A new version of the familiar mystery where three actors play 17 characters. Runs June 18 to Jul 5. Lighthouse Festival Theatre, lighthousetheatre.com.
The New Canadian Curling Club (comedy) by Mark Crawford. A bigoted coach is tasked with teaching a group of recent immigrants how to curl. Runs May 21 to Jun 7. Lighthouse Festival Theatre, lighthousetheatre.com.
PORT HOPE
Alice in Wonderland (musical) by Fiona Sauder et al. A musical version of the famous tale by Lewis Carroll. Runs May 16 to Jun 1. Capitol Theatre, capitoltheatre.com.
Handsome But Charmless (comedy) by Kyle Golemba. Golemba chronicles through words and music the ups and downs of his life as an actor. Runs Jun 3 to Jun 8. Capitol Theatre, capitoltheatre.com.
Waitress (musical) by Sara Bareilles. A pie-maker with a troubled marriage finds she is pregnant and falling for a new guy in town. Runs Jun 13 to Jun 29. Capitol Theatre, capitoltheatre.com.
PORT PERRY
Two Minutes to Midnight (comedy) by Michael Ross Albert. Jack and Tracy’s relationship – and the entire world – are facing immanent destruction. Runs Jun 11 to Jun 27. Tent at Scogog Shores Museum Village, theatreontheridge.ca.
PORT STANLEY
Doris and Ivy in the Home (comedy) by Norm Foster. A former prison guard meets a former skier in the retirement home and then they meet the dashing Arthur. Runs Jun 18 to Jul 12. Port Stanley Festival Theatre, psft.ca.
ST. JACOBS
The Full Monty (musical) by David Yazbeck & Terrence McNally. A group of unemployed steelworkers decide to make money as amateur male strippers. Runs May 14 to Jun 7. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, www.draytonentertainment.com.
Liars at a Funeral (comedy) by Sophia Fabiilli. A grandmother fakes her own death in order to get her family together. Runs Jun 25 to Jul 12. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, www.draytonentertainment.com.
STRATFORD
THE STRATFORD FESTIVAL:
The plays run in repertory from Apr 19 to Nov 2 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
Annie (musical) by Charles Strouse & Marin Charnin. Billionaire Daddy Warbucks takes the little orphan Annie under his wing. Runs May 27 to Nov 2.
As You Like It (comedy) by William Shakespeare. Half the court flees a tyrannical duke to take up residence in a forest. Runs May 26 to Oct 24.
Sense and Sensibility (comedy) by Kate Hamill. A stage adaptation of the 1811 novel by Jane Austen. Previews from May 28, opens Jun 19, runs to Oct 25.
At the Avon Theatre
Anne of Green Gables (play) by Kat Sandler. A stage adaptation of the beloved novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Runs May 31 to Oct 25.
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (musical) by David Yazbek. Two gigolos compete to swindle $50,000 from an heiress. Runs May 29 to Oct 25.
Macbeth (tragedy) by William Shakespeare. Director Robert Lepage relocates the action of this tale of amition to the biker wars of the 1990s. Runs May 28 to Nov 2.
At the Tom Patterson Theatre
Dante’s Inferno (storytelling) by Daniele Bartolini. Portions of Dante’s Inferno read in the original Italian with surtitles accompanied by live music. Runs Jun 12 to Jun 14.
Forgiveness (drama) by Hiro Kanagawa. The son of a Japanese-Canadian interned in World War II wants to marry the daughter of a former Canadian POW in Japan. Previews from May 23, opens Jun 18, runs to Sep 27.
The Winter’s Tale (drama) by William Shakespeare. In an unprovoked fit of jealousy Leontes accuses his best friend of adultery. Runs May 30 to Sep 27.
TWEED
A Work of Fiction (magic) by Nicholas Wallace. Wallace combines magic and storytelling to explore the murky waters of truth and fiction. Runs Jun 6 only. Marble Arch Centre, www.tweedandcompany.com.
ON TOUR IN ONTARIO
Dec’anni di fanni (comedy) by Giuseppe the MC. Giuseppe the MC celebrates ten years of his hilarious takes on Italian family dynamics and cultural quirks. www.giuseppethemc.com.
• Jun 5: Yuk Yuks Niagara, Niagara Falls
• Jun 6: Royal Theatre, Toronto
• Jun 7: Sala San Marco, Ottawa
My Estupid Life (comedy) by Neema Naz. The Canadian-Iranian comedian tells stories of growing up in an immigrant household. neemanaz.com.
• Jun 12: Regent Theatre, Oshawa
• Jun 13: Wolf Theatre, London
• Jun 14: Capitol Theatre, Windsor
Sesame Street Live! Say Hello (children). Sing, dance and play and follow Elmo’s puppy in a game of hide and seek. For ages 1-7. sesamestreetlive.com.
• Jun 24: Tribute Communites Centre, Oshawa
• Jun 27: National Arts Centre, Ottawa
• Jun 28: Centre in the Square, Kitchener
• Jun 29: Living Arts Centre, Mississauga