TORONTO

Larger Theatres (Professional)

Come From Away (musical) by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. On September 11th, 2001, 38 planes with 6579 passengers are stranded in Gander, Newfoundland. Runs Sep 22, 2024, to Mar 2, 2025. Royal Alexandra Theatre,  1-800-461-3333, www.mirvish.com. ★★★★★

Don’t Look Back (drama) by Jean Anouilh. A modern version of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. In Russian. Runs Mar 12 only. John Bassett Theatre, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, showoneproductions.ca.

The Four Seasons / Morpheus’ Dream / The Leaves Are Fading (ballets) by David Dawson / Marco Goerke / Antony Tudor. A triple-bill of modern ballets. Runs Feb 26 to Mar 2. Four Seasons Centre, national.ballet.ca.

Inside America Pie (performance) by Mike Ross & Sarah Wilson. Songs and stories are used to decode the mysteries of Don McLean’s iconic hit. Runs Mar 12 to Mar 30. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St, 1-800-461-3333, www.mirvish.com.

Just For One Day (musical) by John O’Farrell. The story of the Live Aid concert in 1985. Runs Jan 26 to Mar 16. 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.

Swan Lake (ballet) by Karen Kain et al. The magician Rothbart causes the woman Odette to live as a swan by day until she knows true love. Runs Mar 8 to Mar 22. Four Seasons Centre, national.ballet.ca.

Tango After Dark (dance) by German Cornejo. An evening of new tango to the music of Astor Piazzolla. Runs Mar 14 to Mar 16. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St, showoneproductions.ca.

Smaller Theatres (Professional)

Cet été qui chantait  (puppetry) by Marie-Ève Fontaine. Little Gabrielle observes nature in her part of the country. In French with English surtitles. Runs Mar 26 to Mar 29. Daniels Spectrum, theatrefrancais.com.

Crawlspace (comedy) by Karen Hines. A look at Toronto’s cruel and wacky real estate industry. In French with English surtitles. Runs Mar 5 to Mar 6. TfT Studio, 21 College St, theatrefrancais.com.

Fat Ham (comedy) by James Ijames. Juicy tries to celebrate his mother’s marriage to his late father’s brother. Runs Feb 15 to Mar 9. Berkeley Street Theatre, www.canadianstage.com.

Hypothetical Baby (drama) by Rachel Cairns. An exploration of the personal and societal factors that shape our reproductive lives. Runs Feb 23 to Mar 9. 877 Yonge Street, www.nightwoodtheatre.net.

People, Places and Things (drama) by Duncan Macmillan. Emma is in rehab to kick her addiction but she constantly rebels against the system. Runs Feb 9 to Mar 3. Coal Mine Theatre, 2076 Danforth Ave, www.coalminetheatre.com.

A Public Display of Affection (drama) by Jonathan Wilson. Wilson looks at the lives, loves and landmarks of his queer youth in Toronto. Runs Mar 25 to Apr 20. Streetcar Crowsnest, 345 Carlaw Ave, www.crowstheatre.com.

La Rondine (opera) by Giacomo Puccini. Magda, a courtesan, is living with the ardent Ruggero but eventually must tell him about her past. In Italian with English surtitles. In concert. Runs Mar 20 to Mar 21. Trinity-St. Paul Centre, www.rcmusic.com.

Stranger Sings: The Parody Musical (musical) by Jonathan Hogue. A musical parody of the Netflix series Stranger Things. Runs Jan 28 to Apr 26. Randolph Theatre, www.strangersingscanada.ca.

There is Violence and There is Righteous Violence and There is Death or, The Born-Again Crow (drama) by Caleigh Crow. A talking crow helps Beth learn how to harness her political rage. Runs Mar 9 to Mar 29. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, buddiesinbadtimes.com.

Trident Moon (drama) by Anusree Roy. In 1947 India three Muslim women are abducted by three Hindu women. Runs Mar 4 to Mar 30. Streetcar Crowsnest, 345 Carlaw Ave, www.crowstheatre.com.

Smaller Theatres (Student and Community)

Age of Arousal (comedy) by Linda Griffiths. In 1885 five New Women and one Newish Man struggle to find their way in a time of passion. Runs Mar 12 to Mar 23. [community] Alumnae Theatre, alumnaetheatre.com.

The Birds and the Bees (comedy) by Mark Crawford. Gail’s daughter has just moved in with her after leaving her cheating husband. Runs Mar 7 to Mar 22. [community] Theatre Scarborough, theatrescarborough.godaddysites.com.

Così fan tutte (opera) by W.A. Mozart. Two men test the fidelity of their fiancées. Runs Mar 12 to Mar 16. [student] MacMillan Theatre, University of Toronto, www.rcmusic.com.

The Gravitational Pull of Beatrice Trimble (comedy) by Beth Graham. Beatrice’s children are worried about her early-onset dementia, but Beatrice is not. Runs Mar 7 to Mar 29. [community] Village Playhouse, villageplayers.net.

The Magic Flute (opera) by W.A. Mozart. Tamino must rescue Pamina from the clutches of the wizard Sarastro. In German with English surtitles. Runs Mar 19 & 21. [student] Koerner Hall, Telus Centre, www.rcmusic.com.

BARRIE

Blackbird (drama) by David Harrower. Ray and Una meet 15 years after an passionate affair they had when she was 12 and he was 40. Runs Mar 20 to Mar 29. Venue TBA, www.tift.ca.

BURLINGTON

Lucia di Lammermoor (opera) by Gaetano Donizetti. Lucia is forced to marry a man she does not love, goes mad and kills him. Runs Mar 8 only. Burlington PAC, southernontariolyricopera.com.

Mysteries of the Keyhole House (magic) by Ted Outerbridge. A magic show inspired the magician’s haunted house in Smith Falls. Runs Mar 9 to Mar 10. Burlington PAC, burlingtonpac.ca.

CORNWALL

Magic Moments (magic) by Ryan Lalonde. A mixture of magic and comedy with lots of audience participation. Runs Mar 7 only. Aultsville Theatre, aultsvilletheatre.com.

HAMILTON

Casey and Diana (drama) by Nick Green. In 1991 Princess Diana meets AIDS patients at Toronto’s Casey House. Runs Feb 19 to Mar 6. Theatre Aquarius, theatreaquarius.org.

Fully Committed (comedy) by Becky Mode. Life working the red-hot reservation line at Manhattan’s number one restaurant. Runs Mar 26 to Apr 12. Theatre Aquarius, theatreaquarius.org.

KINGSTON

Parent’s Night (comedy) by George F. Walker. A teacher, a father and a mother come unravelled on parents’ night at an elementary school. Runs Mar 4 to Mar 29. Tett Centre, www.theatrekingston.com.

This is the Story of the Child Ruled by Fear (drama) by David Gagnon Walker. The story of the rise and fall of an imaginary civilization. Runs Mar 26 to Mar 30. Grand Theatre, www.kingstongrand.ca.

KITCHENER/WATERLOO

The Marriage of Figaro (opera) by WA Mozart. Figaro’s employer wants to sleep with his fiancée before Figaros’s wedding. Runs Mar 13 to Mar 16. [student] Maureen Forrester Recital Hall, Waterloo, www.eventbrite.ca.

LONDON

Champions of Magic (magic). Four magicians present magic from small- to large-scale illusions. Runs Mar 26 only. Canada Life Place, www.canadalifeplace.com.

Die Zauberflöte (opera) by W.A. Mozart. Tamino must rescue Pamina from the clutches of the wizard Sarastro. Runs Mar 6 to Mar 9. [student] Paul Davenport Theatre, Western University, music.uwo.ca.

The Secret to Good Tea (drama) by Rosanna Deerchild. Maggie wants her mother to stop evading the truth about her experience in a residential school. Runs Feb 18 to Mar 8. Grand Theatre, www.grandtheatre.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. Previews from Mar 25, opens Mar 28, runs to Apr 12. Grand Theatre, www.grandtheatre.com.

MARKHAM

Mind Kontrol (magic) by Mike D’Urzo. A captivating blend of magic, mentalism and illusion. Runs Mar 1 only. Flato Markham Theatre, flatomarkhamtheatre.ca.

MISSISSAUGA

Edward II (drama) by Christopher Marlowe. Edward’s favouring of his lover Gaveston outrages the court. Runs Mar 27 to Apr 5. [student] Erindale Studio Theatre, www.utm.utoronto.ca.

Puppet Festival Mississauga (festival). An international festival of puppetry and animation. Runs Mar 8 to Mar 17. Various venues, cranecreations.ca.

NEWMARKET

Mysteries of the Keyhole House (magic) by Ted Outerbridge. A magic show inspired the magician’s haunted house in Smith Falls. Runs Mar 15 only. NewRoads PAC, secure1.tixhub.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.

The Fostered Festival (festival). Readings of three plays, one of which will be chosen for production by the Foster Fesival next season. Runs Mar 21 to Mar 23. Firehall Theatre, fosterfestival.com.

Sinatra in Paris ’62 (revue) by Bob Anderson. A re-enactment of Sinatra’s first visit to the French capital. Runs Feb 26 to Mar 2. Fallsview Casino, fallsviewcasinoresort.com.

Stomp (performance) by Steve McNicholas & Luke Cresswell. An eight-member group makes music using everyday objects. Runs Mar 11 to Mar 16. Fallsview Casino, fallsviewcasinoresort.com.

ORANGEVILLE

Bed and Breakfast (comedy) by Mark Crawford. A gay couple leaves Toronto to start a B&B in a small town. Runs Mar 13 to Mar 30. Theatre Orangeville, www.theatreorangeville.ca.

OSHAWA

The Canine Circus - Bone-Dropping Fun (circus). Champion dogs from around the world do amazing stunts. Runs Mar 1 only. Regent Theatre, regenttheatre.ca.

OTTAWA/GATINEAU

Aleko (opera) by Sergei Rachmaninoff. The Russian Aleko has brought up a gypsy girl as his own but becomes jealous when she takes a lover. Runs Mar 14 to Mar 15. Rideau Park United Church, www.newoperalyra.ca.

Au coeur de la rose (Généalogie) (drama) by Jérémie Niel. The daughter of parents who live in a lighthouse falls in love with a shipwrecked sailor. In French. Runs Feb 27 to Mar 1. National Arts Centre, nac-cna.ca.

Batailles (comedy) by Pascal Brullemans. Five individuals compete to take possession of a sofa. For ages 8-14. Runs Mar 29 to Mar 30. National Arts Centre, nac-cna.ca.

Belmont (musical) by Audrey Thériault & Laurence Régnier. Five women each play a facet of the personality of Québécoise icon Diane Dufresne. In French. Runs Mar 9 only. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

Entre histoires et illusions (magic) by Alain Choquette. The master magician recounts tales of famous magicians of the past and performs their illusions. In French. Runs Mar 30 only. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

GLITCH (dance) by Bouge de là. Four explorers delve into the mysterious basement of an abandone theatre. For ages 6-12. Runs Mar 13 only. Shenkman Arts Centre, shenkmanarts.ca.

Incendies (drama) by Wajdi Mouawad. Twins discover they have a brother and begin a search to find him. In French. Runs Mar 14 to Mar 15. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

Maurice (drama) by Anne-Marie Olivier. An actor with the help of an audience member recreates the true story of a man who survives a stroke. In French. Runs Mar 20 to mar 22. National Arts Centre, nac-cna.ca.

Murmuration (dance) by Le Patin Libre. Skater/dancers imitate the flight of flocks of starlings. Runs Mar 27 to Mar 29. Aréna Stade-Pierre Lafontaine, Gatineau,  nac-cna.ca.

Pain blanc (comedy) by MéCanie Maynard & Jonathan Racine. Lorraine takes her annual vacation in her cabin with her troubled daughter when a stranger arrives. In French. Runs Mar 19 to Apr 13. Théâtre de l’Île, Gatineau, reseau.ovation.ca.

The Shawshank Redemption (drama) by Dave Johns & Owen O’Neill. A banker in prison, wrongly convicted of murder, tries to keep hope alive. Runs Feb 26 to Mar 15. [community] Ottawa Little Theatre, www.ottawalittletheatre.com.

The Secret to Good Tea (drama) by Rosanna Deerchild. Maggie wants her mother to stop evading the truth about her experience in a residential school. Runs Mar 20 to Mar 29. National Arts Centre, nac-cna.ca.

Silent Sky (drama) by Lauren Gunderson. The story of pioneering American astronomer Henrietta Leavitt (1868-1921). Runs Mar 19 to Mar 29. The Gladstone, thegladstone.ca.

Stick with the Dancing (comedy) by Pauly Shore. Shore tells funny stories from his childhood. Runs Mar 26 only. Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, meridiancentrepointe.com.

Vierge (comedy) by Rachel Mutombo. Four Congolese-Canadian girls navigate Christianity, virginity and teenage hormones. Runs Mar 18 to Mar 30. Great Canadian Theatre Company, www.gctc.ca.

PETERBOROUGH

Blind Dates (comedy) by Vivian Chong. Chong tells us stories about her search for love as a blind woman. Runs Mar 20 only. Market Hall PAC, publicenergy.ca.

New Works (dance) by Heryka Miranda & Norma Araiza. New dance pieces by two strong female indigenous performing artists. Runs Feb 28 to Mar 1. Nozhem First Peoples Performing Space, publicenergy.ca.

RICHMOND HILL

Yes, Yes, Yes (teens) by Karen McCracken & Eleanor Bishop. An exploration of the topics of relationships, desire and consent. Runs Mar 3 only. Richmond Hill, Centre, www.rhcentre.ca.

ST. CATHARINES

Stick with the Dancing (comedy) by Pauly Shore. Shore tells funny stories from his childhood. Runs Mar 31 only. FirstOntario PAC, firstontariopac.ca.

This is the Story of the Child Ruled by Fear (drama) by David Gagnon Walker. The story of the rise and fall of an imaginary civilization. Runs Mar 19 to Mar 21. FirstOntario PAC, firstontariopac.ca.

STRATFORD

Emilio's A Million Chameleons (comedy) by Adam Francis Proulx. Emilio's chameleons entertain with music, magic and amazement.. Runs Mar 22 only. City Hall Auditorium, www.springworksfestival.ca.

SUDBURY

Le Cirque des étoiles (children) by David Meunier. A circus where live performance meets animation. In French. For ages 3-12. Runs Mar 22 only. Le Théâtre du Nouvel-Ontario, letno.ca.

THUNDER BAY

The New Canadian Curling Club (comedy) by Mark Crawford. A bigot is assigned the task of teaching recent immigrants how to curl. Runs Feb 20 to Mar 8. Magnus Theatre, magnustheatre.com.

ON TOUR IN ONTARIO

Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live (children) by John Tartaglia. The fraggles set off on a quest to bring the magical Celebration Stone back to Fraggle Rock. www.fragglerocklive.com.

• Mar 8: Flato Markham Theatre, Markham

• Mar 9: Grand Theatre, Kingston

• Mar 10: Richmond Hill Centre, Richmond Hill

• Mar 11: Rose Theatre, Brampton

• Mar 12: Oakville Centre, Oakville

• Mar 13: Living Arts Centre, Mississauga

• Mar 14: FirstOntario PAC, St. Catharines

• Mar 15: River Run Centre, Guelph

• Mar 16: Kiwanis Theatre, Chatham

• Mar 18: Sanderson Centre, Brantford

• Mar 20: Meridan Theatres, Ottawa

Mini Pop Kids: The Celebration Tour (children). Kids aged 10-14 sing and dance to the latest pop songs. For age 3+. minipopkids.com.

• Mar 13: Rose Theatre, Brampton

• Mar 14: Centre in the Square, Kitchener

• Mar 15: Scotiabank Convention Centre, Niagara Falls

• Mar 22: Imperial Theatre, Sarnia

My Estupid Life (comedy) by Neema Naz. The Canadian-Iranian comedian tells stories of growing up in an immigrant household. neemanaz.com.

• Mar 20: Rose Theatre, Brampton

• Mar 21: Stephen Leacock Theatre, Keswick

• Mar 29: Playhouse Theatre, Vaughan

Och & Oy!: A Considered Cabaret (cabaret) by Alan Cumming & Ari Shapiro. An evening of tunes and tall tales. www.alancumming.com.

• Mar 20: Richmond Hill Centre, Richmond Hill

• Mar 21: Rose Theatre, Brampton

• Mar 22: Meridian Theatre, Ottawa

Rhythm of the Dance (dance). Champion Irish dancers and the finest traditional musicians and singers. www.rhythmofthedance.com.

• Mar 11: Sanderson Centre, Brantford

• Mar 12: Meridan Theatres, Ottawa

• Mar 13: Grand Theatre, Kingston

• Mar 14: Capitol Centre, North Bay

• Mar 15: Flato Markham Theatre, Markham

• Mar 16: FirstOntario PAC, St. Catharines