TORONTO

Larger Theatres (Professional)

Dirty Dancing: The Musical (musical) by Eleanor Bergstein. A musical version of the 1987 movie about a young woman who falls in love with a dance instructor. Runs Nov 24, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St, www.mirvish.com.

Emergence / Silent Screen (ballets) by Crystal Pite / Sol Léon & Paul Lightfoot. One ballet likening social organization to insect behaviour and a second viewing the human experience through theatre and film. Runs Oct 31 to Nov 8. Four Seasons Centre, national.ballet.ca.

Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) (comedy) by Ann-Marie MacDonald. A unappreciated academic tumbles into the worlds of two plays by Shakespeare. Runs Nov 6 to Nov 22. Bluma Appel Theatre, www.canadianstage.com.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (musical) by Mel Marvin & Tomothy Mason. A musical version of the famous story by Dr. Seuss. Runs Nov 10 to Nov 22. CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St, www.mirvish.com.

Hyprov (comedy) by Colin Mochrie & Asad Mecci. Mecci hypnotizes volunteers who then perform improv suggested by Mochrie. Runs Nov 6. Roy Thomson Hall, roythomsonhall.mhrth.com.

The Karate Kid — The Musical (musical) by Drew Gasparini & Robert Mark Kamen. A musical version of the 1984 movie about the bond between a young boy and his karate teacher. Runs Sep 29 to Nov 1. Princess of Wales Theatre, www.mirvish.com.

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical (musical) by David Cumming et al. The true story of a secret Bitish mission to deceive Hitler and win World War II. Runs Oct 27 to Dec 13. Royal Alexandra Theatre, www.mirvish.com.

Our Little Secret: A True New Musical (musical) by Noam Tomaschoff. At age 31 a theatre kid discovers that he is not an only child. Runs Nov 3 to Nov 22. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St, www.mirvish.com.

Romeo and Juliet (ballet) by John Cranko to music by Prokofiev. A classical ballet based on Shakespeare’s tragedy. Runs Oct 31 to Nov 8. Four Seasons Centre, national.ballet.ca.

Smaller Theatres (Professional)

All the Cows Are Dead (musical) by Ben Page. An artisanal butcher tries to instruct his reluctant nephew how to be more like him. Runs Nov 6 to Nov 18. Venue TBA, www.tift.ca.

All’s Well (comedy) by Erin Shields. Three mysterious strangers offer to cure the chronic pain of an actress who once had a promising career. Runs Nov 2nd to Dec 27. Crow’s Theatre, 345 Carlaw Ave, www.crowstheatre.com.

American Buffalo (drama) by David Mamet. Three small-time crooks plan to steal a valuable coin collection. Runs Nov 8 to Nov 29. Coal Mine Theatre, 2076 Danforth Ave, www.coalminetheatre.com.

La Bohème (opera) by Giacomo Puccini. A tale of starving artsits in 19th-century Paris. Runs Nov 27 & 29. The Terminal Theatre, Harbourfront, www.torontocityopera.com.

A Christmas Carol (drama) by Tim Carroll. The Shaw Festival’s retelling of Dickens’s holiday story. Runs Nov 12 to Dec 23. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, harbourfrontcentre.com.  ★★★☆☆

The Cut (drama) by Jordi Man. A parents’ argument about circumcising their soon-to-be-born son opens major divisions between them. Runs Nov 7 to Nov 22. Meridian Arts Centre, hgjewishtheatre.com.

Dancer: a musical in ten furlongs (musical) by Marek Norman & Jim Betts. The story of the first Canadian horse to win the Kentucky Derby. Runs Oct 6 to Nov 1. The Terminal Theatre, 207 Queens Quay West, ci.ovationtix.com.

De Profundis: Oscar Wilde in Jail (musical) by Mike Ross & Sarah Wilson. In prison Oscar Wilde writes a letter to the man he once adored.  Runs Nov 3 to Nov 29. Young Centre, www.soulpepper.ca.

Endgame (comedy) by Samuel Beckett. In a post-apocalyptic world a blind man lives with his parents and a servant. Preview on Nov 18, opens Nov 19, runs to Nov 28. The Corleck, 3 Eireann Quay, www.canadairelandfoundation.com.

Finding Nemo (musical) by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez. A musical version of the 2003 Disney/Pixar movie. For ages 6+. Runs Nov 26 to Dec 27. Young People's Theatre, www.youngpeoplestheatre.org.

Hamlet (solo) (tragedy) by William Shakespeare. Raoul Bhanedja gives a solo performance of Shakespeare’s play. Runs Nov 6 to Nov 8. Theatre Passe Muraille, www.passemuraille.ca.

How To Defend Yourself (drama) by Liliana Padilla. Seven college students gather for a DIY self-defense workshop. Runs Nov 12 to Nov 28. The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen St W, www.icarustheatre.ca.

Macbeth (tragedy) by William Shakespeare. Evan Buliung plays all the characters in this solo version of Shakespeare’s play. Runs Nov 3 to Nov 29. Crow’s Theatre, 345 Carlaw Ave, www.crowstheatre.com.

MONKS (comedy) by Veronica Hortigüela and Annie Luján. When the abbot is away, two monks invite townspeople into the monestery. Runs Oct 20 to Nov 8. Tarragon Theatre, tarragontheatre.com.

Parfumerie (comedy) by Miklós László. Two people write love letters to each other, not realizing they are co-workers.  Runs Nov 18 to Dec 20. Young Centre, www.soulpepper.ca.

Rhinocéros (comedy) by Eugène Ionesco. One by one Béranger’s friends start turning into rhinoceroses. In French with English surtitles. Runs Oct 29 to Nov 8. Berkeley Street Theatre, theatrefrancais.com.

Rogers v. Rogers (comedy) by Michael Healey. Edward Rogers, long dismissed by his father, fights for control of his father’s company. Runs Nov 8 to Dec 13. Berkeley Street Theatre, www.canadianstage.com.

Sleuth (drama) by Anthony Shaffer. A celebrated mysery writer invites his wife’s lover to their home in the countryside. Runs Oct 16 to Nov 1. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, harbourfrontcentre.com.  ★★★☆☆

Toronto Burlesque Festival (festival). Dreamlike entertainment spotlighting over 50 burlesque artists from around the world. Runs Nov 6 to Nov 15. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 1www.torontoburlesquefestival.ca.

12 Dinners (comedy) by Steve Ross. A young man tells us of a year’s worth of painful monthly dinners with his parents. Runs Nov 26 to Dec 10. Venue TBA, www.tift.ca.

Smaller Theatres (Student and Community)

To Die For (comedy) by Caroline Smith. A mysterious handsome man turns up at the house of a female romance fiction writer. Runs Nov 6 to Nov 28.  [community] The Village Playhouse, 2190E Bloor St West, villageplayers.net.

Visiting Mr. Green (drama) by Jeff Baron. A young executive is sentenced to visiting the 86-year-old man he almost hit with his car. Runs Oct 22 to Oct 29. [community] Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St, www.teatrontheatre.com.

BARRIE

Letters of Ice and Sand (comedy) by Oleg Mikhailov. A contemporary Ukrainian play about life in Ukraine during war over the decades. Runs Nov 19 to Nov 28. Venue TBA, www.tift.ca.

BEAMSVILLE

Two Christmas One-Act Plays (comedies). Two plays with a Christmas theme. Runs Nov 27 to Dec 6. The Lincoln Community Hub, www.theatrebacchus.com.

BOBCAYGEON

A Hula Holiday Homicide (comedy). a murder occurs while revellers enjoy a sunny surfside Christmas. Runs Nov 18 to Nov 28. Globus Theatre, www.globustheatre.com.

BURLINGTON

360 ALLSTARS (circus). Physical performances about rotation including basketball, breakdance, acrobatics, drumming and more. Runs Nov 1 only. Burligton PAC, burlingtonpac.ca.

Over the Ridge — The Story of Vimy Ridge (performance) by Brendan McLeod. The tale of the historic World War I battle told through storytelling, music and dance. Runs Nov 4 only. Burligton PAC, burlingtonpac.ca.

Sometimes it Snows in April (performance) by Bó Bárdos et al. A wordless evocation of loss and the process of grieving. Runs Nov 13 to Nov 14. Burligton PAC, burlingtonpac.ca.

CAMBRIDGE

Frozen (musical) by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez. A stage adaptation of the 2013 Disney animated movie. Runs Nov 18 to Dec 27. Hamilton Family Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.

Murder on the Orient Express (drama) by Ken Ludwig. A stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s famous mystery novel. Runs Oct 14 to Nov 1. Hamilton Family Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.

GANANOQUE

Come From Away (musical) by Irene Sankoff & David Hein. On 9/11 the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, has to cope with 38 planes full of passengers. Runs Sep 22 to Nov 7. Springer Theatre, www.1000islandsplayhouse.com.

HAMILTON

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (musical) by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice. A musical based on the biblical story ofJoseph and his brothers. Runs Nov 18 to Dec 20. Theatre Aquarius, theatreaquarius.org.

LONDON

Bluebirds (drama) by Vern Thiessen. The story of three Canadian nurses stationed in France in 1918. Runs Nov 4 to Nov 15. Royal Canadian Regiment Museum, theatreaezir.com.

A Christmas Carol (musical) by David van Belle. A verson of Dickens’s well-known tale filled with familiar songs of the holidays. Runs Nov 24 to Dec 27. Grand Theatre, www.grandtheatre.com.

A Christmas Story: The Musical (musical) by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul. A musical version of the classic 1983 movie. Runs Nov 24 only. Canada Life Place, www.canadalifeplace.com.

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors (comedy) by Gordon Greenberg & Steve Rosen. A meek British realtor’s strange client wants to seduce his fiancée. Runs Oct 20 to Nov 7. Grand Theatre, www.grandtheatre.com.

Mrs. Doubtfire (musical) by Karey & Wayne Kirkpatrick. A musical version of the 1993 movie. Runs Nov 5 only. Canada Life Place, www.canadalifeplace.com.

NIAGARA FALLS

Canadiana (revue). A celebration of Canadian music through the decades. Runs Nov 3 only. Greg Frewin Theatre, gregfrewintheatre.com.

Niagara Magic Live (magic) by Greg Frewin. Large-scale illusions performed by Greg Frewin. Runs Nov 12, 2026, booking to Dec 30, 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

Cinderella (musical) by Rodgers & Hammerstein. The fairy tale told as a classic musical. Previews from Nov 8, opens Nov 21 , runs to Dec 23.

At the Court House Theatre

A Year with Frog and Toad (musical) by Robert Reale & Willie Reale. The adventures of two amphibious friends with very different personalities. Previews from Nov 5, opens Nov 14, runs to Dec 23.

ORANGEVILLE

Aladdin: A Lad in Dufferin County (panto) by Debbie Collins & David Nairn. The story of Aladdin transferred to Dufferin County. Runs Nov 26 to Dec 22. Theatre Orangeville, www.theatreorangeville.ca.

Love is For Poor People/Or You Can Do Nothing (plays) by Stewart Lemoine. A double bill — one play about a woman looking back on her life, the other about a man maximizing his talents. Runs Oct 15 to Nov 1. Theatre Orangeville, www.theatreorangeville.ca.

OTTAWA/GATINEAU

À poils (performance) by Alice Laloy. Three stage hands ask the audience to help create a theatre piece with them. For ages 3–8. Runs Oct 31 to Nov 1. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, nac‑cna.ca.

Batshow (puppetry) by Jérémy Larouche. Using cardboard puppets Larouche shows Batman battle various nemeses in Gotham City. In French. For ages 16+. Runs Nov 27 only. Shenkman Arts Centre, Ottawa, shenkmanarts.ca.

Crime de l’Orient-Express (drama) by Agatha Christie. Hercule Poirot must solve a murder that takes place on a train from Istanbul to Paris. In French. Runs Nov 29 only. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

The King James Bible Play (drama) by Charlotte Corbeil-Coleman. Modern women investigate the men who translated the King James Bible. Runs Nov 11 to Nov 21. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, nac‑cna.ca.

Leonard Cohen: Ten Years Gone (revue) by Bear & Co. A tribute to the music of Leonard Cohen ten years after his death. Runs Oct 28 to Nov 7. The Gladstone, thegladstone.ca.

Le Livre magique (musical) by Eric Lussier. A journey into the world of favourite Disney characters. In French. For ages 3+. Runs Nov 8 only. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

Ménopause (musical) by Jeanie Linders. Four women express their feelings about the “change” through music of the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. In French. Runs Nov 28 only. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

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

ON / OFF (dance) by Jacques Poulin-Denis. Five dancers seek their place in the world. Runs Nov 13 only. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

L’Orestie (drama) by Aeschylus. Agamemnon’s sacrifice of his daughter Iphigenia leads to a series of tragedies. In French. Runs Nov 5 to Nov 7. National Arts Centre, Ottawa, nac‑cna.ca.

Rogers v. Rogers (comedy) by Michael Healey. Edward Rogers fights for control of the telecom empire his father Ted Rogers built. Runs Oct 20 to Nov 1. Great Canadian Theatre Company, Ottawa, www.gctc.ca.

Tu te souviendra de moi (musical) by François Archambault. Béatrice wants to helps a retired historian remember what he is trying to forget. In French. Runs Nov 19 to Nov 22. Shenkman Arts Centre, Ottawa, shenkmanarts.ca.

PENETANGUISHENE

Snow White and the Seven Tenors (panto) by Caroline Smith. Snow White meets seven tenors who help her find her voice and topple the evil Queen. Runs Oct 21 to Nov 14. King’s Wharf Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.

PETROLIA

Starlight Christmas (revue). A cast of singers and dancers perform songs of the holidays. Runs Nov 17 to Dec 6. Victoria Playhouse, thevpp.ca.

PORT DOVER

Enchanted Wonders: A Family Magic Show (magic). Four magicians perform mind-blowing illusions and jaw-dropping stunts. Runs Nov 28 only. Lighthouse Theatre, lighthousetheatre.com.

PORT HOPE

RED!… A Big Bad Wolf Panto (panto) by Rebecca Northan. Little Red Riding Hood is drawn to a groovy beat in the darkest part of the forest. Runs Nov 20 to Dec 27. Capitol Theatre, capitoltheatre.com.

SCHOMBERG

Alias Grace (drama) by Jennifer Blackner. A stage adaptation of the 1996 Margaret Atwood novel. Runs Nov 6 to Nov 15. Schomberg Community Hall, www.kingtheatre.ca.

ST. JACOBS

Jonas and Barry in the Home (comedy) by Norm Foster. The curmudgeonly Barry has just about settled into the rest home when the loquacious Jonas arrives. Runs Oct 6 to Nov 8. Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.

Snow White and the Seven Tenors (panto) by Caroline Smith. Snow White meets seven tenors who help her find her voice and topple the evil Queen. Runs Nov 19 to Dec 27. St Jacobs Country Playhouse, www.draytonentertainment.com.

STIRLING

Puss ’N Boots — A Panto Pirate Adventure (panto) by Ken MacDougall. Puss ’N Boots falls in with some famous pirates when he’s on the run from the Ocean Pirate Police. Runs Nov 20 to Dec 31. Sirling Festival Theatre, www.stirlingfestivaltheatre.com.

STRATFORD

As Above (drama) by Christine Quintana. A former botanist tries to repair her connection to her father. Runs Oct 28 to Nov 8. 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. ★★★★☆

TWEED

Snow White: The Panto (panto) by Tim Porter.A panto version of the favourite fairy tale. Runs Nov 27 to Dec 5. Marble Arts Centre, www.marbleartscentre.ca.

ON TOUR IN ONTARIO

Hyprov (comedy) by Colin Mochrie & Asad Mecci. Mecci hypnotizes volunteers who then perform improv suggested by Mochrie. hyprov.com

• Nov 6: Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto

• Nov 8: Grand Theatre, London

• Nov 10: Grand Theatre, Kingston

• Nov 12: National Arts Centre, Ottawa

O Christmas Tea (comedy) by Aaron Malkin & Alastair Knowles. Catastrophe strikes James and Jamesy’s Christmas tea party when the world is flooded. ochristmastea.com

• Nov 7: Fraser Auditorium, Sudbury

• Nov 9: Gravenhurst Opera House, Gravenhurst

• Nov 10: FirstOntario Arts Centre, Milton

• Nov 15: Sanderson Centre, Brantford

• Nov 22: Burlington PAC, Burlington

• Nov 29: Regent Theatre, Oshawa