TORONTO

Larger Theatres (Professional)

Fall for Dance North (festival). An international festival of modern dance. Runs Oct 15 to Oct 26 Various venues, www.ffdnorth.com.

The Magic Flute (opera) by WA Mozart. Tamino seeks to rescue his beloved Pamina from the magician Sarastro. In English with English surtitles. Runs Oct 15 to Oct 19. Elgin Theatre, www.operaatelier.com.

MJ The Musical (musical) by Lynn Nottage. Michael Jackson looks back over his life as he prepares for his Dangerous World Tour in 1992. Runs Sep 16 to Nov 2. CAA Ed Mirvish  Theatre, 1-800-461-3333, www.mirvish.com.

Roméo et Juliette (opera) by Charles Gounod. Shakespeare’s famous tragedy as an opera. In French with English surtitles. Runs Sep 27 to Oct 18. Four Seasons Centre, www.coc.ca.

Tell Tale Harbour (musical) by Alan Doyle et al. A small Newfoundland town tries to secure a full-time doctor to win a major factory. Runs Sep 23 to Nov 2. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 1-800-461-3333, www.mirvish.com.

Smaller Theatres (Professional)

Bremen Town (comedy) by Gregory Prest. When she is fired after 45 years of service, Frau Esel sets out for Bremen to live with her son. Runs Sep 30 to Oct 26. Tarragon Theatre, tarragontheatre.com.

CHILD-ish (comedy) by Sunny Drake. Four adult actors speak the replies of children to questions about life and the world. Runs Oct 21 to Nov 16. Tarragon Theatre, tarragontheatre.com.

Duel Citizens (comedy) by The Second City. The company’s 90th mainstage revue skewers politics, pop culture and everything in between. Runs Mar 20 to Nov 16. The Second City, 110 Harbour St, www.secondcity.com.

King Gilgamesh (drama) by Jesse LaVercombe et al. A blend of the ancient tale of Gilgamesh and an exiled Iraqi actor’s journey to success. Runs Sep 16 to Oct 5. Young Centre, www.soulpepper.ca.

The Mush Hole (dance) by Santee Smith. A dance piece about the expereinces of Indigenous children in residential schools. For ages 11+. Runs Oct 6 to Oct 17. Young People's Theatre, www.youngpeoplestheatre.org.

Octet (musical) by Dave Malloy. Eight internet addicts grapple with everything from doomscrolling to conspiracy theories. Runs Sep 9 to Oct 12. Streetcar Crowsnest, 345 Carlaw Ave, www.crowstheatre.com.

Slave Play (comedy) by Jeremy O. Harris. Three interracial couples undergo therapy to improve their sexual performance. Runs Sep 27 to Oct 19. Berkeley Street Theatre, www.canadianstage.com.

The Veil (drama) by Keith Barker & Thomas Morgan Jones. A high-powered lawyer inherits a curse causing every sinister deed he has done to come to life. Runs Sep 17 to Oct 12. Streetcar Crowsnest, 345 Carlaw Ave, www.crowstheatre.com.

The Welkin (drama) by Lucy Kirkwood. In England in 1759 a woman claims to be pregnant to avoid being hanged. Runs Sep 4 to Oct 5. Young Centre, www.crowstheatre.com.

Where the Wild Things Are (children) by TAG Theatre Glasgow. A stage version of the classic book by Maurice Sendak about a boy who transforms his bedroom into a magical land. For ages 3-7. Runs Oct 18 to Nov 2. Young People's Theatre, www.youngpeoplestheatre.org.

Smaller Theatres (Student and Community)

Bus Stop (drama) by William Inge. A blizzard strands a busload of passengers at a Kansas diner. Runs Sep 12 to Oct 4. [community] Village Playhouse, villageplayers.net.

Public Enemy (drama) by Olivier Choinière. Three generations of a family argue while seeking to blame others for all of society's ills. Runs Sep 24 to Oct 5. [community] Alumnae Theatre, https://alumnaetheatre.com.

BANCROFT

The Rocky Horror Show (musical) by Richard O’Brien. Brad and Janet’s car breaks down in front of the castle of transvestite Dr. Frank N. Furter. Runs Oct 22 to Oct 26. Bancroft Village Playhouse, www.tweedandcompany.com.

BOBCAYGEON

The Beaver Club (comedy) by Barb Scheffler. Four women set off on a road trip from Toronto to Dildo, Newfoundland. Runs Sep 24 to Oct 4. Globus Theatre, www.globustheatre.com.

Johnny & June (revue) by Chris McHarge. A survey of the lives and music of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash. Runs Oct 23 to Oct 25. Globus Theatre, www.globustheatre.com.

CAMBRIDGE

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 Oct 29 to Nov 16. Hamilton Family Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.

FERGUS

Comedy Hypnosis Show (magic) by Ryan David. A family-friendly comedy show where hypnosis reveals volunteers’ hidden talents.  Runs Oct 4 only. Grand Theatre, secure1.tixhub.com.

Magic Show (magic) by Ontario Magic Festival. An afternoon of jaw-dropping magic and unforgettable fun.  Runs Oct 4 only. Grand Theatre, secure1.tixhub.com.

GANANOQUE

9 to 5: The Musical (musical) by Dolly Parton. Three female co-workers plot revenge against their bigoted boss. Runs Sep 30 to Nov 2. 1000 Islands Playhouse, www.1000islandsplayhouse.com.

The Piano Teacher (drama) by Dorothy Dittrich. After a devastating family tragedy a classical pianist finds herself unable to play. Runs Oct 10 to Nov 2. 1000 Islands Playhouse, www.1000islandsplayhouse.com.

HAMILTON

The Time Capsule (comedy) by Matt Murray. Five strangers gather in a church basement to decide what should go inside a time capsule. Runs Oct 1 to Oct 18. Theatre Aquarius, theatreaquarius.org.

KITCHENER/WATERLOO

Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of The Dubliners (revue) by Ged Graham. Graham guides the audience through the 50-year history of The Dubliners music group. Runs Oct 11 only. Centre in the Square, Kitchener, centreinthesquare.com.

LINDSAY

Menopause The Musical (musical) by Jeanie Linders. Four women reflect on the “Change” to music from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. Runs Oct 3 only. Flato Academy Theatre, www.flatoacademytheatre.com.

LONDON

The Play That Goes Wrong (comedy) by Henry Lewis et al. An amateur acting company tries to stage a whodunnit but everything that could go wrong does. Previews from Oct 14, opens Oct 17, runs to Nov 1. Grand Theatre, www.grandtheatre.com.

Sleigh Without Bells: A Donnellys Story (drama) by James Reaney. Lost in a blizzard, a young man finds himself at the Donnelly homestead. Runs Oct 22 to Oct 26. Manor Park Memorial Hall, www.alvegoroottheatre.com.

MORRISBURG

Senior Moments (comedy) by Marshall Button & Sandy Gillis. Maritimers Jimmy and Lucien probe the mysteries and wonders of aging. Runs Oct 14 to Oct 19. Upper Canada Playhouse, uppercanadaplayhouse.com.

NIAGARA FALLS

Canadiana (revue). A celebration of Canadian music through the years. Runs Oct 9 and 21 only. 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. Runs Jul 5 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. Runs Jul 6 to Oct 5.

Murder-on-the-Lake (comedy) by Rebecca Northan & Bruce Horak. Detectives, including one audience member, investigate a death at a local B&B. Runs Jul 26 to Oct 4.

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

Blues for an Alabama Sky (drama) by Pearl Cleage. Five characters grapple with love, loss and ambition in 1930s Harlem. Runs Aug 2 to Oct 4.

Gnit (comedy) by Will Eno. A comic American take on Ibsen’s Peer Gynt about a man searching for his true self.  Runs Jul 5 to Oct 4.

ORANGEVILLE

The Wonder of It All (comedy) by Mark Weatherley. The trials and tribulations of a 25-year marriage. Runs Oct 9 to Oct 26. Theatre Orangeville, www.theatreorangeville.ca.

OTTAWA/GATINEAU

Abraham Lincoln Goes to the Theatre (comedy) by Larry Tremblay. A director hires two actors to restage Lincoln’s assassination. Runs Oct 28 to Nov 9. Great Canadian Theatre Company, www.gctc.ca.

Bébé d’Hull (musical) by Mathieu Charette. A recreation of the night of August 5, 1951, when Standish Hall was a centre of jazz ruled over by a singer named Bébé d’Hull. Runs Sep 24 to Oct 4. Théâtre de l'Île, Gatineau, calendrier.gatineau.cloud.

Cabaret des petits désirs amoureux (cabaret) by André Perrier. Six performers stage comic sketches and sing songs on the theme of the human appetite for love. Runs Oct 15 to Oct 26. Théâtre de l'Île, Gatineau, calendrier.gatineau.cloud.

Faire le bien (performance) by François Archambault. Nine performers enact the numerous little angonies that make up everyday life today. In French. Runs Oct 24 to Oct 25. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

Jonas and Barry in the Home (comedy) by Norm Foster. Barry has moved into a retirement home where his daughter works when along comes the loquacious Jonas. Runs Sep 24 to Oct 11. [community] Ottawa Little Theatre, www.ottawalittletheatre.com.

Oh Canada Eh?! (revue). Archetypal Canadian characters sing over 70 songs from all-Canadian artists. Booking from Mar 14 to Dec 26, 2025. Oh Canada Eh?!, 330 Kent St, ohcanadaehottawa.com.

Science ou Magie 4, C’est merveilleux (magic) by Daniel Coutu. Coutu uses both science and magic to amaze his spectators. In French. Runs Oct 19 only. Salle Odyssée, Gatineau, www.maisondelaculture.ca.

The Turn of the Screw (drama) by Tim Luscombe. A governess taking care of two children begins to see the ghosts of the former footman and governess. Runs Oct 29 to Nov 15. [community] Ottawa Little Theatre, www.ottawalittletheatre.com.

PETERBOROUGH

Tartan Terrors (variety). A mix of rock ’n’ roll-style Celtic music, dance and storytelling. Runs Oct 5 only. Showplace Performance Centre, tartanterrors.com.

PETROLIA

All About ABBA (revue). A cast of singers celebrates one of the world’s most beloved bands. Runs Sep 16 to Oct 3. Victoria Playhouse Petrolia, thevpp.ca.

PORT COLBORNE

Memories of the Rat Pack (revue) by Chris McHarge. Relive the era of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. in their Las Vegas days. Runs Oct 1 to Oct 5. Roselawn Theatre, lighthousetheatre.com.

PORT HOPE

How We Got to Jersey (revue) by Adrian Marchuk & Jeff Madden. The true story of two small town Canadian guys who got play Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys on Broadway. Runs Oct 24 to Oct 26.  Capitol Theatre, capitoltheatre.com.

ST. JACOBS

Flight Risk (drama) by Meg Braem. A nursing student takes care of a 99-year-old World War II veteran found wandering in a field. Runs Oct 21 to Nov 9. Hildebrand Schoolhouse Theatre, www.draytonentertainment.com.

Misery (drama) by William Goldman. A famous writer is recscued from a car crash by his number one fan who wants to force him to change the ending of his latest novel. Runs Oct 8 to Oct 26. 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. ★★★☆☆

Dangerous Liaisons (drama) by Christopher Hampton. Two bored 18th-century French aristocrats decide to destroy the innocence of a beautiful young woman. Runs Aug 22 to Oct 25.

Sense and Sensibility (comedy) by Kate Hamill. A stage adaptation of the 1811 novel by Jane Austen. Runs Jun 19 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 ambition to the biker wars of the 1990s. Runs May 28 to Nov 2. ★★☆☆☆

SUDBURY

Casey and Diana (drama) by Nick Green. In 1991 Diana, Princess of Wales, visits AIDS patients at Casey House in Toronto. Runs Sep 27 to Oct 19. 170 Shaunessy St, yestheatre.com.