Stage Door News
Blyth: The Blyth Festival sues Toronto’s Factory Theatre for over $250,000
In the face of a lawsuit filed by Toronto’s Factory Theatre last month seeking $115,000 over the 2023 cancellation of The Waltz at the Blyth Festival, the Festival’s parent company, the Blyth Centre for the Arts is now countersuing Factory for over $250,000, according to court filings obtained by The...
Toronto: Cast and creative team set for Necessary Angel’s Winter Solstice
Alan Dilworth, Artistic Director of Necessary Angel Theatre Company, today announced the cast and creative team of the English-language Canadian premiere of Winter Solstice by Roland Schimmelpfennig translated by David Tushingham.
Produced in association with Canadian Stage and BirdLand Theatre,...
Toronto: Soulpepper Theatre announces a new strategic vision to build a stronger Toronto
Soulpepper Theatre proudly announces its transformative three-year strategic vision, Stories for a Stronger City. Through this plan, Soulpepper will throw open its doors to more artists, partner companies, audiences, and the broader community, ensuring that everyone has access to theatre’s unique power...
Toronto: The Village Players present “Terror by Gaslight” November 8-30
Village Players continues our 51st season with Tim Kelly's fascinating thriller, Terror By Gaslight, directed by Barbara Larose. It runs from Friday, November 8, to Saturday, November 30.
Welcome to nineteenth-century Philadelphia (with a steampunk twist!), where Dr. Cyrus Norton has a body problem....
Stratford: Stratford Festival announces 2025 casting and creatives
With just one month of performances left in the 2024 season, the Stratford Festival has its preparations for 2025 in full swing. Today Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino announces preliminary casting for the 11 productions of the coming season.
“The Stratford Festival 2025 season features a delicious...
Toronto: Tapestry Opera announces its 2024/25 season
Tapestry Opera celebrates 45 years of producing innovative, powerful opera that reflects and changes the world around us.
This season, Tapestry Opera finishes construction and will launch a new performing arts facility and venue at 877 Yonge Street in the heart of downtown Toronto in partnership...
Toronto: Tickets go on sale to “Back to the Future: The Musical” on October 21
Lead producer Colin Ingram together with Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale, the creators of the Back to the Future film trilogy, and David and Hannah Mirvish are thrilled to announce the 2022 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical, BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical will come to Toronto in July 2025. The Broadway...
Toronto: Theatre Passe Muraille presents the world premiere of “Erased” November 20-30
Experience a thought-provoking, genre-defying exploration of resistance, survival, and the human spirit in Erased. Theatre Passe Muraille, in partnership with Open Heart Surgery Theatre, proudly presents the world premiere of Erased, a bold and imaginative new play by Coleen Shirin MacPherson. Erased...
Toronto: Pulitzer Prize-wining librettist Royce Vavrek appointed new Artistic Director of Against the Grain Theatre
Against the Grain Theatre (AtG), one of Canada’s leading innovators in opera and vocal works, is excited to announce that Canadian librettist Royce Vavrek has been appointed as the company’s new Artistic Director.
Following the departure of Against the Grain’s founding Artistic Director, Joel Ivany...
Toronto: The COC renews the contracts of Johannes Debus and Sandra Horst through 2028/29
The COC is thrilled to announce that the contracts of COC Music Director Johannes Debus and Price Family Chorus Master Sandra Horst have been renewed through our 2028/2029 season.
Addressing the Board, COC General Director David C. Ferguson remarked “This is wonderful news for the company, providing...
Stratford: Rod Beattie returns to the Stratford Perth Museum with “A Christmas Carol” December 12-22
Rod Beattie returns to the Co-operators Performance Theatre with an Encore Presentation of A Chistmas Carol
Early Bird Tickets are $35 plus HST and fees, now until midnight November 20th.
Regular tickets will be $45 plus tax and fees.
Tickets are available via the Museum’s website under the...
Port Hope: The Capitol Theatre Port Hope announces its 2025 season
Rob Kempson, Artistic Director of The Capitol Theatre Port Hope, has announced the company’s 2025 season, A Place to Call Home. Four crowd-pleasing ensemble productions take centre stage next summer: Bad Hats Theatre’s award-winning, magical take on Alice in Wonderland directed by Sue Miner; the smash-hit...
Cambridge: Drayton Entertainment’s “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” begins October 16
Winner of the Tony Award® for Best Musical and acclaimed by audiences and critics as a "knock-’em-dead, uproarious hit," A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder is an outrageous romp filled with unforgettable music and non-stop laughs!
In 1907 London England, penniless clerk Monty Navarro is delighted...
Toronto: PlayME presents the exciting audio drama “The Tunnel Runners” starting October 30
Dive into the depths of the urban underground with Tunnel Runners, a thrilling and haunting audio drama series from PlayME, as part of CBC Podcasts. This seven-part episodic journey follows Cam, a 16-year-old gifted student whose struggles with anxiety and depression lead him into the hidden world...
Toronto: Tarragon Theatre presents the world premiere of “Interior Design” by Rosa Laborde October 15-November 10
Mike Payette, Artistic Director of Tarragon Theatre and Executive Director Lisa Li are excited to announce Interior Design, A World Premiere Tarragon Production. The piece written by award-winning playwright Rosa Laborde and directed by Kat Sandler runs in the Extraspace from October 15 - November...
Toronto: Eldritch Theatre presents “Phantasmagoria 3D!” October 30-November 10
The city’s most terrifying theatre company, Eldritch Theatre, stages a ghoulishly giddy spectacle just in time for Halloween combining 18th Century Spirit Theatre with 1950s Schlock Horror and a cleverly re-imagined optical principle known as Live 3D!.
In the 18th century, the audiences of Europe...
Toronto: Saul Rubinek stars in “Playing Shylock” October 26-November 17
At the Berkeley Street Theatre in October, Canadian Stage is thrilled to present a cultural icon making his triumphant return to the theatre, when stage and screen actor Saul Rubinek takes on a tour-de-force role in the World Premiere of PLAYING SHYLOCK
Running October 26th to November 17th, PLAYING...
Toronto: Factory Theatre presents “I Don’t Even Miss You” October 31-November 10
Factory Theatre is proud to present I Don’t Even Miss You, a bold, multidisciplinary new work from Tiny Bear Jaws from October 31 to November 10, 2024, at the Factory Studio Theatre. Written and performed by Elena Belyea, winner of the 2023 Betty Award for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical,...
Toronto: Seven new opera singers named as finalists for the COC’s Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition
Seven of Canada’s most talented new opera singers have been named as finalists for the Canadian Opera Company’s Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition on October 30, 2024 at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts. The annual fundraiser and vocal competition showcases the very best in emerging...
St. Jacobs: The classic mystery “An Inspector Calls” starts tomorrow, running to October 27
A compelling and haunting whodunit, An Inspector Calls is a brilliantly constructed masterpiece that makes a convincing plea for a fairer and more compassionate world.
When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his...
Toronto: Tickets on sale for VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert’s 2025 season
VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert explores the singing voice in its purest form — stripped of sets, costumes and accoutrements. Our company offers a new way of experiencing opera, one that unleashes the expressive power of music. We are experimental, raw and one-of-a-kind.
We showcase a repertoire of rarely seen...
Toronto: Necessary Angel presents “Winter Solstice” by Roland Schimmelpfennig January 14-February 2
Beware the sincere stranger.
Extremism doesn’t kick the door down on arrival. It waits for an invite, then makes itself at home.
It’s Christmas Eve, and a charming, unexpected guest arrives at the home of a polite bourgeois family. While holiday tensions simmer, the well-mannered stranger seduces...
Toronto: Young People’s Theatre announces the cast of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”
Young People’s Theatre (YPT) is thrilled to announce the cast of this year’s scrumdiddlyumptious holiday musical, Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory!
One of Canada’s most celebrated performers, Thom Allison (director of Stratford Festival’s La Cage aux Folles and Rent) directs this...
Toronto: Baram and Snieckus announce the world premiere of “Big Stuff” running November 12-December 8
Baram and Snieckus proudly announce the world premiere of Big Stuff, a brand new comedy show co-created by the powerhouse team of Matt Baram (Painkiller, Umbrella Academy), Naomi Snieckus (The Social, Disney’s Zombies) and Kat Sandler (WILDWOMAN, Mustard). Written and performed by real-life comedy...
Toronto: Opera 5 announces its 2024/25 season
The leaves are changing, sweater weather has begun, and we at Opera 5 are falling over ourselves to tell you about our 2024/2025 season!
First up: We’re launching our first-ever Toronto Opera Festival, which will feature three productions of opera and musical theatre in June 2025 at Factory Theatre.
In...
Toronto: The Off-Mirvish production of “Life After” finds its Alice
When we announced the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish lineup of shows, we were especially thrilled to have the return of the Dora Award-winning Best Musical LIFE AFTER on the roster. This celebrated and luminous musical is by Britta Johnson, one of Canada’s most acclaimed composers, lyricists and writers. After...
London, ON: Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” runs at the Grand Theatre October 15-November 2
Kicking off the Grand Theatre’s 2024/25 Season—in groovy style—is William Shakespeare’s As You Like It infused with the music of The Beatles. The magical, mystery mash-up plays October 15 to November 2 on the Grand’s historic Spriet Stage.
“I can’t think of a more natural fit than Shakespeare and...
Orangeville: “Tip of the Iceberg” runs October 17-November 3
Tip of the Iceberg by Chris Rait, Mark Williams & Jeannine Bouw runs at Theatre Orangeville October 17-November 3, 2024.
Gordon and Archie have been friends for over 70 years, living and working in the remote fishing village of Murphy’s Harbour, Newfoundland.
Through some internet research, Archie...
Toronto: Pleiades Theatre announces its 2024/25 season
Ash Knight, Artistic Executive Director of Pleiades Theatre, today announced Pleiades’ 2024/25 Season. After their most noteworthy season ever, Pleiades will keep the momentum going with a scale of work requiring a split of its season into two parts.
“This year’s theme is FRAGMENTATION,” says Ash...
Toronto: “Rosmersholm” receives one final extension – this time to October 17
Following rave reviews and strong demand, we’ve extended the run one final time with an additional six performances. This is your last chance to experience Ibsen's rarely staged masterpiece, ROSMERSHOLM, before it closes on October 17.
An election looming. A country on the brink. A rabid press baying...
Toronto: The Flare Productions presents “Machinal” by Sophie Treadwell November 14-24
The Flare Productions Presents Machinal by Sophie Treadwell in a brand new ambitious production at Red Sandcastle Theatre running in November 2024.
About the Play:
Machinal was written by journalist and playwright Sophie Treadwell, and based on a true story, follows a young woman working in a...
Toronto: The Second City reveals its 2024 holiday programming
It’s the funniest time of the year! Legendary Canadian comedy institution The Second City is thrilled to announce the return of its annual lineup of hilarious holiday shows. Pair one of our rollicking shows with a dinner package from our signature restaurant, The Bentwood, for a picture perfect evening.
Tickets...
St. Jacobs: “Dear Jack, Dear Louise” by Ken Ludwig opens tonight running to October 27
Crackling with humour, emotion, and poignancy, Dear Jack, Dear Louise is an inspiring reminder of the best we can be, even in the worst of times.
Long-distance relationships can be challenging, particularly when communicating with someone you've never met before solely through letters.
When two...
Niagara-on-the-Lake: The Shaw Festival has two shows playing this winter
The Shaw Festival continues to enchant into the holiday season with two audience and critic favourites – Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady and A Christmas Carol.
“The magic of the holiday season will once again be upon us. Join us in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the merriest of holiday destinations, and celebrate...
Toromto: Necessary Angel and Soulpepper present “What the Constitution Means to Me” runs October 31-November 9
Necessary Angel kicks off its 2024/25 season exploring the U.S. Constitution with Heidi Schreck’s What the Constitution Means to Me with a brilliant cast and creative team for 12 performances only from October 31 to November 9. Soulpepper and Nightwood in association with Necessary Angel and Talk is...
Toronto: Finalists announced for the 2024 Siminovitch Prize
The Siminovitch Prize, Canada’s most valuable theatre award, shines a spotlight on groundbreaking mid-career artists who are having a transformative impact on the art form.
This year’s thrilling lineup features exceptional talents, each pushing the boundaries of their craft across a wide spectrum...
London, ON: Theatre Aezir presents Tracy Letts’s “The Minutes” November 8-17
“I want to share with you why I love Tracy Letts the playwright of The Minutes. You may not be familiar with him and his work but read along and you will begin to recognize him.
“Tracy Letts is a remarkable and incomparable force in contemporary American theater. He is celebrated for his fearless...
Toronto: Crow’s announces the cast for The Bidding War coming November 12.
This November, Crow’s Theatre gets set to expose the depraved last stand of the middle class: the battle for home ownership – in Michael Ross Albert’s new comedy, THE BIDDING WAR, running November 12th to December 15th in the Streetcar Crowsnest Guloein Theatre.
A Crow’s Theatre commission written...
Millbrook: 4th Line Theatre invite women to their reminiscences of careers in the Canadian Armed Forces
Managing Artistic Director Kim Blackwell invites members of the community to join her and playwright Maja Ardal, to share stories, memories and reminiscences on the topic of women in the military. Ardal (The Hero of Hunter Street, Wishful Seeing) is developing a play about the history and lives of...
Toronto: Toronto Operetta Theatre presents “The Student Prince” November 1-3, 2024
Toronto Operetta Theatre’s 2024-2025 season opens with a new production of Sigmund Romberg’s popular hit musical, THE STUDENT PRINCE, opening on Friday, November 1, 2024, with further performances on Saturday, November 2 and a Sunday Matinee on November 3, 2024, at 3 pm.
“Romberg’s tale of young...
Toronto: The Howland Company welcomes its newest Associate Members – Sebastian Biasucci and Steven Hao
Howland is thrilled to welcome two new Associate Members to the company: Sebastian Biasucci & 郝邦宇 Steven Hao!
Sebastian Biasucci is a Toronto-based actor, theatre creator and producer. He has performed with Rock Bottom Movement, Hart House Theatre, Panoply Collective and several other indie theatre...
Toronto: Noah Reid returns to Coal Mine Teatre in November for “A Case for the Existence of God”
Following a sold-out season opener, Toronto’s beloved “Off-Off Broadview” stage, COAL MINE THEATRE is thrilled to present the Toronto premiere of the Winner of the 2022 New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play, Samuel D. Hunter’s (The Whale) A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD, on stage November...
Toronto: Black Shoulders Legacy Award announces 2024 recipients
The Black Shoulders Legacy Award steering committee is honoured to announce the 2024 winners: Koumbie (Nova Scotia), Lennette Randall (Calgary), Misé Johns (Montreal), Nehassaiu deGannes (Toronto), and Riel Reddick-Stevens (Toronto).
Each recipient has been awarded a $5,000 honorarium towards training...
Toronto: The National Ballet of Canada tours to London and Paris this October
Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, shared today that the company will return to Europe this October for the first time since the pandemic. Previously announced with the 2024/25 season, the back-to-back tours will bring the company to the revered Sadler’s...
Toronto: Tickets for “Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical” go on sale October 7, 2024
David & Hannah Mirvish are excited to announce the North American premiere of Just For One Day, a new musical about the making of the monumental Live Aid concert in 1985.
Just For One Day will play a limited run January 26 to March 16, 2025, at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre – in Live Aid’s 40th anniversary...
Toronto: Puppetmongers announces shows for October and December 2024
Join us on October 26th and 27th at 2pm for a show that is enjoyed by audiences from ages 5 to 105 - a perfect outing for the family. This show will be performed at Puppetmongers' east end studio during Toronto's Arts Week.
A magical and informative demonstration of the variety of puppetry traditions...
New York: Chilina Kennedy has written a musical, “Wild About You”, soon to have an NYC workshop and industry presentation
Wild About You, a new musical with music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy (The Great Gatsby) and a book by Eric Holmes (The Good Fight), will hold a two-week workshop and industry presentation in NYC. The workshop begins this week, with the invitation-only presentation set for October 4. Keaka Productions'...
Toronto: “Rosmersholm” at Crow’s Theatre held over through October 11
ROSMERSHOLM is electrifying audiences and critics alike! We are thrilled to add sixth week to our run, with five additional performances from October 8-11.
ROSMERSHOLM is part of the Complete Crow's subscription, the Signature Series subscription, and may be included in any 4-ticket or 6-ticket...
Toronto: Single tickets now available for the National Ballet of Canada’s 2024/25 season
Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, shared today that single tickets for The National Ballet of Canada’s 2024/25 season are now available for purchase.
Principal Dancer and Choreographic Associate Guillaume Côté, set to retire after 26 years with...
Toronto: “Come From Away” held over through March 2, 2025 – new block of tickets on sale September 30
The new Canadian production of the multi-award-winning global sensation Come From Away has returned home. Performances at the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre began yesterday afternoon when a sold-out house of excited theatergoers welcomed the cast with a raucous ovation.
Due to popular demand the...
Toronto: White Mills Theatre Co. presents “Tales of the Grotesque” October 16-November 2
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—while I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, as of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. “’Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door—only...
Kingston: Theatre Kingston presents “Alice and the World We Live In” October 24-November 16
Theatre Kingston’s Artistic Director Rosemary Doyle is thrilled to bring you Alexandria Haber’s ALICE AND THE WORLD WE LIVE IN. A beautifully written exploration of life and loss, ALICE explores the memories of a wonderful marriage unexpectedly cut short.
"When I read this script, I was taken with...
Kingston: Richard Sheridan Willis is “Boy Beatle” October 9-19 for Theatre Kingston
Theatre Kingston is proud to present EASY STREET PRODUCTION's BOY BEATLE.
Written and directed by Richard Sheridan Willis who you will remember from These Deeds and Happy Days.
Meet Robin, a man who once dreamt of being a Beatle, now overwhelmed by life's relentless twists and turns. Once his...
Niagara-on-the-Lake: The Shaw Festival announces Melissa Novecosky as its first Associate Executive Director
The Shaw Festival is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Novecosky as its first Associate Executive Director.
In her new role, Ms. Novecosky will work alongside Executive Director/CEO Tim Jennings, allowing her to experience more broad-based work in executive management. As an active...
Stratford: Here For Now Theatre gets closer to having a permanent home
A small Stratford theatre company got one step closer to a permanent home Tuesday morning with a ceremonial wall-breaking at the former land registry office and Perth County archives building.
The Here for Now Theatre company is in the midst of taking over the historic building at 24 St. Andrew...
Toronto: Canadian Stage extends “1939” through October 12
After three stunning previews, 1939 officially opens tonight! A huge congratulations to the entire cast and crew.
Due to popular demand, we have added an extra week of performances, including 2 Student Matinees and 4 performances open to the public.
Anticipating a visit by King George VI, an...
Blyth: Blyth Festival Artistic Director has Board’s support in face of lawsuit from Toronto’s Factory Theatre
The Toronto Star is reporting that the city’s Factory Theatre is suing the Blyth Festival for $115,000 in relation to the cancellation of The Waltz, which was scheduled to be part of the Festival’s 2023 season.
The article, written by Joshua Chong, the newspaper’s culture reporter, and published...
Toronto: Annie Baker’s “Infinite Life” at the Coal Mine Theatre held over to October 6
COAL MINE THEATRE first play of its 10th anniversary season will be held over through October 6 due to popular demand.
Arriving on the heels of hugely successful runs at The National Theatre in London and the Atlantic Theater Company in New York, INFINITE LIFE is the third production of Baker’s...
Toronto: Mirvish gives away free turkeys on September 28 in honour of “The Thanksgiving Play”
It’s a tradition that goes back many decades. “Honest Ed” Mirvish would give away turkeys at his namesake store (1948-2016) to usher in the festive giving season.
It’s a tradition that will be revived in honour of Thanksgiving and to mark the beginning of the Canadian premiere production of the...
Barrie: Talk Is Free Theatre celebrates the 750th performance of “Tales of an Urban Indian”
After hundreds of bus rides in Barrie, the GTA, across Canada and around the globe, Tales of an Urban Indian will celebrate its 750th performance in Barrie on October 10 at 12:00 p.m., as part of a longer anniversary run taking place from October 9 – 26, 2024.
Staged entirely on a moving city bus,...
Toronto: Theatre Passe Muraille presents the world premire of “The Flin Flon Cowboy” October 19-November 2
Theatre Passe Muraille, in co-production with Flin Flon Cowboy Collective and in association with Why Not Theatre, is thrilled to bring the World Premiere of The Flin Flon Cowboy, a new autobiographical musical that brings the remarkable life of Ken Harrower to the stage. The Flin Flon Cowboy is an...
Toronto: Opera Atelier opens its 2024/25 season with Handel’s “Acis and Galatea” October 24-27
Opera Atelier announces the opening of its 2024/25 season with a fully-staged production of George Frideric Handel’s beloved and widely accessible opera, Acis and Galatea, at Toronto’s historic Elgin Theatre from October 24-27, 2024. This ravishing pastorale was Handel’s most popular opera during his...
Toronto: $150,000 grant gives Nightwood Theatre and Tapestry Opera a lift
On Sunday, Tapestry Opera and Nightwood Theatre celebrated the $150,000 Capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) in 2023 with a public concert in Ramsden Park in Toronto. The one-year grant is being used to create a new theatre at 877 Yonge Street. The project...
Toronto: Eldritch Theatre presents “Phantasmagoria Live 3D!” October 30-November 10
The city’s most terrifying theatre company, Eldritch Theatre, stages a ghoulishly giddy spectacle just in time for Halloween combining 18th-Century Spirit Theatre with 1950s Schlock Horror and a cleverly re-imagined optical principle known as Live 3D!.
In the 18th century, the audiences of Europe...
Toronto: Cast announced for all-Canadian production of musical “Titanique” playing Montreal and Toronto
GRAB YOUR LIFE VESTS, GIRLFRIENDS! NYC’s must-sea musical comedy is set to slay Canada, the mother country of the O.G. Québecois international sensation, Céline Dion. Titanique will make its Canadian premiere in Céline’s home of Montreal (or 24 km from her hometown of Charlemagne) at the Segal Centre...
Hamilton: Theatre Aquarius presents “King James” by Rajiv Joseph September 25-October 21, 2024
“King” LeBron James’s years playing in Cleveland brings promise, prosperity, and renewal to a city in desperate need of all three.
It also brings together two unlikely friends in a bond forged by fandom.
Told over twelve years (from LeBron’s rookie season to an NBA Championship), King James...
Hamilton: Theatre Aquarius presents Michael Healy’s “The Master Plan” October 30-November 16
THE MASTER PLAN is a biting satire about the stunning failure to build a smart city in Toronto. Adapted from award-winning writer and The Globe and Mail journalist Josh O’Kane’s best-selling book Sideways: The City Google Couldn’t Buy, the play takes us behind closed doors and reveals the corporate...
Toronto: Playwright Michael Healy joins the cast of “The Master Plan” this November
Michael Healey’s THE MASTER PLAN, is set to make its highly-anticipated return to the Toronto stage this November and today Crow’s Theatre and Soulpepper Theatre Company are excited to announce the upcoming production’s stellar cast. Featuring artists from the original run, alongside some new additions,...
Toronto: The Canadian Opera Company presents its first-ever “Nabucco”
The Canadian Opera Company launches its 2024/2025 season with a sweeping saga never before performed in the company’s 74-year history. In a dramatic tale of ruthless ambition, a dangerous love triangle, and unwavering hope in the face of unthinkable odds, Verdi’s Nabucco taps into the fundamental human...
St. Catharines: Foster Festival receives $40,000 grant to stage Fostered Play winner
For the first time in its nine-year history, the Festival is extending its season to four shows with new Canadian work Time and Tide, by Nova Scotia playwright Jody Stevens McCluskey.
It stars Donna Belleville, Raquel Duffy, Rahul Gandhi, Stephen Guy-McGrath and Evelyn Wiebe and is directed by Jamie...
Toronto: Tarragon Theatre presents “Goblin:Macbeth” October 3-27
Mike Payette, Artistic Director of Tarragon Theatre and Executive Director Lisa Li are excited to announce GOBLIN:MACBETH, A Spontaneous Theatre Creation, having its Toronto premiere and opening the Tarragon season. The piece from acclaimed improv theatre team Rebecca Northan and Bruce Horak takes...
London, ON: The Grand Theatre presents the 2024 High School Project Matilda The Musical September 17-28
In its 26th year, the Grand Theatre High School Project proudly presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical, playing September 17 to 28 on the Spriet Stage. As the most applied-to High School Project in history, Matilda The Musical boasts 58 student participants who have spent the last two months working...
Toronto: The Musical Stage Company announces the casting for “UnCovered: U2 & The Rolling Stoes”
The Musical Stage Company is thrilled to reveal the star-studded lineup and dates for the 18thedition of their highly-anticipated annual UNCOVERED concert event. This year’s concert spotlights the music of two of the most iconic rock bands in music history – U2 and The Rolling Stones. This annual sell-out...
Port Hope: The Capitol Theatre announces casting for “Rapunzel: A Merry (Hairy) Holiday Panto”
Rob Kempson, Artistic Director of the Capitol Theatre Port Hope today shared casting for the theatre’s annual holiday show, the world premiere of Rapunzel: A Merry (Hairy) Holiday Panto, written by former Second City Creative Director Carly Heffernan and directed by Dora Award-winning director Cherissa...
London, UK: The UK premiere of the Canadian musical “The Story of My Life” begins September 10
Stage Door Theatre's U.K. premiere of the 2009 Broadway musical The Story of My Life begins previews September 10 at the Drury Lane venue.
Originally scheduled to start performances September 4, the delay followed the departure of cast member George Renshaw, previously announced to play the role...
Toronto: Eldritch Theatre announces programming for its 25th anniversary
On this, the birthday of that macabre and malignant misanthrope, H.P. Lovecraft, Eldritch Theatre announces its 25th season of ghoulishly giddy grand guignol. Grab onto your gooseflesh before it crawls away, as we open the sepulchre door to show you what we have festering in our timorous tomb!
On...
Toronto: “The Lion King” extends performances through April 27, 2025
Today, Monday September 9, marks the first day of rehearsals for the new Toronto sit-down production of Disney’s The Lion King at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The production is scheduled to begin performances on November 2, 2024
The first block of tickets – November 2, 2024 to February 2, 2025...
Toronto: Adam Bailey’s “All Hail Mrs. Satan” plays Toronto October 8-13
Adam Bailey, a celebrated storyteller, with work focusing on strange-but-true tales from history including Franz Ferdinand Must Die,The Truth™ (Jenny Award Winner: Solo Performer), and The Life Henri (Outstanding Production, Outstanding New Play, NOW Magazine), shines a light on Victoria Woodhull,...
Toronto: Izad Etemadi brings his hit solo show to The Theatre Centre September 26-29
After premiering his one-person comedy show with Green Light Arts in 2023 and then winning “Best in Venue” at the Hamilton Fringe in 2024, Toronto’s favourite Persian Prince is back to grace the stage of the BMO Incubator at The Theatre Centre from September 26th - 29th for 4 SHOWS ONLY.
Izad Etemadi:...
Toronto: Next Stage announces its 2024 line-up
The Toronto Fringe Festival is so excited for this line up of 6 incredible shows, all poised and ready for their next stage of development and presentation. Within all of their themes and scripts are explorations of what it means to be ourselves in relation to our communities, society, and the universe...
St. Catharines: The Foster Festival announces casting for the world premiere of “Time & Tide” by Jody Stevens McClusky
In accordance with our mandate, The Foster Festival initiated our new play development program this past year, developing new Canadian scripts by playwrights other than the company’s namesake. After reading 72 submissions of new plays from across the country, the Festival selected three new works that...
Toronto: “13 Plays About ADHD All At The Same Time” runs October 4-13
After winning the Dora for Best Ensemble in the Independent Theatre Division with Sex T-Rex's Swordplay, I, Alec Toller, am bringing a new work to the stage as a challenge: can I create a play so dumb that they take my Dora away? 13 Plays About ADHD All At The Same Time runs Oct 4th - Oct 13th at The...
Toronto: Single tickets are now on sale to “Feu Monsieur Feydeau!” October 24-November 4
Single Tickets Now On Sale:
FEU MONSIEUR FEYDEAU!
October 24 to November 4, 2024
TfT's new season kicks off with a bang this Fall, with a brand-new creation that's sure to make you laugh out loud! Inspired by Georges Feydeau's famous vaudevilles, this hilarious comedy is penned by none other...
Toronto: Mirvish announces the cast for “Fifteen Dogs” running January 28-February 16, 2025
Based on the multi-award-winning and global bestselling novel by Canadian author André Alexis, David and Hannah Mirvish are proud to announce the cast of the Crow’s Theatre and Segal Centre for Performing Arts production of Fifteen Dogs. Adapted for the stage and directed by Marie Farsi, Fifteen Dogs...
Toronto: Crow’s Theatre presents a stunning line-up for Crow’s Cabaret this fall
Since 2021, in addition to the acclaimed and award-winning seasons of theatre presented at Streetcar Crowsnest, Crow’s Theatre has kept the corner of Dundas and Carlaw humming with an electrifying line up of live music by local artists of every imaginable genre.
For the 2024.25 season, Crow’s continues...
Toronto: Toronto Dance Theatre announces its 2024/25 season
Toronto Dance Theatre (TDT) is thrilled to unveil a wide-ranging and kinetic programming line-up for 2024/25 that sees the company expand beyond the walls of the historic 80 Winchester Street Theatre, with a season that explores site specific work, durational performance, and interconnectivity.
Building...
Port Dover: The Lighthouse Festival announces its 2025 season
We are thrilled to announce our highly anticipated 2025 summer season, featuring a dynamic lineup of productions that promise to entertain, engage, and bring plenty of laughter to audiences. The new season will showcase a delightful mix of comedy, mystery, and heartwarming stories, all carefully selected...
Stratford: The Stratford Festival announces its 2025 season
Stratford Festival Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino is proud to announce the 2025 season, a playbill of classic and new texts, that celebrates harmony and examines the forces that enhance it or work against it.
These plays are Shakespeare’s As You Like It, Macbeth and The Winter’s Tale; the musicals...
Toronto: Hart House Theatre presents “The Last Piece” in concert November 7-9
Hart House Theatre is thrilled to present the brand new Canadian musical The Last Piece in concert this fall.
Created by award-winning composer Shreya Jha, The Last Piece follows Amara, an elderly woman coping with her ex-husband Andrew's recent Alzheimer's diagnosis.
When Andrew suddenly reappears...
Toronto: Native Earth Performing Arts announces its 2024/25 Season
Native Earth Performing Arts is proud to announce its 42nd season with six projects including a reimagined dance series, purposeful collaborations, binge worthy festivals, and the 13th season of the Animikiig Creators Unit, featuring a new cohort.
The 2024-2025 season curated by Artistic Director...
Niagara-on-the-Lake: The Shaw Festival announces its 2025 season
Today Artistic Director Tim Carroll revealed the Shaw Festival playbill for next season. Beginning April 9, 2025, the Festival’s upcoming season kicks off with a journey back to Narnia in a new adaptation of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The season continues with long-beloved favourites and...
Stratford: Here For Now Theatre’s production of “With Love and a Major Organ” opens tonight
Here For Now Theatre’s production of With Love and a Major Organ opens tonight.
During her morning commute, a young woman falls in love with a total stranger she meets on the subway. After giving the man her actual beating heart, he disappears – leading this unlikely heroine on a quest to retrieve...
Stratford: The Art of time Ensemble presents “Shakespeare: If Music Be...” September 16
We are thrilled to share that the skilled ensemble of musicians and dancers from the Art of Time Ensemble will be joined by four veterans of the Stratford Festival to perform scenes from some of your favourite Shakespearean plays. 2023's Benedick and Beatrice, Graham Abbey, currently in his quarter-century...
Toronto: Village Players present Neil Simon’s “Rumors” September 6-28
Village Players is excited to open our 51st season with Neil Simon's classic farce, Rumors, directed by Anne Harper. It runs from Friday, September 6, to Saturday, September 28.
Chris and Ken Gorman are the first to arrive at a 10th anniversary dinner party only to find that their host, deputy Mayor...
Toronto: Tiger Princess Dance Projects presents “All That Is Between” September 12-14
Tiger Princess Dance Projects proudly presents All That Is Between, an evocative dance piece that explores the intricate dynamics of collective identity and the experience of isolation. Created by the multi-award-winning Yvonne Ng and featuring a remarkable ensemble of Canadian dancers, this captivating...
Toronto: Volcano welcomes Joel Klein as the company’s first Director of Touring and Global Collaboration
Ross Manson, Founding Artistic Director, and Andrew Adridge, Managing Director, Volcano, are pleased to announce the appointment of Joel Klein as the company’s first Director of Touring and Global Collaboration to oversee and manage all aspects of the company’s national and international touring activities....
Toronto: The Theatre Centre announces the fifth annual Comedy is Art festival – October 22-26
The Theatre Centre has announced its biggest-yet Comedy is Art festival, with five nights of can’t-miss comedy with over 50 comics from across Toronto and beyond, including Andrew Phung, Hannan Younis and Rakhee Morzaria, Brandon Hackett and Jonathan Langdon, Bougie B Bougé, Clif Knight, Daphney Joseph,...
London, ON: Grand Theatre announces 2024/25 casting and creative teams
With exactly two months left until the opening production of the Grand Theatre’s 2024/25 Season: A Time for Play, the theatre is excited to announce the names of the over one-hundred artists and creative team members who will make up the company of Rachel Peake’s first programmed season as Artistic...
St. Catharines: Tickets now on sale for “A Niagara Christmas Carol” December 6-8
The Norm Foster Theatre Festival presents a staged reading of A Niagara Christmas Carol December 6-8. Tickets are now on sale.
Join us for a staged reading of our newly adapted Canadian version of Dickens' A Christmas Carol in partnership with the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canal Centre.
In...
Toronto: Fall for Dance North appoints Robert Binet and Lily Sutherland as co-leaders
Following an extensive national search, Fall for Dance North’s (FFDN) Board of Directors announce the appointment of Robert Binet as Artistic Director & Co-CEO and Lily Sutherland as Festival Director & Co-CEO. Binet and Sutherland will assume their roles on November 4, 2024, with Founding Artistic...
Millbrook: 4th Line Theatre announces its Christmas show – “The Verandah Society: Up to Snow Good”
4th Line Theatre is excited to announce the world premiere of the Christmas-themed production The Verandah Society: Up to Snow Good, created by and starring Megan Murphy and Kate Suhr, and directed by Managing Artistic Director Kim Blackwell.
Murphy and Suhr created the first version of the show...
Toronto: Factory Theatre announces its fall line-up
Factory Theatre is proud to announce a fall line-up of plays, musicals, comedy, and community events. From September to December, Factory is teeming with exciting partnerships, bringing back long-time collaborators Aluna Theatre and bcurrent performing arts, as well as new friends in Nuit Blanche,...
Kingston: See “Why It’s imPossible” by Sophia Fabiili at the Grand Theatre September 19-29
Why It’s imPossible, a new play by Sophia Fabiilli, starring Zoë Sweet and directed by Evalyn Parry, will run September 19-29, 2024 at Kingston Grand Theatre.
Why It’s imPossible
A play about parenting in precarious times.
Beth is struggling to stay afloat as a single parent, a working professional,...
St. Catharines: The Foster Festival stages the 40th anniversary production of “The Melville Boys” August 15-25
The Norm Foster Theatre Festival is staging the 40th anniversary production of The Melville Boys August 15-25.
Perhaps Norm Foster’s most famous play! The Foster Festival celebrates the 40th anniversary of the play that launched Foster’s career as a playwright back in 1984.
A relaxing weekend...
Orangeville: The Theatre Orangeville Young Company presents “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” August 23-25
Theatre Orangeville’s Young Company presents The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. This dramatization of C.S. Lewis’ classic work faithfully recreates the magic and mystery of Aslan, the great lion, his struggle with the White Witch, and the adventures of four children who inadvertently wander from...
Toronto: “My Name is Lucy Barton” kicks off Canadian Stage’s 2024/25 season at the Bluma Appel Theatre
This fall, Canadian Stage kicks off the Bluma Appel season with the Canadian Premiere of the stage adaptation of Elizabeth Strout’s New York Times best-selling novel MY NAME IS LUCY BARTON. A tour-de-force one-person show which first premiered at London’s Bridge Theatre in 2018, moving to Broadway...
Picton: “Three Men on a Bike” opens tomorrow in Prince Edward County
Jay, George & Harris embark on an ill-fated cycling holiday in this comedic adventure about three mismatched friends navigating the open road and the absurdities of life. This laugh-out-loud comedy captures the spirit of friendship and adventure as our trio find themselves in one hilarious predicament...
London, ON: Theatre Aezir announces its cast for “The Minutes” by Tracy Letts
It is with great delight that I announce the cast for our November production of The Minutes by Tracy Letts. Variety says, “it’s among the best new plays on Broadway in years”. It was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2018 and the Tony Award for Best Play in 2022.
The play – a comedy,...
Niagara-on-the-Lake: Previews begin for the Canadian premiere of “Snow in Midsummer” at the Shaw Festival
Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig’s Snow in Midsummer begins previews tomorrow at the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre. Nina Lee Aquino directs this haunting update of the legendary Yuan era drama, The Injustice to Dou E That Moved Heaven and Earth, by Golden Age of Chinese Drama playwright Guan Hanqing.
Businesswoman...
Toronto: Cast announced for Buddies in Bad Times’s season opener “Roberto Zucco”
Artistic Director of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, ted witzel, today announced the cast and creative team for the opening show of the company’s 46th season, Roberto Zucco by Bernard-Marie Koltès translated by Martin Crimp.
witzel will direct a cast of award-winning actors in this rarely performed...
Stratford: New adaptation of “The Diviners” makes its world premiere at the Stratford Festival
A new adaptation of Margaret Laurence’s classic Canadian novel The Diviners comes to the Tom Patterson Theatre for its world première. Directed by Krista Jackson with Geneviève Pelletier and with text by Vern Thiessen and Yvette Nolan, this production offers a bold adaptation, epic in scope, spanning...
Stratford: “London Assurance” begins previews at the Stratford Festival
Slip into a riotous world of Victorian satire as London Assurance takes to the Festival Stage. Directed by Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino, the production is brimming with sexual innuendo, word play and farcical comedy.
It features Geraint Wyn Davies in the lead role of Sir Harcourt Courtly, an...
London, ON: The London Fringe Festival runs August 13-17
The last major event in London’s summertime calendar, London Fringe is set for its biggest collection of theatrical shows since before the COVID-19 pandemic struck four years ago, officials say.
The five-day event, running from Aug. 13 to Aug. 17, will include more than 100 shows at six different...
Toronto: Cast announced for the Canadian premiere of “Life of Pi”
Lolita Chakrabarti’s multi Olivier and Tony Award-winning stage adaptation of Life of Pi, based on Canadian author Yann Martel’s best-selling and Man Booker Prize-winning novel, will make its Canadian Premiere in only 4 weeks. Life of Pi will play the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre beginning performances on...
Toronto: Coal Mine Theatre’s 10th anniversary season begins with Annie Baker’s “Infinite Life” September 6-29
In September, Toronto’s beloved “Off-Off Broadview” stage, COAL MINE THEATRE will get their 10th anniversary season underway with one of the most hotly anticipated shows of the fall season, the Canadian Premiere of Annie Baker’s most recent play, INFINITE LIFE, on stage September 6 – September 29 at...
Toronto: The King Black Box presents “Girls Unwanted” by George F. Walker September 5-22
GIRLS UNWATNED is one of George F. Walker’s newest plays and its Toronto premiere will be held at one of the city's newest artistic spaces, The King Black Box.
GIRLS UNWANTED centres around the lives of three young women who struggle to co-exist in the confines of an inner city halfway house. Under...
Port Dover: The Lighthouse Festival Young Company presents “Pinocchio” August 14-17
Pinocchio takes the stage August 14 - 17 in Port Dover & features a cast of talented, local youth who've spent months rehearsing to entertain you and your family!
"There was the dream to create a production of Pinocchio," says Marcus Lundgren, Pinocchio's director. "The writer adapted the story...
Blyth: Blyth Festival busts matching-gift campaign goal
The Blyth Festival’s ambitious campaign to raise a half million dollars has exceeded its goal and raised a total of $510,000.00
This total includes a $250,000 lead gift from the Margaret and Andrew Stephens Family Foundation of Canmore, AB. The Stephens family wished to inspire the rest of Blyth’s...
Toronto: Aluna Theatre announces sixth RUTAS Festival beginning September 26
Aluna Theatre is thrilled to announce the programming line-up and dates for the SIXTH edition of the RUTAS International Performing Arts Festival running this year from September 26 to October 6. This year’s festival invites audiences to experience brave and deeply personal creations and to collectively...
Hamilton: Tottering Biped presents “As She Likes It” August 13-31
Tottering Biped presents its annual outdoor Shakespeare, As She Likes It, August 13-31.
Five women on a summer afternoon: A déjeuner sur l’herbe, music, play and tales of love in the Forest of Arden.
Join a group of friends to celebrate the timeless love story of Rosalind and Orlando at the heart...
Stratford: The world premiere run of “Salesman in China” begins August 3
It’s an exciting time in Stratford as a major artistic endeavour, Salesman in China, prepares to make its world première, with previews beginning on Saturday, August 3. Leanna Brodie 白仁耐 and Jovanni Sy’s 施崇梵 new play brings to life an ambitious and daring act of cultural cross-pollination: the 1983...
Cambridge: “Naked Radio” runs at the Drayton Festival Theatre August 7-25
Drayton Entertainment presents Naked Radio at Drayton Festival Theatre, Drayton, ON.
Two DJs, one weather event, zero records ... and hours of airtime to be filled.
When a small radio station gets swallowed up by a corporate parent, the local DJs are relegated to obscurity. But when a powerful...
Toronto: Starvox Entertainment presents “Evil Dead: The Musical” for a run starting October 5
Seven years since the last Toronto performance, Evil Dead The Musical returns to its home country for a 20th Anniversary production at The Randolph Theatre. Presented by Starvox Entertainment, the world’s grooviest stage show debuted at the Tranzac Club during the infamous Northeast blackout and was...
St. Catharines: The Foster Festival announces its selection from the Fostered Playwright Festival.
The Foster Festival announces its selection from the Fostered Playwright Festival.
The winner is ...
Time & Tide by Jody Stevens McCluskey
Fri Oct 4, 2024 - Sun Oct 13, 2024
Directed by Jamie Williams
Casting to be announced soon
SYNOPSIS:
A small Newfoundland fishing village has...
Toronto: Dusk Dances 2024 takes place in Withrow Park August 4-11
Dusk Dances is an outdoor dance festival that brings dance to public parks. As dusk descends, a theatrical host leads the audience to an array of unique dance pieces that unfold in different areas of the park.
Choreographers are invited to create ten-minute pieces inspired by the park’s natural...
Toronto: “The Life and Music of George Michael” extends to November 10 – new tickets on sale July 31
The upcoming North American tour of The Life and Music of George Michael sold-out its limited Toronto engagement almost immediately after tickets went on sale to the public. Due to popular demand an additional eight performances have been added, November 5 - 10, 2024.
Tickets for the additional...
Gatineau, QC: Assistez à la comédie musicale «Le Matou» dès le 15 août à la Salle Odyssée
Assistez à une comédie musicale aussi divertissante qu’émouvante qui célèbre le 40e anniversaire du roman d'Yves Beauchemin et ses attachants personnages.
Œuvre phare de la littérature et du cinéma québécois, Le Matou s’empare maintenant de la scène pour la première fois avec une comédie musicale...
New York: Vineyard Theatre adds Haley McGee’s “Age Is a Feeling” to its upcoming season
Off-Broadway's Vineyard Theatre has unveiled the remainder of its 2024-2025 season, which will include the U.S. premiere of Haley McGee's Edinburgh Fringe hit Age is a Feeling and The Wind and the Rain, a new site-specific piece from Sarah Gancher inspired by Brooklyn landmark Sunny's Bar.
Both...
Port Hope: Next up at the Capitol Theatre is “Christmastown” running August 16-September 1
Port Hope’s Capitol Theatre presents Christmastown by Briana Brown, a world premiere farce about making magic all year long.
Kringle, Ontario is in a rut. When the well-meaning town reeve devises a tourism development plan to celebrate Christmas all year round, the town thinks it’s a great idea....
Toronto: The last performance of Cirque du Soleil’s “ECHO” is August 4
Since its Toronto premiere under the Big Top on May 8, Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO has thrilled more than 160,000 audiences during its successful run with its jaw-dropping acrobatics. ECHO takes its final bow on Sunday, August 4th.
Final remaining shows are selling out fast. This is the last chance...
Toronto: Canadian Stage begins its 2024/25 season with the Toronto premiere of “1939”
This fall, the country’s premiere producer of contemporary large-scale theatre - Canadian Stage - kicks off the 24.25 season with the Toronto Premiere of Jani Lauzon and Kaitlyn Riordan’s celebrated play 1939, on stage September 15th to October 6th at the Berkeley Street Theatre.
Co-written by Lauzon...
Toronto: Tickets to Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever Christmas show “TWAS” are available now
Come witness the splendor of TWAS.
Be among the first to secure your tickets for our upcoming performances of 'Twas the Night Before…, Cirque du Soleil’s first holiday show.
Playing in Toronto at Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East, from
December 12th, 2024 to January 3rd, 2025.
‘Twas the...
Tanglewood, MA: Tapestry Opera’s co-production wins award for best new North America opera of 2024
Tapestry Opera’s co-commission and co-production with Opera Philadelphia, 10 Days in a Madhouse, has won the 2024 Music Critics Association of North America award for BEST NEW OPERA. This accolade follows last year’s triumph when Tapestry Opera received the same award for RUR: A Torrent of Light, becoming...
Toronto: Crow’s Theatre kicks off its 41st season with Ibsen’s “Rosmersholm” September 3-October 6
Hot on the heels of a record-breaking 40th Anniversary Season, Crow’s Theatre kicks off their 41st with a rarely staged masterpiece by Henrik Ibsen. Set against the backdrop of a looming national election, buried secrets and hidden agendas threaten to upend lives and the fate of the nation: ROSMERSHOLM,...
Niagara-on-the-Lake: “Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Human Heart” begins performances July 24
Craig Hall returns to direct the world premiere of Sherlock Holmes and the Mystery of the Human Heart, a new play from reclusive playwright Reginald Candy. Holmes’s most challenging case yet will keep even seasoned mystery fans guessing until the final curtain. This thrilling cat-and-mouse game begins...
Barrie: Talk Is Free Theatre announces “I Do, I Don’t, I Dare!” Festival
Not even two months after revealing their ambitious 24/25 Season, Talk Is Free Theatre Artistic Producer Arkady Spivak announced today another assortment of merriment with I Do, I Don’t, I Dare!, an immersive festival of plays, installations and other theatrical events centred around the theme of marriage...
London, ON: The Grand Theatre appoints Lyndee Hansen as its new Executive Director
Following an extensive search, the Board of Directors of London’s Grand Theatre is pleased to announce that Lyndee Hansen has been appointed as the Theatre’s next Executive Director. Hansen, who served as Production Manager and then Producer at the Grand Theatre over the last nine years, is an award-winning...
Toronto: Art of Time Ensemble presents “Sankofa: The Soldier’s Tale Retold” October 24-27
Andrew Burashko, Artistic Director of Art of Time Ensemble, today announced the cast and creative team of Sankofa: The Soldier’s Tale Retold, presented by Art of Time in association with The Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School and Koffler Arts. This world premiere reinvents Igor Stravinsky’s 1918...
St. Catharines: Norm Foster’s “Whit’s End” begins July 25 at the Foster Festival
The Norm Foster Theatre Festival presents Foster’s Whit’s End starting July 25.
Whit is a letter carrier a week away from retirement. He and his partner Nikki, a retired fiduciary, have plans for a fresh start in Kelowna. Nikki, retirement, and Kelowna are unknown to Whit’s children Steven, a 33-year-old...
East Haddam, CT: Mary Francis Moore will direct the US premiere of the Canadian musical “Maggie” running August 23-October 20
Casting is set for Goodspeed Musicals' U.S. premiere of Maggie, which will play the East Haddam, Connecticut, venue August 23–October 20.
Mary Francis Moore will direct a cast led by Christine Dwyer (Wicked) in the title role, Terra C. MacLeod (Chicago) as Betty, Sophia Clarke as Sadie, Kennedy...
Toronto: YENSA Festival announces programming for its second edition
YENSA Festival is thrilled to announce programming for the second edition taking place August 21-25, 2024 at the Betty Oliphant Theatre and Toronto Metropolitan University. YENSA Festival is an international biennial festival that celebrates the work of women in dance, from African and Afro-diasporic...
Port Dover: “The Sweet Delilah Swim Club” begins at the Lighthouse Festival July 24
The Sweet Delilah Swim Club begins performance at the Lighthouse Festival on July 24.
Five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge those relationships. Free from husbands, kids, and jobs, they meet at the...
Stratford: “Get That Hope” by Andrea Scott has its world premiere July 21
Join us as Get That Hope has its world première at Stratford’s Studio Theatre on Sunday, July 21. André Sills makes his Stratford directorial debut as he brings Andrea Scott’s bittersweet drama to the stage. Get That Hope is an examination of personal and cultural diasporas that brims with laughter...
Blyth: “The Trials of Maggie Pollock” runs July 31-August 29
Did you know that the last woman in Canada to be convicted of witchcraft was from Blyth?
At 16, Maggie Pollock realized that she had the ability to see and hear things that others could not. She claimed to be “possessed with a peculiar occult gift” that she used to help neighbours locate lost or...
Toronto: Fall for Dance North announces its 10th anniversary festival line-up
Fall for Dance North (FFDN), Toronto’s premier international dance festival, announces its 10th anniversary celebration, featuring an exhilarating line-up of established and emerging dancemakers across many of Toronto’s most iconic venues, from Sep. 26 to Oct. 6, 2024. FFDN’s 2024 program spotlights...
Stratford: The Stratford Festival extends “Something Rotten!” and “La Cage aux Folles” into November
Great news from the Stratford Festival today! Both musicals – Something Rotten! and La Cage aux Folles – are being extended to mid-November. These shows are thrilling audiences and reminding people of the joys of live theatre.
Something Rotten!, the show that launched the Festival’s 2024 season...
Toronto: Coal Mine Theatre announces its 10th season
A subscription to one of our Season 10 Passes remains the simplest and most affordable way to guarantee tickets to all four Season 10 productions.
No box office fees are added to purchases of a Season Pass!
Sales of Season Passes must close September 22, 2024.
Get yours while they last!
Visit...
Toronto: Casting announced for the new Toronto production of The Lion King
David and Hannah Mirvish are excited to announce casting for the highly anticipated new Toronto production of Disney’s The Lion King.
David Mirvish said: “Since it premiered on Broadway in 1997, The Lion King has been an exemplary and magical musical that celebrates creativity and the joy of life...
Toronto: Summer Opera Lyric Theatre presents its 2024 season
Youth and talent, advancement and reward…these are the by-words of Summer Opera Lyric Theatre, Toronto’s only summer programme for aspiring young performers on the lyric stage. “Each year, I am humbled and inspired by the high calibre of our SOLT participants”, says Founder Guillermo Silva Marín. “Their...
Orangeville: North(519) Best of Toronto Fringe shows have been announced - tickets on sale now
After seeing 50 (yes, FIFTY!) shows over a week long 'Fringe Binge' our team was on hand Friday July 12th to announce the two shows we will be bringing to our North(519) Best of Toronto Fringe event at Summer Arts Fest. Both shows, Stiff & Sons and bol, brown boy, bol will be joining us on Friday August...
St. Catharines: “Whit’s End” by Norm Foster opens next week at the Foster Festival
Whit’s End by Norm Foster begins July 25 at the Foster Festival.
Whit's End by Norm Foster
World Premiere | July 25-August 4
Whit is a letter carrier a week away from retirement. He and his partner Nikki, a retired fiduciary, have plans for a fresh start in Kelowna. Nikki, retirement, and...
Port Hope: Cast announced for world premiere of “Christmastown” running August 16-September 1, 2024
The Capitol Theatre Port Hope today shared a casting update for the fourth and final mainstage show of their summer season, the world premiere of Christmastown by Briana Brown. Directed by Capitol Artistic Director Rob Kempson, Christmastown stars Christy Bruce, Alison Deon, Deborah Drakeford, Darrel...
Toronto: The 2024 Toronto Fringe sold over 40,000 tickets
Toronto Fringe is proud to announce the 36th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival, which took place July 3 - 14, 2024, was a joyous success with 59% of all tickets issued, resulting in $460,000 in revenue returning to the artists. The festival also exceeded its Tip the Fringe donation goal, raising over...
Toronto: Mirvish presents “The Life and Music of George Michael” November 1-3, 2024 - tickets on sale July 18
The North American tour of The Life and Music of George Michael that will visit more than 25 cities through this fall is set to make a stop in Toronto this November. The Life and Music of George Michael will play Toronto’s CAA Theatre from November 1-3, 2024 for four performances only.
Tickets will...
Stratford: Hermione Presents stages World in a Weekend 2024
After a year of waiting the time has finally come!
World in a Weekend IS BACK!
Between August 1-4, Stratford will come alive as we partner with Stratford Summer Music to bring you the third annual
World in a Weekend Festival: International Puppet & Music Festival!
This year’s lineup will...
Toronto: The 35th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival announces the 2024 award winners
Toronto Fringe is proud to announce the award winners for the 36th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival, taking place July 3 - 14, 2024. In a ceremony on July 12 at the Fringe Patio at the Tranzac in Toronto, hosted by Toronto Fringe Co-Leads Rachel Kennedy and Laura Paduch, 15 awards were presented to a...
Niagara-on-the-Lake: Previews start July 13 for comedy “Candida” at the Shaw Festival
Perennial Bernard Shaw favourite Candida starts previews Saturday at the Royal George Theatre. Severn Thompson directs an updated version of this classic love triangle, eliciting intriguing and delightful performances at every turn.
Candida (Sochi Fried) is happily married to the modernist Reverend...
Toronto: The Guild Festival Theatre presents “Three Men on a Bike” July 18-August 4
Guild Festival Theatre is excited to present Mark Brownell's new adaptation of Jerome K. Jerome's Victorian satire Three Men on the Bummel.
This fresh reimagining of a classic novel is a hilarious sequel to last summer's hit production of Three Men on a Boat.
Three Men on a Bike
Based on...
Port Dover: Derek Ritschel to step down as Artistic Director of the Lighthouse Festival
After 14 impeccable years of dedication and innovation, Derek Ritschel will be stepping down from his role as Artistic Director of Lighthouse Festival. Ritschel will transition into the new role of Director in Residence, effective November 1, 2024. Under his leadership, the theatre has seen unprecedented...
Blyth: The Blyth Festival presents “Resort to Murder” July 24-August 31
Get ready for a hilarious and thrilling murder mystery.
When Brett and Viv inherit an old family mansion on Lake Huron, they dream of starting a country resort. For Viv, it's a spa and calming retreat. For Brett, it's a mystery-themed escape room.
A few nights before they welcome their first...
Toronto: Lori Ossip is appointed new Executive Director of Coal Mine Theatre
Lori Ossip is thrilled to join the Coal Mine team on a full-time basis after initially coming on as a strategy consultant in the fall of 2023. Born and raised in Toronto, Lori is a lifelong theatre lover. After many years as a performer in both opera and musical theatre productions, Lori is excited...
New York: Chilina Kennedy joins the cast of the musical “The Great Gatsby” starting July 15
Chilina Kennedy (Beautiful, Paradise Square) will step into the role of Myrtle in Broadway's The Great Gatsby beginning July 15 at the Broadway Theatre. Kennedy is known in Canada for her leading roles in West Side Story and Jesus Christ Superstar at the Stratford Festival and Wonderful Town and Maria...
Blyth: The Blyth Festival announces the naming of the Memorial Hall stage
The Blyth Festival will name its flagship indoor stage in response to a landmark $500,000 gift from the Margaret and Andrew Stephens Family Foundation of Canmore, AB. The space will be named The Margaret Stephens Stage in celebration of the family’s wish to honour their late wife and mother, Margaret...
Port Hope: The Capitol Theatre lauches new “Shop, Dine & Show” Package
The Capitol Theatre Port Hope has released a special new Shop, Dine, & Show experience for summer season visitors, with packages on sale now. This all-inclusive offer includes one ticket to a Capitol Theatre summer production, plus exclusive Shop and Dine vouchers redeemable at participating local...
Toronto: Crossroads Theatre presents Summer in the Park July 13-August 25
Crossroads Theatre (formerly Shakespeare in Action), a leading Toronto-based theater company is announcing its inaugural series, Summer In the Park. This unique event will feature three distinct shows at Little Avenue Memorial Park throughout the summer, in collaboration with Theatre Direct, the Weston...
Grand Bend: “Jersey Boys” begins performances at the Huron Country Playhouse July 10
Jersey Boys begins performances at the Huron Country Playhouse on July 10, 2024.
They had a look, an attitude, and a sound like no other. Sure, they were born in Jersey – but they were made in America.
Jersey Boys is the international musical phenomenon that takes you behind the scenes – and...
St. Catharines: The Foster Festival presents the world premiere of “Those Movies” July 4-14
The Norm Foster Theatre Festival presents:
Those Movies by Norm Foster - world premiere!
Thu Jul 4, 2024 - Sun Jul 14, 2024
Directed by Lisa Horner
Starring Jamie Cavanagh, Dana Fradkin, Heather McGuigan, and Tyler Lionel Parr
SYNOPSIS:
Harry and Patrick are best friends. Patrick...
Port Hope: The Capitol Theatre presents “The Full Monty” July 12-28, 2024
The Capitol Theatre presents musical The Full Monty July 12-28, 2024.
A raucous, pop-rock-musical that takes it all off!
While spying on their wives at a "Girls' Night Out," a group of unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo come up with a bold (and unclothed) way to make some quick cash. In preparing...
Stratford: “Paul and Linda Plan a Threesome” is held over until July 13
Here For Now Theatre extends Paul and Linda Plan a Threesome until July 13, 2024.
PAUL and LINDA PLAN a THREESOME
by Jane Cooper Ford.
Directed by Megan Watson
Starring: David Keeley, Laura De Carteret, Shannon Taylor, and Stacy Smith.
Set & Costume by Rebecca Chaikin
A WORLD PREMIERE
An...
Blyth: Mark Crawford’s new comedy “The Golden Anniversaries” begins previews July 4
On July 4th and 5th, you can be the first to see a preview performance of the world premiere of Mark Crawford's new comedy The Golden Anniversaries.
Mark has become one of Canada's most successful playwrights, and we're proud that Blyth Festival audiences have played a significant part in Mark's...
Picton: The Canadian Opera Company touches down at Base31 on September 7
The acclaimed Canadian Opera Company Orchestra is hitting the road September 7, 2024 with Musical Flights, a casual concert experience at The Drill Hall at Base31 in Picton, Ontario.
Led by COC Music Director Johannes Debus and featuring artists and alumni of the company’s Ensemble Studio, Musical...
Toronto: Nightwood announces its 45th season
The wait is over...we are so delighted to announce our upcoming 24/25 season.
For our 45th anniversary, we are excited to present a season of three shows, a workshop production, and our annual Groundswell Festival. This year's productions touch on vital issues like political engagement, body sovereignty,...
Port Dover: “Mary’s Wedding” begins performances at the Lighthouse Theatre Festival July 3
Mary’s Wedding begins performances at the Lighthouse Theatre Festival July 3.
Mary’s Wedding
Written by Stephen Massicotte
Tickets start at $45
On the night before her wedding, Mary dreams of a thunderstorm, during which she unexpectedly meets Charlie sheltering in a barn beside his horse....
Hamilton: The Brott Music Festival announces its 37th Season
The Brott Music Festival announces its 37th Season. The programme includes:
Thursday, July 4, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
Theatre Aquarius, Hamilton
BEL CANTO
Bel canto = beautiful singing – the style that made us fall in love with the great Pavarotti.
Our sensational BrottOpera cast will weave tales...
Toronto: Theatre Passe Muraille announces the first phase of its 2024/25 season
With over five decades of celebrating Canadian voices, Theatre Passe Muraille’s upcoming Fall 2024 season is a testament to its dedication to accessibility and inclusion. It features wide-ranging new works and collaborations, each with a unique perspective that is sure to captivate and intrigue. The...
Millbrook: 4th Line Theatre presents the world premiere of “Jim Watts: Girl Reporter” July 30-August 24
This August, 4th Line Theatre is excited to continue its 2024 Summer Season with the world premiere of Beverley Cooper’s Jim Watts: Girl Reporter, directed and dramaturgy by Managing Artistic Director Kim Blackwell. The play takes audiences from Toronto to Madrid to Peterborough and features a local...
Toronto: Guild Festival Theatre presents the Toronto premiere of “Isle of Demons” August 8-25
This riveting story by Governor General Award-winning playwright Robert Chafe tells the incredible, yet true, tale of Marguerite de la Roque who was abandoned on a remote island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in 1542. Part tragedy, part thriller, this gripping play makes its Toronto premiere at Guild...
Toronto: SummerWorks announces its 2024 Festival
A creative collaborator and community builder at the forefront of contemporary performance, SUMMERWORKS is thrilled to announce a bold and creative 2024 Festival with 40+ projects across four streams of programming, featuring 100+ artists and creative collaborators from local, national, and international...
Stratford: Edward Albee’s “The Goat or, Who is Sylvia?” now on stage at the Stratford Festival
Step into a world of raw emotion and provocative drama as Edward Albee’s The Goat or, Who is Sylvia? begins at Stratford’s Studio Theatre. Director Dean Gabourie brings Edward Albee’s dizzying wordplay and wit to the stage with Lucy Peacock as Stevie and Rick Roberts as Martin in this theatrical presentation...
Toronto: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre announces its 2024/25 season
ted witzel, Artistic Director of Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, today announced the company’s 46th season, a full year of programming, held by the phrase “Queerness is Divine Mystery,” co-curated with Buddies’ Artistic Associate Erum Khan.
The works in this season, witzel’s first at the helm of the...
New York: “The Who’s Tommy” directed by Des McAnuff to close early on Broadway
You'll only have a few more weeks to see them, feel them. The Broadway revival of The Who's Tommy has announced that it will close. The final performance will be July 21. The show opened March 28. At the time of its closure, it will have played 20 previews and 132 regular performances at the Nederlander...
London, UK: “Kim’s Convenience” will have a second run in London
Kim’s Convenience will run at Riverside Studios following its European premiere at London’s Park Theatre earlier this year.
The comedy-drama, which inspired the CBC and Netflix show of the same name, will run at the West London venue from September 5 to October 26, with press night on September...
Toronto: 2024 Silver Ticket Award goes to Leonard McHardy
At the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards presented by The Romano D'Andrea Foundation, Leonard McHardy was honoured with the 2024 Silver Ticket Award. Leonard's legacy has informed and influenced generations of artists in theatre, opera, dance, and film. So much so that an award was named after him...
Toronto: Winners announced for 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards
Tonight, the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards presented by The Romano D'Andrea Foundation, ceremony and award presentation hosted by Ryan G. Hinds with award-winning music director & composer Adam Sakiyama, occurred at the historic Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre. The celebration happened...
Toronto: Mirvish Productions to dim marquee lights to honour Donald Sutherland
Donald Sutherland, who died on June 20, 2024 at the age of 88, was one of the giants of film. But he began his career as a stage actor while still a student at the University of Toronto, where he was studying engineering. He acted in productions at Hart House Theatre and soon added drama to his studies....
Toronto: Acclaimed Canadian Deaf actor Dawn Jani Birley premieres new show at the Tarragon September 7-14
Culturally and linguistically Deaf theatre artist, Dawn Jani Birley, is set to hit the stage at the Tarragon Extraspace this September in a new work entitled Qalb, A Journey of the Ego. Created with artists from Sweden, Finland and the USA, this new piece features the poetry and philosophy of the 13th...
Stratford: The Stratford Festival presents “The Great Fire” by Roland Schimmelpfennig July to September
Hurry up and get your tickets for this five-part immersive audio experience created by a team that includes Festival artists both past and present, evoking a world both everyday and otherworldly. Within a familiar folk setting of competing rural villages, Schimmelpfennig conjures a magical yet modern...
Toronto: Toronto Fringe Festival announces free programming and winners of the playwriting contests
Toronto Fringe is proud to announce FREE programming for the 36th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival, taking place July 2 - 14, 2024 at the Fringe Patio at the Tranzac, the all-new Speakeasy at the Annex Hotel, and the KidsFest Club at St. Volodymyr Institute.
The Toronto Fringe Festival will kick off...
Toronto: Tickets on sale June 21 to the Canadian premiere of “The Thanksgiving Play”
Larissa FastHorse’s The Thanksgiving Play will make its Canadian premiere at Toronto’s CAA Theatre beginning performances September 28.
Tickets will be available at 10AM on Friday June 21 at www.mirvish.com or by calling 1.800.461.3333.
About The Thanksgiving Play:
Good intentions collide...
Toronto: The Toronto International Tap Dance Festival announces its full programme
The Toronto International Tap Dance Festival (TITDF), produced by Toffan Rhythm Projects with support from Harbourfront Centre, is proud to announce the full festival program August 15-18, 2024 showcasing legacy, tradition, and innovation in tap dance from across North America. After sold out programming...
Collingwood: Theatre Collingwood’s 4th Annual Porchside Festival runs July10-31
Welcome back to the 4th Annual Porchside Festival! Join us this July for a series of captivating shows set against the charming backdrop of historic homes in Collingwood.
As we gather on porches rich with stories, we celebrate the resilience of the human spirit and the power of the arts to bring...
London, ON: Single tickets are now on sale for the Grand Theatre's 2024/25 season
With more than 5,000 season subscribers already joining the Grand Theatre’s 2024/25 Season: A Time for Play, the theatre is excited to announce that single tickets are now officially available to members of the public. With arts and entertainment institutions continuing to rebuild post-pandemic, audiences...
Toronto: Tickets to Canadian premiere of “Moulin Rouge” go on sale June 24
Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular … Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical.
The first North...
East Haddam, CT: Former Dorothy Gale, Danielle Wade, stars in “South Pacific” at the Goodspeed Opera House
Goodspeed Musicals' new production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific begins its run at the Connecticut theatre June 14, with Chay Yew (Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord) at the helm. Performances will continue through August 11.
The cast features Danielle Wade as Nellie Forbush. Raised...
Niagara-on-the-Lake: New adaptation of “The Orphan of Chao” begins previews June 13
The world premiere of The Orphan of Chao, translated and adapted by Michael Man from Ji Junxiang’s Yuan era drama The Great Revenge of the Zhao Orphan, begins previews today at the Royal George Theatre. Courtney Ch’ng Lancaster directs this Lunchtime One-Act epic.
Tu-an Ku (Jonathan Tan) is a high-ranking...
Toronto: Tickets on sale June 14 to “Titanique” at Toronto’s CAA Theatre
NYC’s must-sea musical comedy Titanique is set to slay Canada, the mother country of the O.G. Québecois international sensation, Céline Dion. This all-Canadian production of the off-Broadway hit of titanic proportions will star an authentique real-life Québec star – Véronique Claveau – as Céline Dion....
Stratford: Here For Now Theatre to turn former registry office into micro-theatre space
Nearly three years after being slated for demolition, the former land registry office and Perth County archives building is getting a new lease on life.
Here For Now, a small theatre company in Stratford, is taking over the historic building at 24 St. Andrew St., with plans to renovate and transform...
Toronto: Volcano announces Andrew Adridge as Managing Director
Volcano is pleased to announce the appointment of the company’s first Managing Director (a new position), following a months-long international search for the ideal candidate.
Scarborough-native Andrew Adridge has accepted the position of Managing Director as of June 3, 2024, following outgoing...
Toronto: The Second City celebrates its 51st anniversary with a new leadership team
The world’s most influential name in live comedy, The Second City, proudly celebrates its 51st year in Toronto with the announcement of a new leadership team. Newly appointed General Manager Reem Farag, Stages Artistic Director Etan Muskat, and Training Centre Artistic Director PHATT al join Vice President...
Niagara-on-the-Lake: “The House That Will Not Stand” begins previews at the Shaw Festival
Marcus Gardley’s acclaimed drama The House That Will Not Stand begins previews tomorrow at the Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre. Set in 1813 against the backdrop of Louisiana’s assimilation by the United States, this fiery slice of under-represented American history is directed by Philip Akin in a production...
Toronto: Corpus announces the North American premiere of “Mukashi, Mukashi” running September 24-29
CORPUS artistic director David Danzon today announced the North American premiere of the company’s original theatrical work Mukashi, Mukashi (Once upon a time), taking place in Toronto this fall. A co-production with Japan’s The Kio Company, Mukashi, Mukashi explores two iconic fairy tale characters...
New York: Canadians to be part of US national tour of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”
Casting is now set for the national tour of the Tony-winning Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which will begin previews September 10 prior to an official opening September 26 at Broadway in Chicago’s James M. Nederlander Theatre.
The production will continue through February 1, 2025, followed...
Port Hope: Casting announced for “The Full Monty” at the Capitol Theatre
A raucous, pop-rock-musical that takes it all off! The Capitol Theatre Port Hope today shared a casting update for its third show of the summer mainstage season coming up this July, The Full Monty the Broadway Musical! Led by award-winning director Julie Tomaino, The Full Monty stars Gaelen Beatty,...
Toronto: Canadian Stage presents Hamlet in High Park July 21-September 1
For 41 years, Canadian Stage - one of the country’s premiere producers of large-scale theatre and the largest not-for-profit theatre in Toronto - has been an accessible and foundational theatre experience for generations of Torontonians through its beloved summer theatre tradition Dream in High Park....
Toronto: The Guild Festival Theatre presents “Three Men on a Bike” July 18-August 4
Guild Festival Theatre is excited to present Mark Brownell's new adaptation of Jerome K. Jerome's Victorian satire Three Men on the Bummel. This fresh reimagining of a classic novel is a hilarious sequel to last summer's hit production of Three Men on a Boat.
Three Men on a Bike
Based on the...
Toronto: Toronto Fringe announces programming for summer 2024
Toronto Fringe is proud to announce programming for the 36th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival, taking place July 3 - 14, 2024 with 77 shows in 16 venues across the city. Tickets and passes are on sale now at www.fringetoronto.com.
The Toronto Fringe will include dance productions, eight KidsFest and...
Niagara-on-the-Lake: “One Man, Two Guvnors” begins previews June 6
The Shaw Festival premiere of Richard Bean’s acclaimed comedy One Man, Two Guvnors starts previews tomorrow at the Festival Theatre. Chris Abraham directs this uproarious modern take on classic commedia dell’arte with musical interludes that will have audiences dancing in their seats whenever they...
Barrie: Talk Is Free Theatre announces its 2024/25 season
Today, Talk Is Free Theatre Artistic Producer Arkady Spivak revealed the Barrie-based company’s 2024/25 season, which dauntlessly asks, where WON’T we go to produce theatre? By this TIFT is not only referring to the far reaches of the globe to which they have already traveled (and continue to go) with...
Toronto: Casting announced for the new Canadian production of “Come From Away”
David Mirvish and The National Arts Centre English Theatre are delighted to announce the cast of the new Canadian production of the multi-award-winning global sensation Come From Away.
Come From Away will play a limited run at the Babs Asper Theatre, National Arts Centre in Ottawa from August 14...
Hamilton: The new musical “An American Hymnal” will run at Theatre Aquarius June 21-23
Terra Bruce Productions proudly presents the debut of its latest musical, An American Hymnal based on an original concept by Walter Schroeder. Featuring an all Canadian cast of 17 incredible actors, Terra Bruce Productions has assembled an all star team for their latest new musical. Having brought...
Toronto: The “Gazillion Bubble Show” plays the CAA Theatre August 1-September 1 – tickets on sale June 5
David Mirvish is delighted to present the Gazillion Bubble Show, a mind-blowing show that combines the beauty of bubble artistry, the wonders of soapy science, and interactive musical fun. With mesmerizing bubble magic, immersive lights and lasers, and high-energy music, it's a spellbinding experience...
Toronto: Single tickets now on sale for “A Public Display of Affection” running March 25-April 20, 2025
Mixing history, comedy, and poignant reflection in equal measure, A Public Display of Affection, Jonathan Wilson’s deeply personal solo show, excavates the lives, loves, and landmarks of his queer youth on the streets of Toronto.
Deftly inhabiting a cavalcade of characters, Wilson leads us on a...
Orangeville: Theatre Orangeville announces the retirement of long-serving Artistic Director David Nairn
With heavy hearts and immense gratitude, the Board of Directors of Theatre Orangeville announces that our dedicated and passionate Artistic Director, David Nairn, will be stepping down as AD at the conclusion of the upcoming 2024-25 season.
"David has led the company with unwavering commitment for...
London, ON: Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award presented to Lyndee Hansen and protégé Christine Gruenbauer
The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) has announced Lyndee Hansen, Producer of the Grand Theatre, as the 2024 recipient of the Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award, recognizing her outstanding administrative and managerial leadership within the Canadian Theatre Community. The award also...
Toronto: Carlos Acosta’s “Don Quixote” makes its North American premiere tomorrow
Get ready for “an irresistible, sun-kissed romance” (The Telegraph) with Don Quixote. The North American premiere of the acclaimed production by the incomparable Carlos Acosta opens tomorrow and is onstage for nine performances only until June 9.
Overview:
Follow the eccentric Don Quixote and...
Toronto: Tickets are now on sale for “A Strange Loop” running April 22-June 1, 2025
"I am a Disney usher, I'm barely scraping by. My discontentment comes in many shapes and sizes"
Join us on an exhilarating ride through the mind of a Black gay man who’s writing a musical about a Black gay man…who’s also writing a musical about a Black gay man.
Usher is dreaming of one day having...
Niagara-on-the-Lake: “The Secret Garden” begins performances May 31
The world premiere of the Paul Sportelli and Jay Turvey adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden starts previews tomorrow at the Shaw Festival’s Royal George Theatre. Jay Turvey also directs this charming play-with-songs that positively brims with warmth, delight and just a hint of...
London, ON: The Grand Theatre announces the company for its 2024 High School Project, “Matilda The Musical”
The next generation of theatre is looking tremendously bright, with a record number of young artists auditioning for the Grand Theatre High School Project. This year’s production of Roald Dahl’s MATILDA the Musical will feature the talents of a cast of 35 students, 19 students behind the scenes, as...
Stratford: “Wicked” announces a digital lottery in Toronto beginning June 5
Broadway sensation WICKED is pleased to announce a Digital Lottery in Toronto, playing at The Princess of Wales Theatre for all performances beginning June 5 through July 21, 2024. A limited number of tickets will be available at $25.00 each.
The digital lottery for WICKED will begin at 10AM on...
Toronto: “Speaking of Hilary” runs at the Red Sandcastle Theatre June 5-9
Speaking of Hilary is an original one-act play premiering at Toronto’s Red Sandcastle Theatre on June 5th and running until June 9th, 2024. The play is written and directed by Elias Campbell (Just Cuddle, World Away) and stars Hannah Whitmore (Hannah Moscovitch’s In This World, Murdoch Mysteries) and...
Toronto: The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts announces the nominations for the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards
Today, at a press conference held at Meridian Hall, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 228 nominations for the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards, now known as the Dora Mavor Moore Awards presented by the Romano D’Andrea Foundation. In addition to announcing the new presenting...
Stratford: Pride Week at the Stratford Festival’s Meighen Forum June 10-16
2SLGBTQ+ stories shine at the Stratford Festival this season. The celebration begins with the May 31 opening of the Tony Award-winning musical La Cage aux Folles and continues with a suite of special events during The Meighen Forum’s Pride Week, June 10 through 16, featuring a series of performances,...
Millbrook: 4th Line Theatre presents the world premiere of “Onion Skins & Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes”
4th Line Theatre is excited to open its 2024 Summer Season with the world premiere of Alison Lawrence’s Onion Skins & Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes*. Onion Skins & Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes is a funny and enlightening exploration of the largely unknown story of the teenage girls who stepped up and...
Picton: County Stage Company announces its first Scripts & Sips play
Artistic Director Heather Braaten and Managing Director Kristen Leboeuf are thrilled to announce The Fiancée written by playwright Holly Lewis as the first play in County Stage Company’s Scripts & Sips play reading series. Directed by Dylan Trowbridge, The Fiancée will be presented at The Grange of...
Toronto: “Life of Pi” will have its Canadian premiere September 3-October 6 – tickets on sale June 3
Based on the best-selling and Man Booker Prize-winning book by Canadian author Yann Martel, Lolita Chakrabarti’s dazzling Olivier and Tony Award-winning stage adaption of Life of Pi embarks on another exciting adventure when it makes its Canadian premiere at Toronto’s CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, September...
Hamilton: Will Gillespie uses immersive theatre to launch new album “Mine!” on June 9
Singer-Songwriter Will Gillespie invites the public to the release of his album Mine! True Stories & Legends of the Porcupine Gold Rush on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 1-5pm (Concert at 3:30pm) at Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum at 64 Sulfur Springs Road, Ancaster, Ontario. Audiences will enjoy a live,...
Kingston: FOLDA – Festival of Live Digital Art – runs June 13-15 at Queen’s University
SPIDERWEBSHOW PERFORMANCE proudly presents the 7th annual Festival of Live Digital Art (FOLDA), the only festival of its kind in Canada exploring and presenting live performances integrated with digital technologies. FOLDA 2024 will be presented both in-person and online, June 13 to 15, 2024, at the...
Toronto: Guild Festival Theatre presents Family Fest 2024 July 10-14
The only family-focused summer festival in Scarborough, Family Fest is perfect for audiences of all ages. This year’s event features some favourite acts from previous seasons as well as new performers and activities!
Family Fest runs July 10-14
Free Admission
"Our third annual Family Fest...
Toronto: Soulpepper presents a remount of “A Streetcar Named Desire” June 12-July 7
Back by popular demand, the 2019 sold-out hit production A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE returns to the Soulpepper stage. This timeless classic by Tennessee Williams, directed by Soulpepper's Artistic Director Weyni Mengesha, takes the stage at Soulpepper Theatre from June 12 to July 7, 2024. Named one of...
Millbrook: 4th Line Theatre hosts a “Memories of the Farmerettes” event June 9
Managing Artistic Director Kim Blackwell invites members of the community to join her, and author Bonnie Sitter, to share stories, memories and reminiscences of the history of the Farmerettes in the Peterborough-Northumberland-Kawarthas region.
During the Second World War when farms were short of...
Ottawa: Burning Passions Theatre presents “A Cicle of Care” June 3 and 5
Burning Passions Theatre, in partnership with the Rideau Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre, will premiere a new play about the lives of Ottawa seniors with four performances on June 3 and 5 (2 pm and 7:30 pm each day).
A Circle of Care, penned by Artistic Producer Laurel Smith based on input...
Toronto: Kaeja d’Dance presents its 13th annual Porch View Dances July 17-21
Kaeja d’Dance’s beloved summer community dance project, Porch View Dances (PVD), returns for its 13th year to Toronto’s historic Seaton Village neighbourhood from July 17-21, 2024. This year’s site-specific, outdoor dance event will feature a series of short, original performances danced by everyday...
Toronto: “seven methods of killing kylie jenner” is held over through June 2
In response to laudatory reviews and an almost entirely sold-out run, Obsidian Theatre is pleased to announce that they have extended their Canadian premiere production of seven methods of killing kylie jenner, by the internationally acclaimed and award-winning British playwright and actorJasmine Lee-Jones....
Stratford: The Stratford Festival presents the North American premiere of “Wendy and Peter Pan” May 21-October 27
Come join in the magic of Neverland as Wendy and Peter Pan takes the stage at Stratford’s Avon Theatre, in the North American première of Ella Hickson’s smash adaptation of the beloved J.M. Barrie children’s story. Cynthia Jimenez-Hicks takes on the role of Wendy and Jake Runeckles plays Peter Pan...
St. Catharines: Chorus Niagara presents the Ontario premiere of Leonard Bernstein’s “Mass” May 31
Chorus Niagara presents the not-to-be-missed Ontario premiere of Leonard Bernstein’s MASS! Provocative and innovative to some, shocking to others, MASS is a celebration of human faith. Chorus Niagara merges with rock singers, dancers, and the youthful voices of Niagara in this semi-staged theatrical...
Stratford: Here for Now Theatre announces its 2024 Limited Engagement Series
Here For Now Theatre announces its Limited Engagement Series for 2024. Back by popular demand, we are expanding our season with these exclusive events!
☞ THE 70 MILE YARD SALE
If someone was asked to name three things about Prince Edward Island, they’d probably say potatoes, Anne of Green Gables,...
Ottawa: The Ottawa Fringe Festival is coming June 13-23
From June 13th to June 23rd, the city of Ottawa will be the ultimate destination for the funky and fabulous as local, national and international artists gather to showcase their groovy talents.
With a mind-blowing lineup of 50 shows and over 300 performances, this year's Fringe Festival is set to...
Niagara-on-the-Lake: The Spiegeltent returns to the Shaw Festival this summer
The Spiegeltent returns to the Shaw Festival grounds for another summer of extraordinary, anything goes experiences.
A portable nightclub famous throughout the Weimar Republic, the Spiegeltents, or “Mirror Tents”, were notable for their beauty, adorned with intricately crafted hardwood, stained...
Toronto: Theatre Gangantua presents “Memories: Voices from the Trojan Horse” on June 1
Memories: Voices from the Trojan Horse reunites musicians, performers, and writers from the famous Danforth coffeehouse, the Trojan Horse. Presented by Theatre Gargantua as part of the 2024 Lulaworld Festival.
Featuring amazing talents from a time of cultural hybridity when Greek musicians in Toronto...
Toronto: Young People’s Theatre announces its 2024/25 season
As Young People’s Theatre (YPT) enters its 59th year, Canada’s largest theatre for young people invites children of all ages to join them on the ultimate adventure. From the inner workings of a famous chocolate factory – to enchanted forests filled with fairies – to the unknown entities of outer space,...
London, UK: Canadian musical “The Story of My Life” will have its UK premiere on September 13, 2024
Stage Door Theatre will present the U.K. premiere of the 2006 Canadian musical The Story of My Life September 4-October 19 with an official opening September 13.
Robert McWhir will direct the two-person musical at the Drury Lane pub theatre. Casting will be announced at a later time.
Featuring...
Toronto: Tapestry Opera presents “Iron Chef d’Orchestre” on May 22
Indulge in the dynamic Iron Chef d'Orchestre program of opera, improv, game show and more featuring Randy the Puppet, Jennifer Tung, Keith Klassen, Donna-Michelle St. Bernard, and Ivan Barbotin with a world premiere debuted by Krisztina Szabo!
- What to expect -
• Introductions: Keith Klassen...
Toronto: Outside the March & DJ Me Time present “R.A.V.E.” June 9-16
It’s a dance party. It’s a theatre show. It’s a rave opera for desperate times.
Me Time is one of Toronto’s favourite underground DJs, known for her inclusive events and infectious energy on the decks. While DJs typically mix and blend tracks, this time she’s teamed up with Outside the March to...
Toronto: Tamara Wilson’s “The Break-Up Diet” plays The Theatre Centre July 4-7
The Break-Up Diet was first performed as a forty-minute experimental piece on a short tour with Charles Spearin (Broken Social Scene) in 2018. It debuted as a full-length production with the band Mrs. Torrance at the Toronto Fringe Festival in 2019 where it was awarded the Adams Award for best script....
Toronto: Coal Mine Theatre adds even more performances to “Hedda Gabler” by popular demand
Today, we're announcing additional performances of HEDDA GABLER on Wednesday, June 5 (7:30 pm), Thursday, June 6 (7:30 pm), Friday, June 7 (7:30 pm), Saturday, June 8 (7:30 pm), Sunday, June 9 (2:00 pm) and Sunday, June 9 (7:30 pm). These extra dates are expected to sell out, so buy now to avoid disappointment!
"I...
Toronto: Puppetmongers presents Fresh Ideas in Puppetry June 1-2
Puppetmongers Theatre are proud to present Fresh Ideas in Puppetry, online on June 1, 2024 and in person at the Puppetmongers' Studio (388 Carlaw Ave.) on June 2, 2024. Since 2006, this annual event has showcased artists taking new and groundbreaking directions in puppetry. Curated by Ann Powell and...
Toronto: Storytelling Toronto announces its 45th Annual Festival running June 9-17
Storytelling Toronto is proud to announce the 45th annual Toronto International Storytelling Festival, Many Voices Tell A Story. From June 9-17, 2024, the festival will host live performances and events across venues throughout Toronto, as well as in Mississauga and in Oshawa, along with various online...
Port Dover: The Lighthouse Festival opens with “Doris and Ivy in the Home” on May 22
Our 2024 Summer Season is just around the corner and we're kicking it off with a real knee-slapper! Get ready for Norm Foster's Doris & Ivy in the Home.
Retired prison guard Doris Mooney has just moved into Paradise Village, a retirement home in Canmore, Alberta. She quickly befriends Ivy Hoffbauer,...
Port Stanley: The 2023 smash hit “The Beaver Club” returns to the Port Stanley Theatre Festival May 21
They’re Back!, The 2023 smash hit, The Beaver Club, returns to our stage to launch the 2024 summer season. Skinny dipping, scrapbooking, shared secrets, new beginnings, lost loves and new loves!
Pack up your car and head to Port Stanley to cross the country from Toronto to Dildo, Newfoundland,...
Hamilton: “How We Got To Jersey” plays at Theatre Aquarius on June 6
How We Got to Jersey: A Tale of Two ’Frankies' is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear not one, but TWO Frankie Vallis in a showstopping concert revue that takes you behind the scenes of the blockbuster Broadway smash hit Jersey Boys.
Find out how two small-town Canadian kids grew up to play...
Toronto: Corpus Dance Theatre’s “Divine Interventions” goes on tour in 2024
Fresh off their electrifying performance at WOMADelaide in Australia, Corpus is delighted to announce that our goddesses are hitting the road again! These four celestial beings with voices that blend in perfect harmony offer a unique processional outdoor performance of musicality and movement. Discover...
Port Hope: “Bed & Breakfast” runs at the Capitol Theatre June 14-30 before heading off to Winnipeg
The Capitol Theatre Port Hope today shared a casting and tour update for its second mainstage production of the summer, Mark Crawford’s beloved small-town comedy Bed & Breakfast. Directed by Capitol Artistic Director Rob Kempson, the 22 roles of Bed & Breakfast will be nimbly performed by Amir Haidar...
Toronto: Mirvish announces the line-up for the 2024/25 Off-Mirvish season
The return of two local critical and popular hits from previous seasons in major new productions – Britta Johnson’s musical LIFE AFTER and Crow’s Theatre’s Fifteen Dogs; the Canadian premiere of Indigenous playwright Larissa FastHorse’s satirical comedy The Thanksgiving Play; and the homecoming of...
Toronto: TO Live to present “Wonderful Joe” by Ronnie Burkett October 5–23, 2024
TO Live is proud to present the Toronto premiere of Wonderful Joe by acclaimed puppeteer, playwright, performer, and designer Ronnie Burkett at St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, Jane Mallet Theatre, October 5 to 24, 2024.
A 2024 Governor General’s Lifetime Achievement Award honoree, Ronnie Burkett...
Toronto: Black Shoulders Legacy Award invites its second round of applications
The Philip Akin Black Shoulders Legacy Award steering committee is accepting applications for the 2024 Awards, to be given to five performing and non-performing artists who show promise and are working towards a future in theatre. Applications are due May 17, 2024.
This national award will further...
Toronto: Poculi Ludique Societas presents a reading of queer medieval Arabic shadow play May 31-June 1
The Medieval World Drama Working Group (MWDRG), a Jackman Humanities Institute Working Group run in conjunction with PLS, usually takes form as a monthly gathering of academics, performers, students, and friends in Toronto who want to expand our knowledge of premodern drama by cold-reading English...
Stratford: “Cymbeline” is now on stage at the Stratford Festival
Experience a mystical world of adventure-filled drama as Shakespeare’s Cymbeline begins at the Tom Patterson Theatre. Lucy Peacock takes on the title role with Allison Edwards-Crewe as her daughter, Innogen, in this comedic yet tragic romance directed by Esther Jun.
Forbidden love. Familial strife....
Toronto: Stars turn out for the opening of Cirque du Soleil’s “ECHO”
It was a star-studded evening at the highly anticipated Toronto premiere of Cirque du Soleil’s newest production, ECHO, presented by Sun Life. Last night, Cirque du Soleil welcomed more than 2500 VIP guests, stars of film, television and music, notable influencers as well as business and philanthropic...
Toronto: Obsidian Theatre announces its 2024/25 season
As their acclaimed 23.24 season continues with the Canadian Premiere of seven methods for killing kylie jenner set to begin previews on May 12th, Obsidian Theatre is thrilled to announce the details of their upcoming 24.25 season.
Distinguished by the Canadian Premiere of a buzzy and critically...
Toronto: Soulpepper announces its 2024/25 season
Soulpepper Theatre proudly announces one of its most significant and ambitious seasons, continuing its focus on large-scale works and deep investments in artistic partnerships and Canadian voices. This powerful 27th-season lineup of 8 groundbreaking shows includes a new production of Kim’s Convenience,...
Toronto: The Aga Khan Museum present the world premiere of “The Caged Bird Sings” June 10-26
Modern Times Stage Company is proud to announce the world premiere of The Caged Bird Sings, specially presented by the Aga Khan Museum in association with Theatre ARTaud, from June 10-26, 2024 in the Museum’s Courtyard. A re-imagining and radical adaptation of Rumi’s Masnavi, The Caged Bird Sings reveals...
Ottawa: The National Arts Centre unveils its 2024/25 season
The National Arts Centre today revealed its programming for the 2024-2025 season. Building on the success of the current season featuring some of the most diverse and creative Canadian and international artists, the 2024-2025 season will take audiences on breathtaking journeys through an enthralling...
Toronto: Due to popular demand “Dog Man: The Musical” is held over through June 9, 2024
Due to popular demand, the Toronto engagement of TheaterWorksUSA’s NY Times Critic’s Pick, Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey has been extended by one week and additional tickets have been released for each performance. Dog Man: The Musical is on now through June 9,...
Port Hope: “A Year with Frog and Toad” begins May 17 at the Capitol Theatre
The beloved book series comes to life on stage—and it’s fun for the whole family!
Based on Arnold Lobel's beloved books, this whimsical show chronicles the story of two friends—the very chipper Frog and the rather grumpy Toad—through four fun-filled seasons.
Alongside the other animals of the...
Stratford: Seana McKenna to receive Stratford Festival’s Legacy Award
The Stratford Festival is pleased to announce that actor and director Seana McKenna will receive the 2024 Legacy Award at a gala celebration on September 23 at Toronto’s Four Seasons Hotel.
“Dazzling artistry, brilliant interpretive skills and unwavering commitment to excellence: such are the qualities...
Toronto: The Toronto Fringe Festival returns July 3-14, 2024
Toronto Fringe is proud to announce the 36th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival will host 80 shows in ten venues across the city July 3 - 14, 2024, plus KidsFest & Kids Camp at St Volodymyr Institute, and tons of free summer fun at our pop-up Patio at The Tranzac. The full programming and schedule with...
Toronto: Evalyn Parry presents “SPIN” at the Guild Festival Theatre July 6
A timeless musical celebration of the bicycle, Evalyn Parry’s SPIN is an innovative production that has toured the continent for over a decade. Inspired in part by the incredible true story of Annie Londonderry, the first woman to ride around the world on a bicycle in 1895, SPIN travels from nineteenth...
Tweed: Tweed & Company announces the casts and creatives for two musicals
Since 2009, Tweed & Company Theatre has been bringing original Canadian musicals to the region. They have always prioritized new, national works that tell stories of our country’s rich history and culture. This year’s season is heavily influenced by this longtime mandate - their first two major shows...
Toronto: The Royal Conservatory of Music establishes “My Piece of the City” program
Inspired by a commitment to foster inclusivity, celebrate our city’s rich diversity, and provide equitable access, The Royal Conservatory of Music has established the My Piece of the City program in partnership with The Daniels Corporation through funds raised from the gala presentation of Songs from...
Toronto: Théâtre français de Toronto presents Molière’s “Les Fourberies de Scapin” May 30-June 1
Théâtre français de Toronto, in collaboration with Alliance Française de Toronto, is proud to present Les Fourberies de Scapin, Molière's classic play directed by Emmanuel Besnault and produced by La Compagnie L'Éternel Été and Lucernaire Diffusion.
Two friends, Octave and Léandre, have each married...
Stratford: “Romeo and Juliet” begins performances at the Stratford Festival
Shakespeare’s great romance Romeo and Juliet begins performances at the Festival Theatre today, featuring Jonathan Mason and Vanessa Sears in the title roles. At the helm is director Sam White, returning to Stratford from Detroit for her third season.
“Any production of Romeo and Juliet has to evoke...
Stratford: “La Cage aux Folles” starts performances at the Stratford Festival
Prepare to be dazzled as glitz, glamour and a whole lot of charm ignite the Stratford Festival’s Avon Theatre as La Cage aux Folles hits the stage.
This touching and spectacular musical brings together director Thom Allison and choreographer Cameron Carver, with Music Director Franklin Brasz.
It...
Toronto: Crow’s Theatre announces its 2024/25 season
Today, Artistic Director Chris Abraham and Executive Director Sherrie Johnson announced Crow’s Theatre’s 41st season, the largest and most ambitious season in the company’s history. Following the unprecedented record-breaking triumph of the 2023.24 anniversary season, Crow’s 41st season lineup will...
Toronto: Crow’s Theatre announces its new late-night Cover to Cover series
Crow’s Theatre is set to cap off its record-breaking 40th Anniversary season with a new six-show, late-night concert series curated by actor and musician Noah Reid (Schitt’s Creek, Outer Range). These Friday-night concerts will transform the lobby and restaurant at Crow’s Theatre into an intimate music...
Toronto: Theatre Passe Muraille’s #BeyondTO Festival returns May 10-18
Our second iteration of #BeyondTO opens next week! This year’s festival will bring you two highly acclaimed works that showcase perspectives rarely seen on stage.
Don't miss Camille: The Story and Soliloquio (I woke up and hit my head against the wall) on stage from May 10th to 18th!
Camille:...
Toronto: “Insert Clown Here” begins performances May 8
Insert Clown Here opens next week for a limited run at the Theatre Centre. The show features a new 'clown' every single show, who is unrehearsed and completely unaware of what's happening. The stellar list of performers has been released, including some really fantastic artists from clown, physical...
Toronto: Nightwood Theatre’s 15th Annual Lawyer Show – “The Sound of Music” – runs June 13-15
Nightwood Theatre is proud to be returning to the stage with our fifteenth annual Lawyer Show, Rodger and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music!
Directed by Sadie Epstein-Fine, assisted by Lee Stone, and Musical Directed by Melissa Morris, assisted by Alexa Belgrave, and supported by a team of professional...
Toronto: Crossroads Theatre announces its 2024 season
Crossroads Theatre (formerly Shakespeare in Action) is very excited to announce our 2024 season! This season will include a slate of shows in Little Avenue Memorial Park, along with a touring school show this fall.
This year, Crossroads Theatre will present three separate offerings in Little Avenue...
Toronto: Soulpepper presents Raoul Bhaneja in “Hamlet (solo)” May 23-25
Soulpepper Theatre is thrilled to present the internationally celebrated Hamlet (solo), performed by Raoul Bhaneja, directed by Robert Ross Parker, and produced by Hope and Hell Theatre Co. Hamlet (solo) will be on stage for a limited run from May 23 to May 25, 2024.
Winner of the 2022 Best Actor...
Niagara-on-the-Lake: “My Fair Lady” begins previews May 4 at the Shaw Festival
Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady, one of the most beloved musicals of all time, returns to the Shaw Festival stage. First performed at The Shaw in 2011, this new production of the timeless musical adaptation of Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion is co-directed by Artistic Director Tim Carroll and Associate Artistic...
St. Catharines: Norm Foster’s “Ship to Shore” extended to May 28
There’s a another chnce to see Ship to Shore by Norm Foster
Ship to Shore by Norm Foster
Starring Emily Oriold & Jamie Williams
St. Catharines Museum & Welland Canals Centre
Lockview Lounge, May 22-26 - AND NOW May 28th!
This event completely sold out, so we talked to the St. Catharines...
Toronto: Cast announced for “The Wrong Bashir” running May 21-June 9
Crow’s Theatre’s spectacular 40th anniversary season comes to a close with the Toronto premiere of Zahida Rahemtulla’s THE WRONG BASHIR, directed by Paolo Santalucia, May 21 to June 9 in the Guloien Theatre. The upcoming production features a star-studded cast of ten actors, led by Sharjil Rasool,...
Toronto: The musical “Titanique” sails into Toronto December 5, 2024
NYC’s must-sea musical comedy is set to slay Canada, the mother country of the O.G. Québecois international sensation, Céline Dion.
Titanique will make its Canadian premiere in Céline’s hometown of Montreal (or 24 km from her hometown of Charlemagne) at the Segal Centre for Performing Arts (October...
Toronto: “Hadestown” returns to Toronto May 15-26
After a sold-out 7-week run from July 5 – August 20, 2023, Hadestown, the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, returns to Toronto in 2 weeks.
Hadestown begins performances May 15, 2024 for a limited 2-week run through...
Toronto: Tarragon Theatre concludes its season with “Come Home - The Legend of Daddy Hall” May 4-June 9
Mike Payette, Artistic Director of Tarragon Theatre and Managing Director Andrea Vagianos are excited to announce the final piece of the 2023-24 season, the world premiere of Come Home - The Legend of Daddy Hall. The new work written by 2018-19 Urjo Kareda Artist-in-Residence Audrey Dwyer runs in the...
Toronto: Michael R. Jackson’s award-winning musical “A Strange Loop” makes its Canadian premiere April 2025
MICHAEL R. JACKSON’S PULITZER PRIZE AND TONY AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL, A STRANGE LOOP, WILL MAKE ITS CANADIAN PREMIERE APRIL 2025
The Musical Stage Company, Soulpepper Theatre and Crow’s Theatre unite to co-present the internationally renowned big, Black, queer-ass American Broadway show, to be directed...
Toronto: Le Théâtre français de Toronto presents “Les Fourberies de Scapin” by Molière May 30-June 1
Théâtre français de Toronto, in collaboration with Alliance Française de Toronto, is proud to present Les Fourberies de Scapin, Molière's classic play directed by Emmanuel Besnault and produced by La Compagnie L'Éternel Été and Lucernaire Diffusion. This whirlwind production hailing from France runs...
London: The Grand Theatre announces the departure of Executive Director Evan Klassen
Just as the seasons bring change to the air outside, the Grand Theatre has change ahead of its upcoming 2024/25 season. Rachel Peake, Artistic Director, and George Kerhoulas, President of the Board of Directors, have announced today that Evan Klassen will step away as the Grand’s Executive Director...
Toronto: Mamma Mia! returns to Toronto October 8-November 10, 2024 – tickets on sale May 11
The global smash-hit MAMMA MIA! will return to Toronto to play a limited 5-week run from October 8 to November 10, 2024 at Toronto’s CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre.
Just in time for Mother’s Day, tickets for the Toronto engagement of the 25th anniversary tour of MAMMA MIA! will go on sale on May 11, 2024....
Toronto: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre celebrates Queer Pride 2024 May 24-June 30
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre is pleased to announce the line-up for Queer Pride 2024 – a festival of queer theatre, comedy, cabaret, art, music, and parties that showcases our community's unstoppable spirit. For over a month, Buddies will play host to a stellar line-up of Toronto’s most exciting queer...
Toronto: Mirvish presents the North American premiere of “Just For One Day” January 28-March 16, 2025
David Mirvish is excited to announce the North American premiere of Just For One Day, a new musical about the making of Live Aid that premiered at The Old Vic, London, in a sell-out season earlier this year. Written by best-selling author John O’Farrell (Mrs Doubtfire, Something Rotten) and directed...
Toronto: The King Black Box Theatre Collective presents “The Glory of Living” by Rebecca Gilman May 15-31
Toronto’s newest theatrical collective, The King Black Box, presents The Glory of Living by Rebecca Gilman.
The Glory of Living delves into the depths of human nature against the backdrop of true events, telling the story of Lisa, a 15-year-old girl, and her marriage to Clint, an ex-con twice her...
Toronto: Tickets for the 2-Spirit Cabaret on June 13 are now on sale
Tickets for the 2-Spirit Cabaret are now on sale.
The 2-Spirit Cabaret is back for its 8th edition! Presented in partnership with Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, as part of their Queer Pride Festival.
The cabaret is a celebration of the strength, beauty, and talent of queer and 2-Spirit Indigenous...
Millbrook: 4th Line Theatre announces the casting for its 2024 season
4th Line Theatre is pleased to announce the casting for its 2024 Summer Season. As previously announced, this season, the company’s 32nd, will feature two highly-anticipated world premieres: Alison Lawrence’s Onion Skins & Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes, based on the book by Bonnie Sitter and Shirleyan...
Stratford: “Twelfth Night” is now on stage at the Stratford Festival
Get ready to be swept away in a whirlwind of passion, laughter and enchantment as one of Shakespeare’s beloved plays, Twelfth Night, takes to the Festival Theatre. Making her Stratford directorial debut, Seana McKenna directs the romantic comedy.
This production takes us back to the late 1960s,...
Stratford: “Hedda Gabler” begins previews at the Stratford Festival
Henrik Ibsen’s sensation Hedda Gabler comes to the Tom Patterson Theatre today. Directed by Molly Atkinson, this show brings a complex portrait of female identity and independence, while gifting us with one of theatre’s great tragic characters.
In this adaptation by Patrick Marber, the honeymoon...
Toronto: Tickets go on sale for new Toronto production of “The Lion King” May 6
David Mirvish announced today that tickets for the highly anticipated new Toronto sit-down production of Disney’s The Lion King will go on sale to the public at 10AM on Monday May 6, 2024.
Performances will begin November 2, 2024 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The first booking period will go...
Toronto: Tim Hortons to stage new musical “The Last Timbit” in Toronto
In the last year, Tim Hortons has treated cottaging Canadians to a boat drivethru, revived its beloved Dutchie doughnut and launched flatbread pizzas.
But perhaps its biggest surprise will come this summer, on the heels of its 60th anniversary on May 17, when it enters a realm so unexpected for...
Port Stanley: Port Stanley Festival Theatre brings back “The Beaver Club” May 21-June 1
They're back!! Don't miss your chance to see The Beaver Club by Barb Scheffler.It was a sell out smash in 2023 and is returning to the Port Stanley Festival Theatre for just 2 weeks to launch the 2024 summer season. May 21 to June 1.
A disparate group of four unbelievable women embark on a riotous...
Toronto: Over 100 students will attend the opening of TOT’s “El Huésped del Sevillano” on May 3
Musical diversity will be on full display on May 3, 2024, at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts on the Opening Night of the Spanish Zarzuela, El Huésped del Sevillano – The Guest at the Inn. Presented by Toronto Operetta Theatre, Canada’s only professional operetta company, the performance will be...
Toronto: Roast Master Bash and Toronto Comedy All Stars present “The Seinfeld Roast” May 24
Roast Master Bash and Toronto Comedy All Stars Present…The Seinfeld Roast!
Eh, what can we say? It’s a roast where Toronto’s most hilariously savage comedians play your favorite Seinfeld characters, yada yada yada, they insult everything Seinfeld and nothing is off limits, yada yada yada.
Happening...
Toronto: Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre presents “Fleeting” May 24-25
Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre presents Fleeting—a mesmerizing showcase of cutting-edge contemporary dance from across North America.
Fleeting features two exciting new creations by New York City's Roderick George and Los Angeles' Cherice Barton, alongside audience favourites by Jennifer Archibald,...
Kitchener: Green Light Arts presents “Late Company” by Jordan Tannahill May 15-26
Green Light Arts presents Late Company by Jordan Tannhill May 15-26, 2024.
Debora and Michael, grappling with the loss of their son, Joel, make an unconventional decision in an attempt to find closure. Their path towards healing involves a tense dinner gathering with surprising guests. As the evening...
Toronto: Parlous Theatre presents Fringe hit “Insert Clown Here” May 8-19
Parlous Theatre, with support from Common Boots Theatre, returns to Toronto with their raucous Fringe hit, INSERT CLOWN HERE, after sold-out runs in Hamilton, Calgary, Edmonton and at the 2023 Toronto Fringe, winning the Spirit of the Fringe Award. Thanks, in part, to a grant from the Toronto Arts...
Toronto: Obsidian Theatre presents “seven methods of killing kylie jenner” May 12-26
Obsidian Theatre presents the Canadian Premiere of seven methods of killing kylie jenner by Jasmine Lee-Jones. This play is a rollercoaster of emotions and drama that is sure to take Toronto by storm! We're hitting the drama highway from May 12. Buckle up, it's going to be a wild ride, folks!
“Look...
Toronto: Young People’s Theatre presents “Unwritten: The Improv Show” May 7-16
For the first time in its 58-year history, Young People’s Theatre (YPT) is stepping into the world of improv for young audiences with Unwritten: The Improv Show. This delightfully unscripted production is directed by YPT Artistic Director Herbie Barnes and features some of Canada’s finest improv artists:...
Toronto: The Theatre Centre celebrates ten years with “10 for 10” programming
This year The Theatre Centre celebrates ten years of programming in their forever home at 1115 Queen West. To mark the occasion, a series called 10 for 10 (ten unique offerings over ten months) launched last month with a building-wide party, the first of ten free or low-cost artistic offerings happening...
Toronto: Shakespeare in Action unveils its new name – Crossroads Theatre
It is finally time for Shakespeare in Action to reveal our new name!Please welcome: Crossroads Theatre!Shakespeare in Action was formed over 30 years ago with a vision of providing exposure of Shakespeare’s works to youth in Toronto. For decades, Shakespeare in Action introduced plays and the playwriting...
Toronto: Coal Mine Theatre extends “Hedda Gabler” to June 2
Due to unprecedented demand, we're extending our run of Liisa Repo-Martell's adaptation of HEDDA GABLER, directed by Moya O'Connell.
After selling out its initial run in record-breaking time, Coal Mine Theatre's production of HEDDA GABLER will now run until June 2, 2024.
"Our audience's level...
Hamilton: The National Centre for New Musicals announces its first selections
The National Centre for New Musicals (NCNM) at Theatre Aquarius launched its first request for submissions in the fall of 2023 and received over 260 submissions - double the expected figure.
The curatorial team, a diverse group of twenty-four arts professionals hailing from every province and territory,...
Toronto: Johnnie McNamara Walker stars as Iggy Beamish May 23-24 at Factory Theatre
What happens to the life of the party once the party’s over?
Charming trainwreck Iggy Beamish officiates straight weddings for a living while avoiding the reality of his own gay divorce.
Iggy Beamish by Johnnie McNamara Walker explores the gulf between homo and hetero matrimony while its titular...
Toronto: Yannick Nézet-Séguin receives Honorary Fellowship from The Royal Conservatory of Music
One of the most lauded conductors of his generation, Canadian Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin has received the highest designation conferred by The Royal Conservatory of Music – on April 17, 2024 he was inducted as an Honorary Fellow (FRCMT) of the organization.
Mr. Nézet-Séguin accepted the Honorary...
Port Dover: Tickets are now on sale for this year’s holiday panto “Cinderella” at the Lighthouse Festival
This winter, ignite a sparkling new holiday tradition with your family at Lighthouse Festival's 2024 pantomime ("panto") production of Cinderella. This enchanting retelling of the classic tale promises to captivate audiences of all ages. Cinderella brings a fresh and vibrant twist to the beloved story,...
Toronto: The Musical Stage Company announces its 2024/25 season
Following the record-breaking sixteen-week run of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, the most successful show in company history, The Musical Stage Company is thrilled to announce the details of their upcoming programming. The 2024/25 season will include the World Premiere of AFTER THE RAIN,...
Toronto: Tarragon Theatre announces its 2024/25 season
Artistic Director Mike Payette and Managing Director Andrea Vagianos are excited to announce Tarragon Theatre’s 2024/25 season. The 53rd season embraces the impact of coming together and celebrates the rich scope of bold Canadian storytellers. In a season focused on collaboration, featuring stories...
Toronto: “seven methods of killing kylie jenner” plays at Streetcar Crowsnest May 12-26
Following the celebrated Canadian Premiere of THREE SISTERS, co-produced with Soulpepper Theatre, Obsidian Theatre concludes their 23.24 season with another thrilling Canadian premiere in May: seven methods of killing kylie jenner, by the internationally acclaimed and award-winning British playwright...
Toronto: Toronto Fringe announces the 17th Annual Next Stage Theatre Festival programming
Toronto Fringe is proud to announce the programming for the 17th Annual Next Stage Theatre Festival taking place October 16-27, 2024, with six compelling shows from Toronto, Edmonton, and Halifax including solo shows, musicals, and dramatic theatre.
Next Stage Theatre Festival is the Toronto Fringe's...
Picton: County Stage Company announces its 2024 season
Prince Edward County, ON – Artistic Director Heather Braaten and Managing Director Kristen Leboeuf announced today County Stage Company’s exciting 2024 Summer Season line-up. The season runs from June 27 to October 26 at a variety of well-known Prince Edward County locations including The Eddie
Hotel...
Toronto: Pleiades Theatre will offer augmented reality glasses for d/Deaf audiences
Ash Knight, Artistic Executive Director of Pleiades Theatre, today announced that every performance of the world premiere of Tyson’s Song by Peter N. Bailey, running April 24 to May 19 at Factory Theatre, will include the option of Augmented Reality (AR) glasses for d/Deaf audience members. In a first...
Stratford: “Something Rotten!” kicks off the Stratford Festival’s 2024 season
This year at the Stratford Festival, it’s hard to be the Bard! The Stratford Festival begins its 2024 season with Something Rotten! directed and choreographed by Donna Feore led by Starr Domingue, Henry Firmston, Jeff Lillico and Mark Uhre.
The story follows the Bottom brothers, two struggling playwrights...
Toronto: “Mean Girls” returns to Toronto July 30-August 25 – tickets on sale April 17
After a sold-out five-week run in 2022, the North American Tour of Mean Girls—the hit musical comedy adapted from the hit Paramount Pictures film—returns to Toronto for a limited four-week engagement at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, July 30 through August 25, 2024.
Tickets will be available at 10am...
Toronto: WeeFestival Celebrates 10th Anniversary May 10-June 9
Toronto’s only performing arts festival for very young audiences celebrates its 10th birthday with a special 10-show lineup!
Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 WeeFestival, a citywide celebration of unforgettable artistic encounters for early childhood taking place in multiple venues across the...
Orangeville: Theatre Orangeville presents “The Darktown Strutters’ Ball” April 25-May 12
The song “The Darktown Strutters’ Ball” was the earliest jazz recording ever made, and it was written by Shelton Brooks, an Afro-Canadian who was the music industry’s first superstar.
This World Premiere will take you on a musical journey through time, humbling us with the stories of how so many...
Stratford: Here For Now Theatre announces the casts and creative teams for its 2024 season
We at Here FOR NOW THEATRE are SO PROUD to announce our 2024 SEASON of Self-Acceptance.
An inspired 5-play Season running
June 19th - September 28th, 2024.
Venue Location: Stratford Perth Museum
4275 Huron Road - Stratford, ON
Visit www.herefornowtheatre.com
• PAUL AND LINDA...
Toronto: Soulpepper presents “First Métis Man of Odesa” May 8-19
Soulpepper is thrilled to present Punctuate! Theatre’s multi-Dora Award-winning production of FIRST MÉTIS MAN OF ODESA. This celebrated production was the top touring show in the country in 2023, playing in seven cities for over 15,000 people. Based on actual events, this captivating real-life love...
Toronto: Tickets are now on sale for the Village Players’ production of “The Book of Will” April 26-May 18
Tickets are now on sale for the last show of our 50th anniversary season - Lauren Gunderson's award-winning comedic drama, The Book of Will, directed by Jennifer Monteith. This rapid fire and buoyant play runs at The Village Playhouse from Friday, April 26, until Saturday, May 18.
The Book of Will...
Toronto: Luminato Festival 2024 programme revealed
This June, Luminato Festival Toronto, the city’s multi-arts festival, returns to kick off the summer with memorable art experiences. From June 5 to 16, Luminato will present a stellar programming lineup featuring exceptional Canadian and international artists who will illuminate the city with a unique...
London, ON: The Grand Theatre presents “Million Dollar Quartet” April 16-May 11
Through Tennessee’s infamous Sun Records and one legendary night with Presley, Cash, Lewis, and Perkins – London, Ontario’s international music footprint will be on full display with an extended run of Million Dollar Quartet, the final production of the Grand Theatre’s 2023/24 season. The popular jukebox...
Toronto: The Canadian Opera Company presents “Aportia Chryptych” about Portia White June 14-16
Nova Scotian contralto Portia White was the first Black Canadian concert performer to achieve international fame in the mid-20th century, touring North America and performing in Europe while being hailed as the best classical voice of her generation. Yet despite such artistic accomplishments, her story...
Toronto: Cirque du Soleil’s new show “ECHO” embarks on a cross-Canada tour starting in Toronto on May 8
ECHO, Cirque du Soleil’s 20th original Big Top production, is just one month away from its highly anticipated Toronto debut on May 8, 2024 under the Big Top at 2150 Lake Shore Blvd. W. ECHO, presented by Sun Life, is ready to dazzle audiences with trailblazing elements that set a new bar including...
Toronto: Off-Mirvish 2023/24 season played to 85,000 theatregoers
Off-Mirvish has just ended a spectacularly successful 2023/24 season.
The season began with the Broadway tour of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird making a rare Toronto visit and playing a sold-out run at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre in November 2023. Demand for the show was so strong, a return engagement...
Port Hope: The Capitol Theatre presents “A Year with Frog and Toad” May 17-June 2
The Port Hope Capitol Theatre presents the musical A Year With Frog & Toad May 17-Jun 2.
The beloved book series comes to life on stage—and it’s fun for the whole family!
Based on Arnold Lobel's beloved books, this whimsical show chronicles the story of two friends—the very chipper Frog and the...
Niagara-on-the-Lake: Agatha Christie’s “Witness for the Prosecution” begins previews April 6
Making its Shaw Festival debut, Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution starts previews Saturday, April 6 at the Royal George Theatre. Directed by Alistair Newton, this gripping murder mystery by the world’s most popular novelist delivers twists and turns all the way to the final curtain.
When...
Toronto: Performance added to “To Kill a Mockingbird” on June 2
The Canadian premiere of the record-breaking new Broadway production of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird sold-out its entire run during its Toronto engagement last November, 2023.
Returning this May for a second one-week engagement, Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird will play Toronto’s CAA Ed...
Toronto: JUNIOR festival runs at Harbourfront May 18–20
Harbourfront Centre presents JUNIOR, Toronto’s international children’s festival, over the May long weekend of May 18–20, 2024. Showcasing a wide range of local and international performances, from theatre and dance to circus and hands-on workshops, the entire family can enjoy three days of play, imagination...
Toronto: Tarragon Theatre names Lisa Li as incoming Executive Director
Tarragon Theatre is thrilled to announce Lisa Li as its new Executive Director. Making the return to Toronto from Winnipeg, Lisa Li begins at Tarragon June 24, 2024, working through the transition with Artistic Director Mike Payette and outgoing Managing Director Andrea Vagianos.
”Lisa Li is one...
Hamilton: Theatre Aquarius presents a new musical “Beautiful Scars” April 24-May 11
On Tuesday, April 2, we welcomed some of Turtle Island's finest talent to Theatre Aquarius for the first day of rehearsal for Beautiful Scars, a New Musical by Tom Wilson and Shaun Smyth.
Oblivious to a secret deeply held by his parents, Tom Wilson’s search for identity started on East Hamilton...
Toronto: Bygone Theatre remounts its production of “The Rear Window” May 15-31
Nominated for eleven and winner of four Broadway World Toronto Awards after its original 2019 run, Bygone Theatre’s The Rear Window is returning to the stage as our biggest production yet. Based on the short story "It Had To Be Murder" by Cornell Woolrich, the same tale that inspired the 1954 Hitchcock...
Toronto: Native Earth announces creative team for “Women of the Fur Trade”
Native Earth Performing Arts announced today that Kevin Loring, Artistic Director of NAC Indigenous Theatre, will be stepping in to direct Women of the Fur Trade at Native Earth Performing Arts and Joelle Peters, Artistic Director of Native Earth, will assist.
“We are saddened to announce that the...
Toronto: Toronto Operetta Theatre presents the Canadian premiere of the zarzuela “El Huésped del Sevillano” May 3-5
A champion of music theatre in all its diversity, Toronto Operetta Theatre presents the Canadian Premiere of the Spanish zarzuela El Huésped del Sevillano (The Guest at the Inn) by Jacinto Guerrero with performances at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts on May 3, 4, 5 (mat), 2024. “As a native-born...
Toronto: The musical “SIX” will now close on May 26, 2024
Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss’s Tony Award®-winning global smash hit musical SIX is extended again by popular demand, with tickets now available for performances until May 26, 2024, at Toronto’s Royal Alexandra Theatre. This will be the show’s final extension.
By the time it closes, the Canadian production...
St. Catharines: The Foster Festival stages a new Norm Foster play “Ship to Shore” May 22-26
Ahoy! The Foster Festival presents a new, hilarious comedy by Norm Foster!
Join us for another site-specific theatrical experience, this time at the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre, Lock 3 from May 22-26.
Ship to Shore by Norm Foster
Wed May 22, 2024 - Sun May 26, 2024
A...
Toronto: Coal Mine Theatre concludes its 2023/24 season with Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler” May 5-26
Following the company’s first World Premiere production of DION: A ROCK OPERA last month, COAL MINE THEATRE concludes the 23.24 season with another first – the staging of a European classic.
Beginning May 5th, COAL MINE’S own Diana Bentley will assume one of the most complex and heralded characters...
Toronto: The Second City announces the cast and crew for its 89th mainstage revue
The world’s most influential name in live comedy, The Second City is thrilled to announce the cast and crew of The Second City Toronto’s 89th Mainstage Revue. Digital comedy pioneer and Picnicface member, Kyle Dooley directs returning ensemble members Coko Galore, and Devon Henderson with Matt Keevins...
Toronto: Tom Hearn’s show “How Fabulous Is That?!” will premiere on April 26, 2024
Viral comedian Tom Hearn will premiere his new show How Fabulous Is That?! for one show only on April 26, 2024 at Comedy Bar Danforth in Toronto before heading on an international tour with a stop at Edinburgh Fringe this summer. Tom’s FABULOUS extravaganza will include a hit parade of his iconic impressions...
London, ON: Andrew Prashad’s “One Step at a Time” runs at the Grand Theatre April 9-20
Andrew Prashad’s critically acclaimed One Step at a Time may bring tears to your eyes, but he promises that you’ll smile more than you cry. Known around the world for his exceptional talent as a dancer (Riverdance 20th Anniversary World Tour), singer, actor, composer and creator (Disney, Shaw Festival,...
Toronto: The Alumnae Theatre announces the lineup of its 36th Annual New Ideas Festivals
Alumnae Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the return of its much-anticipated annual event, the New Ideas Festival, running from April 24 to May 5, 2024.
Celebrating its 36th year, the festival promises an exhilarating showcase of new and experimental one-act plays, presenting audiences with...
Toronto: Cliff Cardinal’s “Huff” returns to Toronto April 23-28
Cliff Cardinal returns to Crow’s Theatre for a special, one-week presentation of with his critically acclaimed, award-winning solo show, HUFF.
HUFF is the brutally funny tale of Wind and his brothers as they struggle with their mother’s death, a reserve school system that’s failing them, and a solvent-abuse...
Toronto: The Canadian Festival of New Musicals announces its casts
An exciting new festival premieres THIS MAY at the Berkeley Street Theatre & today we're THRILLED to reveal our lineup of performers!
New Voices. New Stories. New Musicals.
Join us for a celebration of creativity, innovation, and collaboration as we give audiences a glimpse of three of the Musical...
Toronto: Crow’s Theatre extends “Dana H.” to April 14
Crow’s Theatre is very proud to announce an extra week of Lucas Hnath’s DANA H., now playing at Factory Theatre until April 14! If you are looking for an experience that combines innovative theatre with an emotional journey, DANA H. is an absolute MUST-SEE!
The critically acclaimed and celebrated...
Fenelon Falls: Single tickets now on sale for The Grove Theatre summer season
Join us for another thrilling season at The Grove Theatre! Single tickets now on sale.
Get ready for a summer filled with our spectacular mainstage productions Into The Woods and tributes to Carole King, ABBA, Dolly Parton and Elton John, and an amazing line up of Guest Artists including Steven...
Stratford: Two of the Stratford Festival's most popular shows of 2023 are now available on Stratfest@Home
Two of 2023’s most popular shows, Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy Much Ado About Nothing and Frances Koncan’s brilliant satire Women of the Fur Trade are now available for worldwide streaming on Stratfest@Home.
• Enjoy the wit and romance of one of Shakespeare’s finest and funniest plays from the...
Toronto: Jani Lauzon shares a message of urgency and hope for World Theatre Day
The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) in partnership with Association des théâtres francophones du Canada (AFTC) celebrate today’s World Theatre Day with award-winning theatre artist Jani Lauzon’s message to Canadians.
Theatre is about connection – the spark between audience and...
Toronto: Nightwood Theatre and Tapestry Opera are building a new performing arts space – 877 Yonge Street
Tapestry Opera and Nightwood Theatre are building a new home and collaborative space for the performing arts at 877 Yonge Street.
Since August 2022, Tapestry Opera has been without a home office or venue, forced to rely on renting rehearsal and performance space and working remotely. Six months...
Toronto: Young People’s Theatre presents “The Fixing Girl” April 15-May 2
This April, Young People’s Theatre (YPT) is proud to present the much-anticipated world premiere of The Fixing Girl from celebrated UK playwright Kevin Dyer. Both tender and playful, The Fixing Girl tells the story of a young girl coming to terms with an event that is much bigger than her. Three generations...
Blyth: Blyth Festival marks 50th anniversary with a $500.000 matching gift campaign
Fans and supporters of the Blyth Festival can now double the power of any gift they make to the Festival’s $500K For Another 50 Years campaign, established to mark the theatre’s 50th anniversary and lay the foundation for another half century.
This landmark campaign is anchored by a $250,000 pledge...
Toronto: Canadian Stage announces its 2024/25 season
Canadian Stage’s Artistic Director Brendan Healy and Executive Director Monica Esteves today announces the organization’s 24.25 season featuring a captivating slate of productions that propel and connect an array of brilliant theatre-makers with growing audiences in one of the most diverse cities in...
Toronto: “Come From Away” returns to Toronto September 22-December 22, 2024 – tickets on sale April 8
The global sensation Come From Away returns home to the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto. Performances will begin September 22, 2024. Tickets for the first block of performances until December 22, 2024 will go on sale Monday, April 8 at www.mirvish.com.
Before its Toronto return, the...
Orangeville: Theatre Orangeville announces its 2024/25 season
Our 31st Season is now live and available to purchase a 5 or 3 show subscription. Join us for all five SENSATIONAL Stories Coming to YOUR Stage in the 2024/25 Season. Or, take advantage of our 3 show subscription package, and pick your favourites. All 5 and 3 show subscriptions have the option to add...
Toronto: JUNIOR returns to Harbourfront May 18-20, 2024
One of the largest children’s festivals in Canada, Harbourfront Centre’s JUNIOR brings families together for a fun three-day festival tailored for young enthusiasts between the ages of 5 to 12.
Happening annually over the May long weekend, the multidisciplinary festival offers an exciting lineup...
Toronto: Poculi Ludique Societas presents “Lusty Juventus” by Robert Wever April 12-14
Poculi Ludique Societas presents Lusty Juventus: A Tudor Moral Interlude by Robert Wever (fl. 1550).
Lusty Juventus is a short mid-16th century Moral Interlude of the “Prodigal Son” type, telling the story of a young man tempted by the joys of the flesh. It was written during the brief reign of...
Toronto: Co-Artistic Director Diana Bentley will depart Coal Mine Theatre at end of 2023/24 season
Concluding a decade of shaking up the east end with challenging, provocative, hit productions, COAL MINE THEATRE today announces that co-founder Diana Bentley will be completing her tenure as Co-Artistic Director and Artistic Producer at the end of the 2023/2024 season.
A trailblazer for the company...
Toronto: “SIX The Musical” adds a second sing-along performance on April 23, 2024
Hey Queendom! If you missed the first sold-out sing-along performance of SIX, now’s your chance to get your tickets for the second sing-along on April 23!
On March 6, 2024, fans of SIX gathered at the Royal Alexandra Theatre to sing along to their favourite queen’s songs at Toronto’s first-ever...
Toronto: Tarragon presents the world premiere of “El Terremoto” March 26-April 21
Mike Payette, Artistic Director of Tarragon Theatre and Managing Director Andrea Vagianos are excited to announce the world premiere of El Terremoto. The new work written by Christine Quintana runs in the Mainspace from March 26 – April 21, 2024 (opening April 3).
In this comedic drama, audiences...
Stratford: The Stratford Festival concluded the 2023 season with a $404,000 surplus
Thanks to strong attendance, extraordinary donor support and careful management of rising expenses, the Stratford Festival has concluded the 2023 season with a surplus. At a time of global retrenchment in the performing arts, the Festival mounted a full season of 13 productions across all of its four...
London, ON: The Grand Theatre announces its 2024/25 season
Artistic Director, Rachel Peake and Executive Director, Evan Klassen are proud to announce today the Grand Theatre’s 2024/25 playbill – “A Time for Play”. The joyous season lineup includes: six beloved and blockbuster titles, three locally conceptualized and constructed London Proud productions that...
Toronto: Fall for Dance North announces the departure of Artistic Director Ilter Ibrahimof
After a decade of visionary leadership at the helm of Toronto’s premier international dance festival, Fall for Dance North (FFDN), Ilter Ibrahimof is stepping down as Artistic Director in October 2024, following its 10th anniversary edition.
“When we first presented FFDN in 2015, we were thrilled...
Toronto: “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812” joins the Mirvish 2024/25 main subscription season
The Crow’s Theatre and The Musical Stage Company’s co-production of Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 by Dave Malloy has been one of the highlights of the 2023-24 Toronto theatre season. After playing to sold-out houses for a record-breaking 16 weeks at Streetcar Crowsnest, demand for the show...
Stratford: The Stratford Festival found to have an economic impact of $276.7 million
The Stratford Festival was founded in 1952 to provide stimulus to a failing local economy, one suffering from the closure of its main industry, rail repair. Many thought the idea that a Shakespeare festival could revive an economy was pure folly, but since the first season in the summer of 1953, the...
Toronto: VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert presents Verdi’s “La Battaglia di Legnano” April 7
VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert concludes its Golden Jubilee Season with Verdi’s La Battaglia di Legnano on Sunday, 7 April 2024 – 2:30 pm at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts. “Our amazing 50th Anniversary season comes to a close with another in our series of Verdi Unbound! operas, celebrating unfamiliar...
Toronto: The Silk Bath Collective presents “Woking Phoenix” April 12-27
Theatre Passe Muraille is thrilled to present the World Premiere of their co-production with Silk Bath Collective, WOKING PHOENIX on stage April 12th – 27th in the Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace.
An epic exploration of two decades of a family’s survival. WOKING PHOENIX tells the story of three...
Toronto: Soulpepper presents “Age is a Feeling” by Haley McGee May 29-June 16
Haley McGee returns to Soulpepper Theatre and Toronto with the Canadian Premiere of Age is a Feeling, a show that "took the Edinburgh Fringe by storm," following a sold out run of The Ex- Boyfriend Yard Sale in 2022.
Inspired by hospices, mystics and trips to the cemetery, Age is a Feeling wrestles...
St. Catharines: Tickts are now on sale for the Fostered Playwrights Festival
Next up at the Foster Festival – the Fostered Playwrights Festival
In 2023 we initiated our Playwrights development program with a call out for new Canadian plays and was met with a resounding 72 submissions. From that number we selected three new scripts, each with its own clear voice, and have...
Toronto: Toronto Dance Theatre presents a Spring Double Bill April 4-13
Concluding a season that has explored the ways artists, audiences, and community share space, Toronto Dance Theatre (TDT) is thrilled to announce the details of their second mainstage double bill presentation at the historic Winchester next month. Beginning April 4th, SPRING DOUBLE BILL sees the resident...
Stratford: “The Great Fire” by Roland Schimmelpfennig plays at the Stratford Festival this summer
This summer you have the opportunity to experience The Great Fire, an audio odyssey at The Stratford Festival, as part of the Forum Performances. Seating is limited to a dozen for each listening party, so book your tickets early to enjoy this experience.
The Great Fire evokes a world both everyday...
London, ON: “Clue” at the Grand Theatre has been extended to March 31
The Grand Theatre is thrilled to share that its run of Clue, directed by Dennis Garnhum, has been extended through to March 31, 2024. Audiences are filling the Spriet Stage’s more than 800 seats and welcoming the production with full houses and killer laughs.
“We wanted to deliver a hilarious, murderous...
Toronto: Bowtie Productions presents the musical “Falsettos” April 19-27
Artistic Director Meredith Shedden and Executive Director Ian Kowalski are thrilled to welcome Toronto audiences to their spring theatrical offering, Falsettos, April 19-27, 2024. Following their sold out 2023 production of Fun Home, they kick off their 2024 season with the Tony and Drama Desk Award-Winning...
Port Stanley: The Port Stanley Festival Theatre names a new Artistic Director
The Board of Directors of The Port Stanley Festival Theatre is pleased to announce that Liz Gilroy, after an internship as Associate Artistic Director, has been appointed as the theatre’s next Artistic Director.
Gilroy an experienced and impressive director and choreographer who has worked across...
Toronto: Harbourfront Centre presents “Swan Lakes + Minus 16” by Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart
Harbourfront Centre presents the Canadian premiere of Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart’s striking mixed program, Swan Lakes + Minus 16, on stage April 18–20, 2024, at 7:30pm at Fleck Dance Theatre, which closes the 2023/24 international contemporary dance series, Torque. In Swan...
Barrie: Talk Is Free Theatre announces cast and creatives for “Cock” running April 18-27
After their critically acclaimed production of La Bête takes its final bow later this week at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre Theatre, Talk Is Free Theatre will wrap up their 2023-24 season in Barrie with another play sporting a beastly title.
Cock, the Laurence Olivier Award-winning play by Mike...
Toronto: “Medea” by Luigi Cherubini to make first-ever appearance at the COC May 3-17
When Luigi Cherubini’s Medea opens at the Canadian Opera Company this May, Toronto audiences will have the opportunity to witness a globally acclaimed cast take on one of opera’s most rarely performed works in a thrillingly evocative production from multi-award-winning director Sir David McVicar. Never...
Toronto: Opera Atelier’s “All Is Love” returns to Koerner Hall April 11-14
Opera Atelier is thrilled to announce the return of ALL IS LOVE, the fully staged mixed program celebrating love in all its splendour at Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, on stage from April 11 to April 14, 2024. ALL IS LOVE features the music Opera Atelier loves most and includes...
Orangeville: Theatre Orangeville announces its 2024/25 season
Theatre Orangeville’s 2024-2025 Season will be our 31st Season of presenting ‘Sensational Stories on YOUR Stage’ — and it is not one to be missed!
As of Friday March 8th, 3 and 5 show subscriptions are on sale - and will save your seat to attend all of our fantastic shows next season. There are...
Niagara-on-the-Lake: The Shaw Festival posts an operating deficit of $5.7 million for the 2023 season.
Patrons and donors, along with Shaw Festival Board and company members, gathered today in the Festival Theatre lobby to hear the results of the 2023 season. They were also joined by an online audience of Shaw supporters.
During the Shaw Festival’s Annual Meeting, Treasurer Greg Prince announced...
Toronto: The Royal Conservatory of Music announces the cast for Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” playing December 2024
The Royal Conservatory of Music is thrilled to announce casting for the 2024 holiday season production of Into the Woods in concert. There will be three holiday performances suitable for the whole family on December 28, 29, and 30, with a special New Year’s Eve presentation on the 31st.
Richard...
New York: Former Stratford festival Artistic Director Des McAnuff helms “The Who’s Tommy” on Broadway
The Who's Tommy is back on Broadway in a reimagined revival helmed by the musical's original director and co-book writer Des McAnuff, with previews beginning March 8 at the Nederlander Theatre. Opening night is March 28.
Ali Louis Bourzgui leads the cast in the title role, opposite Alison Luff as...
Orangeville: “By the Light of Story” by Kristen Da Silva runs March 7-24
Tonight is the night!! The curtain is about to rise on this WORLD PREMIERE Kristen Da Silva romantic comedy, By the Light of a Story.
Madeline Holland is a young widow struggling to pick herself up after the loss of her novelist husband, Rhys.
Her sister-in-law Tammy is doing her best to drag...
Toronto: The Canadian Opera Company presents Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale” April 26-May 18
The Canadian Opera Company ushers in spring with a feel-good comedy that hasn’t been seen on the COC stage in 30 years: Don Pasquale by Gaetano Donizetti. This colourful adaptation from acclaimed French-Canadian creative duo Barbe & Doucet transposes the opera’s storyline to 1960s Rome, where the eccentric...
Toronto: Opera Atelier announces its 2024/25 season
Opera Atelier’s founding Co-artistic Directors Marshall Pynkoski C.M. and Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg C.M. today announced the company’s radiant 2024/2025 season: A Miracle, A Metamorphosis, A Masterpiece Reborn.
The season kicks off in the historic Elgin Theatre with the company’s fully-staged production...
Toronto: Bad Dog & Sex T-Rex present Blockbuster week March 22-29
Bad Dog Comedy Theatre and Sex T-Rex are honoured to announce the return of Blockbuster Week from March 22 to 29, 2024 at the Assembly Theatre (1479 Queen Street West). A community gathering for some of Toronto’s most talented artists, Blockbuster Week is a beloved festival of brand new improvised...
Toronto: “Dog Man: The Musical” is coming to Toronto May 9-June 2
Mirvish Productions will present TheaterWorksUSA’s NY Times Critic’s Pick, Dog Man: The Musical based on the popular book series by Dav Pilkey. Dog Man: The Musical will play May 9 – June 2, 2024 at Toronto’s CAA Theatre.
Tickets will be available at 10AM Saturday March 9 at mirvish.com or by calling...
Hamilton: Theatre Aquarius announces its 2024/25 season
Artistic Director Mary Francis Moore and Executive Director Kelly Straughan announced Theatre Aquarius’ 2024/2025 season to an enthusiastic crowd at the first preview performance of Shirley Valentine on Wednesday evening. “We’ve come to play in our 51st season. Our all-star lineup has it all: clever...
Picton: County Stage announces Heather Braaten as its new Artistic Director
Leading into its 18th season of theatre, music and comedy, County Stage Company is excited to announce Heather Braaten as the new Artistic Director, taking over from Graham Abbey, who stepped down as Artistic Director at the end of last season, after 6 successful seasons with the company.
Heather...
Toronto: Théâtre français de Toronto presents “Mononk Jules” March 20-23
Théâtre français de Toronto is proud to present MONONK JULES : a one-man show from Illusion Fabuleuse productions playing from March 20 to 23, 2024 at the TfT studio located at 21 College Street, 6th floor.
Performed by author, actor and puppeteer Jocelyn Sioui, this docu-theatre delves into the...
Toronto: The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) issues an urgent call to support Canadian theatres
The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) in partnership with Association des théâtres francophones du Canada (AFTC) call on Canadians to Rally for Theatre this month ahead of World Theatre Day on March 27, 2024, with three simple calls to action.
Live performing arts was among the...
Toronto: Tickets now on sale for Britten’s opera “The Turn of the Screw” running June 12-15
We have some amazing news to share. Tickets are now on sale for our spook-tastic production of Britten’s The Turn of the Screw!
Come on out to see our first return to live opera since 2018!! Featuring not one, but TWO stellar casts: our main cast of exceptional Canadian artists (performing June...
Toronto: “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” extends again – now to April 6
With the four-week run of Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead, starring beloved hobbits Billy Boyd and Dominic Monaghan of the Oscar-winning The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, completely sold-out before it has even begun, eight additional performances have been added, April 2 – 6, 2024, at the CAA...
London, ON: “Clue” plays at the Grand Theatre March 12-30
Based on the cult classic movie and murder mystery board game, Clue is a fast-paced farce with killer laughs and snappy dialogue sure to keep the audience guessing until the very end. A mysterious party, unusual monikers and a deadly secret bring together Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs....
Toronto: The Assembly Theatre presents a dramatic reading of “Death of Superman” on April 6
THE ASSEMBLY THEATREʼs live action comic book reading series COMIC BOOKS LIVE!!! returns with a comedic reading of DC comic’s 1993 DEATH OF SUPERMAN SAGA, a live reading of Superman #75, The Adventures of Superman #500, Action Comics #500, Superman #22, Superman The Man of Steel #22 and Superman #78...
Toronto: Big City Kitties prsents Next Stage hit “TEASE” March 13-24
Returning to Toronto after its sold out run at the 2020 Next Stage Theatre Festival, TEASE by Lindsay Mullan, a Big City Kitties production in Association with Crow’s Theatre, is on stage from March 13-24, 2024 in the Studio Theatre at Crow’s Theatre.
TEASE challenges society’s patriarchal views...
Toronto: The Chimera Project Dance Theatre plays the Harbourfront Centre Theatre April 5-6
The Chimera Project Dance Theatre presents Unclearing, a striking double bill featuring two world premieres at Harbourfront Centre Theatre, April 5 & 6, 2024. Co-created by choreographer Sophie Dow, and composer and musician Laura Reznek, Agrimony walks the edge between evocative live concert and embodied...
Toronto: Theatre Passe Muraille announces programming for second #BeyondTO festival
Theatre Passe Muraille is pleased to announce the return of #BeyondTO this spring, for the ‘mini festival’s’ second iteration featuring two pieces that explore the breadth of human experience and showcase perspectives rarely seen on stage; CAMILLE: THE STORY by Audrey-Anne Bouchard (Montréal) and...
Hamilton: Theatre Aquarius invests in new technological infrastructure thanks to provincial funding
On Tuesday, March 5, the team at Theatre Aquarius will celebrate the $100,000 Resilient Communities Fund grant they received from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) that was used to improve the technological infrastructure at Theatre Aquarius.
“Theatre Aquarius is an iconic...
Toronto: “Friendly Fire”, an evening of seven pocket-sized comedies, runs at the Tarragon Theatre April 11-14
A new satirical comedy comes to the Tarragon Theatre with all guns blazing! Elly and ThreebyZero in association with Larry Silverberg will present the world premiere of Eli Pasic's Friendly Fire: AN EVENING OF SEVEN POCKET-SIZED COMEDIES. The show is being presented at the Tarragon Theatre for a limited...
Toronto: The House at Poe Corner returns to the Red Sandcastle Theatre April 11-21
Celebrating the 10th deathiversary and woeful return of Eldritch Theatre’s dreadfully dour Kindergoth Masterpiece. Welcome back to the Grim Woodland of Weir, where the terrifying tales of Edgar Allen Poe are performed in petrifying perpetuity by twisted little toys that bear a striking, yet non-copyright...
Toronto: “HYPROV” extends through April 21 at the CAA Theatre
Straight from their Las Vegas Residency at the legendary Showroom at Harrah’s, Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci are taking HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis on the second leg of a 2023 North American tour, beginning in Clayton, North Carolina on September 7.
Due to popular demand, HYPROV has added one more...
Toronto: “3 Fingers Back” by Donna-Michelle St. Bernard runs at the Tarragon Theatre February 27-March 24
Mike Payette, Artistic Director of Tarragon Theatre and Managing Director Andrea Vagianos are excited to announce the world premiere of 3 Fingers Back, a co-production from Tarragon Theatre and lemonTree Creations. The double bill from acclaimed writer Donna-Michelle St. Bernard’s 54ology runs in the...
Toronto: An all-new version of “Shrek the Musical” will visit the Princess of Wales Theatre August 6-18, 2024
Fifth Estate Entertainment and Round Room Live are thrilled to announce that an all-new version of SHREK THE MUSICAL will depart Duloc to embark on a cross-country national tour that includes a stop at Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre from August 8 – 18, 2024. Audiences can expect a SHREK that feels...
Millbrook: Student awarded Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Youth Achievement Award for work with 4th Line Theatre
4th Line Theatre is pleased to announce that on Thursday, February 22, 2024, the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and John Ecker, Chair, Board of Directors, Ontario Heritage Trust, presented Maude Rose Craig with the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Youth Achievement Award....
Toronto: Young People’s Theatre presents “Through My Eyes” for March Break
This March, Young People’s Theatre (YPT) is excited to present Through My Eyes – a playful dance piece from Quebec’s Bouge de là, directed by Hélène Langevin. A captivating adventure for ages 4 to 7, Through My Eyes invites audiences to see the world afresh through the eyes of an exploring child. This...
Toronto: Shakespeare in Action welcomes Michelle Urbano as its new Artistic Director
Shakespeare in Action is so excited to announce our new Artistic Director, Michelle Urbano! Michelle has worked with SiA in the past as the Producer of our 2023 summer show. You may have also seen Michelle telling cozy winter stories during Winterfest!
“I am thrilled to be joining Shakespeare in...
Toronto: Replay Storytelling presents the Replay Story Fest March 6-10
Replay Storytelling is thrilled to announce Replay Story Fest, a five-day celebration of storytelling commemorating eight remarkable years of Replay Storytelling. From March 6-10, 2024, audiences are invited to the Burdock Music Hall to immerse themselves in true stories, told by the people who lived...
Toronto: White Mills Theatre Co. presents “Peter Pan and the Wendy Lady” March 8-23
“While she was dreaming, the window blew open, and a boy dropped to the floor. He was accompanied by a strange light, no bigger than your fist, which darted about the room like a living thing. It must have been this light that woke her …"
When her dreams invade the waking world, a misfit storyteller...
Toronto: Guillaume Côté and Robert Lepage present “Hamlet, Prince of Denmark” April 3-7
Ex Machina, Côté Danse, Dvoretsky Productions, and presenting partner Show One Productions, are thrilled to announce that due to popular demand, they have added a matinee performance to the limited run of their hotly anticipated premiere of The Tragedy of HAMLET Prince of Denmark. The newly added matinee...
Toronto: The Canadian Opera Company announces its 2024/25 season
The Canadian Opera Company announced its 2024/2025 season today with exciting programming comprised almost entirely of new-to-Toronto productions including the first-ever COC staging of Verdi’s Nabucco, the world premiere of a new production of Gounod’s Faust, and the Toronto premiere of La Reine-garçon,...
Toronto: Pleiades Theatre announces casting for the world premiere of “Tyson’s Song” by Peter N. Bailey
Ash Knight, Artistic Executive Director of Pleiades Theatre, today announced that the world premiere of Tyson’s Song will star Kyle Brown (Come From Away, Jesus Christ Superstar) as Tyson, and Jamar Adams-Thompson (Migraaaants, Three Ordinary Men) as Bryan. Tyson’s Song is directed by Ash Knight, with...
Toronto: The Royal Conservatory of Music will present “Into the Woods” in December 2024
Dr. Peter Simon, Michael and Sonja Koerner President & CEO of The Royal Conservatory of Music, President & CEO Designate Alexander Brose, Executive Director of Performing Arts Mervon Mehta, and Dean of The Glenn Gould School James Anagnoson, today revealed programming details of some of the classical...
Port Dover: Lighthouse Festival offers two shows from DuffleBag Theatre for March Break
As March Break madness approaches, Lighthouse Festival is thrilled to present DuffleBag Theatre's hilarious productions of Beauty and the Beast & The Three Musketeers in Port Dover and Port Colborne! Prepare to be transported to enchanting worlds filled with adventure, romance, and timeless tales that...
Toronto: New faces join the cast of “The Great Comet”
With the incredible success of the oft extended NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, it was inevitable that we would have to say farewell to a few cast members moving on to other projects.
We want to thank Lawrence Libor, Marcus Nance and Louise Pitre for their part in bringing this spectacular...
Toronto: “No One’s Special at the Hot Dog Cart” runs March 14-23 at Theatre Passe Muraille
In March, Theatre Passe Muraille and Erroneous Theatre are thrilled to present the World Premiere of their co-production NO ONE’S SPECIAL AT THE HOT DOG CART, on stage March 14th – 23rd in the Passe Muraille Mainspace. (Media night: March 16th)
From award winning playwright, author, and spoken word...
Toronto: Crow’s Theatre presents “shaniqua in abstration” by bahia watson April 9-28
shaniqua in abstraction, a new play written and performed by bahia watson (Uncle Vanya, The Handmaid's Tale) and directed by Sabryn Rock (Our Place, The Porter), will have its world premiere this April as part of the Crow’s Theatre 2023.24 40th anniversary season. An intrepidly daring one-woman play,...
Toronto: Outside the March and Soulpepper present a play about Walt Disney by Lucas Hnath starting April 13
Fresh off the heels of Disney’s 100th anniversary, two of Toronto’s leading theatre companies Outside the March (Jerusalem, The Flick) and Soulpepper (Sizwe Banzi is Dead, The Seagull) are teaming up to ‘reanimate the Head of Disney.’ A true joyride of a play, A Public Reading of An Unproduced Screenplay...
Toronto: Tickets now on sale for The Village Players’ production of “Marjorie Prime”
We can't wait till we open the doors for Village Players' latest production: award-winning playwright Jordan Harrison's Marjorie Prime, directed by Maureen Lukie, at The Village Playhouse from Friday, March 1, until Saturday, March 23.
This 2015 drama, a speculative tale set in the near future,...
Toronto: Thriller “White Muscle Daddy” has its world premiere at Buddies in Bad Times March 20-31
Pencil Kit Production and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre team up to present the world premiere of a gritty new play by Raf Antonio (Rope Running Out, Salvador: A Latin-Canadian Fantasia). A horror/thriller piece blending theatre and film–using projection art, live camera feed and shadow play–WHITE MUSCLE...
Cambridge: Charles Peachock brings “Catch The Impossible” to three Drayton Entertainment venues this March
Charles Peachock, the juggling sensation who appeared a record six times on America's Got Talent, is bringing his hilarious, high-energy juggling act to three Drayton Entertainment venues during March Break.
An extraordinary entertainer, Charles has thrilled audiences around the globe with his innovative...
Toronto: Lucy Kirkwood’s “The Children” plays at the Alumnae Theatre March 8-23
Alumnae Theatre, a cornerstone of Toronto’s indie theatre scene, proudly presents Lucy Kirkwood's critically acclaimed play, The Children, directed by Lori Delorme and produced by Cassidy Sadler. This thought-provoking production will grace the stage at The Studio Theatre from March 8 to March 23,...
Toronto: Native Earth announces an all-Indigenous cast for “Women of the Fur Trade”
After a sold out premiere in January 2024 at the National Arts Centre’s Azrieli Studio in Ottawa, Native Earth Performing Arts is proud to present Women of the Fur Trade at Aki Studio in Toronto from April 9-21, 2024. Written by Frances Končan and directed by Renae Morriseau, this timely revival of...
Toronto: Canadian Stage presents the Canadian premiere of “The Inheritance, Parts 1 & 2” March 22-April 7
Canadian Stage, the country’s premiere producer of contemporary large-scale theatre, proudly presents the highly anticipated Canadian premiere of the celebrated award-winner THE INHERITANCE: PARTS 1 & 2, running March 22 – April 14.
Helmed by Canadian Stage’s Artistic Director Brendan Healy (Public...
Toronto: “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812” is extended again – now to March 10 – and “Dana H.” venue is changed
It is with profound excitement that Crow’s Theatre announces a further extension of NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, and the transfer of DANA H. to Factory Theatre.
Now running 15 weeks, this seventh extension cements THE GREAT COMET’s position as the longest running and most successful...
Toronto: Mirvish announces its 2024/25 main Mirvish subscription season
The 2024-25 Main Mirvish Subscription Season is comprised of seven productions.
Two of the shows – Disney's The Lion King and Mamma Mia! – are Toronto favourites, both having opened in Toronto as sit-down productions in 2000 (that played for four and five years, respectively). Almost 25 years later,...
Stratford: Here For Now Theatre announces its 2024 season
HERE FOR NOW THEATRE announced its inspired 5-play 2024 Season playing June 19th - September 28th, 2024. Due to the success of last season’s LIMITED ENGAGEMENT SERIES, HFN will also be sprinkling these performance throughout their already electric 5-show Season (Limited Engagement Series to announced...
Hamilton: Theatre Aquarius presents “Buddy Holly’s Rockin’ Party” March 26-27
Get ready to clap your hands, laugh, bop and sing along to the music of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Dion and more!
Hamilton’s own Jeff Giles made his professional debut on the Aquarius stage when he was barely a teenager, but Hamilton audiences may best remember him as Rock & Roll pioneer Buddy...
Millbrook: Principal casting announced for 4th Line’s 2024 summer season
We are pleased to announce principal casting for our 2024 Summer Season! As previously announced, this season, our 32nd, will feature two highly-anticipated world premieres. The season will begin on July 1, 2024 with Onion Skins & Peach Fuzz: The Farmerettes, written by Alison Lawrence, based on the...
Toronto: The 19th Annual Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival line-up is revealed
The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival (TOsketchfest) is proud to announce an exciting slate of live programming for the 19th Annual Festival taking place March 6-17, 2024 at The Theatre Centre and Comedy Bar Bloor in Toronto.
Boasting a star-studded lineup of over 60 sketch comedy troupes from around...
Toronto: Mirvish presents Jesus Christ Superstar May 3-12, 2024
Following critically acclaimed, sold-out engagements in the UK, the reimagined 50th Anniversary tour of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR will come to Toronto from May 3 – 12, 2024 at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre. The 2017 Olivier awarding-winning production from Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre goes on sale to the...
Toronto: Mirvish presents Crow’s Theatre’s production of“ Uncle Vanya” February 2-25
David Mirvish is pleased to present the critically acclaimed, spellbinding new adaptation and production from Crow’s Theatre of Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov, adapted by Liisa Repo-Martell and directed by Chris Abraham.
Uncle Vanya will be performed February 2 to 25, 2024, at the CAA Theatre. Tickets...
Toronto: Nightwood Theatre presents “Mad Madge” April 9-21
Nightwood Theatre is honoured to continue its acclaimed 2023/24 Season with Mad Madge, presented in association with VideoCabaret from April 9-21, 2024 at The Theatre Centre (1115 Queen St W). Mad Madge is directed by Dora Mavor Moore Award-winning theatre artist Andrea Donaldson and written by Rose...
Port Stanley: The Port Stanley Theatre Festival announces the passing of its Artistic Director Simon Joynes
It is with heavy hearts that Port Stanley Festival Theatre announces the passing of Artistic Director, Simon Joynes.
He passed peacefully at his home with his family at his side, wife Daniele, daughter Fiona and canines Ruby and Sammy.
Simon has been a friend to the community of Port Stanley...
Toronto: Canadian Stage and The Musical Stage Company announce joint festivals for the spring
In a bold statement about the necessity of new Canadian stories, Canadian Stage and The Musical Stage Company are thrilled to join forces and premiere two new works festivals this spring - THE FESTIVAL OF NEW THEATRE and CANADIAN FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS. For seven weeks, this thrilling partnership...
Toronto: Soulpepper and Obsidian present “Three Sisters” by Inua Ellams February 29-March 17
Soulpepper and Obsidian Theatre proudly announce the highly anticipated Canadian premiere of the re-imagined THREE SISTERS, written by Inua Ellams, after Anton Chekhov, and directed by Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu. This collaboration brings together two of Canada’s leading theatre companies to present a powerful...
London, ON: “In Seven Days” by Jordi Mand has its world premiere run at the Grand Theatre February 13-March 2
Jordi Mand’s “comedy about death” In Seven Days will make its world premiere on the Grand Theatre’s Spriet Stage from February 13 – March 2. The play marks the Grand Theatre debut for internationally-known playwright Jordi Mand, whose family resides locally in London, Ontario, where she has chosen...
Toronto: “Fraggle Rock” puppeteer brings “spicy” puppet cabaret to Toronto March 1-3
How does a small-town Canadian puppeteer go from a sheep festival, to "Sesame Street" and "Fraggle Rock", to a spicy adult puppet cabaret Off-Broadway? Ingrid Hansen was on tour performing "Les Moutons", a surreal show where a group of dancers behave hyper-realistically like sheep. Between performances...
Millbrook: The 4th Line Theatre box office is now open for 2024
4th Line Theatre is pleased to announce that its box office is open to the public to purchase tickets and for gift certificate redemptions for the 2024 Summer Season. Tickets, gift certificates and charcuterie snack boxes can be purchased by phone at 705-932-4445, toll-free at 800-814-0055, online...
Toronto: VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert presents Verdi’s early opera “Ernani” February 25
VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert continues to celebrate its Golden Jubilee Season with Verdi’s Ernani on Sunday, 25 February 2024 at 2:30 pm at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts. “The excitement of our 50th anniversary will be amped up by this amazing opera from Verdi’s early years,” comments OIC’s General...
Toronto: “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812” extended again – now to March 3
NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 has truly struck a chord with Toronto audiences prompting extension after extension. We're thrilled to announce that this latest extension ensures that THE GREAT COMET will continue to grace our stage until March 3.
Many people are seeing THE GREAT COMET...
Barrie: Three shows coming up from Talk Is Free Theatre
This season we've immersed you in a search for a missing soldier, offered a daring new look at a musical theatre classic, and over multiple productions, provided new perspective on life as a performer pursuing dreams on and off the stage.
What's next?
A trio of plays about love: love of one...
Toronto: “Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience” extends to April 14
Hang on to your (chef’s) hats Toronto! Starvox Entertainment and Interactive Theatre International are dishing out an extra serving of belly laughs with the extension of Faulty Towers The Dining Experience. In response to the overwhelming demand, the mayhem and madness will continue for an additional...
Stratford: The 2023 Stratford Festival’s “Richard II” is now available for streaming
One of the hottest shows of 2023, the Stratford Festival’s disco-era production of Richard II is now available for worldwide streaming on Stratfest@Home.
This revolutionary new version of Shakespeare’s classic play, conceived and directed by Jillian Keiley and adapted by Brad Fraser, takes us into...
Toronto: Get to know Luke Reece, playwright of “As I Must Live It” playing February 11-March 2
TPM's first production of the year is As I Must Live It, co-produced with Modern Times Stage. A charming and provocative new work from award-winning spoken word artist Luke Reece. Through poetic storytelling touching on everything from antagonistic squirrels to Chris Pratt’s abs, Reece shares his experiences...
Toronto: Mirvish Productions will dim the lights to honour Chita Rivera
Mirvish Productions will dim the lights of the Princess of Wales Theatre and Royal Alexandra Theatre to honour Broadway Legend Chita Rivera who passed away on January 30, 2024
With a heavy heart Mirvish Productions will mark the life of Chita Rivera, an icon of the stage whose career spanned over...
Toronto: Canadian Stage reveals cast of “The Inheritance”
The Canadian Premiere of The Inheritance begins in March!
The Inheritance reimagines E.M. Forster’s Howard’s End as a contemporary portrait of the generation after the height of the AIDS crisis.
In contemporary Manhattan, Eric and Toby are 30-somethings who seem to be in love and thriving. But...
Barrie: Talk Is Free Theatre brings its acclaimed production of “La Bête” to Toronto March 2-16
Fresh off a successful three-production tour to Auckland, Aotearoa/New Zealand, Talk Is Free Theatre (TIFT) is back in Canada and returning to a Toronto stage this March. And after having transferred several of their hit musical theatre achievements to the 416 in recent years (Assassins, Into the Woods and Sweeney...
Toronto: Studio 180 presents the Canadian premiere of “Four Minutes Twelve Seconds” April 20-May 12
Mark McGrinder, Artistic Director of Studio 180 Theatre today announced the cast and creative team for the Canadian premiere of James Fritz’s darkly comic drama Four Minutes Twelve Seconds. The lead roles of Di and David will be played by stage and screen stars Megan Follows and Sergio Di Zio, alongside...
Toronto: Harbourfront Centre presents the Toronto premiere of “Vástádus eana – The Answer Is Land” March 6-7
Harbourfront Centre presents the Toronto premiere of the politically-charged and spiritually-centred work, Vástádus eana – The Answer Is Land, on stage March 6 and 7, 2024, at 7:30pm at Fleck Dance Theatre - as part of its 2023/24 international contemporary dance series, Torque. Choreographed by Elle...
London, ON: The Grand Theatre presents “Huff” by Cliff Cardinal February 6-17
The Grand Theatre invites audiences to embrace a gripping, uneasy and transformative solo show by celebrated actor, poet, author, and musician Cliff Cardinal in Huff: the first Grand Theatre production on the Auburn Developments Stage of 2024.
Cardinal, who recently received a Governor General Literary...
Hamilton: Second show added for “Any Dream Will Do” on February 15
ANY DREAM WILL DO: THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
Featuring a stellar cast led by Adrian Marchuk, who starred as Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys in Toronto and Las Vegas.
With music from THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, EVITA, CATS, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, JOSEPH, and more!
THE FEBRUARY 8 SHOW IS...
Toronto: “The Great Comet” extended to February 18 and “L’Amour telle une cathédrale ensevelie” venue changed
Crow’s Theatre is ecstatic to announce another extension week for NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, now on stage until February 18. Unprecedented demand for “musical theatre at its best” (Toronto Star), has THE GREAT COMET now running for eleven weeks at Streetcar Crowsnest.
Advance buzz...
Toronto: Théâtre français de Toronto and Crow’s Theatre present “L’Amour telle une cathédrale ensevelie” February 22-25
Theatre français de Toronto (TfT), in association with Crow's Theatre, is proud to present L'Amour telle une cathédrale ensevelie as part of Black History Month. This captivating play created by NOUS Théâtre will run from February 22 to 25 2024 at the FLECK DANCE THEATRE (Harbourfront Centre)*. The...
Toronto: Yuk Yuk’s presents “The One with FRIENDS Roast” on March 1
It’s time to get out of second gear, and be there Friday March 1st 10:30pm at Yuk Yuk’s for THE ONE WITH THE FRIENDS ROAST.
Toronto’s hottest comedians gather to play the characters of TV’s most iconic sitcom, and celebrate it the only way they know how: brutal and hilarious roasting! Nothing “Friends”...
Port Hope: Tickets are on sale for the musical “A Year with Frog and Toad” and for two WeeFestival shows
Tickets for A Year with Frog and Toad and for two shows from the WeeFestival are now on sale.
A Year With Frog & Toad
Music by Robert Reale
Book and Lyrics by Willie Reale
Directed by Fiona Sauder
The beloved book series comes to life on stage—and it’s fun for the whole family!
Based...
Barrie: Up next at Talk Is Free Theatre – cabaret double bill with Starr Domingue and Jennifer Stewart
We hope you made a New Year's resolution to see more live performance, and what better way to get started than to come and see our next production in Barrie? Best friends Starr Domingue and Jennifer Stewart are joining us later this month to share some of their personal stories through song in a cabaret...
Toronto: Three new singers to join the COC’s 2024/25 Ensemble Studio
The Canadian Opera Company welcomes three emerging Canadian artists who will join the company’s highly specialized development program for Canadian opera professionals in the 2024/2025 season: sopranos Emily Rocha and Gabrielle Turgeon, and bass Duncan Stenhouse. The talented young singers join six...
Toronto: “The Book of Mormon” announces a digital lottery – performances begin January 24
THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards® including Best Musical, is pleased to announce a digital ticket lottery in Toronto, playing at the Princess of Wales Theatre, January 24 through February 11, 2024. A limited number of tickets will be available at $25 each.
The wildly popular lottery...
Toronto: Luke Reece tells his story in As I Must Live It February 11-March 2
Kicking off the Mainstage season, in February, Theatre Passe Muraille is thrilled to begin the new year with the World Premiere presentation of their co-production with Modern Times Stage, AS I MUST LIVE IT, on stage February 11 – March 2 in the Passe Muraille Mainspace.
A funny, endearing, and...
Toronto: Diane Flacks’s “GUILT (A Love Story)” plays at the Tarragon Theatre February 6 to March 3
Mike Payette, Artistic Director of Tarragon Theatre and Managing Director Andrea Vagianos are excited to announce the world premiere of GUILT (A Love Story). The one-woman show, written by Emmy nominee Diane Flacks, runs in the Mainspace from February 6 - March 3, 2024 (opening February 14).
Coming...
Toronto: Good Old Neon presents “Dead Elephants” by Alexander Offord March 7-17
Fresh from their summer 2023 experimental, extinction-themed puppet show The Last Mammoth, performance collective Good Old Neon is pleased to return March 7-17 to the Aki Studio Theatre with their first full-scale post-pandemic production, Dead Elephants. Written by co-Artistic Director Alexander Offord...
Millbrook: 4th Line Theatre presents a reading of Megan Murphy’s “Wild Irish Geese” on February 4
We are excited to present our 18th annual Breaking Ground on Sunday, February 4th at Bagnani Hall at Catherine Parr Traill College in Peterborough featuring a free public reading of excerpts from Megan Murphy’s Wild Irish Geese, a new play about the story of the Irish settlers to the Peterborough region....
Toronto: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre announces the 45th Rhubarb Festival
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre proudly announces the return of Canada’s longest-running new works festival, back for its 45th edition this February. The Rhubarb Festival challenges conventional notions of art-making and art-watching, offering audiences an immersive experience of the most adventurous...
Stratford-upon-Avon, GBR: The Shaw Festival’s Tim Carroll and Kimberley Rampersad to direct at the RSC this year
The RSC’s new Co-Artistic Directors, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey have announced their first RSC season of work, with eight Shakespeare plays, three world premieres, a European premiere, a UK premiere, two major revivals and two visiting productions.
The new season looks ahead to a full year across...
Sarnia: “Afrique en Cirque” is coming to the Imperial Theatre February 7-8
Afrique en Cirque, acrobats performing to Afro-jazz and percussion in a show inspired by daily life in the West African country of Guinea, is coming to Sarnia in February for two performances at the Imperial Theatre.
The Feb. 7 and 8 shows are being presented by a partnership between the theatre...
Kingston: Theatre Kingston presents “Bakersfield Mist” February 7-25
Inspired by true events, Bakersfield Mist tells the tale of Maude Gutman (Rosemary Doyle), a fifty-something unemployed bartender, who buys a painting for a few bucks from a thrift store. Despite almost trashing it, she's now convinced it’s a lost masterpiece by Jackson Pollock worth millions.
But...
Toronto: Mirvish announces the cast of “Aladdin” running February 15-March 17
The North American tour of Disney’s Aladdin arrives in Toronto February 15 and plays until March 17, 2014 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. The show had a highly successful, sold-out pre-Broadway run in Toronto at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, November 1, 2013 to January 5, 2014. This is the show’s eagerly...
St. Catharines: The Foster Festival celebrates its namesake’s 75th with a birthday bash
Norm Foster, Canada’s most prolific and arguably successful playwright, is celebrating his 75th Birthday and The Foster Festival is marking the occasion with a Birthday Bash on February 11, 2024! A three-course lunch will be served at Club Roma St. Catharines to start off an afternoon of music, stories,...
Toronto: “Canada’s Drag Race: The Official 2024 Tour” final cast announced
Today, Canada’s Drag Race: The Official 2024 Tour announces five more legendary Queens joining the herstoric all-finalist performance lineup. The highly-anticipated coast-to-coast production adds newly crowned Season 4 winner Venus, her fierce fellow finalists Aurora Matrix, Denim, Nearah Nuff and...
Toronto: Young People’s Theatre presents “Truth” by Kanika Ambrose January 29-February 23
This February, Young People’s Theatre (YPT) is proud to present the world premiere of Truth – a powerful adaptation of the Governor General’s Award-winning novel, The Gospel Truth by Caroline Pignat. Written by celebrated playwright and librettist Kanika Ambrose and directed by award-winning actor...
Toronto: Soulpepper presents the world premiere of “De Profundis: Oscar Wilde in Jail”
De Profundis: Oscar Wilde in Jail by Gregory Prest, Mike Ross and Sarah Wilson is a new and original Soulpepper musical that makes its world premiere in less than a month on February 1.
You won't want to miss this imaginative and intimate show. De Profundis: Oscar Wilde in Jail runs from February...
Port Hope: The Capitol Theatre Port Hope presents “Any Dream Will Do” February 9-10 and It’s De-Lovely February 14
The Capitol Theatre invites you to come together in the mainstage theatre with ANY DREAM WILL DO featuring the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber and for a special performance of IT'S DE-LOVELY - A Valentine’s Day Cabaret in the intimate Sculthorpe Theatre.
Any Dream Will Do
Conceived & Directed by...
Toronto: Canadian Stage presents “Universal Child Care” by the Quote Unquote Collective February 13-25
In February, Canadian Stage is thrilled to present a virtuosic new work from the internationally acclaimed creators of MOUTHPIECE, Quote Unquote Collective. UNIVERSAL CHILD CARE runsFebruary 13th – February 25th at the Berkeley Street Theatre.
A devised creation with book by Quote Unquote co-founders...
Toronto: Native Earth presents “Omaagomaan” by Waawaate Fobister February 15-18
Native Earth Performing Arts is proud to present Omaagomaan by Waawaate Fobister at Aki Studio from February 15-18, 2024. This dance piece choreographed and performed by multiple Dora Award winner Waawaate Fobister, and originally directed by the late Troy Emery Twigg, uses movement, sound, and storytelling...
Stratford: “Richard III” starring Colm Feore streams on Stratfest@Home starting January 12
The Stratford Festival’s acclaimed 2022 production of Richard III featuring Colm Feore in the title role is now coming to Stratfest@Home, the Festival’s subscription streaming service, for national and international viewing. This spectacular production, directed for the stage by Artistic Director Antoni...
Ottawa: the undercurrents festival unveils its Francophone programming
It’s less than a month until undercurrents begins and we can't wait to share space with you all again! Tickets are on sale for all shows, and we've got a line-up you don't want to miss.
Check out show pages, online schedule and pick up your programs soon at participating Bridgehead Coffee or Arts...
Toronto: Village Players present “Social Security” January 12-February 3
Village Players' production of Andrew Bergman's Social Security, directed by Ken Stern, opens this weekend. The New York Post praised the original production as "The play is a hoot, and better yet, a sophisticated, civilized hoot" and we're sure you will think the same of this production!
The lives...
Toronto: Soulpepper begins its winter season with “Casey and Diana” and “De Profundis: Oscar Wilde in Jail”
Soulpepper Theatre is thrilled to launch its 2024 season with two highly anticipated productions: the Toronto premiere of Casey and Diana, by Nick Green and directed by Andrew Kushnir, after an acclaimed sold-out run at Stratford Festival in 2023; and the World Premiere of De Profundis: Oscar Wilde...
Toronto: Eldritch Theatre presents the premiere of “MacBeth: A Tale Told By An Idiot” February 8-24
Eldritch Theatre presents the premiere of... MACBETH: A Tale Told By An Idiot
A Classic Comics MacBeth! Shakespeare’s blood-soaked king, with weird witches, viscera-sopped murders, nightmares of madness, and terrifying occult prophecies crash head on with our ghoulishly giddy bag of timorous trickery!...
London, GRB: “Kim’s Convenience” has its European premiere tonight
Kim's Convenience begins its U.K. premiere January 8 at the Park Theatre. Written by Ins Choi, the comedy drama previously spawned a Netflix sitcom adaptation of the same name.
The play follows life in a Korean family-run convenience store. First staged at the Toronto Fringe Festival in 2011, this...
Toronto: Tom Allen takes his show “J.S. Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow” across Ontario
Tom Allen takes his latest show, J.S. Bach’s Long Walk in the Snow, on tour across Ontario.
Johann Sebastian Bach is usually seen as the wise, old man of Western Music, but he didn’t begin his working life that way. At 18, and in his first job as an organist, still barely beginning life as a composer...
Nanaimo, BC: Much-loved Shaw Festival actor Norman Browning has died at age 78
Norman Donald Browning (January 30, 1946-January 5, 2024), an actor much-loved during his 23 seasons at the Shaw Festival, has died at the age of 78.
Norman passed away peacefully In the Palliative Care wing of Nanaimo Hospital, after a long illness. He was predeceased by his sister Elizabeth Coan...
Toronto: FAWN Chamber Creative presents “Belladonna - techno-opera-in-concert” January 18-19
Known for their genre blending productions and eclectic audiences, experimental music and opera company FAWN Chamber Creative returns from their pandemic-induced hiatus from live public performances. They take the stage with two Pay-What-You-Want concerts to culminate a weeklong co-composition workshop...
Toronto: Toronto Dance Theatre presents a “Winter Double Bill” February 8-17
Continuing a seasonal offering that reflects on the ways artists, audiences, and community share space, Toronto Dance Theatre (TDT) is thrilled to announce the details of a new double bill presentation kicking off mainstage programming at the historic Winchester in the new year.
Featuring new works...
Collingwood: Theatre Collingwood announces its 40th season
Yes, it was forty years ago that Barbara Weider and a small team of creative visionaries decided that a professional theatre company was needed in Collingwood and would become a vital component of the fabric of South Georgian Bay.
They knew not only the emotional value of the arts for the community,...
Toronto: Coal Mine Theatre presents the world premiere of “Dion: A Rock Opera” February
After years of development, the COAL MINE THEATRE changes the game by producing their first ever World Premiere. A fully sung through rock opera based on Euripides’ The Bacchae, DION: A ROCK OPERA is co-created by COAL MINE co-founder Ted Dykstra and Prince Edward Island poet and novelist, Steven Mayoff.
Provocative...
Toronto: Harbourfront and DanceWorks present “Deciphers” by Naishi Wang and Jean Abreu February 8-10
Harbourfront Centre and DanceWorks present the Ontario premiere of the thought-provoking dance/theatre hybrid Deciphers, performed and choreographed by independent dancemakers Naishi Wang and Jean Abreu, on stage February 8–10, 2024 at 7:30pm at Harbourfront Centre Theatre, as part of its 2023/24 international...
Toronto: “Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812” extends to February 4
Enthusiasm for THE GREAT COMET shows no signs of slowing down, and we're excited to share more fantastic news! NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 is extending its run once more!
The production will now be on stage until February 4 with new tickets available for purchase right now!
Visit www.crowstheatre.com.
Crow’s...
Toronto: St. Anne’s Music & Drama Society presents G&S’s “The Gondoliers” January 26-February 4
We are so excited to invite you to join us in January and February for The Gondoliers! Come see our professional caliber cast, with full orchestra and wonderful, colourful costumes. It is going to be an amazing show and we look forward to welcoming you.
St. Anne's Music & Drama Society's 60th Anniversary...
Barrie: Talk Is Free Theatre takes three productions to New Zealand
Talk Is Free Theatre (TIFT) has partnered with New Zealand-based producer A Mulled Whine to bring a collection of their celebrated productions to Auckland this month for the Talk Is Free Theatre Festival, continuing their tradition of touring tailor-adapted immersive projects around the world.
From...
Toronto: What’s happening on the Bloor Street Culture Corridor this January?
Immerse yourself in a world of visual wonders at our partner galleries, sway to the rhythm of diverse concerts, and discover hidden gems along the corridor. Mark your calendar for must-see events, and let January be a month of creativity, connection, and cultural exploration.
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