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Stratford: Stratford’s acclaimed production of Alice Childress’s “Wedding Band” is now streaming

Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Stratford: Stratford’s acclaimed production of Alice Childress’s “Wedding Band” is now streaming

The Stratford Festival is proud to share the 2023 production of Alice Childress’s Wedding Band by making it available for streaming worldwide beginning February 7. Directed by Sam White, the production was hailed on stage, with The New York Times calling it a “revelation”, a sentiment echoed in the...

Stratford: Community rallies to support new theatre for Here for Now Theatre

Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Stratford: Community rallies to support new theatre for Here for Now Theatre

Here for Now Theatre (HFN) today announced the successful close of its $480K capital campaign. The campaign supports the building of a new micro-theatre performance space in the old registry office at 24 St. Andrews Street in Stratford, Ontario.
“We’ve been overwhelmed with the outpouring of generosity...

Toronto: the National Ballet of Canada hosts the Positioning Ballet Conference for the first time in North America

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Toronto: the National Ballet of Canada hosts the Positioning Ballet Conference for the first time in North America

Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced that the company will host Positioning Ballet, a global conference welcoming 36 Artistic Directors from 17 different countries, for the first time in North America. The conference will take place...

Toronto: The Second City celebrates 65 years of laughter with $19.59 tickets

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Toronto: The Second City celebrates 65 years of laughter with $19.59 tickets

In December 1959, The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night, igniting a comedic revolution that continues to transform improv and live sketch comedy today. For 65 years, this iconic institution has been the launch pad for countless comedy legends and remains a driving force in nurturing...

Toronto: Opera Atelier celebrates its 40th season

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Toronto: Opera Atelier celebrates its 40th season

Opera Atelier celebrates its landmark 40th year with two significant productions: the company’s iconic production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, on stage October 15, 16, 18 and 19, 2025 at the Elgin Theatre, and the world premiere of Debussy’s surrealist opera, Pelléas et Mélisande, on stage April 15,...

Toronto: David and Hannah Mirvish announce the 2025/26 main stage season

Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Toronto: David and Hannah Mirvish announce the 2025/26 main stage season

David and Hannah Mirvish reveal that the 2025/26 MAIN SUBSCRIPTION SEASON is made up of seven productions, all musicals.
Four are Canadian premieres, two are Toronto premieres and one is a brand-new sit-down Canadian production of an international smash hit.
David Mirvish said: “Each subscription...

Toronto: Obsidian and Soulpepper present “Table for Two” February 7-March 2

Monday, February 3, 2025
Toronto: Obsidian and Soulpepper present “Table for Two” February 7-March 2

Obsidian Theatre Company and Soulpepper present the world premiere of Table for Two by Akosua Ama-Adem.
“Ghanaian parents don’t talk about sex and when they do, it’s not very helpful.”
In the uproarious yet poignant Table for Two, Akosua Amo-Adem takes centre stage as Abena Ohemaa Frimbog, affectionately...

Toronto: “Playing Shylock” starring Saul Rubinek returns to the stage in April 2025

Thursday, January 30, 2025
Toronto: “Playing Shylock” starring Saul Rubinek returns to the stage in April 2025

PLAYING SHYLOCK returns to Toronto in April 2025 after a hugely successful run October 30-December 8, 2024, at Canadian Stage.
PLAYING SHYLOCK marks Saul Rubinek‘s triumphant return to the stage! Coming to the CAA Theatre April 1-6. Pre-sale starts January 29. Sign up for priority access to tickets.
About...

Port Hope: Tickets on sale to “Billboard in Concert: The Power of Women” March 8-9

Thursday, January 30, 2025
Port Hope: Tickets on sale to “Billboard in Concert: The Power of Women” March 8-9

Rob Kempson, Artistic Director of the Capitol Theatre Port Hope, has shared details of the company’s first theatrical concert of the 2025 season: Billboard in Concert: The Power of Women, playing on March 8 at 7:30 p.m. and March 9 at 2 p.m., in celebration of International Women’s Day. Tickets are...

Toronto: Crow’s Theatre and the National Arts Centre present “Trident Moon” March 4-30, 2025

Thursday, January 30, 2025
Toronto: Crow’s Theatre and the National Arts Centre present “Trident Moon” March 4-30, 2025

This spring Crow’s Theatre partners with The National Arts Centre to present a play over 10 years in the making but speaking immediately to the mass displacement across the globe today. A tribute to the immense strength and resiliency of women in times of war, TRIDENT MOON – on stage March 4th – 30th...

Toronto: Toronto Operetta Theatre’s season ender is “The Gondoliers” running February 28-March 2

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Toronto: Toronto Operetta Theatre’s season ender is “The Gondoliers” running February 28-March 2

The Toronto Operetta Theatre brings the 2024/2025 season to a close with a new production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers. The Savoy masters’ last great hit will run for three performances on February 28, March 1 and 2 (matinee), 2025, at the St. Lawrence Centre. “Our season this year has...

Millbrook: 4th Line Theatre announces that its box office is now open to the public

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Millbrook: 4th Line Theatre announces that its box office is now open to the public

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 2025 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: Tickets available now for Opera 5’s First Toronto Opera Festival

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Toronto: Tickets available now for Opera 5’s First Toronto Opera Festival

Tickets are now on sale for Opera 5’s first-ever Toronto Opera Festival!
Yes, you heard (read…) correctly, tickets are officially on sale for the Toronto Opera Festival, taking place June 12-21, 2025 at Factory Theatre! We’re featuring three exciting productions: the world premiere of Come Closer...

Toronto: Cast and creative team set for Caleigh Crow’s “The Born-Again Crow”

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Toronto: Cast and creative team set for Caleigh Crow’s “The Born-Again Crow”

Buddies in Bad Times Artistic Director ted witzel and Native Earth Performing Arts Artistic Director Joelle Peters (Anishinaabekwe) today shared a cast and creative team update for their highly anticipated March co-production of There is Violence and There is Righteous Violence and There is Death or,...

Toronto: Jessica Xuan makes her debut as Principal Guest Artist in “Swan Lake”

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Toronto: Jessica Xuan makes her debut as Principal Guest Artist in “Swan Lake”

Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, announced today that Jessica Xuan, Principal Dancer with Dutch National Ballet, will appear for the first time with the company as a Principal Guest Artist in Karen Kain’s Swan Lake, onstage March 8 – 22, 2025.
A...

Toronto: Metcalf Foundation announces the 15 finalists for the 2025 Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Toronto: Metcalf Foundation announces the 15 finalists for the 2025 Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes

The Metcalf Foundation is pleased to announce the 15 finalists for the 2025 Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes/Les Prix Johanna-Metcalf des Arts de la scène (Johannas) with a total value of $195,000 in prizes. The five winners will each receive a prize of $25,000 and will be announced on May 5,...

Toronto: A new production of musical “Peter Pan” comes to Toronto May 21-June 1 - tickets on sale January 31

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Toronto: A new production of musical “Peter Pan” comes to Toronto May 21-June 1 - tickets on sale January 31

The all-new production of the hit Broadway musical PETER PAN directed by Lonny Price, with additional book by Larissa Fasthorse and choreography by Lorin Latarro is flying over to Toronto’s CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre from May 21 – June 1, 2025.
Tickets for the all-new production of the Tony Award-winning...

Toronto: Weyni Mengesha to step down as Artistic Director of Soulpepper

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Toronto: Weyni Mengesha to step down as Artistic Director of Soulpepper

Soulpepper Theatre Company announced today that after almost seven years of visionary leadership, Weyni Mengesha will step down from her role as Artistic Director on August 31, 2025. Since joining the company in 2018, Mengesha has been a guiding force that has nurtured countless Canadian artists and...

Toronto: Colin Mochrie and friends help raise funds for The Assembly Theatre March 4

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Toronto: Colin Mochrie and friends help raise funds for The Assembly Theatre March 4

Colin Mochrie and freinds will hold a fundraiser for The Assembly Theatre, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Showtimes:
First Show: Doors Open 6:45 PM | Show 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Second Show: Doors Open 8:45 PM | Show 9:30 PM – 10:45 PM
VIP Meet-and-Greet: 8:15 PM – 8:45 PM
Limited to 10 VIP ticket...

Toronto: The Red Sandcastle Theatre presents “Fly Me to the Moon” February 19-March 2

Monday, January 27, 2025
Toronto: The Red Sandcastle Theatre presents “Fly Me to the Moon” February 19-March 2

The Red Sandcastle Theatre is presenting The Shillelagh Theatre Company’s production of Fly Me to the Moon by Marie Jones.
Loretta and Francis, overworked and underpaid home-care workers in Belfast, face a moral dilemma when they discover their elderly patient has passed away on pension day.
Temptation,...

Barrie: Talk Is Free Theatre’s sold-out “Cock” will return to Toronto in April

Monday, January 27, 2025
Barrie: Talk Is Free Theatre’s sold-out “Cock” will return to Toronto in April

Talk Is Free Theatre Artistic Producer Arkady Spivak announced today that the Barrie-based company, who also maintain a distinguished presence in the Toronto theatre scene, will remount their production of Cock in April.
The play is currently running until January 31 and enjoying a sold-out run...

London, ON: The Grand Theatre announces “Newsies” as the 2025 High School Project

Monday, January 27, 2025
London, ON: The Grand Theatre announces “Newsies” as the 2025 High School Project

The Grand Theatre announces Newsies as the 2025 High School Project.
JACK LEADS A GROUP OF YOUNG NEWSIES IN A STRIKE THAT MAKES THE HISTORY BOOKS - AND THE HEADLINES. BUILT AND PERFORMED BY THE GRAND THEATRE HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT STUDENTS!
Step into turn-of-the-century New York City, a time of...

Toronto: Why Not Theatre relaunches the Space Project

Friday, January 24, 2025
Toronto: Why Not Theatre relaunches the Space Project

Why Not Theatre is pleased to announce the next phase of its Space Project – an initiative that facilitates greater access to space for artists who need it most by activating underutilized temporary and meanwhile spaces in the real estate market.
In previous iterations, Why Not focused primarily...

Toronto: Tapestry Opera presents “Jacqueline”, an opera about Jacqueline du Pré, February 20-23

Friday, January 24, 2025
Toronto: Tapestry Opera presents “Jacqueline”, an opera about Jacqueline du Pré, February 20-23

We are thrilled to bring Jacqueline back to Toronto following an incredibly successful run at West Edge Opera in San Francisco last summer.
Jacqueline explores the meteoric rise and tragic fall of Jacqueline du Pré through her relationship with her cello. Who is the much-admired Jacqueline when...

Hamilton: Theatre Aquarius presents “Casey and Diana” February 19-March 8

Thursday, January 23, 2025
Hamilton: Theatre Aquarius presents “Casey and Diana” February 19-March 8

Theatre Aquarius presents Casey and Diana by Nick Green.
CASEY AND DIANA
By Nick Green
Directed by Andrew Kushnir
Originally commissioned by The Stratford Festival.
A co-production with The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
FEB 19, 2025 TO MAR 8, 2025
150 MINUTES INCLUDING INTERMISSION
FIND...

Toronto: The Theatre Centre presents “Monks” by Veronica Hortigüela and Annie Luján February 26-March 2

Thursday, January 23, 2025
Toronto: The Theatre Centre presents “Monks” by Veronica Hortigüela and Annie Luján February 26-March 2

The Theatre Centre has announced its first show of 2025—a week-long run of the hilariously inventive, critically-acclaimed play MONKS, created and performed by Veronica Hortigüela and Annie Luján.
Following a sold out run at the Toronto Fringe Festival, a remount at Crow’s Theatre, and a spot on...

Toronto: The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary March 5-16

Thursday, January 23, 2025
Toronto: The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary March 5-16

The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival (TOsketchfest) is thrilled to announce the spectacular line-up for its 20th anniversary edition from March 5-16, 2025 at The Theatre Centre and Comedy Bar Bloor in Toronto. Celebrating this important milestone in the company of over 70 sketch comedy troupes from around...

Toronto: The National Ballet of Canada takes “Giselle” to the NAC January 30-February 1

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Toronto: The National Ballet of Canada takes “Giselle” to the NAC January 30-February 1

Hope Muir, Joan and Jerry Lozinski Artistic Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the company will return to National Arts Centre (NAC) in Ottawa for its annual appearance January 30 – February 1, with Sir Peter Wright’s Giselle.
"I am delighted the company is returning to the...

Collingwood: Tickets to “The LOVE Cabaret” at Theatre Collingwood are now on sale

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Collingwood: Tickets to “The LOVE Cabaret” at Theatre Collingwood are now on sale

Love is in the air, and Theatre Collingwood is thrilled to bring you an unforgettable evening of world-class entertainment! On Monday, February 10th, join us at New Life Church for at The LOVE Cabaret, a spectacular showcase of artistry featuring a stunning lineup of performers who will warm your heart...

Toronto: Two shows by guitarist Chase Padgett coming to the CAA Theatre this May

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Toronto: Two shows by guitarist Chase Padgett coming to the CAA Theatre this May

This Spring, masterful storyteller and musician Chase Padgett will bring two of his critically acclaimed shows to the CAA Theatre. 6 Guitars returns to Toronto’s CAA Theatre for four performances only from May 6-10, 2025. 
Chase Padgett’s new show Nashville Hurricane: A Curious Tale of Finger Pickin’...

Toronto: Coal Mine Theatre’s Vault Creation Lab reveals its first presentations

Monday, January 20, 2025
Toronto: Coal Mine Theatre’s Vault Creation Lab reveals its first presentations

Following the announcement in November that COAL MINE THEATRE co-founder Diana Bentley was launching a new sister company to the COAL MINE, THE VAULT CREATION LAB is thrilled to unveil their inaugural line up of public lab presentations, which will get underway on the Danforth this spring.
An ambitious,...

Barrie: Talk Is Free Theatre presents “Perfect on Paper” by Marcia Johnson January 30-February 8

Monday, January 20, 2025
Barrie: Talk Is Free Theatre presents “Perfect on Paper” by Marcia Johnson January 30-February 8

Olivia is an independent black woman. She proudly identifies as a feminist. Her deep dark secret is that she writes bodice-ripping romance novels under a pseudonym. When her life is saved by a handsome young white man who dotes on her, he seems too good to be true. Is he just perfect on paper?
Perfect...

Toronto: Theatre Passe Muraille presents “Blind Dates” February 13-March 9

Monday, January 20, 2025
Toronto: Theatre Passe Muraille presents “Blind Dates” February 13-March 9

Theatre Passe Muraille is delighted to announce the World Premiere of Blind Dates, an extraordinary solo performance written, performed, and composed by Vivian Chong and directed by Marjorie Chan. This heartfelt production runs from February 13 to March 9, 2025, at Theatre Passe Muraille.
Award-winning...

Stratford: The Stratford Festival proposes buying the Stratford Normal School for $1.00

Friday, January 17, 2025
Stratford: The Stratford Festival proposes buying the Stratford Normal School for $1.00

A public meeting about the proposed sale of the city-owned Discovery Centre at 270 Water St. garnered a large response – and a wide array of opinions – on what should happen to the 117-year-old building.
The city, which has owned the former Normal School building since 2001 and has been leasing...

Orangeville: Theatre Orangeville presents “The Beaver Club” February 6-23

Friday, January 17, 2025
Orangeville: Theatre Orangeville presents “The Beaver Club” February 6-23

Meet the women of The Beaver Club!
Karen is a control freak, Yvette is a no-nonsense Québécoise, Radiance is a free spirit, and Eunice is a salt of the earth East-Coaster.
From scrapbooking to skinny-dipping, through laughter and tears, the women help each other face the challenges of life as...

Toronto: “The Darkest Dark” returns to Young People’s Theatre February 10-March 16

Thursday, January 16, 2025
Toronto: “The Darkest Dark” returns to Young People’s Theatre February 10-March 16

Young People’s Theatre (YPT) is thrilled to relaunch its award-winning adaptation of Commander Chris Hadfield’s internationally bestselling children’s book, The Darkest Dark. This captivating story returns to the YPT Mainstage following its sold-out world premiere in 2023 (Dora Mavor Moore Awards for...

Toronto: Casting announced for the North American premiere of “Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical”

Thursday, January 16, 2025
Toronto: Casting announced for the North American premiere of “Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical”

Casting is announced for the Toronto and London productions of JUST FOR ONE DAY – The Live Aid Musical. This acclaimed new musical had a record-breaking world premiere at London’s The Old Vic theatre January 2024 – where it became the theatre’s fastest selling musical ever. It will make its North American...

Toronto: The original Canadian production of “Come From Away” will play its 1000th performance on January 29

Thursday, January 16, 2025
Toronto: The original Canadian production of “Come From Away” will play its 1000th performance on January 29

The original Canadian production of the multi-award winning global sensation Come From Away will mark a milestone on January 29, 2025 when it gives its 1000th performance at the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre.
The Canadian production of Come From Away began in Toronto on February 18, 2018, and...

Toronto: Tarragon Theatre presents the world premiere of “The Wolf in the Voice” February 4-23

Thursday, January 16, 2025
Toronto: Tarragon Theatre presents the world premiere of “The Wolf in the Voice” February 4-23

Mike Payette, Artistic Director of Tarragon Theatre and Executive Director Lisa Li are excited to announce The Wolf in the Voice, A World Premiere Tarragon Theatre production in association with Nightswimming. The piece co-created and co-directed by Martin Julien and Brian Quirt runs in the Extraspace...

Toronto: The COC Ensemble Studio to welcome five new singers for the 2025/26 season

Thursday, January 16, 2025
Toronto: The COC Ensemble Studio to welcome five new singers for the 2025/26 season

The Canadian Opera Company’s prestigious Ensemble Studio for artistic career development has invited five of the country’s most talented artists to join next season, marking the 45th anniversary of the COC’s innovative program for singers and pianists. Soprano Emma Pennell, mezzo-soprano Ariana Maubach,...

Toronto: Bad Dog Theatre’s “Hookup” is back – this time at Factory Theatre February 6-15

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Toronto: Bad Dog Theatre’s “Hookup” is back – this time at Factory Theatre February 6-15

Attention, singles! Forget awkward dating apps and overpriced dinners—this Valentine’s Day, treat yourself to a night of hilarity, spontaneity, and maybe even a little romance. The smash-hit comedy HOOKUP is back, and it’s the ultimate antidote to the Valentine’s blues.
Whether you’re single, curious,...

Toronto: Canadian Stage presents Pulitzer Prize winner “Fat Ham” February 15-March 8

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Toronto: Canadian Stage presents Pulitzer Prize winner “Fat Ham” February 15-March 8

In February, Canadian Stage presents one of the most hotly anticipated productions of the season, the 2022 Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama, James Ijames’ FAT HAM. On stage February 15 – March 9 at the Berkeley Street Theatre. (Media night: February 19)
Helmed by celebrated Canadian director Philip...

Toronto: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre announces the 46th Annual Rhubarb! Festival

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Toronto: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre announces the 46th Annual Rhubarb! Festival

Canada’s oldest theatre festival for experimental new work is back with Rhubarb! 46 at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre. Festival Director Ludmylla Reis has curated a series of 13 electric works by both local and international artists, running from February 12 to 16, with each show presented one time only....

Toronto: The Toronto Fringe’s 24 Hour Playwriting Contest will be held February 9

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Toronto: The Toronto Fringe’s 24 Hour Playwriting Contest will be held February 9

CAN YOU WRITE A PLAY IN 24 HOURS? SIGN UP FOR THE TORONTO FRINGE'S WILDLY POPULAR CONTEST AND SEE IF YOU CAN BEAT THE CLOCK!
This contest is for anyone who has wanted to write a play but just needed a little encouragement and motivation! It challenges new and experienced writers to create a script...

Toronto: Outside the March announces a capital project and its 2025 season

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Toronto: Outside the March announces a capital project and its 2025 season

Announcing OUTFIT THE MARCH, a capital project with the ability to turn virtually any space in the city into a fully-functional, comfortable, temporary theatre venue. Outside the March is acquiring an inventory of mobile production and accessibility equipment perfectly suited to our nomadic nature...

Toronto: Nightwood Theatre presents “Hypothetical Baby” February 22-March 8

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Toronto: Nightwood Theatre presents “Hypothetical Baby” February 22-March 8

Nightwood Theatre in association with The Howland Company is proud to present Hypothetical Baby, written and performed by Rachel Cairns and directed by Courtney Ch’ng Lancaster, from February 22-March 8, 2025 at Factory Theatre (125 Bathurst St).
In Hypothetical Baby, Rachel Cairns mixes data and...

Kingston: Green Light Arts presents “Beyonsea and the Mothers” January 29-February 9

Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Kingston: Green Light Arts presents “Beyonsea and the Mothers” January 29-February 9

Green Light Arts is presents
BEYONSEA AND THE MOTHERS
A NEW PLAY WRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY TENEILE WARREN
JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 9, 2025
THE CONRAD CENTRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
WARNOCK MACMILLAN THEATRE
36 KING ST W, KITCHENER, ON N2G 1A3
WORLD PREMIERE
“THIS LIKKLE PLOT HERE...

London, UK: Stratford actor James Daly will play Dracula in London

Monday, January 13, 2025
London, UK: Stratford actor James Daly will play Dracula in London

Initial casting has been announced for the previously reported U.K. premiere of Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen's Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors, the comic, gender-bending reimagining of Bram Stoker's horror classic that will make its U.K. premiere in March at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
Also directed...

Kingston: Theatre Kingston presents “Big Ticket” by Jim Garrard February 6-23

Sunday, January 12, 2025
Kingston: Theatre Kingston presents “Big Ticket” by Jim Garrard February 6-23

Theatre Kingston presents Big Ticket, a new play by Jim Garrard.
Annie was recently a young person, now a grown woman and mother, but not quite an adult in all respects. She's a modestly successful Toronto real estate agent and works as a junior member of a team.
Dave is a bit of a hunk, a brute...

Toronto: Shakespeare BASH’d stages “The Merchant of Venice” February 13-23

Friday, January 10, 2025
Toronto: Shakespeare BASH’d stages “The Merchant of Venice” February 13-23

Shakespeare BASH’d dives into a controversial play, with a predominantly Jewish team.
Director: Julia Nish-Lapidus
Featuring: Ori Black, Sofía Contal, Brittany Kay, Cameron Laurie, Alon Nashman, Jesse Nerenberg, Adriano Reis, Neta J. Rose, Cameron Scott, Hallie Seline, Carson Somanlall, James...

Hamilton: Performances of “The Nine Lives of Ross Fordham” begin January 10

Thursday, January 9, 2025
Hamilton: Performances of “The Nine Lives of Ross Fordham” begin January 10

Performances of THE NINE LIVES OF ROSS FORDHAM at Theatre Aquarius begin January 10.
“Not only is actor-singer-songwriter Brandon McGibbon telling a fascinating tale of the way his grandfather, Ross Fordham, cheated death nine times, he’s also co-opted his brother Jason and Fordham’s great grandchildren...

St. Catharines: The Foster Festival’s Fostered Playwrights Festival takes place March 21-23

Thursday, January 9, 2025
St. Catharines: The Foster Festival’s Fostered Playwrights Festival takes place March 21-23

Buoyed by the success of the 2024 Festival, the second annual Fostered Playwrights Festival is set for March 21 - 23 at the Firehall Theatre in Niagara Falls. Accessible parking is available.
Three selections from emerging or established Canadian playwrights, will be professionally performed and...

St. Catharines: The Foster Festival presents “Love Letters” February 13-15 at Vineland Estates Winery

Thursday, January 9, 2025
St. Catharines: The Foster Festival presents “Love Letters” February 13-15 at Vineland Estates Winery

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special treat as The Foster Festival presents Love Letters by A.R. Gurney for three performances only and starring six local personalities:
FEB. 13 (7pm): St. Catharines Mayor, Mat Siscoe and Ruth Unrau, community leader and Newstalk 610 CKTB radio host.
FEB....

Port Hope: Single tickets released for Bad Hats’ “Alice in Wonderland” playing May 16-June 1

Thursday, January 9, 2025
Port Hope: Single tickets released for Bad Hats’ “Alice in Wonderland” playing May 16-June 1

Single ticket shave been released for Bad Hats Theatre’s Alice in Wonderland.
This smash-hit family musical broke box office records over the past two years and now it’s coming to the Capitol! Bad Hats Theatre’s contemporary spin on Wonderland takes us down the rabbit hole with Alice, a girl with...

Toronto: Colin Ainsworth and Lauren Margison star in VOICEBOX’s “Alceste” January 12

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Toronto: Colin Ainsworth and Lauren Margison star in VOICEBOX’s “Alceste” January 12

VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert is delighted to welcome two of Canada’s most renowned artists to our stage for the Canadian Premiere of Gluck’s Alceste! OIC patrons will remember Lauren Margison for her deeply insightful interpretation of Barber’s Vanessa in 2022 and she was heard for the COC as Mimi in...

Toronto: Coal Mine Theatre presents the Canadian premiere of “People, Places and Things” February 9-March 2

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Toronto: Coal Mine Theatre presents the Canadian premiere of “People, Places and Things” February 9-March 2

In February, Toronto’s beloved “Off-Off Broadview” stage - COAL MINE THEATRE - resumes their 10th anniversary season with the Canadian premiere of Duncan Macmillan’s powerful and thrilling PEOPLE, PLACES & THINGS, on stage at the company’s Danforth venue February 9th – March 2nd. 
A quest of recovery...

Toronto: The Second City announces the cast and crew for its 90th mainstage revue

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Toronto: The Second City announces the cast and crew for its 90th 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 90th Mainstage Revue. Celebrated TV writer and Second City Alum Brandon Hackett directs returning ensemble members Tiyawnda, Conor Bradbury, Coko Galore, Devon Henderson,...

Barrie: Talk Is Free Theatre presents “Perfect on Paper” January 30-February 8

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Barrie: Talk Is Free Theatre presents “Perfect on Paper” January 30-February 8

Keep celebrating the new year with tickets to great theatre! Olivia is an independent black woman. She proudly identifies as a feminist. Her deep dark secret is that she writes bodice-ripping romance novels under a pseudonym. When her life is saved by a handsome young white man who dotes on her, he...

Toronto: Théâtre français de Toronto presents “Le Problème avec la rose” January 18

Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Toronto: Théâtre français de Toronto presents “Le Problème avec la rose” January 18

Le Problème avec le Rose is a playful yet profound exploration of notions of gender and identity through the eyes of childhood, by Érika Tremblay-Roy and Christophe Garcia.
Aimed at family audiences aged 6 and over, this show, winner of the 2020 Louise-Lahaye Award, blends dance and theatre in a...

London, ON: The Grand Theatre presents the thriller “Heist” January 14-February 1

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
London, ON: The Grand Theatre presents the thriller “Heist” January 14-February 1

Get ready to dive into the world of diamonds, deals, and deceit as the Grand Theatre proudly presents Heist. The Ocean’s Eleven-inspired, edge-of-your-seat, popcorn-theatre crime caper production plays January 14 – February 1 on the Grand’s historic Spriet Stage.
This highly anticipated Canadian...

Kitchener: NUMUS and Fawn Chamber Creative present the new opera “Cells of Wind” January 29

Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Kitchener: NUMUS and Fawn Chamber Creative present the new opera “Cells of Wind” January 29

Two champions of experimental and new music in Ontario, FAWN Chamber Creative of Toronto and NUMUS of Kitchener-Waterloo, come together to co-present the debut concert performance of Cells of Wind, an evocative new chamber opera by composer Anna Höstman and poet/librettist Oana Avasilichioaei. Commissioned...

Toronto: Award-winning improv show “Monkey Toast” returns to the Comedy Bar this year

Sunday, January 5, 2025
Toronto: Award-winning improv show “Monkey Toast” returns to the Comedy Bar this year

Get ready to go bananas! After a nearly 5-year hiatus, the six-time Canadian Comedy Award-winning improv show Monkey Toast is back for three hilarious pop-up shows at Comedy Bar.
Monkey Toast went into hiatus due to the pandemic and chronic illness. "Fans of the show have been asking me for years,...

Toronto: Eldritch Theatre presents “The Strange and Eerie Memoirs of Billy Wuthergloom” January 29-February 9

Friday, January 3, 2025
Toronto: Eldritch Theatre presents “The Strange and Eerie Memoirs of Billy Wuthergloom” January 29-February 9

25 years after it first crawled out from under your bed, Eldritch Theatre’s premier production makes its horrific return! Please join us for Eldritch Theatre’s revisited classic, The Strange and Eerie Memoirs of Billy Wuthergloom.
Having survived the ghastly terrors of adolescence in the 1980s,...

Toronto: Tickets for “Garden of Vanished Pleasures” are now on sale

Friday, January 3, 2025
Toronto: Tickets for “Garden of Vanished Pleasures” are now on sale

Garden of Vanished Pleasures is an emotional journey inspired by the life and work of English filmmaker and queer rights activist Derek Jarman, making its world premiere in the theatre. 
Conceived and devised by U.K./ Canadian director Tim Albery, Garden of Vanished Pleasures blends the works of...

Toronto: Cahoots Theatre presents “Love and the Trick of Time” February 14-16, 2025

Thursday, January 2, 2025
Toronto: Cahoots Theatre presents “Love and the Trick of Time” February 14-16, 2025

Love and the Trick of Time explores our perception of time, and how the reality of loving those living with dementia changes our experience of it. Weaving together the stories of care partners, it lifts the veil on what it is to love someone living with the disease as time becomes non-linear, transporting...

Toronto: Native Earth presents dance piece “What We Carry” February 6-9, 2025

Thursday, January 2, 2025
Toronto: Native Earth presents dance piece “What We Carry” February 6-9, 2025

Native Earth Performing Arts is proud to present the Ontario Premiere of What We Carry, an A’nó:wara Dance Theatre solo dance piece choreographed and performed by Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo, at Aki Studio in Toronto from February 6-9, 2025. What We Carry is an expression of Diabo’s life’s journey as...

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