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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and WOMEN OF THE FUR TRADE Join Stratfest@Home
by Stephi Wild - March 28, 2024

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.

Ryan G. Hinds Will Host the 44th Dora Mavor Moore Awards
by Joshua Wright - March 27, 2024

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced today that the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards will be held Monday, June 24th at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre. The celebration will be hosted by Toronto theatre icon Ryan G. Hinds.

World Premiere Of THE FIXING GIRL Comes to the Young People's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2024

This April, Young People's Theatre will present the much-anticipated world premiere of The Fixing Girl from celebrated UK playwright Kevin Dyer.

Canadian Stage Sets 2024-25 Season Featuring Toronto and Canadian Premieres & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 25, 2024

Canadian Stage has unveiled its 24.25 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

COME FROM AWAY To Return to Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 25, 2024

Come From Away will return home to the historic Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto. See performance dates and learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: DANA H. at Factory Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - March 25, 2024

When actress Jordan Baker opens her mouth, the voice we hear isn’t hers; it’s the voice of Dana H. playwright Lucas Hnath’s mother, Dana Higginbotham, recorded in a series of interviews and cut together to form a lip sync track. Dana herself speaks her truth as she remembers it, which in this case is definitely stranger than fiction.

Review: NO ONE'S SPECIAL AT THE HOT DOG CART at Theatre Passe Muraille
by Ilana Lucas - March 23, 2024

Petch’s show blends stories of their experiences from behind the hot dog cart to behind the hospital desk with a discussion of the principles of de-escalation, along with highlighting incidents of when they feel they failed to properly follow these tenets. In turn, the show itself invites us to listen and witness.

Coal Mine Theatre Announces Departure Of Co-Founder Diana Bentley
by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2024

COAL MINE THEATRE announces the departure of co-founder Diana Bentley. Bentley will step down as Co-Artistic Director and Artistic Producer at the end of the current season.

Second Sing-Along Performance Added For SIX The Musical in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - March 21, 2024

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!  

EL TERREMOTO Had World Premiere at Tarragon Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - March 21, 2024

Mike Payette, Artistic Director of Tarragon Theatre and Managing Director Andrea Vagianos have announced the world premiere of El Terremoto.

Stratford Festival Posts Surplus For 2023 Season
by Blair Ingenthron - March 20, 2024

The Stratford Festival has concluded the 2023 season with a surplus. Learn more here!

Review: DEAD ELEPHANTS at Aki Studio
by Ilana Lucas - March 20, 2024

Good Old Neon’s DEAD ELEPHANTS, now being performed in the Daniels Spectrum’s Aki Studio, packs more pachyderms into its devised script than you might think possible in such a small space, though none of the fine beasts are ever seen on stage.

MATILDA, WAITRESS, and More Set For the Grand Theatre's 2024/25 Season
by Stephi Wild - March 20, 2024

The lineup  includes six beloved and blockbuster titles, three locally conceptualized and constructed London Proud productions that will go on to shine across the country, four Ontario premieres, and the always sold-out Jeans ‘n Classics concert series. Learn more about the full season here!

KALLITECHNIS Comes to TD Music Hall This Summer
by Stephi Wild - March 20, 2024

TD Music Hall will welcome Montreal Soul and R&B artist KALLITECHNIS on Saturday, June 15, 2024.

The Royal Conservatory Of Music To Present THE QUIET PLEASE, THERE'S A LADY ON STAGE Series And More This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - March 19, 2024

End your musical journey with The Royal Conservatory of Music as their concert season concludes. Discover the highlights and memorable performances of the season.

Spotlight: JUNGLE BOOK at The Rose Brampton
by BWW Special Offer - March 19, 2024

Jungle Book - A joyous must see!

Ilter Ibrahimof to Step Down as Founding Artistic Director of Fall for Dance North
by Stephi Wild - March 19, 2024

Fall for Dance North announces the departure of Artistic Director Ilter Ibrahimof. Stay tuned for updates on the festival's future direction and leadership.

NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 Joins Mirvish Season
by Stephi Wild - March 19, 2024

After playing to sold-out houses for a record-breaking 16 weeks at Streetcar Crowsnest,  Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 will return July and August 2025 at The Royal Alexandra Theatre.

Stratford Festival's Economic Impact Pegged At $276.7 Million
by A.A. Cristi - March 18, 2024

The economic impact of Toronto's STRATFORD FESTIVAL has been estimated at a whopping $276.7 million.

Video: Get A First Look At JUNGLE BOOK At Brampton On Stage
by Joshua Wright - March 18, 2024

Get a first look at the original stage adaptation of Jungle Book, presented by Brampton on Stage at The Rose for one show only! This dazzling production by Kidoons and WYRD, in association with The 20K Collective, reimagines Rudyard Kipling’s classic stories through a modern lens. Check out the video!

Review: TEASE at Crow's Theatre
by Samantha Wu - March 17, 2024

If you're looking for a downright sexy frolic to highlight your weekend, look no further than Big City Kitties production of Tease, in association with Crow's Theatre. This highly energetic blend of comedy and burlesque with sides of clown, sketch comedy, dance, and awareness are sure to leave you breathless from laughter and eager for more. 

Theatre Passe Muraille to Present World Premiere of WOKING PHOENIX
by Chloe Rabinowitz - March 15, 2024

Theatre Passe Muraille will present the World Premiere of their co-production with Silk Bath Collective, WOKING PHOENIX. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

BWW Q&A: Katrina Martinez on RENT at Brampton On Stage
by Joshua Wright - March 15, 2024

La Vie Boheme in Brampton - Jonathan Larson's iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning musical is coming to The Rose with Brampton Music Theatre's production of RENT! A musical that shaped a generation of audiences and taught us all to measure our life in love, RENT follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive, create, and love in New York's East Village. 

SPRING DOUBLE BILL Comes to Toronto Dance Theatre in April
by Stephi Wild - March 15, 2024

Toronto Dance Theatre has announced the details of their second mainstage double bill presentation at the historic Winchester next month. Beginning April 4th, SPRING DOUBLE BILL sees the resident company and guest dancers share the stage in two new enticing works.

Review: ROSENCRANTZ & GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at CAA Theatre
by Samantha Wu - March 14, 2024

Rosentranctz & Guildenstern are Dead is the hilariously absurdist play written by Tom Stoppard, directed by Jeremy Webb, that shines the spotlight on two minor characters from Shakespeare's Hamlet. The star-studded casting for the title duo could not be a more perfect match - from the Academy Award winning trilogy The Lord of the Rings, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd.


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