Dancap Productions Presents SHREK THE MUSICAL, 3/20
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 27 5:12 PM) - Dancap Productions presents SHREK THE MUSICAL with book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire and music by Jeanine Tesori. It will play the Toronto Centre for the Arts, March 20- April 1, for two weeks only.

Company, Bloodless and Raindogs Make Up Theatre 20's Inaugural Season
by Kelly Cameron

(Jan. 27 11:21 AM) - Theatre 20 announced an exciting inaugural season in a star-studded event this past Monday, January 23rd at Toronto's National Club. Legendary musical theatre performer (and Toronto native son) Colm Wilkinson will make his directorial debut with Bloodless: The Story of Burke and Hare, Theatre 20 will partner with Sheridan College for a production of UK Fringe hit Raindogs and finally, Adam Brazier will direct a re-imagining of Stephen Sondheim's hit Company. BWW was on hand to bring its readers photos of the event, as well as all the details on what's to come for Theatre 20.

Tarragon Theatre Presents A BRIMFUL OF ASHA, Opening Tonight
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 26 11:03 PM) - Tarragon Theatre presents the Why Not Theatre production of A Brimful of Asha, directed by Ravi Jain, written and starring Asha and Ravi Jain. A Brimful of Asha previews January 24, opens January 26 and closes February 19, 2012 in Tarragon Theatre's Extra Space. Tickets range from $23-$30 (inclusive of HST) and are available by calling the box office at 416.531.1827 or by visiting www.tarragontheatre.com.

Amicus Productions Presents THE TALE OF THE ALLERGIST'S WIFE, 2/2-11
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 26 6:37 PM) - Amicus Productions presents this savvy and hilarious script about a woman struggling to find her present self, which she can only do by meeting her past at Fairview Library Theatre, running February 2-4, 9-11 at 8p.m. and February 4 and 5 at 2p.m. Tickets are $20 regular, $18 for students and seniors. Group rates are available. For tickets or information, call 416-860-6176. All seating is reserved.

Janak Khendry Dance Company Presents KAAL - TIME, 1/26-28
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 26 5:00 AM) - On the occasion of its 33rd anniversary, the Toronto-based Janak Khendry Dance Company, in collaboration with the Inclusive Design Research Centre and Inclusive Design Institute OCAD University, proudly presents the world premiere of KAAL - TIME, a fascinating and innovative dance work that tells the extraordinary cosmic and modern story of time.

February 22nd Evening Performance Added to EVERYTHING UNDER THE MOON
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 25 3:15 PM) - Due to high demand, a 7p.m. evening has been added on February 22nd for the collabroation of Shary Boyle and Christine Fellows, EVERYTHING UNDER THE MOON, at World Stage.

Teatron Presents CAN I REALLY DATE A GUY WHO WEARS A YARMULKE?
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 25 1:29 PM) - TEATRON Toronto Jewish Theatre will present the North American Premiere of CAN I REALLY DATE A GUY WHO WEARS A YARMULKE? a comedy by Amy Holson-Schwartz at the Toronto Centre for the Arts - Studio Theatre.

TheatreRUN Presents The World Premiere of The Double, Previews 2/2
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 25 12:10 PM) - TheatreRUN presents the world premiere of The Double, a multi-disciplinary adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's novella of the same name.

The Trojan Women Plays Alumnae Theatre Thru 2/4
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 25 9:17 AM) - The Trojan Women, playing at Alumnae Theatre, is one of two re-imagined Greek tragedies playing on Toronto stages.

THE BLACK-JEW DIALOGUES Plays Hart House, 1/25
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 25 5:00 AM) - In celebration of the upcoming Black History month and in keeping with their traditions of exploring and discovering cultural freedoms and expressions, Hart House is pleased to host an evening of performance and discussion. Told through a series of comedic sketches,The Black-Jew Dialogues features Larry Jay Tish and Ron Jones as they take the audience on a hysterical and poignant ride through a discussion of their own experiences, the history of their people, and why there has been a growing rift between the two groups since the early 70's. Through their stories the audience gains insight to the true nature of prejudice and how our inability to face our own biases separates us in ways that we may not even think about.

Trinity College Dramatic Society Presents GOD (A PLAY), 1/25
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 25 5:00 AM) - Trinity College Dramatic Society presents a new production of Woody Allen's GOD (A PLAY). GOD is a play within a play about a play within a play. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults. The show runs for four performances from January 25th-28th at the George Ignatieff Theatre.

Toronto's Theatre 20 to Present COMPANY and BLOODLESS in Inaugural Season
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 23 8:11 PM) - Theatre 20, which debuted last year in Toronto, is the first group of its kind dedicated exclusively to the production of musicals. The company's first full season of shows will include BLOODLESS: THE TRIAL OF BURKE AND HARE and COMPANY, reports The Globe and Mail.

Photo Coverage: Other People Opening Night Party
by Kelly Cameron

(Jan. 22 4:49 PM) - Other People had a starry opening night last Thursday at The Young Centre for the Performing Arts, where many stars of Canadian film and TV came out in support of the young cast and their ambitious project. BWW is thrilled to bring readers these photos from the after-party.

Maxine Heppner and Across Oceans Present MY HEART IS A SPOON, 1/19
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 22 5:00 AM) - Maxine Heppner with Across Oceans presents the first reveal of MY HEART IS A SPOON, experimentations through dance-media that look through the lens of Japanese manga aesthetic to riff on the emotional and physical energy of an all too-common state of being: rage. Part of the Rage Project, a month-long series of events examining rage's potential as a creative force in arts and culture, MY HEART IS A SPOON runs January 19-22, 2012 at The Theatre Centre, a Dance Works Co-Works Series event, and in cooperation with the Japan Foundation.

Bone Marrow Registration Event Held at Dragon Productions Theatre 1/22
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 22 5:00 AM) - Dragon Productions Theatre, in cooperation with Be the Match and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Silicon Valley, has announced a bone marrow registration drive at the Dragon Theatre on Sunday, January 22nd from 4:30 – 7pm.

BWW Contests: Win Tickets to The Woman in Black Premiere in Toronto
by Kelly Cameron

(Jan. 21 3:31 PM) - BWW is thrilled to bring its readers the chance to win tickets to one of the most anticipated events of the winter season - the black carpet premiere of the new Daniel Radcliffe horror flick The Woman in Black. Mr. Radcliffe is confirmed to attend, and we are giving away two double passes to attend the black carpet and screen the film.

Acting Up Stage Company Presents Caroline, or Change
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 21 5:00 AM) - A Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel and Obie award-winning musical, Caroline, or Change mixes fact and fantasy, symbolism and reality, plus a wide variety of musical styles to tell the story of an African-American maid in a South Jewish household during the Civil Rights Movement.

COC Announces Advance Listings for January 2012 Performances and Special Events
by BWW News Desk

(Jan. 21 5:00 AM) - Based in Toronto, the Canadian Opera Company is the largest producer of opera in Canada and one of the largest in North America. The company enjoys an international reputation for artistic excellence and creative innovation.