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Next Stage 2013: Every Play, Reviewed

Wondering what to see at the Next Stage Theatre Festival? Here are our thoughts on all 10 productions.

By Jamie Bradburn, Hamutal Dotan and Steve Fisher Jan. 8th, 11:00 am

Julia Lederer. Photo by Katherine Barcsay.

Urban Planner: January 7, 2013

In today's Urban Planner: chickens, dentures, and laughter at Trampoline Hall; Second City's touring company bids adieu to its musical director; and the Next Stage Theatre Festival.

By Steve Fisher Jan. 7th, 7:00 am

Jay McCarrol (2nd from L, plaid shirt) with the cast of Second City's Touring Company, circa August 2012. Photo by Emily Benjamin.

At the 2013 Next Stage Festival, Plays Bring Comedy, Hockey, and Music

This year's edition of the Next Stage Theatre Festival is here. We interviewed Julia Lederer, Tony Nappo, and Natasha Greenblatt about their shows.

By Steve Fisher Jan. 2nd, 2:45 pm

Tony Nappo and MJ Shaw of Sudden Death. Photo by Max B. Telzerow.

Urban Planner: January 2, 2013

In today's Urban Planner: get your hockey fix with the Toronto Marlies, John Hastings starts a five-night stint at Yuk Yuk's, and Throne of Games at The Next Stage Theatre Festival.

By Jessica Buck Jan. 2nd, 7:00 am

Bad Dog Theatre's Throne of Games improv premieres at The Next Stage Theatre Festival.

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2012 Hero: Alice Moran

Nominated for: speaking up when she didn't need to.

By Steve Fisher • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 14th, 8:45 am

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Weekend Planner: January 14–15, 2012

This weekend: make waves at the boat show, enjoy some warm winter fun at Colborne Lodge, cut loose at Static Zine's fundraiser, catch the Next Stage Theatre Festival before it closes, and lots more.

By Kyle Bachan Jan. 13th, 6:06 pm

Oh, the places you'll go at this weekend's boat show! Photo by {a href=”http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnferri/5277297096/in/pool-torontoist”}Mute{/a} from the {a href=”http://www.flickr.com/groups/torontoist/”}Torontoist Flickr Pool{/a}

Urban Planner: January 13, 2012

In today's (lucky) Urban Planner: art supporting other art—literally—at G Gallery; Levi MacDougall returns to Hogtown; the Festival of New Formats hits get encores; The Wrecking Ball mashes up readers and rockers; Rich Aucoin Lives at the Drake (one night only); and A Soul (Winter Party).

By Steve Fisher Jan. 13th, 7:00 am

Toronto honed comedic wit Levi MacDougall and his TV boss Demetri Martin play two shows at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre tonight. Detail of a photo by Robyn Von Swank.

The Best of the Next Stage Theatre Festival

There's nearly a week left in the Next Stage Theatre Festival, and 10 shows chosen to represent the best in Canadian indie theatre. Here are the standouts.

By Carly Maga and Steve Fisher Jan. 10th, 9:00 am

An innocent kiss at a party leads to imprisonment in Loving The Stranger or Recognizing the Invert. Detail of a photo by Alistair Newton.

Urban Planner: January 9, 2012

To do today: Michael Ondaatje on adapting his work for the stage; Trampoline Hall on worms and cults; Next Stage continues celebrating theatre; and Second City, the newbie edition.

By Steve Fisher Jan. 9th, 7:00 am

Improviser Darryl Hinds plays with a Second City student at the Wheel of Improv show. Photo by Natasha Boomer.

Urban Planner: January 6, 2012

In today's UP: Brides brides brides; comedy experiments at the Festival of New Formats, like rappers and kalimba players doing improv; The Balconies and friends celebrate Audio Blood's third anniversary with classic rock tunes; the Songbird cabaret series re-imagines Madonna; and the Next Stage Theatre Festival continues.

By Steve Fisher • Photo by Corbin SmithJan. 6th, 7:00 am

Jacquie Neville of the Balconies; the band (and friends) will be playing songs of the '60s and '70s tonight for Audio Blood's 3rd anniversary. party.

Urban Planner: January 4, 2012

In today's Urban Planner: a free screening of a film about the journey of the monarch butterfly; the Next Stage Theatre Festival kicks off; and mesmerizing explorations on World Hypnotism Day.

By Laura Hewitt Jan. 4th, 7:00 am

The cast of . Photo courtesy of the Next Stage Theatre Festival.

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What to See at the Next Stage Theatre Festival

The festival starts tomorrow night, and these are the shows we're most excited to check out.

By Carly Maga and Steve Fisher Jan. 3rd, 3:30 pm

Simon Bracken and Leah Doz in Tomasso's Party, the first play from author Jules Lewis.

Weekend Planner: January 15–16, 2011

By Ryan West Jan. 14th, 6:00 pm

Urban Planner: January 14, 2011

By Steve Fisher Jan. 14th, 7:00 am

Urban Planner: January 12, 2011

By Rosemary Counter Jan. 12th, 7:00 am

What’s Next on Stage

By Torontoist Jan. 11th, 3:00 pm

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Urban Planner: January 11, 2011

By Ryan West Jan. 11th, 7:00 am

Urban Planner: January 10, 2011

By Steve Fisher Jan. 10th, 7:00 am

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