Posts Filed Under: Opera

Honouring a Beloved Local Theatre Writer at the Dora Awards

"I doubt there's a person here whose life wasn't changed by Jon Kaplan."

By Steve Fisher Jun. 28th, 10:45 am

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Turning True Stories of Sex Trafficking into an Opera

From Toronto's Tapestry Opera comes the wrenching story of a young Ukrainian woman lured into the dark world of human trafficking.

By Michael Mori May. 19th, 11:30 am

You Can Pair Beer and Opera, and It’s Amazing

This Toronto Beer Week, treat yourself to a unique evening that pairs baritones and beer.

By Robin LeBlanc Sep. 16th, 10:00 am

The Torontoist Guide to Celebrating New Year’s on a Budget

How to ring in 2016 without applying for a loan.

By Jessica Buck Dec. 26th, 12:00 pm

Inherent Weisse: The Beerology Boffin, Mirella Amato

Inherent Weisse is our biweekly guide to beer news and reviews you can use.

By Robin LeBlanc May. 29th, 2:00 pm

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Historicist: Torn Between the Synagogue and the Concert Hall

The Toronto connections of Joseph Shlisky, one of the world's greatest cantors.

By Kevin Plummer Dec. 13th, 12:02 pm

Bringing Don Giovanni Into the Social Media Age

Local theatre company Against the Grain is reimagining Mozart's classic opera for 21st-century audiences.

By Catherine Kustanczy Dec. 11th, 2:00 pm

I Want Your Job: Nina Draganic, COC Free Concert Series Director

She brings a range of cultural experiences to Torontonians—at just the right price.

By Kaitlyn Kochany Dec. 4th, 3:00 pm

Aspiring Opera Singers Ready to Raise Their Voices at Centre Stage

Seven young vocalists look to make names for themselves at the Canadian Opera Company's annual singing competition.

By Catherine Kustanczy Nov. 25th, 11:00 am

Get Your Booster Shots of Culture

Tapestry Opera's artistic director Michael Mori talks about marrying opera with food in the Distillery District.

By Carly Maga Nov. 13th, 12:30 pm

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Youth-Oriented Shows Make a Strong Showing at the 2013 Dora Awards

The 2013 Dora Awards, for Toronto theatre, honoured all sorts of productions—but the night's big winner was Cinderella .

By Steve Fisher Jun. 25th, 9:15 am

Luminato 2013: Performing Arts Preview

Luminato 2013's performing-arts offerings include international stars and local talent.

By Steve Fisher Jun. 12th, 9:30 am

One Intense Waiting Room

An ambitious new production takes opera to some deep and dark places, but loses us slightly along the way.

By Carly Maga Sep. 19th, 5:15 pm

An Opera that Moves, Emotionally and Physically

A lost Handel cantata from the 1700s gets a modern adaptation that brings audiences through the rooms, hallways, and staircases of the Gladstone Hotel.

By Carly Maga Aug. 28th, 11:00 am

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Rob Ford: Opera’s Lucky Charm

This past weekend Rob Ford inadvertently created the hottest ticket of the year so far with Rob Ford: The Opera.

By Carly Maga Jan. 23rd, 10:30 am

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I Want Your Job: Adrianne Pieczonka

We chatted with one of Canada's biggest opera stars to find out more about her special line of work.

By Kelli Korducki • Photos by Lodoe-Laura Haines-WangdaJan. 16th, 9:06 am

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Rob Ford Is Invited to An Opera About Himself

The writer of Rob Ford: The Opera—which is a real thing—tells us what he was thinking when he came up with the idea.

By Steve Kupferman • Photo by Christopher DrostJan. 6th, 1:00 pm

Urban Planner: September 23, 2011

In today's Urban Planner: a new run for an old favourite at Soulpepper, new five-minute Opera Briefs at the season opener for Tapestry New Opera, and classic old soul jams from a new purpose-assembled band at A Soul.

By Steve Fisher Sep. 23rd, 7:00 am