Posts Filed Under: Theatre

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

The Winners From The 2017 Toronto Theatre Critics Awards

An expanded slate of critics recognized exceptional shows such as Robert Lepage's 887, Annie Baker's John, and Sankoff & Hein's hit musical Come From Away.

By Steve Fisher May. 25th, 12:00 pm

See Diverse Faces Return to Toronto Stages

A solo opera about 20th century women, a survivor's story, and a serio-comedic saga of young Asian Canadian men all have return engagements.

By Steve Fisher Apr. 29th, 10:27 am

Imagine Life After Trump Goes Nuclear

Tonight's politically minded theatrical cabaret asked contributing playwrights to come up with short pieces on possible "Nuclear Option" fallouts.

By Steve Fisher Apr. 24th, 4:00 pm

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See the Cracks Mental Illness Causes in Little Pretty And The Exceptional

Playwright Anusree Roy dug deep for this story of a seemingly thriving Canadian family coping with mental illness.

By Steve Fisher Apr. 22nd, 10:28 am

Catch the Last Performance of This Prohibition-Era Piece of Toronto History

A local theatre success breaks out in Kensington, while an internationally sourced show breaks conventions to critique theatrical "tourism".

By Steve Fisher Apr. 16th, 4:00 pm

See Stage Star’s Solo Shows

Two celebrated Canadian artists spin tales on stage, with autobiographical details woven in, testing the stability of truth and memory.

By Steve Fisher Apr. 15th, 2:51 pm

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Talk Diversity in Canadian Theatre

Three days of events programmed to encourage moving past token representation to true diversity on Canadian stages kicks off tonight with an opening reception.

By Steve Fisher Apr. 9th, 3:12 pm

See Sexuality Explored On Stage

Two new Toronto-born and adults-only plays, S H E E T S and The Emancipation of Ms. Lovely, explore issues of sexuality, intimacy, and identity.

By Steve Fisher Apr. 7th, 9:45 am

Learn Survival Tips from a Tomboy

Author and storyteller Ivan Coyote talks about the book adaptation of their play Tomboy Survival Guide.

By Steve Fisher Apr. 5th, 4:15 pm

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Challenge Colonialism Through Dance

Native Earth presents two new dance pieces by Indigenous choreographers and performers.

By Steve Fisher Mar. 31st, 10:45 am

Turn Flaws Into Funny

Second City's new show classes up the stage without losing previous shows' bite; Stupidhead dreams up laugh out loud singing stand-up.

By Steve Fisher Mar. 29th, 6:30 pm

Seize a Second Chance to See Successful Shows

We round-up shows on stage returning due to popularity and critical acclaim.

By Steve Fisher Mar. 27th, 2:00 pm

Watch Life Lessons Brought To The Stage In Two Plays

Theatre that tackles questions of authenticity, morality, and connections.

By Steve Fisher Mar. 24th, 10:30 am

Sing (or Headbang) Along to The Book of Mormon and Hard Core Logo Live!

Musical theatre fans can choose between the church of punk rock, or the Church of Latter Day Saints (both feature cuss words).

By Steve Fisher Mar. 21st, 7:30 pm

Watch ‘Today’s Youth’ Struggle

Two new (to Toronto) plays address the difficulties the millennial generation has forming and maintaining relationships, and finding their first home.

By Steve Fisher Mar. 15th, 8:00 pm

Discuss Ruff Theatre at Dark Nights TO

In conversation with Brendan McMurtry-Howlett, founding member of Toronto's Shakespeare in the Ruff

By Steve Fisher Mar. 15th, 5:15 pm

See Chekhov with a Millennial Twist

Aaron Posner's "sort of" adaptation of The Seagull updates the language for a society currently self-obsessed with their social media reflections.

By Steve Fisher Mar. 8th, 6:15 pm