Category: theatre
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KRAMPUS BALL Lucky#13 @The Opera House-Sat.,Dec.6th,2025
Photography By YYZ Events KRAMPUS BALL Lucky#13 was the Alternative Xmas Costume Party presented by Horns x Fur with Fangs x Tongues as it returned for it’s 13th year in Toronto and what a tradition before the shutdown for the holiday season as this year’s version was spectacular with the creativity and unique costumes. The unique…
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Day 1 – TIFF 2025 – Thursday, September 4, 2025
Day 1 of TIFF! And it was pouring rain! Despite the heavy rain, all the umbrellas.. nothing stopped TIFF film enthusiasts attending Day 1 ! Driver’s Ed screening was at Scotiabank Cinema. A film about the journey of four high school students who go on an adventure in their driver’s education car in search of one…
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Triangle d’Or Cabaret’s “Déjà Vu”
By Shannen Johnston Tickets May 2025: https://alleytrak.com/app/client/4692-5083/?PackageID=2359&EventDate=2025-05-03&bypass-welcome=true Triangle d’Or Cabaret’s “Déjà Vu” offered Toronto audiences an enchanting journey into the heart of Parisian glamour, seamlessly blending classic cabaret elements with contemporary flair. The show’s concept draws inspiration from Paris’s famed Golden Triangle (Triangle d’Or), an area renowned for its cultural richness and elegance. “Déjà Vu”…
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Muhammad Ali Musical, Will Have Its World Premiere in Chicago
Ali will run at the James M. Nederlander Theatre from April 22-May 18, 2025. Ali, a new musical celebrating the life and legacy of the heavyweight boxing champion and humanitarian Muhammad Ali, will have its world premiere in Chicago at the James M. Nederlander Theatre from April 22-May 18, 2025. Following the iconic sportsman from his…
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Comedian Pete Davidson to Headline Rochester Fringe Festival
The Rochester Fringe is the largest multidisciplinary performing arts festival in New York State. Comedian Pete Davidson will headline the Rochester Fringe Festival, performing a comedy show on Friday, September 13 at the Eastman Theatre’s Kodak Hall. Rochester’s not-for-profit Fringe has become one of the largest and most successful fringe festivals in the nation, the…
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Signature Theatre Announces Cast and Creative Team of Soft Power
Signature Theatre announced the cast and creative team for the DC premiere of Soft Power, featuring music by Jeanine Tesori (Kimberly Akimbo) and book and lyrics by David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly). This newly revised production is directed by Signature’s associate artistic director Ethan Heard, with choreography by Billy Bustamante, music supervision by Chris Fenwick, and…
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From Britain’s Got Talent To Flato Markham Theatre: Electrifying Illusionist DARCY OAKE Is A Must-See
“…We are witnessing the birth of a star” – SIMON COWELL “…A magician who specializes in sleight of hand and illusions – and blowing our minds!” – DAILY MIRROR “…so incredible that I didn’t want to blink the entire night for fear of missing every move!” – TORONTO GUARDIAN Thu., Feb. 29, 2024 8:00 p.m.…
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Potted Potter – The Unauthorized Harry Experience @Bluma Appel Theatre-Fri.,Dec.22nd,2023
By Jesse Read & Shannen Johnston Tickets-https://www.ticketmaster.ca/potted-potter-toronto-ontario-12-30-2023/event/10005F5AE98F3CBA Playing to sold-out houses worldwide, the Olivier Award-nominated “Potted Potter – The Unauthorized Harry Experience” took Toronto by storm, proving that the magic of laughter is universal. In a whirlwind of seventy uproarious minutes, the dynamic duo of Lottie Bell and Josephine Starte embarked on quite the challenge…
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Step Back in Time with “Let’s Dance! The Musical”@Winter Garden Theater
By Steph.C. Immerse yourselves in an uplifting rock & roll experience; Let’s Dance! The Musical is playing at the majestic Winter Garden Theater. Get ready to tap your toes, clap your hands, and dance in your seat to timeless hits like “It Never Rains in Southern California,” “I Know a Place,” “The Peppermint Twist,” and…
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Toronto Fringe Festival July 5 – 16, 2023
By Sally Warburton It’s July in Toronto and you know what that means… It’s the Toronto Fringe Festival! July 5th to 16th, the 35th Toronto Fringe Festival happens in various theatre venues in downtown Toronto. During the 12 days there are over 1200 artists in performances including comedy, musicals, drama, improvisation, theatre for children and storytelling.…
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Award-winning documentary HERE. IS. BETTER. Opening theatrically in NYC/ LA on June 23 with nationwide VOD Release to follow in US/ Canada.
HERE. IS. BETTER. is an award-winning documentary film with unprecedented access inside therapy sessions of men and women Veterans battling posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A soldier’s story is always personal, but never more than in HERE. IS. BETTER. This powerful feature length documentary offers a uniquely hopeful and impactful perspective on a rising mental health…
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Shakespearience Work To Emotional Intelligence &Mental Health In Today’s World-Tuesday, May 30,2023
By Sally Warburton This was an innovative student literary program called Shakespearience and in attendance was creative advisor, Colm Feore (The Umbrella Academy, Bon Cop, Bad Cop) and active contributor, HAMILTON star, DeAundre’ Woods, at a Toronto press day. In the face of growing pressure to eliminate Shakespeare’s plays from the curriculum, Feore, Woods and Shakespearience’s Executive Director, Marvin Karon participated in a live workshop with…
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The Siminovitch Prize Announces Finalists for 2022
CANADA’S LARGEST AND MOST PRESTIGIOUS THEATRE AWARD PRESENTS THE SHORTLIST FOR THE 2022 SIMINOVITCH PRIZE CELEBRATING TRANSFORMATIVE AND INFLUENTIAL THEATRE CREATION ACROSS CANADA 2022 SHORTLIST:MARIE BRASSARD, RAVI JAIN, ANN-MARIE KERRAND SHERRY J. YOONWINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED ON DECEMBER 1, 2022, AT 8 PM EST– The Siminovitch Prize, Canada’s most significant theatre award, celebrates professional mid-career…
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HAVE FAITH PRODUCTIONS Rolls out Sons 2 The Grave Movie
HAVE FAITH PRODUCTIONS Rolls out“SONS 2 THE GRAVE”“THIS AIN’T NO FAIRY TALE …THIS IS HUDSON”Canadian production company, Have Faith Productions (HFP) has begun the roll out of its new film “Sons 2 The Grave” (S2TG) in association with FilmRise. and Incendo“Sons 2 The Grave” is currently screening on Amazon US and UK, on ROKU Canada, US, and UK & IMDBtv US & UK. The…
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VIDEOCABARET presents MICHAEL HOLLINGSWORTH’S THE COLD WAR – OPENS MAY 5
VIDEOCABARET presents MICHAEL HOLLINGSWORTH’S THE COLD WAR – OPENS MAY 5 MICHAEL HOLLINGSWORTH’S THE COLD WAROPENS MAY 5 AT THE VIDEOCABARET THEATRECARRYING ON BELOVED DEANNE TAYLOR’S LEGACY Photos by: Michael CooperL-R: Cliff Saunders (Bottom) Richard Alan Campbell, Aurora Browne, Richard Clarkin, Kimwun Perehinec, Greg Campbell, Valerie Buhagiar (Bottom) VideoCabaret is pleased to announce that THE COLD WAR – Part One will open…
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Driftwood Theatre presents King Henry Five
Driftwood Theatre presentsKing Henry Five The Bard’s Bus Tour Returns Summer 2022Visiting 20 Communities in OntarioDriftwood Theatre Group is excited to announce plans for their return to the road with The Bard’s Bus Tour. Back for the first time since 2019, Driftwoodwill present King Henry Five, running throughout Southern Ontario from July 14 – August 21, 2022. An ambitious…
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15 Finalists Announced for Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes 2021-2022
Metcalf Foundation Announces15 Finalists for the 2021Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes/Les Prix Johanna-Metcalf des Arts de la scèneThe Metcalf Foundation is pleased to announce today the 15 finalists for the 2021 Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prizes/Les Prix Johanna-Metcalf des Arts de la scène (Johannas).The five winners and their protégés will be announced on May 19, 2022 at a…
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2022 Next Stage Theatre Festival Moves Online with 10 Digital Shows Starting January 19, 2022
Toronto Fringe is pleased to announce the full slate of shows of the 2022 Next Stage Theatre Festival will now be presented online starting January 19, 2022. Previously planned as a hybrid in-person and digital festival, the 2022 Next Stage Theatre Festival will now be completely online in compliance with the Government of Ontario’s recent move to Step Two of…