A View from the Box

Shifting Ground Collective’s “The Drowsy Chaperone” I love an overture. Truly, the little amuse bouche of a musical’s score before you see the full production makes the first viewing all the more intriguing, and subsequent listens feel warm and frie…

Shifting Ground Collective has done it again! Their homecoming production of "The Drowsy Chaperone" is a must see!

Full of marvellous music and hilarious hijinx this stellar production is sure to sell out fast!

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Here For Now Theatre in Association with Crow’s Theatre, House and Body, and b current Performing Arts’ “The Surrogate” Sam and Jake are so excited to become fathers…just not in the state of Louisiana. Nothing has gone according to plan and this latest hospital visit in New Orleans is making both of them uneas…

"The Surrogate" has made its way from Here For Now Theatre to @crowstheatre.bsky.social with House + Body and b current Performing Arts.

An intense story about parenthood in its many forms, you won't want to miss this show!

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Ronnie Burkett Theatre of Marionettes, presented by Canadian Stage’s “Little Willy” What do you do when you’re programming falls through? You put on the Bard of Avon, that’s who! Ronnie Burkett’s revival of Little Willy combines all of the silliness and irreverence I’ve come to ex…

Ronnie Burkett and The Daisy Theatre are back at Canadian Stage with the hilarious "Little Willy"

Living up to its title in more ways than one, "Little Willy" will have you laughing till you're sore!

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It’s the last day of February, do you have your March theatre plans yet? ARC is producing Sam Holcroft’s “A Mirror” and I got to ask Jonelle Gunderson some questions in this edition of #StageDoorDiogues

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Green Light Arts, in association with Tarragon Theatre’s “The Neighbours” How well do you really know your neighbours? In the small town where I grew up, I would have answered that I knew my neighbours pretty well, especially when I was younger and us kids would all play…

@greenlight-arts.bsky.social and Tarragon Theatre have brought the North American Premiere of @nbwriter.com's "The Neighbours" to Toronto.

This riveting play will have you on the edge of your seat until the lights go down.

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Sawdust Theatre’s “How To Feel” “How do you feel today?” A simple sounding question, yet one which we never truly ask in full because the answer will be more difficult than we’re usually willing to express. Solomon Goudsward’s Ho…

Sawdust theatre’s first show, “How To Feel” definitely brings the feels, but not in the ways I was hoping. Feeling more like a movie than a stage play, this is a valiant first attempt from this new company.

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Eldritch Theatre’s “Night at the Grand Guignol” Come in from the cold to the Red Sandcastle Theatre for a hot night of debauchery, dirty deeds, and death. Eldritch Theatre’s Night at the Grand Guignol, written and directed by Eldritch’s Artistic…

@eldritchtheatre.bsky.social has outdone themselves with their production of "Night at the Grand Guignol"

Mixing history and horror, terror and tawdriness, you've never seen anything like this before! Catch it before it closes March 1!

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Stage Door Dialogues – Shira Leuchter of UnSpun Theatre’s “The Haunting” Have you ever wondered what it’d be like to attend a seance? UnSpun Theatre’s The Haunting gives audiences a chance to do just that. But you won’t be surrounded by strangers, this is the most intim…

I've got a new #StageDoorDialogues for you! UnSpun Theatre is bringing back "The Haunting"! This intimate 1-on-1 show is sure to inspire.

We chat about what got Shira into the paranormal and what audiences can expect from "The Haunting"

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Wren Theatre’s “Pride and Prejudice” “It is a truth universally acknowledged…” The iconic opening line of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” is never fully uttered in this new stage adaptation by Ferron Delcy and Jesse McQueen.…

Wren Theatre’s most ambitious project to date is on stage now! This beautiful adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice” will have you laughing and sighing with the Bennet sisters.

You must see this show! It closes Feb 22 so get your tix!

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Cahoots Theatre’s “Searching for Aimai” How far back can you trace your lineage? You likely know where your grandparents lived and grew up, but what about their parents, or the ones before them? Do you still carry on their traditions, or…

@cahootstheatre.bsky.social is bringing Coleen Shirin MacPherson's "Searching for Aimai" to life at The Theatre Centre.

A moving story about identity, traditions, and how we find ourselves, "Searching for Aimai" is a moving solo show.

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So wonderfully happy for @aislingmurph.bsky.social and @ilanalucas.bsky.social and the other winners and finalists for this year's Cohen's!

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Downstage Theatre Company’s “An Intervention” Telling your friends the truth can be a difficult task; we’re accustomed to the little white lies of “I’m okay” or “yeah, everything’s fine” in the pleasantries we engage in every day. But what hap…

Downstage Theatre Company made their mark on the Toronto theatre scene with their debut production: “An Intervention”

Poignant & powerful, this was an auspicious start for this new theatre company! I can’t wait to see what they do next!

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Theatre Passe Muraille’s “Through the Eyes of God” A daughter stolen. A mother desperate to find her child. A system working hard to keep them apart. The world premiere of Anusree Roy’s latest play, Through the Eyes of God, is a passionate solo sho…

Theatre Passe Muraille is currently home to Anusree Roy's latest play, "Through the Eyes of God" starring Gabriella Sundar Singh.

A story about the tenacity and determination of motherhood,
you must see it before it closes Feb. 21.

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Crow’s Theatre and Soulpepper Theatre, in Association with Birdland Theatre’s “Summer and Smoke” It’s a hot July day in the town of Glorious Hill, and passions are running as high as the temperature when young Johnny Buchanan returns to town. Tennessee Williams’ Summer and Smoke brings the hea…

@crowstheatre.bsky.social, Soulpepper Theatre and Birdland Theatre are bringing the sunny south to this dreary winter with "Summer and Smoke"

With powerhouse performances and a tumultuous love story, "Summer and Smoke" brings the heat!

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Get out all your V Day feels by listening to TABLE FOR TWO on PlayME! 🌹

Here's a cozy BTS of our day in the recording studio with this LOVEly team 😍 Stream the full audio drama anytime, anywhere, for free on CBC's PlayME Podcast 🎙️ link.mgln.ai/dR3GhC

NAC English Theatre and Soulpepper Theatre Company’s “Copperbelt” What would you do to get what you want? Who are you willing to use or betray? Your lover? Your family? What will you let stand in your way? Eden has been waiting for her moment for too long, and sh…

Natasha Mumba's "Copperbelt" will have you on the edge of your seat! Currently on at Soulpepper, this rolling world premiere which started at the @nac-cna.bsky.social is one you won't want to miss!

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Soulpepper Theatre Company’s “Witch” “I just find it so hard to have hope” What does it say about about me when my inner-most thoughts are being echoed by the devil? When a character initially full of hope succumbs to the harsh realit…

Soulpepper Theatre Company is starting off 2026 with a hit! "Witch" is a compelling story of love, desire, and most of all, hope.

Starring the inimitable Tantoo Cardinal, you cannot miss this stellar show! On stage until March 1!

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Canadian Stage’s “You, Always” Content Warning: You, Always contains discussions of cancer, eating disorders, and Medical Assistance in Dying, amongst other adult topics. “You always… What?” Erin Shields’ You, Always opens…

Canadian Stage is hosting the world premiere of Erin Shield's moving drama "You, Always"

An ode to sisterhood and the tenacity of women, you should see "You, Always" with your sister or bff. Bring the tissues!

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Shakespeare BASH’d’s “Troilus and Cressida” Beginning in the middle, starting thence awayTo what may be digested in a play. The prologue to William Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cr…

@shakesbashd.bsky.social is bringing another lesser-performed Shakespeare play to The Theatre Centre with "Troilus and Cressida." Beautifully acted and impressively staged, you won't want to miss this production!

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Stage Door Dialogues – Ludmylla Reis of the Rhubarb Festival It’s time for the 47th Annual Rhubarb Festival! Hosted by Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, this festival of new works featuring artists from at home and abroad is sure to push boundaries and open mind…

The 47th Annual Rhubarb Festival is happening next week at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre! I got to ask curator @ludmyllareis.bsky.social all about curating the festival and what you can expect!

Rhubarb 47 runs Feb 4-7 at Buddies!

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Theatre Smith-Gilmour, in Association with Crow’s Theatre’s “Pu Songling: Strange Tales” These early sunsets and dark nights seem to be lending themselves to stories of the strange and spectral. To add to this eerie time of year, Theatre Smith-Gilmour, in association with Crow’s Theatr…

Theatre Smith-Gilmour and @crowstheatre.bsky.social are bringing the works of Pu Songling to life with "Pu Songling: Strange Tales"

Embark on a journey into the weird and wonderful with this intriguing production on until Feb 8!

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Stage Door Dialogues – Teresa Przybylski of Koffler Arts’ “Self-Portrait As A Coffee Pot” You’ve probably seen Teresa Przybylski’s name in several theatre programs, as she’s made her mark on the theatre scene with her incredible and innovative designs. Now, she’s putting that attention …

Koffler Arts' "Self-Portrait As A Coffee Pot" has been designed by incomparable Teresa Przybylski. I got to ask her about the exhibit and what it was like to design this unique work of art.

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Spindle Collective and @eldritchtheatre.bsky.social brought Toronto's first ever Toronto Horror Theatre Festival to life this past weekend. With 6 shows and 2 musical acts playing to sold out houses, this is sure to be the first of many!

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Canadian Stage’s “A Doll’s House” Torvald’s little birdie stays in her cage, she scrimps and saves, she plays, she dances. But Torvald’s little birdie also lies, flirts, and screams. Henrik Ibsen’s classic A Doll’s House has been d…

Canadian Stage has brought another powerhouse show to the Bluma Appel Theatre. "A Doll's House" is a tension-filled emotional roller-coaster you won't want to miss!

Catch it before it closes Feb 1!

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Tarragon Theatre, Native Earth Performing Arts, and Neptune Theatre’s “Mischief” Content Warning: The following review contains discussion of violence towards Indigenous peoples. What do you do when the ghost of your ancestor appears and encourages you to commit a crime? This q…

Lisa Nasson's "Mischief" is making its World Premiere at Tarragon Theatre. Produced with Native Earth Performing Arts and Neptune Theatre, this story of Indigenous bravery in the face of danger is moving and inspiring.

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Talk Is Free Theatre’s “Company” “‘To Bobby with love’From all those good and crazy people, my friends!Those good and crazy people, my married friends!” Being the only single person amongst a group of married friends isn’t easy, j…

Talk is Free Theatre is kicking off 2026 with a star-studded production of Sondheim's "Company"

Full of memorable songs, beautiful vocal performances, and a swinging 70's party vibe, "Company" is a great way to start the New Year.

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Stage Door Dialogues – Anahita Dehbonehie from the Emerging Playwrights Reading Series The Emerging Playwrights Reading Series is back with three new plays! Guided by directors Diana Bentley, Andrew Moodie, and Philip Riccio, the Emerging Playwrights Reading Series is an incredible o…

I've got a great #StageDoorDialogues to kick off 2026! Anahita Dehbonehie is one of three authors featured in this year's Emerging Playwrights Reading Series happening on January 24 and 25 at The Theatre Centre.

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Crow’s Theatre’s “Rogers v. Rogers” When’s the last time you had to shop for a cell phone? The plans are daunting, aren’t they? Forget about the cost of the phone itself. And according to Micheal Healey’s latest masterpiece Rogers v.…

This is my final review of 2025 and what a show! Crow's Theatre's "Rogers v. Rogers" is a tour-de-force for Tom Rooney and another feather in Michael Healey's cap.

With "Haus of Gucci" vibes but a Canadian setting, this is a must see.

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Paquin Exhibitions & Theatricals’ “The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical” It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and for over two decades now that also means an onslaught of new holiday films from The Hallmark Channel. Some folks plan their whole holiday season around…

If you love those gloriously cheesy Hallmark Christmas movies, "The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical" is for you!

Spend the holidays with Holly in Small Town where every rom-com trope comes to life! Sure to make you smile!

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Young People’s Theatre’s “Shrek the Musical” The 2001 film “Shrek” defined a generation, and now we’re passing on the knowledge we learned in the swamp to the next generation through Young People’s Theatre’s Shrek the Musical. Directed by Her…

Let your freak flag wave at @ypttoronto.bsky.social with their production of "Shrek the Musical"

Perfect for "Shrek" fans old and young, this is a fun way to spend the holidays with the whole family!

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