Nicholas Christopher, Mandy Gonzalez, Candace Quarrels, and Morgan Anita Wood took the field on Sunday alongside drummer Jaheim Lee, DRUMLine Live, Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine, and the Penn State …
What happens when the Renaissance collides with a Broadway musical? Something Rotten! The "big, bold and extraordinary" musical (The Globe and Mail) "remains a toe-tapping laugh riot" (Toro…
"Those characters are smart. They can support themselves. They don't need a man, they just want one. That's different." Director-choreographer Donna Feore reflects on how Guys and Dolls was,…
This episode features an exclusive conversation between veteran director and choreographer Donna Feore and acclaimed writer and essayist, Adam Gopnik. The two offer an inside look at the art…
Design coordinator Lindsay Forde joins members of the Stratford Festival’s wardrobe team to explore the artistry behind costume-making. Together, they discuss the creative process, craftma…
Ever wonder how we transform the Festival Theatre from one production to the next? Go behind the scenes as a team of 21 stagehands takes the theatre from The Tempest to Guys and Dolls. This …
Pull up a chair for a family feast and take in a delightful, funny and moving comedy. Saturday, Sunday, Monday is now on stage! Eduardo De Filippo's hilarious and heartwarming classic serves…
“To eat with people is to share yourself. And to cook for people is to care for them.” Step into the rehearsal hall as Antoni Cimolino and Rose Napoli reflect on the power of delicious f…
Escape to Italy without leaving the theatre. Step into the vibrant world of Naples with Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Eduardo De Filippo's hilarious and heartwarming comedy. For this production…
When a lovers' quarrel sparks a knockout performance. ❤️ After 14 years of dodging wedding bells, flustered crapshooter Nathan Detroit (Mark Uhre) finally pushes his fiancée Miss Ade…
"This is a gateway play for a lot of kids coming to see Shakespeare's canon." Step into the rehearsal hall as Graham Abbey reflects on the magic of his first encounter with A Midsummer Night…
"The pleasure is actually all through Wilde's words." Step into the rehearsal hall as Krista Jackson shares the delights of directing The Importance of Being Earnest. With "delectable centr…
"It can be really big and treacherous, but also it can be really nice and calm." Step into the rehearsal hall as Berthold Carrière shares insights into the stunning score he composed for T…
"You can bet odds forever that the guy's only doing it for some doll." Watch as Gabriel Antonacci and Steve Ross bring the iconic title number of Guys and Dolls from the rehearsal hall to t…
Make Stratford your summer escape. With 12 must-see productions lighting up our stages, including the “grand spectacle” that is Guys and Dolls (Toronto Star), and a beautiful town waiti…
Projections can "magnify the poetry of the text and show the world of Shakespeare." Step into the rehearsal hall with visual designer Philippe Belhumeur of Normal Studio as he shares the cre…
The magic of puppetry. Step into the rehearsal hall as director Pablo Felices-Luna shares the precision, artistry and teamwork behind the puppets in The Hobbit. From hungry Trolls and gian…
"You’d be hard-pressed to find a stronger production of Guys and Dolls," raves the Toronto Star. Most unforgettable of all is the jaw-dropping Crapshooters' Ballet in Act II. Packed with …
“It’s extra rotten” (or egg-stra rotten for those in the know ). Step into the rehearsal hall as Director-Choreographer Donna Feore reveals the joy of bringing Something Rotten! back t…
Audiences are in for an “impressive performance” (BroadwayWorld) as Steve Ross returns with “a Nicely-Nicely Johnson so funny it’s almost a shame the character doesn’t have a spino…
What could possibly rival Shakespeare? A musical, of course! When aspiring playwright Nick Bottom (Mark Uhre) struggles to compete with the Bard, he turns to the eccentric soothsayer Nostrad…
Guys and Dolls is "sheer genius and spectacle." The Toronto Star awarded it 4 out of 4 stars, saying "you'd be hard pressed to find a stronger production," packed with "dazzling choreography…
From the rehearsal hall to stage, the journey of Waiting for Godot has been extraordinary. Now, with only seven performances remaining, there's little time left to catch this "marvellous" pr…
Did you know the Victorian period was actually a very colourful era? Step into the rehearsal hall as Cory Sincennes explores the richly saturated world of The Importance of Being Earnest. B…
"It is about that electricity that happens." Step into the rehearsal hall with André Sills as he explores what makes Othello such a powerful and enduring tragedy, and how a "heart-forward" …
"Why must everybody conquer the world?" Step into the rehearsal hall with director Dean Gabourie as he reflects on the enduring relevance of Arthur Miller's classic Death of a Salesman. See…
"Everything needs to be like a camera lens." Step into the rehearsal hall as Director-Choreographer Donna Feore reveals how she sharpens the focus in Guys and Dolls, using a meticulous blend…
"God, I hate Shakespeare." Not exactly something you want to be overheard saying around here. In Something Rotten!, the "stupendous send-up to musical theatre and the Bard" (Toronto Star), …
"This Othello soars." Named a Critic’s Pick, The Globe and Mail declares that “it’s impossible to look away.” Under Haysam Kadri’s masterful direction, the production “sharpens t…
The creators of Slings & Arrows are whipping up a new prequel, inspired by the founding of the Stratford Festival. Hear from Mark McKinney, Bob Martin and Susan Coyne about the exciting rea…
Comedy can heighten tragedy. Step into the rehearsal hall as Antoni Cimolino explores Shakespeare's mastery of dramatic pacing, using contrasts between action and stillness, humour and tensi…
Let's "talk about a dream." A Midsummer Night's Dream has been hailed as a "huge-hearted and genuinely funny" production by The Globe and Mail. Directed by Graham Abbey, this fresh take on …
"A fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth dessert," The Importance of Being Earnest is "delectable" (Toronto Star). Oscar Wilde's brilliantly witty comedy is "hugely funny" in this "stylish," "playful" …
Spoiler alert: even after Waiting for Godot ends, "these guys can still be there... waiting." Step into the rehearsal hall as director Molly Atkinson unpacks the enduring mystery and meaning…
"Captivating and harrowing," Death of a Salesman is "a must-see" (Postmedia) production of Arthur Miller's enduring masterpiece. Featuring "a strong central quartet" as the Loman family, Dea…
As a great classic, Guys and Dolls can be "reinvented over and over again." Step into the rehearsal hall with Director-Choreographer Donna Feore as she reflects on what's required to make th…
The Tempest is "downright divine" (The Globe and Mail). Experience Shakespeare's epic tale of revenge, forgiveness and love, directed by Antoni Cimolino and brought to life through Julie Fox…
In this lively conversation, award-winning comedian Gavin Crawford sits down with two of Canada's most celebrated comedic voices: grande dame of Canadian comedy Martha Chaves and comedian an…
The thrill of a mid-show standing ovation. Donna Feore’s musicals are dazzling, so much so that audiences frequently leap to their feet – and not only at the end of the show. Time and ag…
There's "nothing to be done"... except book Waiting for Godot. With just 13 performances remaining in this strictly limited run, don't miss the "piercing performances" and "sizzling chemistr…
Our Biggest Sale of the Year is here! Make this your most unforgettable summer yet with must-see shows at unbeatable prices. Tickets start at just $29 across select performances from June t…
If Opening Week is a theatre marathon, this week's openings are a 5K sprint! ♀️➡️ Two productions join our exciting season: The Importance of Being Earnest opens on Thursday, J…
Lady Bracknell is "a daunting and delicious role." Step into the rehearsal hall as Fiona Reid talks about riding the wave on the surfboard of Oscar Wilde's hilarious play, The Importance of …
Othello: a towering love story undone by the corrosive power of lies. Shakespeare's enthralling tragedy follows master manipulator Iago as he exploits the insecurities of respected general O…
Wit, romance and delightful chaos await in The Importance of Being Earnest. To escape the confines of Victorian society, two charming gentlemen invent alter egos. But when love enters the pi…
Experience the perfect cultural escape this summer. Full of small-town charm, Stratford, Ontario, is home to some of the best theatre and so much more. Stroll through a picturesque downtown…
No day but today! ️ In honour of Pride Month, we're hosting an online silent auction for the AIDS Memorial Quilt featured in the 2023 production of Rent. All proceeds will support organ…
What we've all been waiting for. 👀 Samuel Beckett’s groundbreaking play that changed everything takes the stage in the vast Festival Theatre for the very first time. Featuring an all-st…
Hope and heartbreak collide in Death of a Salesman. Arthur Miller’s haunting portrait of the cost of the American dream is brought to life with powerful performances in this not-to-be-miss…
Let your imagination soar with The Hobbit. The cherished tale of friendship and courage follows Bilbo Baggins from the comfort of his Hobbit Hole into an extraordinary quest across Middle-ea…
Sharp suits. Dazzling dolls. High stakes. 🎲 With iconic showtunes and thrilling dance numbers, Guys and Dolls brings Broadway's golden age to life. Experience this magnificent musical at…
