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Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Other Jesus gives us the prophet as a young artist: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Experimental play uses religion, sermons and moral teachings as a metaphor for the struggle of an artist for stability.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:21PM
Monday, May 8, 2017

Liars at a Funeral is a promising example of Sophia Fabiilli’s appeal by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

In small-town Ontario, an estranged family converges on Christmas Eve at the local funeral home to mourn the loss of the matriarch.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:29PM
Sunday, May 7, 2017

Canadian musical of Russia's Onegin makes its Toronto debut by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Also on the Top Ticket, Steve Earle distilled in Doghouse Roses and dance times four at the Theatre Centre.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:00AM
Friday, May 5, 2017

Cast with Down syndrome proves up to the challenge: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Bold creative choices pay off in play within play within play with a straightforward message.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:45PM
Sunday, April 30, 2017

CIRCA's The Return defies gravity with heavy themes by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Also on the Top Ticket, Haley McGee goes solo in I’m Doing This for You and AIDS is still an issue in It’s All Tru.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM
Thursday, April 27, 2017

Midsummer at Tarragon an endearing, cynical love story: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Carly Street and Brandon McGibbon charm in story about a couple's wild weekend in Edinburgh.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:02PM
Sunday, April 23, 2017

Top Ticket April 23 to 29: A whole lot of dancing, and a dose of death by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Strictly Ballroom, Too Loud and Solitude and the Endings bill all keep this week’s recommendations light on their feet.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:00AM
Friday, April 21, 2017

Neema Bickersteth shines most when Century Song is at its simplest: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Production at Streetcar Crowsnest uses song, dance and projections to channel 100 years of black female experience.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:31PM
Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Hamlet as told by Why Not Theatre is full of sound and silence by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

In 10th anniversary staging of Prince Hamlet deaf actress Dawn Jani Birley narrates in ASL, with no interpretation.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:05PM
Sunday, April 16, 2017

Dance, love and rising talent in Toronto theatres this week by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Marie Chouinard takes on a Bosch painting, Illusions looks at life and love, and RISER Project presents future hits.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:00AM
Thursday, April 13, 2017

Orphans revels in tension within neighbourhoods, societies and families: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Born out of headlines about racially motivated violence in London in 2009, Dennis Kelly's play still has relevance.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:22PM
Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Putting mental illness front and centre stage: Wednesday Matinée by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Little Pretty and the Exceptional has schizophrenic character; Banana Boys portrays addiction at Factory Theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Sunday, April 9, 2017

Orphans brings chaos to Coal Mine Theatre by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Also on the Top Ticket, Donna-Michelle St. Bernard in Sound of the Beast and Canadian Improv Games at 40.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM
Saturday, April 8, 2017

Magic is possible in masterful '887': review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Robert Lepage's 887 represents the permeable barrier that we all hold with our inner children.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:57PM
Sunday, April 2, 2017

Theatre legend Robert Lepage gets personal with 887 by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Also on the Top Ticket, Aparna Nancherla at Comedy Bar and World Stage Redux at Harbourfront Centre.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Saturday, April 1, 2017

Finding liberation in self-love in The Emancipation of Ms. Lovely: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Ngozi Paul’s solo show about a black woman’s journey to understand her sexuality takes place in a bathroom, and there’s hardly a better setting.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:12PM
Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Theatrical journey into Toronto’s housing market will make you glad to rent: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Crawlspace, Karen Hines' one woman-tale of a real estate nightmare, is being remounted at Soulpepper Theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:48PM

Torquil Campbell turns true crime obsession into one-man show by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Stars singer's True Crime, at Streetcar Crowsnest April 4, grew from fascination with con man Christian Gerhartsreiter.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Sunday, March 26, 2017

Soulpepper’s Spoon River returns to T.O. before its New York debut by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Also on the Top Ticket, an indigenous dance showcase from Native Earth and Anusree Roy’s latest at Factory Theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Thursday, March 23, 2017

The nudity stands out in Mrs. Henderson Presents: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Musical about Windmill Theatre loses its lighthearted tone in second act and becomes clichéd and melodramatic.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:36PM

Anita Majumdar considers herself schooled by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

South-Asian Canadian playwright is gaining new perspectives from a new version of her high school Fish Eyes Trilogy.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:00AM
Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Katherine Cullen makes us root for her in Stupidhead: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

But show's disjointed nature, meant to mirror Cullen's dyslexia, gets tedious as autobiographical musical goes on.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:04PM
Sunday, March 19, 2017

Coming of age and dance combine in Boys With Cars by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Encores of Nicolas Billon’s Butcher and Salvatore Antonio’s S h e e t s also in this week's Top Ticket.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Friday, March 17, 2017

Trigonometry play is not quite the sum of its parts: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Writer-director Rob Kempson presents third and final episode in his Graduation Play series.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:40PM
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

A City is based on a true story — sort of: Wednesday Matinée by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Greg MacArthur blends fact and fiction in his work in a bid to give audiences a different type of authenticity.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Sunday, March 12, 2017

Top Ticket March 12 to 18: dark drama, twice the improv, romance in dance by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Stratford's Macbeth at Cineplex, a double bill from Bad Dog Theatre, James Kudelka's extended Love, Sex & Brahms.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM
Sunday, March 5, 2017

Stupid F---ing Bird modernizes Anton Chekov’s classic: Review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

The famous Russian master's The Seagull gets recontextualized for contemporary audiences in this Canadian premiere.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:01PM

Top Ticket March 5 to 11: Ballet, puppetry and reflections on the mind by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Pinocchio at the National Ballet of Canada, Feathers of Fire: A Persian Epic and Cage at Soulpepper.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Smyth/Williams actors say play grew from empathy for Russell Williams’ victims by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

One Little Goat Theatre under fire for creating work from transcript of police interview with killer Williams.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Sunday, February 19, 2017

'Five Faces of Evelyn Frost' social media critique either revealing or obvious: Review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Making its English-language debut, Quebec playwright Guillaume Corbeil’s quick one-act play starts with a bang but ultimately loses its plot.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:22PM

Top Ticket Feb. 19 to 25: for those who feel split between music, dance and bilingual indie theatre by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Brent Carver Songbook, SplitScreen and HROSES are this week's top picks for theatregoers.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic