All stories by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic on BroadwayStars

Sunday, February 19, 2017

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
Friday, February 17, 2017

My Night With Reg has Chekhovian sorrow but plenty of comedy: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Martin Happer and Gray Powell stand out in 1994 play that makes the repercussions of the AIDS crisis purely private.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:31PM
Thursday, February 16, 2017

Cabaret can still entertain and unsettle us: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

As the Emcee, Randy Harrison both frightens and seduces the audience, personifying the atrocities just under the surface.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:39PM
Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Actresses ‘of a certain age’ thrive in juicy roles on Toronto stage by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Nora McLellan and Nancy Beatty, appearing in Annie Baker's John, look to young playwrights to defy stereotypes.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM
Sunday, February 12, 2017

Top Ticket, Feb 12 to 18: Romance, rumination and Rhubarb by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Cabaret at the Princess of Wales Theatre, Blue Valentine at the Citadel and Rhubarb Festival at Buddies in Bad Times.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Monday, February 6, 2017

Freedom Singer’s channelling of musician’s ancestor can be heartwarming: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

There are challenges translating a research project to the stage, but Khari Wendell McClelland finds a sweet spot.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:29PM
Sunday, February 5, 2017

Top Ticket Feb. 5 to 11: Kim’s Convenience, Ballets Trockadero, and Dueling Pianos by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Pianos, pointe shoes and potentially a playwright are three top options for theatregoers in the days to come.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM
Friday, February 3, 2017

Company Theatre's John a fine introduction to Annie Baker’s work: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Play is dotted with moments large and small that illustrate fundamental truths about humanity.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:56PM
Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Storefront Theatre leaves its Bloor St. W space this week by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Company's move, leaving it temporarily homeless, is another blow to Toronto's storefront theatre movement.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Monday, January 30, 2017

Chilina Kennedy will play Carole King in Toronto run of Beautiful by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Canadian actress has been playing role on Broadway for almost two years.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:07PM
Sunday, January 29, 2017

Top Ticket Jan. 29 to Feb. 4: Founding fathers, the Bard and dance fusion by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Find out what the buzz is all about by catching Pulitzer Prize-winning Annie Baker's new play.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Saturday, January 28, 2017

Métis Mutt channels Sheldon Elter’s multi-layered personality: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Elter says his Métis status puts him in between cultures and there’s an interesting tension in Métis Mutt that explores when those two worlds collide.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:44PM
Sunday, January 22, 2017

Top Ticket, Jan. 26 to 28: Groove, cocoon, play by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Catch rock musical Passing Strange, cosy up in a Blanket Fort or be your own DJ at a Kid Koala Satellite Turntable Concert.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Friday, January 20, 2017

Fiona Reid brings charm and humour to Queen Elizabeth II in The Audience: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Actress changes age with impressive ease in Peter Morgan's play about monarch’s meetings with British prime ministers.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:30AM
Thursday, January 19, 2017

Unholy a passionate debate about women and religion: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

In newest play by Diane Flacks, four women debate the question 'Should women abandon religion?'

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:46PM
Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Alien Creature is still relevant today: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

But dreamlike quality of revival at Theatre Passe Muraille keeps it from hitting audience as hard as it should.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:24PM

Toronto’s fascination with royals manifests in theatre by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Kate Hennig, who has worked on a number of royal-related performances, says the allure runs deeper than a Will and Kate obsession.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:00AM
Monday, January 16, 2017

Crow’s Theatre feathers its nest by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Toronto theatre company opens for business in new east-end space with new play from Kristen Thomson.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:09PM
Saturday, January 14, 2017

Top Ticket Jan. 15 to 21: Plays offer palace, papa or Peacock by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

A play from the scribe behind The Crown and Frost/Nixon is just one of this week’s Top Tickets.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM

The Magic Hour’s rituals cast an unusual spell: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Jess Dobkin's The Magic Hour deals with very personal subject matter in her distinctly personal style — performance- and image-driven, refined only a bit to provide a proper theatrical sto…

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM
Sunday, January 8, 2017

Top Ticket Jan. 8 to 14: An Alien visitation, female Magic and HOT comedy by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Alien Creature remount at Passe Muraille, Jess Dobkin's The Magic Hour and HOT RAW FIRE at Comedy Bar.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM
Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Blood Ties moving from small screen to bigger stage by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Toronto beginning to put more infrastructure in place to support the creation of homegrown musicals such as Blood Ties and Come From Away.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Sunday, January 1, 2017

Top Ticket Jan. 1 to 7: love and science, love and reality TV by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

The Next Stage Theatre Festival at Factory, Infinity at Tarragon and The One at Bad Dog Theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM
Friday, December 30, 2016

Onstage for the holidays by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Actors in everything from Sleeping Beauty to Come From Away make compromises to spend time with family at Christmas.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:37PM
Sunday, December 25, 2016

Top Ticket, Dec. 25 to 31: Family fare, movie music and comedy by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Alligator Pie at Soulpepper, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial in Concert, the New Year's Eve Comedy Extravaganza.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:00AM
Sunday, December 18, 2016

Top Ticket Dec. 18 to 24: Music, comedy and theatre of the night by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Colm Wilkinson does his hits and more, the Basement Revue goes bigger, Henri Fabergé brings back Heligoland.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM
Sunday, December 11, 2016

Top Ticket Dec. 11 to 17: Some new Christmas traditions by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

A Coal Mine Christmas, alternative holiday music at To All a Good Night 2 and A Dwayne Gretzky Christmas.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM
Friday, December 9, 2016

Twist Your Dickens' Toronto cast is gift to show: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Sketches can be uneven and writing awkward, but Sean Cullen and Patrick McKenna worth seeing in Christmas Carol spoof.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:32PM
Monday, December 5, 2016

Who Killed Spalding Gray? inhabits in-between: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Daniel MacIvor's self-awareness and humour bring a welcome perspective to production that's partly about suicide.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:33PM
Sunday, December 4, 2016

Top Ticket Dec. 4 to 10: Dance, drag and drink by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

The National Ballet's Nutcracker, Christmas Queens from RuPaul's Drag Race and Peter Pan Brewery Tour.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM
Friday, December 2, 2016

Have yourselves a Coal Mine Christmas by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Small theatre brings Louise Pitre and Kenneth Welsh together in alternative holiday show.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:36PM

All that Chat

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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
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Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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