All stories by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic on BroadwayStars

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
Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Comfort tells a tragic story but could use some work: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Diana Tso tells story of Chinese 'comfort women' in spiritual sequel to 2012 play Red Snow.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:11AM
Monday, November 28, 2016

Black Boys has a message that needs to be heard: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Buddies in Bad Times show featuring Stephen Jackman-Torkoff, Tawiah Ben M’Carthy and Thomas Olajide a unique point of view and the guts to make it heard.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:55PM
Sunday, November 27, 2016

Playday Mayday full of typical silliness, with a tint of nostalgia: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Sketch comedy troupe Uncalled For reunites for a new show on the glory of childhood games and the drudgery of adult responsibilities.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:35PM

Top Ticket: Three shows to see Nov. 27 to Dec. 3 by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

A Christmas Carol at Soulpepper, Daniel MacIvor's Who Killed Spalding Gray? and Bad Dog Theatre's Pageant.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM
Friday, November 25, 2016

The future is not so bleak in TomorrowLove: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Immersive production in old funeral home most ambitious yet for Rosamund Small and Outside the March.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:51PM
Wednesday, November 23, 2016

The Damage Done explores the mental health of North America’s poor: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

The play is George F. Walker’s third instalment about Tina and Bobby after Tough! (1992) and Moss Park (2013).

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:57PM

Sleeping Beauty brings fresh faces to fighting fairies by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Love It or List It's Hilary Farr joins the cast with former comedian Paul Constable.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM
Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Eat, Buy, Repeat is holiday fun with an edge by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Second City touring company shines in sketches that address our current political realities.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:49PM
Sunday, November 20, 2016

National Ballet's Onegin full of dancer debuts by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Altogether, nine performers are making role or company debuts in 2016 production, opening Nov. 23.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:00PM

Top Ticket: Three shows to see Nov. 20 to 26 by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Playday Mayday from Uncalled For, Public Recordings Performance Projects’ Capitalist Duets, dance from Yvonne Ng.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM
Monday, November 14, 2016

Chasse-Galerie deserves to be a new theatre holiday classic: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Humour is the key in foul-mouthed, whiskey-soaked indie favourite getting a run from Soulpepper Theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 07:16PM
Sunday, November 13, 2016

Top Ticket: Three shows to see Nov. 13 to 19 by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Rosamund Small's TomorrowLove, Bill Coleman in Dollhouse and Seussical at Young People's Theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM
Friday, November 11, 2016

Constellations gives us highlight reel of a hundred relationships: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Nick Payne's London and Broadway theatre hit opens in Toronto with mixed results.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:47PM
Wednesday, November 9, 2016

This Is the Point invites our respect and compassion: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Play tells story of two disabled, interesting people and a couple seeking a normal life with disabled son.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:42PM
Sunday, November 6, 2016

Top Ticket, Election Week edition: Three shows to see Nov. 6 to 12 by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

See Wrecking Ball #21 and The Trump Card from Mike Daisey, then cleanse your palate with National Ballet's Cinderella.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Saturday, November 5, 2016

Fight Night a timely look at voting and elections by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

In a simulated boxing ring, complete with a dangling microphone, five actors or “candidates” compete for votes from the audience members, who are armed with a voting device.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:59PM
Friday, November 4, 2016

Dark mystery Pomona hard to forget: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Alistair McDowall's London hit gets its North American debut in Toronto.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:53PM
Thursday, November 3, 2016

Stratford and Shaw festivals announce 2017 casting by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Tony winner Brent Carver returns to Stratford while Stratford veteran Tom McCamus goes back to Shaw.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:00AM
Saturday, October 29, 2016

How Harry Potter made me love the theatre by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

There was so much drama in those magical books, a theatrical follow-up was only natural.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Sunday, October 23, 2016

Nightwood Theatre’s double bill features two feminist plays: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Short plays Quiver and Mouthpiece twist, contort and amplify voices for women.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:46PM

Celebrate Halloween at the theatre this year by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Take in Shakespeare, listen to Tim Burton’s movie soundtracks or immerse yourself in murder with Coal Mine theatre

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Even This Old Town Was a Forest kicks off Canada's birthday conversation: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

The new play from director and writer Aurora Stewart de Pena follows the story of a First Nations girl abandoned by her family.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:51AM
Sunday, October 16, 2016

Top Ticket: Three shows to see Oct. 16 to 22 by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Mouthpiece and Quiver at Buddies, The Circle at Tarragon and Spirit Horse at Young People’s Theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM
Friday, October 14, 2016

Three Red Day/Italian Mime Suicide — Paolozza’s new double bill by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Bad New Days offers historical retellings and the art of mime

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:24PM
Sunday, October 9, 2016

Top Ticket: Three shows to see Oct. 9 to 15 by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Tomson Highway's The (Post) Mistress, Fringe hit The Unending and two more from Bad New Days.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM
Sunday, October 2, 2016

Top Ticket: Three shows to see Oct. 2 to 8 by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Master Harold and the Boys in T.O., Rutas Panamericanas returns and two powerhouse Normas at the Canadian Opera Company.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM
Monday, September 26, 2016

Toronto companies do their part to welcome Syrian refugees by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Young People's Theatre, the Theatre Centre, even indies like Circlesnake Productions offer free tickets and more.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Sunday, September 25, 2016

Jordan Tannahill's Concord Floral returns to Toronto by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Tannahill’s dark, funny play transports 14th-century stories about youths in Florence to a greenhouse in Vaughan.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:00AM

Top Ticket: Teen drama, married laughs and dystopia by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Canadian Stage presents Concord Floral, Baram and Snieckus are Still Figuring It Out, Litmus Theatre tackles Brave New World.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM
Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Entertaining nostalgia and emotional laughs from Bad Dog Theatre: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

New Friday program includes the Stranger Things companion Past Dark and the fine art-inspired La Grande Jatte.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:48AM

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