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Friday, September 26, 2025

Breaking the Rules and Creating a Movement: "Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery" at TIFF50 by Ross

The TIFF Film Review: Ally Pankiw's Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery By Ross WORLD PREMIERE " Canada | 2025 | 99m | English Diving into the phenomenally crafted documentary, "Lilith Fai…

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Thursday, September 25, 2025

High School Project Strikes Gold and High Grades with "Newsies" at the Grand Theatre by Ross

The Ontario Theatre Review: Disney's Newsies at The Grand Theatre By Ross There's something uniquely special about attending the Grand Theatre's High School Project. The audience buzzes w…

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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Komasa's "Good Boy" at TIFF: A Darkly Twisted Tale of Capture and Catharsis by Ross

The Tiff Film Review: Jan Komasa's "Good Boy" WORLD PREMIERE " Poland, United Kingdom | 2025 | 110m | English By Ross Surprisingly emotional and engaging, "Good Boy", seen at the Toron…

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Tuesday, September 23, 2025

A Stunning, Gorgeous Return of "King Gilgamesh & the Man of the Wild" at Soulpepper Toronto by Ross

The Toronto Theatre Review: Soulpepper/TRIA Theatre's King Gilgamesh & the Man of the Wild By Ross Toronto" whose very name means 'meeting place' "feels like the perfect setting for the …

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Monday, September 22, 2025

A Chilling Bargain Unhinged in "The Veil" at Crow's Theatre by Ross

The Toronto Theatre Review: The Veil By Ross A banging on the window jolts us to attention as the inventive, bone-chilling monologue, The Veil, sidesteps in from the unknown. This captivatin…

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Sunday, September 21, 2025

The Coal Mine's Ferociously Funny and Wantonly Wise "Waiting For Godot" by Ross

The Toronto Theatre Review: Coal Mine Theatre's Waiting for Godot By Ross The pointlessly profound point of En attendant Godot or Waiting for Godot, the much-admired absurdist play by Samuel…

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Saturday, September 20, 2025

Swipe, Refresh, Repent: Inside the Addictive Pull of Dave Malloy's Skillfully Harmonizing "Octet" by Ross

The Toronto Theatre Review: Dave Malloy's Octet By Ross Well, this one certainly got under my skin and had me thinking late into the night. It also forced me, quite intensely, and wisely, to…

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Friday, September 19, 2025

Acton Says: Playing with fire: "Kinkakuji" at Japan Society by Ross

The Acton Off-Broadway Theatre Review: Kinkakuji at Japan Society By Acton That young man's been watching us since we sat down, hidden in shadows at the back of the stage. And even once K…

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Thursday, September 18, 2025

Lucy Kirkwood's "The Welkin" Unloads a Not-to-be Missed Fierce Battleground of Misogyny, Motherhood, and Moral Reckoning by Ross

The Toronto Theatre Review: Lucy Kirkwood's The Welkin By Ross With the sounds of crickets and creaks, a woman, Sally Poppy, moves steadfast in the dark, drawing us fully into The Welkin at …

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

TIFF50: "Carolina Caroline" is a Bonnie & Clyde Fever Dream of Lust, Larceny and Americana by Ross

The TIFF Film Review: Adam Carter Rehmeier's "Carolina Caroline" By Ross World Premiere " United States of America | 2025 | 105m | English "How do you know if you are a good person pre…

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

TIFF50: "The Captive" / "El Cautivo" Holds Us Tight, Imprisoning Us in its Glorious Storytelling and Visuals by Ross

The TIFF Film Review: Alejandro Amenábar's "The Captive" / "El Cautivo" WORLD PREMIERE " Spain, Italy | 2025 | 134m | Spanish, Arabic, Italian By Ross Forgoing any tales that include "mag…

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Monday, September 15, 2025

TIFF50: In Chloé Zhao's "Hamnet" History Breathes, Grief Burns, and Love Soars Higher Than All by Ross

The TIFF Film Review: Chloé Zhao's Hamnet By Ross CANADIAN PREMIERE " United Kingdom | 2025 | 125m | English "Tell me a story." "What kind of story would you like?" "One that moves yo…

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Vancouver Queer Film Festival Announces Their Award Recipients by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: VANCOUVER QUEER FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES AWARD WINNERS Vancouver, BC (September 11, 2025) " The Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) has announced this year…

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Sunday, September 14, 2025

TIFF50 Announces 2025 Award Winners Including People's Choice by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: TIFF 50 announces its 2025 award winners The recipients of the 2025 People's Choice Awards presented by Rogers are: Chloé Zhao's Hamnet, Park Chan-wook's No Other …

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TIFF50: Unpacks the Power of "Blood Lines" by Ross

The TIFF Film Review: Gail Maurice's "Blood Lines" By Ross The music instantly engages, as Beatrice drives in, past homes both solid and teepeed. This compelling second feature from writer a…

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Saturday, September 13, 2025

TIFF50: "Dead Man's Wire" Excels in its Underdog Wiring of Deadly Wit and Electricity by Ross

The TIFF Film Review: Gus Van Sant's "Dead Man's Wire" By Ross NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE " United States of America | 2025 | 104m | English The smooth radio tones of Roberta Flack and such dri…

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Friday, September 12, 2025

Shaw Festival Sings Loud and True with their "Blues for an Alabama Sky" by Ross

The Shaw Festival Theatre Review: Blues for an Alabama Sky By Ross With nerves to spare, the Shaw Festival red-lights the deep sharpness of the play, Blues for an Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage…

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

Here For Now Theatre's Winter Season Is Coming by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: The Launching of Here For Now's First Winter Season Here For Now's Winter Season will run from November 5 " December 24, 2025, on the Rose McQueen Stage at 24 St. A…

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Wednesday, September 10, 2025

TIFF50: Fernando Eimbcke's "Olmo" Rolls Honest & True in 1979 by Ross

The Tiff Film Reviews: Fernando Eimbcke's "Olmo" By Ross I wasn't planning on seeing "Olmo" on my second day at TIFF, but it was the one I ended up walking into on that Friday. Yet, from tho…

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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

The Shaw Festival's "Gnit" is Not to be Missed. Or Maybe it is (But I don't think so) by Ross

The Shaw Festival Theatre Review: Gnit By Ross After bowing most gracefully to their partner, this three-pairs waltz charges forward, exchanging roles in a game of mimic tag, before one is l…

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Monday, September 8, 2025

TIFF50 Opening Night: A Touching Rewind of the Canadian Legend "John Candy " I Like Me" by Ross

The TIFF Film Review: "John Candy " I Like Me" By Ross Although well known to me, or should I say, more accurately, known to me, John Candy was one of the greatest Canadian comedians who eve…

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Sunday, September 7, 2025

Shaw Festival's "Wait Until Dark" Grips Us Tight on the Knife's Edge of Darkness by Ross

The Shaw Festival Theatre Review: Wait Until Dark By Ross In sharp, intense shards of light playing deadly games in the shadows, a prelude of film noir violence unfolds in the abstract, sett…

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Saturday, September 6, 2025

TIFF50 Day One: A Festival Opening with "Blue Moon" Theatrical Flair by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports on Day One at TIFF By Ross It's the first day at the Toronto International Film Festival, and the rain poured down on me as I made my way to the TIFF Lightbox Theatr…

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Friday, September 5, 2025

Shaw Festival Slays with the Miraculously Fun "Murder-on-the-Lake" by Ross

The Shaw Festival Theatre Review: Murder-on-the-Lake By Ross There is a classic, ominous, tongue-in-cheek musical moment, thanks to the solid (and improvised) sound design by John Gzowski (T…

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Thursday, September 4, 2025

TIFF Events' In Conversation With… Bring Artists and Audiences Together by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: All-star Lineup for this Year's In Conversation With…Series The series includes Park Chan-wook, Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, Tessa Thompson, and Nia DaCosta. TO…

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Wednesday, September 3, 2025

The TIFF50 Films I Wanna See " Part Two of Two by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports on the Toronto International Film Festival " Part Two By Ross As I gear up for the second half of TIFF50, my anticipation only grows. I've shared the films I hope to…

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Tony winner Jane Krakowski will star in Broadway's Oh, Mary! by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Jane Krakowski will Star in the Cole Escola Comedy for a Limited Engagement As a devoted theatre fan and critic, I couldn't be more thrilled to see the news that To…

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Tuesday, September 2, 2025

TIFF50's Festival Street turns 10! by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Highlights at TIFF50's Street Festival include Canada's Walk of Fame, Criterion Mobile Closet, free Cinema Park screenings, and more TORONTO " TIFF's Festival Stree…

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"Hamilton" Film Premiering at the Delacorte in Central Park by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Walt Disney Studios' Hamilton Film Premiere Screening The announcement of Hamilton's 10th anniversary on Broadway and its nationwide theatrical release feels absolu…

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Monday, September 1, 2025

The TIFF50 Films I Hope to See " Part One of Two by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports on the Toronto International Film Festival " Part One By Ross As a theatre junkie with a deep love for cinema, I couldn't be more thrilled that the Toronto Internati…

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Sunday, August 31, 2025

Acton Says: Scary stories to tell in the dark in Irish Repertory Theatre's "The Weir" by Ross

The Acton Off-Broadway Theatre Review: IRT's The Weir By Acton It's a perfect Irish pub. That's what I thought, stepping off the hot, empty August sidewalk and into the shaded haven of The W…

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All that Chat

2025-2026 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 12, 2025: Call Me Izzy - Studio 54
Sep 16, 2025: Art - Music Box Theatre
Oct 08, 2025: Beetlejuice - Palace Theatre
Nov 13, 2025: Oedipus - Studio 54
Nov 16, 2025: Chess - Imperial Theatre
Mar 23, 2026: Giant - Music Box Theatre
Apr 06, 2026: Becky Shaw - Hayes Theater
Apr 16, 2026: Proof - Booth Theatre
Apr 26, 2026: Drama Desk Cut-Off