641 stories by "Ross"
The Shaw Festival Review: A deeply felt leading performance and exhilarating choreography breathe new life into Broadway’s beloved musical By Ross Some overtures begin a musical. Others se…
The first image grabs hold, even before Shakespeare has begun his relentless march toward tragedy. A body slowly emerges from beneath the stage, crawling upward as though clawing its way out…
Frontmezzjunkies previews: The 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival offers 123 reasons to celebrate, and a handful I cannot wait to experience By Ross Every summer, I promise myself that this will b…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Through the Eyes of God, The Division, Narnia, Octet, and more lead a memorable evening celebrating Toronto’s performing arts By Ross One of the greatest privileg…
The Shaw Festival Review: Damien Atkins, Jeff Irving, and Travis Seetoo turn theatrical mayhem into comic gold By Ross A musical flourish accompanies the parting of the red curtains, and a m…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: John Cameron Mitchell celebrates 25 years of the groundbreaking Hedwig and the Angry Inch film with a Toronto stop on his North American tour Some characters never …
The Stratford Festival Review: Haysam Kadri’s blistering production finds devastating psychological clarity inside Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy By Ross The first image grabs hold, even…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Soulpepper brings the Off-Broadway sensation Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody home to Toronto By Ross Some theatre announcements make me immediately …
Frontmezzjunkies reports: After an unexpected pause, BEDLAM’s acclaimed Music City finally returns Off-Broadway with a new home, a new cast member, and the same beating country heart By Ro…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Shaw Festival launches its 64th season with mystery, music, and comic mayhem By Ross Some theatre trips begin long before the lights go down. Mine usually begin wit…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Canadian premieres, urgent new voices, and the return of Dark Day Cabarets headline ICARUS Theatre’s 2026/27 season By Ross Some theatre companies earn your atten…
Frontmezzjunkies previews SummerWorks Performance Festival’s bold international lineup of theatre, dance, live art, and community engagement Every August, there comes a point when I find m…
The Stratford Festival Review: Krista Jackson’s handsome revival finds abundant pleasure in Wilde’s wit, even when it rarely strays beyond familiar ground. By Ross We can’t help but br…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Four nights of international burlesque, cabaret, and drag will transform Buddies in Bad Times Theatre this November. By Ross It does not take much to convince me to…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: The postponed theatrical marathon returns June 22 with readings of five major plays and a star-studded cast By Ross Back in February, I wrote about Twelve Hours wit…
The Toronto Theatre Review: Andrew Seok’s world-premiere musical transforms a viral monkey’s story into a heartfelt exploration of belonging By Ross “Open your eyes, little one. The wo…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Five productions exploring family, loyalty, identity, and power arrive on the Danforth By Ross Coal Mine Theatre announces its biggest season yet… My immediate re…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Stratford Festival Welcomes The Importance of Being Earnest and Othello By Ross After experiencing my favourite opening week of the year, seven openings in the last…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery, and Lily Rabe will lead Jon Robin Baitz’s acclaimed family drama this fall By Ross News that Julia Loui…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Philip Glass, Tiago Rodrigues, Anne Bogart, Cynthia Oliver, and a remarkable lineup of theatre, dance, music, and multidisciplinary artists headline BAM’s newest …
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Manhattan Theatre Club announces a new Broadway production of Clifford Odets’ landmark American drama. By Ross It truly is the return of a genuine American classi…
The London Old Vic Review: Clint Dyer’s politically ambitious revival reframes Ken Kesey’s classic through the lens of power, prejudice, and institutional control By Ross Once again (and…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: The Lost Boys dominates the musical categories while Death of a Salesman, Daniel Radcliffe, and Liberation claim major play honors By Ross One of my favourite tradi…
The London National Theatre Review: Marianne Elliott’s visually ravishing revival turns Christopher Hampton’s masterpiece into an intoxicating dance of love, revenge, and cruelty By Ross…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Two celebrated London productions make the journey to Broadway By Ross Broadway seasons often take shape through a steady stream of individual announcements until, …
