522 stories by "carly Maga - Theatre Critic"
Plus new vitality and a sharper for the Von Trapps.
It clearly to its credit that Stratford production takes a chance on storytelling choices, but it takes on water due to a lack of execution.
Director Donna Feore makes full use of the thrust stage and her 18 ensemble cast members.
Director Philip Akin has a formidable task, since 1837: The Farmer's Revolt has a nationalist pride presented today in an atmosphere where nationalism has taken a dark turn.
Director Ashlie Corcoran turns a West End hit from the 1930s into a high-energy, crowd-pleasing romp.
What to see this week on Toronto stages.
New artistic director Tim Carroll shakes things up with new repertoire and productions in unusual spaces.
Improv, opera and obsessive fandom are all worthy options on stage.
Despite all of these images and powerful performances that director Chris Abraham brings together, he never exactly solves why Ian Brown's book needed to be turned into a play.
Under Michael Rubenfeld, Canadian productions are taking over prestigious King's Hall for Edinburgh performance festival.
Experimental play uses religion, sermons and moral teachings as a metaphor for the struggle of an artist for stability.
In small-town Ontario, an estranged family converges on Christmas Eve at the local funeral home to mourn the loss of the matriarch.
Also on the Top Ticket, Steve Earle distilled in Doghouse Roses and dance times four at the Theatre Centre.
Bold creative choices pay off in play within play within play with a straightforward message.
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.
Carly Street and Brandon McGibbon charm in story about a couple's wild weekend in Edinburgh.
Strictly Ballroom, Too Loud and Solitude and the Endings bill all keep this week's recommendations light on their feet.
Production at Streetcar Crowsnest uses song, dance and projections to channel 100 years of black female experience.
In 10th anniversary staging of Prince Hamlet deaf actress Dawn Jani Birley narrates in ASL, with no interpretation.
Marie Chouinard takes on a Bosch painting, Illusions looks at life and love, and RISER Project presents future hits.
Born out of headlines about racially motivated violence in London in 2009, Dennis Kelly's play still has relevance.
Little Pretty and the Exceptional has schizophrenic character; Banana Boys portrays addiction at Factory Theatre.
Also on the Top Ticket, Donna-Michelle St. Bernard in Sound of the Beast and Canadian Improv Games at 40.
Robert Lepage's 887 represents the permeable barrier that we all hold with our inner children.
Also on the Top Ticket, Aparna Nancherla at Comedy Bar and World Stage Redux at Harbourfront Centre.
