Russian troupe brings classically graceful ‘Swan Lake’ to Toronto by Paula Citron

Mariinsky Ballet’s interpretation of this classic looks backward with awe-inspiring glory

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‘Billy Elliot’ nothing less than a triumph by J. Kelly Nestruck

With spectacular dancing and strong talent, it’s an exhilarating show full of powerful paradoxes

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Peggy Baker and Michael Healey’s delicate dance of aging by Kate Taylor

Dancer and playwright combine genres in a poignant meditation on midlife

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Elton John graces Toronto red carpet at Billy Elliot gala by Dave McGinn

Pop superstar wrote music for stage adaptation that has won 10 Tony Awards

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Billy Elliot gala photos

Billy Elliot The Musical stars and their friends gathered at Toronto's Canon Theatre to celebrate the opening of the production

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Dance skills take centre stage at Billy Elliot opening by J. Kelly Nestruck

Standing ovations sweep Billy Elliot opening night, despite unfocused music - sorry, Rocket Man - and they were warranted

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In photos: Stage flying

Actors fly through the air with the greatest of ease in thrilling new theatre trend

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In new theatre craze, stage flying adds ‘extra element of awe’ - and fills seats by Dave McGinn

From Broadway shows to Super Bowl performances, more and more stage actors are taking flight

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CanAsian festival serves up a soulful dance travelogue by Paula Citron

The event marks its 10th anniversary with a diverse mix of artists, both traditional and contemporary

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Reid Anderson’s triumph with Stuttgart Ballet by Paula Citron

With Canadian Reid Anderson at the helm, the renowned Stuttgart Ballet celebrates its 50th anniversary with style and panache

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At dusk, a melancholy introspection by Kaija Pepper

Joe Laughlin’s piece offers quiet, confident introspection

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A bit of a drowsy Dream by J. Kelly Nestruck

Lack of heat and urgency make this ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ feel like it's partly in hibernation

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Canstage lures Atom Egoyan back to the stage by J. Kelly Nestruck

Acclaimed film director just one of many high-profile names announced for company’s 2011-2012 season

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Des McAnuff’s ‘Dr. Zhivago’ is long and complicated, but music is great by Marsha Lederman

Stratford artistic director mounts ambitious musical in Australia

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A lighting designer illuminates his mother’s final months by Marsha Lederman

Itai Erdal started out by filming his dying mother. He ended up by making a multimedia production about life and love

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

The Middle Place: Theatre reflecting its city urgently and entertainingly by J. Kelly Nestruck

Play is based on transcripts of interviews with youths in a homeless shelter

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

Canadian Stage 2011-2012 season to bring back The Africa Trilogy -- two-thirds of it, anyway

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SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

Sandra Shamas loves her country life, especially the carrots by Brad Wheeler

Comedian is playing to packed houses in Toronto, but the farm is where her heart sings

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Are you suffering from ‘Drowsy Chaperone’ syndrome? by J. Kelly Nestruck

If so, this review - along with Theatre Calgary’s new production - can help you

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Rhubarb Festival: Lady Gaga gets a musical of sorts by J. Kelly Nestruck

Writer and director Alistair Newton on "aesthetic sampling", Stratford's Bruce Dow and collaborating with convicted murderer Michael Alig

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

Quebec maestro brings Siegfried in 3-D to the Met by Marsha Lederman

Robert Lepage is producing high-tech Wagner without the dorky glasses

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Stellar Canadian cast make ‘August: Osage County’ their own by J. Kelly Nestruck

When an unhappy family reunites, verbal bullets fly

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‘The Fantasticks’ is full of heart and laughs by Martin Morrow

Performers have a grand time riding this old warhorse

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

The Romeo Initiative digs into a hot chapter of the Cold War by J. Kelly Nestruck

A lonely woman becomes the perfect target for a ‘honey trap’ set by spies

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‘The Secret Garden’ is overrun by weeds by Martin Morrow

Play needs pruning of excess adult parts

SOURCE: The Globe and Mail at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑