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Lin-Manuel Miranda praises Come From Away's creators as 'ruthless with your emotions' by The Canadian Press

Show's lack of opportunities for applause are a carefully constructed and 'incredibly effective' technique, says Hamilton creator.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:23am on January 11, 2018

Exciting Next Stage offerings come at anxious moment by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Variety of Fringe's winter sibling yields a lot, from swords to sadness, to warm theatre lovers' hearts.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:38am on January 10, 2018

Sarah Polley, Mia Kirshner sign letter supporting women suing Soulpepper by The Canadian Press

The letter, dated Monday, calls on Soulpepper's board of directors to "acknowledge the harm" allegedly suffered by the women.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 1:27pm on January 8, 2018

Gender-swapped Shakespeare is now routine " and that's great news for theatre by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic,karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Shakespeare is becoming more inclusive at Stratford, in Toronto and across the pond, though diverse casting of classic theatre still has a far way to go.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 7:00am on December 27, 2017

11 stage shows we loved in 2017, from Annie Baker's John to Britta Johnson's Life After by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic,karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Some of the year's shows confronted tough issues head on; some were soothing snapshots of human existence.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 7:00am on December 24, 2017

Balaklava Blues, a followup to Counting Sheep, to premiere at Luminato Festival by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Concert and theatre piece is from Mark and Marichka Marczyk, the couple behind previous SummerWorks hit.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 6:32pm on December 19, 2017

Toronto stages want a quick hit as brief plays are on the rise by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

In local theatre, 'distilled, dense' one-act shows might have a bigger edge than ever " with impatient, sophisticated audiences seen as the culprit " but some creators are holding out.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 4:30pm on December 19, 2017

Cannon dolls for a night by Star Staff

Torstar Chair John Honderich and CEO John Boynton, the Toronto Star's publisher, make a cameo debut with the National Ballet of Canada's The Nutcracker.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 7:13pm on December 18, 2017

The Lorax blends Seuss's whimsy with a strong environmental message by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Plot faithful enough to original Dr. Seuss book to keep it simple for kids but adds enough depth to get parents thinking.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 1:50pm on December 18, 2017

The Illusionists: Live From Broadway offers thrills for numerous magic-loving tastes by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

A well-executed theatrical show with dazzling magical performances, The Illusionists will not disappoint the magic lover on your list this holiday season.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 3:00pm on December 16, 2017

Funny and thought-provoking The Story gives us nativity by way of Monty Python by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Outdoor play in Christie Pits Park is a unique holiday offering with interesting perspectives on foundational story.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 1:12pm on December 15, 2017

Million Dollar Quartet's musical tribute isn't worth much by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Play at Toronto's CAA Theatre about four musical legends is thin in story and character, even by the humble standards of jukebox musicals, writes Carly Maga.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 2:44pm on December 14, 2017

This Peter Pan is a delight for adults and kids alike by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

It celebrates the power of the imagination and the power of theatre to make seemingly impossible happen.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 1:30pm on December 14, 2017

Lorax actor Simon Paisley Day took stage role for his wife and kids by Bruce Demara - Entertainment Reporter

Day, who plays the Once-ler, says he joined the cast at the insistence of his wife, a conservation biologist.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 5:30pm on December 13, 2017

In Dance Me, putting movement to Leonard Cohen's legendary songs by Michael Crabb

For BJM's ambitious Dance Me, in Toronto Dec. 15, three choreographers had to find their own voices in Cohen's music.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 4:30pm on December 13, 2017

Blind actor Alex Bulmer leads the way into theatre's future by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Starring in The Story, playwright returns to Toronto to participate in theatre culture that's more tolerant of disabilities.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 5:00pm on December 12, 2017

DLT's An Italian Christmas Carol gives immersive experience, often forgotten perspective by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

The show, produced by DopoLavoro Teatrale (DLT) in partnership with Istituto Italiano di Cultura, transforms a familiar story into a dreamlike experience of an Italian immigrant alone at Chr…

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:57pm on December 9, 2017

The Mess, a play set in a storage locker, goes deep by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

A 45 minute show, performed by three actors for 10 spectators, is deceptively small, writes Karen Fricker.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 1:04pm on December 7, 2017

Irish dance-drag-comedy show RIOT to take up residency at Luminato 2018 by Debra Yeo - Staff Reporter

Extended edition of festival June 6 to 24 will also feature giant amateur dance performance at Nathan Phillips Square.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 7:00am on December 7, 2017

Two mothers, one Jewish, one Indian, consider stereotype of the underachieving child by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Sandy Cohen and Asha Jain reflect on relationships with their own grown-up kids at My Son the Waiter, A Jewish Tragedy.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 5:30pm on December 6, 2017

Stage rite: Canadian musicians jump to writing theatrical shows by David Friend - The Canadian Press

There are a number of musicals in development with a Canadian musician taking a key role behind the scenes.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 5:00pm on December 5, 2017

Couple keeps Canada's Main Streets alive in The Tale of a Town by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Lisa Marie DiLiberto and Charles Ketchabaw get to heart of what makes communities special with touring stage show.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 4:30pm on December 5, 2017

Downton Abbey actress Lesley Nicol to star in Annie in Toronto by Debra Yeo - Staff Reporter

The former Mrs. Patmore, who'll play Miss Hannigan at the Ed Mirvish Theatre in April, has had some practice being a villain thanks to The Catch.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 6:00am on December 5, 2017

Erin Shields' Instant hit deftly shows dangers of Snapchat age by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Timely in its material, this short play for 12+ audiences skilfully navigates the risks and rewards of putting oneself on social media.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 2:51pm on December 3, 2017

It's hard to care about odd couple at heart of Simon Stephens' Heisenberg by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

American Georgie, who's 42, and Irish-born Alex, who's 75, creep into the realm of stereotype.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 5:58pm on December 1, 2017
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