Lin-Manuel Miranda praises Come From Away's creators as 'ruthless with your emotions'
Show's lack of opportunities for applause are a carefully constructed and 'incredibly effective' technique, says Hamilton creator.
Show's lack of opportunities for applause are a carefully constructed and 'incredibly effective' technique, says Hamilton creator.
Variety of Fringe's winter sibling yields a lot, from swords to sadness, to warm theatre lovers' hearts.
The letter, dated Monday, calls on Soulpepper's board of directors to "acknowledge the harm" allegedly suffered by the women.
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.
Some of the year's shows confronted tough issues head on; some were soothing snapshots of human existence.
Concert and theatre piece is from Mark and Marichka Marczyk, the couple behind previous SummerWorks hit.
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.
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.
Plot faithful enough to original Dr. Seuss book to keep it simple for kids but adds enough depth to get parents thinking.
A well-executed theatrical show with dazzling magical performances, The Illusionists will not disappoint the magic lover on your list this holiday season.
Outdoor play in Christie Pits Park is a unique holiday offering with interesting perspectives on foundational story.
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.
It celebrates the power of the imagination and the power of theatre to make seemingly impossible happen.
Day, who plays the Once-ler, says he joined the cast at the insistence of his wife, a conservation biologist.
For BJM's ambitious Dance Me, in Toronto Dec. 15, three choreographers had to find their own voices in Cohen's music.
Starring in The Story, playwright returns to Toronto to participate in theatre culture that's more tolerant of disabilities.
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…
A 45 minute show, performed by three actors for 10 spectators, is deceptively small, writes Karen Fricker.
Extended edition of festival June 6 to 24 will also feature giant amateur dance performance at Nathan Phillips Square.
Sandy Cohen and Asha Jain reflect on relationships with their own grown-up kids at My Son the Waiter, A Jewish Tragedy.
There are a number of musicals in development with a Canadian musician taking a key role behind the scenes.
Lisa Marie DiLiberto and Charles Ketchabaw get to heart of what makes communities special with touring stage show.
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.
Timely in its material, this short play for 12+ audiences skilfully navigates the risks and rewards of putting oneself on social media.
American Georgie, who's 42, and Irish-born Alex, who's 75, creep into the realm of stereotype.