Much to thrill in Stratford's A Chorus Line: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Donna Feore's re-choreographing of iconic 1970s show is validated here, although the material shows its age.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 3:06pm on June 1, 2016☆⚑

A Chorus Line at Stratford: updating a singular sensation by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Stratford Festival production opening May 31 was given unprecedented permission to reconceive the iconic musical.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:00am on June 1, 2016☆⚑

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child cast photo revealed by Trish Crawford

British thespians with pedigrees land top jobs in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, opening in London next week.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 6:26pm on May 31, 2016☆⚑

Stratford gives us a boldly sinister Macbeth: review by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

Antoni Cimolino pulls off some chilling surprises in this production of the Shakespeare classic.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 4:59pm on May 31, 2016☆⚑

Le Petit Prince aspires to the ballet throne by Michael Crabb

National Ballet of Canada seeks a new classic with Guillaume Côté 's first full-length ballet, debuting June 4.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 8:00am on May 31, 2016☆⚑

Mirvish and Factory Theatre score three Toronto Theatre Critics Awards each by Star Staff

Kinky Boots takes Best Musical Production and two acting awards; Factory honoured for three productions.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 4:55pm on May 30, 2016☆⚑

Kinky Boots nabs 10 Dora Mavor Moore nominations by The Canadian Press

Mirvish musical up for best production, direction, choreography and ensemble plus individual acting nominations.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 2:50pm on May 30, 2016☆⚑

Top Ticket: Three shows to watch May 29 to June 4 by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

The National Ballet's Le Petit Prince, IMissYou and the Combustion Festival.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:00am on May 29, 2016☆⚑

Counting Sheep is alarming, joyous and thought-provoking: review by Catherine Kustanczy - Special To The Star

'Guerrilla folk opera' forces audience to confront their feelings around engagement, community and theatre itself.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 3:43pm on May 27, 2016☆⚑

Incident at Vichy reminds us of a world still divided: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Alan Dilworth forgoes naturalism in Soulpepper production of little-known Arthur Miller play.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 2:27pm on May 27, 2016☆⚑

Toronto Dance Theatre's Marienbad enigmatic but compelling: review by Michael Crabb

Jordan Tannahill and Christopher House duet has universal resonances about the elusive search for intimacy.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:29am on May 27, 2016☆⚑

Forever Plaid still leaves you smiling: review by Nick Krewen - Music

Heavenly singing and airy production in former Toronto favourite overcome occasional overabundance of cheese.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:55am on May 27, 2016☆⚑

Frothy musical gives audience a romping good time: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Kevin Massey's winkingly straight-faced performance and John Rapson's multiple roles balance production well.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 4:45pm on May 26, 2016☆⚑

Rocking Horse Winner premieres in Toronto by Trish Crawford

Tapestry Opera and Scottish Opera present adaptation of D.H. Lawrence story about a seemingly magical rocking horse.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 8:30am on May 26, 2016☆⚑

'Love It Or List It' host the new villainess in Ross Petty panto by Bruce Demara - Entertainment

Love It or List It star aims to bring on the boos replacing Ross Petty in holiday production of Sleeping Beauty.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 8:00am on May 26, 2016☆⚑

Heidi Chronicles still has something to say: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Michelle Monteith and Soulpepper ensemble excel in this production of Wendy Wasserstein's feminist play.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 1:56pm on May 25, 2016☆⚑

21C music celebrated in Royal Conservatory festival by Trish Crawford

New music, much of it never heard before, is presented at the Royal Conservatory's festival 21C May 25 to 29.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01am on May 25, 2016☆⚑

It's murder most funny in A Gentleman's Guide to Murder by Trish Crawford

Tony award-winning musical lands at Princess of Wales Theatre from May 25 to June 26.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:56pm on May 24, 2016☆⚑

Top Ticket: Three shows to see May 22 to 28 by Carly Maga - Theatre Critic

The Tiger Bamboo Festival from Soulpepper, Counting Sheep from Lemon Bucket Orkestra and the WeeFestival Family Day.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00am on May 22, 2016☆⚑

The Heidi Chronicles ring true 30 years later by Trish Crawford

Wendy Wasserstein won the Pulitzer for the Heidi Chronicles brought back 30 years later by Soulpepper Theatre

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 7:26pm on May 21, 2016☆⚑

Learning to Riverdance a lesson in humility by Debra Yeo - Staff Reporter

15 minutes of pro instruction is exhausting " imagine a two-hour performance.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00am on May 21, 2016☆⚑

Actors exposed physically and emotionally in S h e e t s: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Salvatore Antonio and company keep tone at right level of playfulness in very intense, very naked play.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 4:06pm on May 20, 2016☆⚑

Riverdance still packs irresistible charm: review by Michael Crabb

High-stepping, quicksilver dancing brings audience to their feet at Toronto opening.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 2:56pm on May 18, 2016☆⚑

Soulpepper's The Testament of Mary solid but uninspiring: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Production of controversial Colm Toibin play gives audience clarity but lacks texture.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 2:41pm on May 18, 2016☆⚑

This Alice is visually stunning but lacks subtext: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Adaptation of Lewis Carroll's tale at Shaw Festival missing a clear metaphorical take on what Alice's journey represents.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 3:08pm on May 16, 2016☆⚑