Loretta Lynn, 83, still on the road and singing by Trish Crawford

A new album, a documentary about her life and a Broadway show marks Loretta Lynn's six decades of performing.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:00am on March 3, 2016☆⚑

A dancer's and a company's Awakening by Michael Crabb

Robert Battle's piece reflects his personal journey and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's renewal.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:00am on March 3, 2016☆⚑

The top ticket, Feb. 28 to March 5 by Carly Maga - Special To The Star

Laugh at Sketchfest, enjoy the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater or see Anusree Roy's Pyaasa.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 4:18pm on March 1, 2016☆⚑

Venerable La Sylphide returns to the stage by Michael Crabb

Danish star Johan Kobborg stages National Ballet of Canada's latest revival of Bournonville work.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 3:53pm on March 1, 2016☆⚑

Tarragon Theatre brings back The Watershed and Infinity by Trish Crawford

New season includes premieres The Millennial Malcontent by Erin Shields and Peace River Country by Maria Milisavljevic

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:37pm on February 27, 2016☆⚑

Salt-Water Moon update is startlingly romantic: review by Carly Maga - Special To The Star

Ravi Jain at Factory Theatre reminds us why David French's play is a classic.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 1:10pm on February 26, 2016☆⚑

Impressive new choreographers highlighted in Dance Immersion showcase by Michael Crabb

Caribbean, African and Canadian contributors will all be a part of event that celebrates Black History Month.

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

Lisa Horner shines in dual Grey Gardens role: review by Linda Barnard - Staff Reporter

Lisa Horner is sublime in the dual roles of mother and daughter Big and Little Edie Beale in the musical Grey Gardens at Berkeley Street Downstairs Theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 6:01pm on February 23, 2016☆⚑

Second City owner Len Stuart dies peacefully by Trish Crawford

Len Stuart, one of the owners of Second City which saw the troupe gain television success, remembered as a larger-than-life personality that was 'born to be a businessman.'

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00am on February 23, 2016☆⚑

Badke an authentic, joyful take on traditional dance by Michael Crabb - Dance, Special To The Star

The 65-minute dance performance, choreographed by Koen Augustijnen, combines Arab folk dance and

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 3:04pm on February 18, 2016☆⚑

Dana Gould welcomes the cult by Philip Brown - Special To The Star

Underrated standup and TV writer, who plays Comedy Bar Feb. 18 to 29, is fine with not being widely known.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 2:00pm on February 18, 2016☆⚑

Art of Time plans variety for 2016/17 season by Trish Crawford

Program includes jazz, poetry, comedy and classical music.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 2:14pm on February 17, 2016☆⚑

Dance performance Betroffenheit inspired by real tragedy by Michael Crabb

Actor/playwright Jonathon Young wrote the script after his teenage daughter was killed in a 2009 fire.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01am on February 17, 2016☆⚑

National Ballet to present world premiere of Pinocchio by Trish Crawford

National Ballet of Canada's 2016/17 season includes Canadian premiere of Streetcar Named Desire.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 1:32pm on February 16, 2016☆⚑

Mirvish nabs Beautiful and Come From Away by Trish Crawford

The 2016/17 season includes Carole King musical and Canadian hit about Sept. 11 aftermath.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 5:30am on February 16, 2016☆⚑

Thirty years of love, sweat and tears by Trish Crawford

Opera Atelier founders' love story is inextricably tied to their opera company

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:00pm on February 15, 2016☆⚑

The top ticket, Feb. 14 to 20 by Carly Maga - Special To The Star

Betroffenheit returns, Venus' Daughter gives black history lesson and the 37th Rhubarb Festival.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 9:30am on February 14, 2016☆⚑

Energetic dance, live from New York and Toronto: review by Michael Crabb

Toronto Dance Theatre's New York/Toronto Project gives Euro-dance a run for its money.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 4:35pm on February 12, 2016☆⚑

Kat Sandler still cuts the Mustard in professional debut: review by Carly Maga - Special To The Star

Twisted comedy Mustard explores boundaries between adulthood and childhood, love and pain, fantasy and reality.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 5:26pm on February 11, 2016☆⚑

Cold Blood is full of marvellous ingenuity: review by Michael Crabb

Michèle Anne de Mey, Jaco van Dormael and their team keep show fresh yet utterly polished.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 3:09pm on February 11, 2016☆⚑

It's worth spending a Night With Janis Joplin: review by Nick Krewen - Music

Tribute has a few holes, but Mary Bridget Davies' portrayal of the rock star is worth the price of admission.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 1:30pm on February 11, 2016☆⚑

Harrison Thomas comes from good thespian stock by Trish Crawford

Thomas learned his love of theatre from his actress mother, Lucy Peacock, a Stratford stalwart.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:00pm on February 10, 2016☆⚑

Going Home Star tells residential school story in visceral form: review by Michael Crabb

Dancers' total investment in ballet that mixes realism and supernaturalism.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:32am on February 9, 2016☆⚑

Jeremy Hotz's misery has company by Philip Brown - Star Touch

Comedian says he does everything wrong, but his fans are eating it up. He's at Massey Hall Feb. 11.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:26am on February 9, 2016☆⚑

Accordion achieves new musical heights in Squeezebox by Trish Crawford

Soundstreams showcases the lowly accordion with lofty new music compositions in Squeezebox Feb. 10

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01am on February 9, 2016☆⚑