Thursday, September 18, 2008

Theatre Openings: this week in Toronto

Here is your weekly listings of Theatre that is opening this week in the city. Highly recommended is Sharron's Birthday Party - this woman has talent, serious talent.

Boeing Boeing by Marc Camoletti (Stage West). A man juggles three airline stewardess girlfriends in this comedy. Opens Sep 20 and runs to Nov 23, Tue-Sat 6:30 pm, Sun 11 am and 5 pm. $55-$90. 5400 Dixie, Mississauga. 905-238-0042, stagewest.com.

Catalpa by Donal O'Kelly (Blood in the Alley Productions). Six Irish expats undertake a risky trip to free rebels from an Australian prison in 1875. Opens Sep 18 and runs to Oct 5, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2 pm. $23-$28, stu $20, Sun mats pwyc-$10. Diesel Playhouse, 56 Blue Jays Way. 416-971-5656.

The Crackwalker by Judith Thompson (Staged & Confused). A mentally challenged woman and her boyfriend struggle with reality and a bogeyman from their dreams. Opens Sep 18 and runs to Oct 11, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2:30 pm. $20, stu $15, Tue pwyc. Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace, 16 Ryerson. 416-504-7529.

Sharron's (Birthday) Party (Buddies in Bad Times). Cabaret performer Sharron Matthews celebrates with Brent Carver, Keith Cole, Ed Sahely and Marrissa MacIntyre. Sep 19-20 at 8 pm. $20. 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.

Theatre of the Obsessed (Monkeyman Productions/Bespoke Theatre). This showcase features three short plays by DJ Sylvis and one short play by Stephen Allin. Opens Sep 24 and runs to Sep 27, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $15, mat pwyc. Centre for the Arts, 263 Adelaide W. theatreoftheobsessed.com.

Witch Hazel: The Tale Of Two Wise Women (Theatre Recap). Two jailed women form a bond in this drama about the persecution of women. Opens Sep 19 and runs to Sep 26, Thu-Sat 8 pm. $10 (proceeds to the Assaulted Women's Helpline). Palmerston Library, 560 Palmerston. theatrerecap@hotmail.com.

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