Thursday, September 4, 2008

Theatre Openings: Toronto


Anne by Paul Ledoux. (Theatre Scarborough). This drama is based on LM Montgomery's novel Anne Of Green Gables. Opens Sep 4 and runs to Sep 14, Thu-Sat 8 pm, mat Sep 14 at 2 pm. $17, stu/srs $14 (Thu and Sun only). Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston. 416-396-4049, theatrescarborough.com.

The Fantasticks by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt. (The Civic Light Opera Company). A false feud leads to love in this musical. Opens Sep 4 and runs to Sep 20, Thu-Sat 8 pm, Wed 7 pm, mats Sun (and Sep 20) 2 pm. $20-$25. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall. 416-755-1717, civiclightoperacompany.com.Half Life by John Mighton (Thousand Islands Playhouse).

Two seniors find love despite the objections of their adult children. Previews Sep 4, opens Sep 5 and runs to Oct 3, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Wed, Sat and Sun 2:30 pm. $32, srs $30, stu/preview $16. Springer Theatre, Gananoque. 1000islandsplayhouse.com.


Lady In Waiting by Charles Hayter (Fifth Ventricle Productions). A doctor's secret life as a drag queen comes to light in this solo show. Opens Sep 9 and runs to Sep 13, Tue-Sat 8 pm. $15, stu/srs $12. Buddies in Bad Times, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555.


The Little Mermaid and the ugly duckling adapted by Zenon Skrzypczyk (Solar Stage Children's Theatre). Two classic tales are paired in this musical family show. Opens Sep 6 and runs to Sep 27, Sat-Sun 11 am and 2 pm. $13. 4950 Yonge. 416-368-8031.


Norway. Today by Igor Bauersima (Theatre Smash). A man and woman meet on a cliff after entering a suicide pact in a chat room (see related story, page 115). Previews from Sep 5, opens Sep 9 and runs to Sep 21, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. $20-$25, previews $15, Sun pwyc. Tarragon Extra Space, 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, theatresmash.com.


Wickedly Wonderful by Heidi M Hayward (NovaStage). Four witches seek alternate careers when witchcraft is banned. Opens Sep 5 and runs to Sep 13, Thu-Sat 8 pm, mat Sep 13 2 pm. $10-$13. Cambridge Centre for the Arts, Cambridge. novastage.com.

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