Opening this week in the city

Here are the theatre listings for this upcoming week in Toronto. We apologize for the lack of posts recently - Liza and I's intense travel schedules over the past month have made it increasingly difficult to find our way onto here. However, expect much more activity in the month to follow. 

THE AUDRE LORDE WORKSHOP (AnitAFRIKA! Dub Theatre). This festival is dedicated to the black queer poet and features readings by resident artists and guests. May 29-30, doors 6:30 pm. $10 sliding scale. 62 Fraser. 416-434-1823, anitafrika.com. 

BARTHOLOMEW FAIR by Ben Jonson (Stratford Festival). Social and religious clashes occur at a summer fair in 17th-century London in this satiric comedy. Previews May 27-Jun 2. Opens Jun 4 and runs in rep to Oct 2. $29-$99, stu/srs $25-$79. Tom Patterson Theatre. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca. 

THE BEAUTIFUL AND THE DAMNED (Les Coquettes Nouveau Burlesque). This cabaret looks at the seven deadly sins through song, dance, strip-tease and comedy. May 31 at 8 pm. $20. Revival, 783 College. lescoquettes.com. 

BODAS DE SANGRE/BLOOD WEDDING by Federico García Lorca (Crisalida Proyecto Cultural). Lorca's tragedy is performed in Spanish with English translation and features live flamenco music and dance. Opens May 29 and runs to Jun 21, Fri-Sat 7:30 pm, mats Sat 4:30 pm, Sun 3:30 pm. $15. Palmerston Library, 560 Palmerston. 416-890-3271, crisalida.ca.

CANCER CAN'T DANCE LIKE THIS by Daniel Stolfi (pivotal(arts) theatre company). Stolfi performs his solo show about his battle with the disease. May 29 at 11 pm. $15. Second City, 51 Mercer. 416-343-0011, pivotalarts.ca. 

A CLASS ACT by Edward Kleban, Linda Kline and Lonny Price (Civic Light Opera Company). This musical is based on the life of Kleban, lyricist of A Chorus Line. Opens May 27 and runs to Jun 14, Wed 7 pm, Thu-Sat 8 pm, mats Sun (and Jun 13) 2 pm. $20-$27.50. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall. 416-755-1717, civiclightoperacompany.com. 

CYRANO DE BERGERAC by Edmond Rostand (Stratford Festival). An eloquent but large-nosed man helps his friend woo a young woman. Previews May 29-Jun 18. Opens Jun 19 and runs in rep to Nov 1. $29-$99, stu/srs $25-$79. Festival Theatre. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca. 

DISHOOM (DiaspoRadicals). This South Asian performance festival features play readings, stand-up, music and more by Anita Majumdar, Ali Rizvi, LAL and others. Opens May 24 and runs to May 31, see website for specific schedule. Pwyc-$15, passes $20-$40. Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst. 416-504-9971, dishoom.ca. 

GENET'S DIVAS AND DELINQUENTS (Goodhandy’s). This benefit for upcoming productions of plays by Jean Genet includes comedy, dance, burlesque and more. May 31 at 8 pm. $10. 120 Church. 416-833-9199. 

HORUS THE GOD by Alexander Winfield (PS Kensington). The retired Egyptian god attempts to defeat his boredom in this surreal play. May 31 at 6 pm. Pwyc. Kensington Market, SW Corner of Augusta and Oxford. 416-262-2945. 

LIPSYNCH (Ex Machina/Théâtre Sans Frontières). This nine-hour multimedia epic weaves together stories of nine interconnected lives over 70 years. Opens Jun 6 and runs to Jun 14, Sat-Sun 1 pm (nine hours w/ four intermissions), Tue-Thu 7 pm (three parts across three nights). $75-$125. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front E. 416-872-1111, luminato.com.

MACBETH by William Shakespeare (Stratford Festival). Colm Feore plays Macbeth in Shakespeare's classic tragedy. Previews May 22-30. Opens Jun 1 and runs in rep to Oct 31. $29-$99, stu/srs $25-$79. Festival Theatre. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca. 

MY DARLING JUDITH by Norm Foster (Scarborough Theatre Guild). A man's eccentric wife stands between him and his dream girl in this comedy. Opens May 28 and runs to Jun 13, Thu-Sat 8 pm, mat Jun 7 at 2 pm. $17, stu/srs $14, stu rush $10. Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston. 416-496-4049. 

NEW WAVES FESTIVAL (Young Centre for the Performing Arts). Multidisciplinary works are presented by resident artists including Weyni Mengesha, Andrea Nann, Soheil Parsa and others. Opens Jun 6 and runs to Jun 14, Fri 7 to 10 pm, Sat 2 to 10 pm, Sun 2 to 7 pm. Free. 55 Mill. luminato.com. 

ON STAGE PERFORMING ARTS SERIES (Toronto Public Library). TPL presents conversations with artists. May 14, 7 pm, with choreographer Christopher House. May 22, 7 pm, with actor Sheila McCarthy. May 29, 7 pm, with opera singer Isabel Bayrakdarian. Free.Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-395-5577

PLAYDATE by Jill Larkin (RobotBlast Productions). This comedy about two mothers involves an encounter at a swimming lesson. May 28-31, Thu-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $12, stu/srs $8.Centre for the Arts, 263 Adelaide W, suite 513. 

SPRING CONCERTS (Canadian Children's Opera Company). The OPERAtion KIDS and Intermediate and Youth choruses perform operas based on Hansel And Gretel. May 30 at 4 and 7:30 pm. $25, stu/srs $15, child $5. First Unitarian Congregation, 175 St Clair W. 416-366-0467, canadianchildrensopera.com.

STRUT! (ARTWHERK! Collective). This funder for the queer artists' collective features performances by Donnarama, Boylesque TO, Fat Femme Mafia and others. May 29, doors 9 pm. $7. Goodhandy’s, 120 Church. artwherk.ca. 

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim (Shaw Festival). This musical looks at love, art and inspiration in the life of painter Georges Seurat. Previews Apr 1-May 21. Opens May 22 and runs in rep to Nov 1. $30-$110; special mats srs $40, stu $25. Royal George Theatre. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com. 

THEATRE FOR CHANGE (Vicentinos en Accion). This benefit for youth in El Salvador features two theatre presentations and a video screening. May 30 at 7 pm. $10. Native Canadian Centre, 16 Spadina Rd. 647-839-0636. 

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Opening this week in the city

Here are the theatre listings for the upcoming week in Toronto.

Alibi by Lukasz Wylezalek (Atlas Stage Productions). This crime drama is performed in Polish with simultaneous English translation. May 15-16, Fri-Sat 8 pm (and Sat 6 pm). $28-$32, stu $25, rush $15. Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge. 416-872-1111, atlasstage.com.

The Book Of Judith by Michael Rubenfeld and Sarah Stanley (Theatre Centre/Absit Omen/Die in Debt). This musical looks at changing lives through the story of quadriplegic author Judith Snow. Opens May 19 and runs to May 30, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats May 23-24 and 30 at 2 pm, May 31 at 11 am. $20. Centre For Addiction And Mental Health, 1001 Queen W. 416-538-0988, theatrecentre.org.

Burlesque A La Carte (Toronto Burlesque Festival). This funder for the festival features Skin Tight Outta Sight, Boylesque T.O., Mysterion, the Harlettes and others. May 14 at 8:30 pm. $18-$25. Revival, 783 College. torontoburlesquefestival.com.

Dragball On Parade (Girly Productions). This funder for the 2009 pageant features host Stephanie Stephens and others. May 14 at 10 pm. $20. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-323-0772.

Eternal Hydra by Anton Piatigorsky (Crow's Theatre). Controversy surrounds the discovery of a long-lost literary masterpiece. Previews May 17-20. Opens May 21 and runs to May 31, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2:30 pm. $20-$30, previews/Sat mat $15, Sun pwyc. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, crowstheatre.com.

In Good King Charles's Golden Days by Bernard Shaw (Shaw Festival). Philosophy, art, love and other topics are debated at Sir Isaac Newton's house in this comedy. Previews Apr 17-May 20. Opens May 21 and runs in rep to Oct 9. $30-$110; special mats srs $40, stu $25. Royal George Theatre. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com.

John/Yoko Bed Piece by Risha Yorke (draft89). This installation piece uses performance, film, art and music to look at the 1969 Bed-In for Peace in Montreal. Opens May 20 and runs to Jun 7, Tue-Sun 8 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2:30 pm. $28, stu/srs $25. Theatre Centre, 1087 Queen W. 647-887-3319, draft89.com.

The Marriage Of Anansewa by Efua Sutherland (AfriCan Theatre Ensemble). The spider/man storyteller Ananse decides to auction his daughter in this West African play. Opens May 15 and runs to May 23, Thu-Sat 8 pm, mat May 16 at 2 pm. $25, stu/srs $15. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-368-3110, africantheatre.org.

Murder On The Dance Floor (Fairly Lucid Productions). This funder for FLP's Fringe production features a 50s/60s-themed prom party. May 15 at 9 pm. $15. Revival, 783 College. fairlylucid.blogspot.com.

The NTS Directors' Showcase & Exchange (Crow's Theatre/National Theatre School of Canada). This weekend event features a panel discussion plus a performance showcase featuring works by Caryl Churchill, Anita Rochon and others. Some performances at Theatre Passe Muraille (16 Ryerson) and at the lot at 90 Lisgar. May 15-17, see website for days, times and venues. Free. Theatre Centre, 1087 Queen W. crowstheatre.com.

Of All The People In All The World by Stan's Cafe (Harbourfront World Stage). Performers manipulate 15 tonnes of rice to represent populations and statistics in this performance installation. Opens May 13 and runs to May 24, Mon-Fri 10 am to 7 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am to 6 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.

On Stage Performing Arts Series (Toronto Public Library). TPL presents conversations with artists. May 14, 7 pm, with choreographer Christopher House. May 22, 7 pm, with actor Sheila McCarthy. May 29, 7 pm, with opera singer Isabel Bayrakdarian. Free. Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge. 416-395-5577.

Pleasure Addicts by Brenda Goldstein (FADO Performance Art). This performance installation explores mass media conceptions of femininity. May 16, from 4 pm to midnight. Free. Toronto Free Gallery, 1277 Bloor W. 416-913-0461.

Ricky Jay – A Rogue's Gallery (Bathurst Street Theatre). The sleight-of-hand artist, actor and author appears in an evening of conversation and performance. May 14-16 at 8 pm. $79-$99. 736 Bathurst. 416-870-8000.

Riverdance by Bill Whelan, Moya Doherty and John McColgan (Mirvish). The theatrical celebration of Irish music, song and dance returns on its farewell tour. Opens May 19 and runs to Jun 21, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Sat-Sun and Wed 2 pm. $20-$99. Canon Theatre, 244 Victoria. 416-872-1212, mirvish.com.

Ten Green Bottles by Vivian Kaplan (Te-Amim Music Theatre). This drama is based on the true story of a Viennese family's escape from Nazism to China and eventually Canada. Previews May 14-15. Opens May 16 and runs to May 24, call or see website for days and times. $10-$25. Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina. 416-924-6211, te-amim.com.

Three Plays By Sam Shepard (Candles Co-op). Killer's Head, 4-H Club and Cowboys#2 are performed in the mansion ballroom. Previews May 20. Opens May 21 and runs to May 31, Wed-Thu and Sun 8 pm, Fri-Sat 7 pm. $15. KA Mansion, 160 St George. 416-535-6520.
Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov (Stratford Festival). Sisters seek to escape their small-town lives and find a meaningful future in Moscow. Previews May 9-30. Opens Jun 3 and runs in rep to Oct 3. $29-$99, stu/srs $25-$79. Tom Patterson Theatre. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca.

Tobor The Robot (Toronto Youth Theatre). This family musical tells the story of a robot who longs to become a real boy. Opens May 20 and runs to May 23, Wed-Sat 8 pm. $20, student $15. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington. 416-915-6747 ext 221, torontoyouththeatre.org.

Toronto International Circus Festival (Zero Gravity Circus). This all-ages weekend features aerial acrobatics, stunts, cabaret acts, comedy, music, clowns and more, as part of HarbourKIDS: Impact! May 16-18 from 11 am to 5 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, tocircusfestival.com.
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Buddies new season announced

After a bit of a rough year for the beloved downtown theatre company - Buddies in Bad Times Theatre (two shows were completely cancelled), the new season looks strong. Check out Richard Ouzounian's article in today's Toronto Star below:

"It's going to be a woman's world at Buddies in Bad Times Theatre next season. The Star got an advance copy of today's official announcement, which reveals that all of the Mainstage shows for the 2009-2010 season have female creators; a few male directors are along for the ride.

The season begins with the ever popular Scandelles performing Neon Nightz, written by Sasha Van Bon Bon and Kitty Neptune, with music by Countess Christsmasher. Buddies' departing artistic director, David Oiye, directs.

Nina Arsenault is the creator/performer of The Silicone Diaries, with dramaturgy by Judith Rudakoff and directed by Brendan Healy. It's described as her battle with "the conventions of patriarchy to come to peace with her radical, queer body."

Nathalie Claude brings her creation The Salon Automaton to the schedule next, "a literary salon, a burlesque confrontation, an infernal huis-clos."

Independent Aunties bring their Dora-nominated hit, Breakfast to Buddies, written by Anna Chatteron and Evalyn Parry, starring Karin Randoja, Chatteron and Parry.

And the major festivals that have been so crucial to Buddies will continue: Hysteria, directed by Moynan King, and Rhubarb, directed by Erika Hennebury.

There is no indication as to how much, if any, input Oiye had in this upcoming season or whether its composition reflects a new direction for the organization's leadership." (Richard Ouzounian, May 13th)

Opening this week in Toronto

Here is the weekly listing of openings in the city for May 7-14.


Anne Of Green Gables – The Musical by Don Harron, Norman Campbell, Elaine Campbell and Mavor Moore (Dancap Productions/Charlottetown Festival). LM Montgomery's novel about the precocious orphan is presented as a musical. Previews May 7-12. Opens May 13 and runs to May 24, Wed-Sat 7:30 pm, mats Sat-Sun and Wed 2 pm (call/see website for other times). $25-$85. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge. 416-644-3665, dancaptickets.com.

Antique Fables And Fairy Toys: Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream (Canadian Opera Company). The COC presents a symposium about its current production as part of the Opera Exchange series. May 9, from 9:30 am to 1 pm. $15, stu $5. Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen's Park. 416-368-8231, coc.ca.

Born Yesterday by Garson Kanin (Shaw Festival). A corrupt tycoon's scheme to educate his girlfriend backfires in this comedy. Previews May 5-22. Opens May 23 and runs in rep to Nov 1. $30-$110; special mats srs $40, stu $25. Festival Theatre. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com.


The Cleansing Of Constance Brown by Stan's Cafe (Harbourfront World Stage). This fusion of installation and theatre features various scenarios enacted in a corridor. Opens May 5 and runs to May 9, Tue 8 pm, Wed-Fri 6:30 and 9 pm, Sat 2 and 8 pm. $40. Enwave Theatre, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.

Conversations On The Green (Harold Green Jewish Theatre). Ralph Benmergui talks to actor Hal Linden. May 10 at 7:30 pm. $15. Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front E. 416-366-7723.

Coyote City by Daniel David Moses (Centre for Indigenous Theatre). A phone call from a ghost draws an Aboriginal woman into the city. May 8-10, Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. $15 suggested donation. Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse, 79A St. George. 416-506-9436, indigenoustheatre.com.


Dave Curran (Dave And Buster's). The hypnotist performs a family show followed by an adult-themed show. May 9 at 7 pm. $10 plus a food bank donation. 120 Interchange Way. 416-806-1892, davecurranlive.com.


Four Voices, No Walls (OUTwrites). The GLBT writing group presents staged readings of works by Caroline Azar, Don Bapst, Bruce Bell and Sonja Mills. May 9 at 8 pm. By donation. Miles Nadal JCC, 750 Spadina. 416-924-6211, outwrites.org.

Godspell by John Michael Tebelak and Stephen Schwartz (Feast of Fools Theatre). This family musical is based on the gospel of St Matthew. May 8-10, Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $24, stu/srs $18. The Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park. 416-231-3131, feastoffoolstheatre.com.

Growing Peace (Children's Peace Theatre). This benefit for CPT's Peace Leaders arts program features live music, an auction and more. May 9 from 1 to 4 pm. $25, stu/srs $20, kids under 12 free. Massey Goulding Estate, 305 Dawes. 416-752-1550, childrenspeacetheatre.org.

Hardwired (Early Seedling Development). This outdoor, site-specific performance features a trio of scenes about human behaviour during economic crises. Previews May 10 at 9 pm. Opens May 11 and runs to May 13, Mon-Wed 7 and 9 pm (rain or shine). Pwyc. Distillery District, 55 Mill. earlyseedlingdevelopment.netne.net

Heart And Vision Award For Social Justice (Toronto United Church Council). This tribute to award recipients Gordon Winch and Norman Jewison features performances by Louise Pitre, Jackie Richardson, Thom Allison and others. May 11 at 7 pm. $150 (proceeds to TUCC's Community Relief Fund). Metropolitan United Church, 56 Queen E. 905-771-5124 ext 31.

The Highwayman – A New Musical by Sonja Seiler (Art'Sake Theatre Company). Alfred Noyes's poetic ballad about an outlaw who finds love is adapted for the stage. May 12 at 8 pm. $30. Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge. 416-872-1111, highwaymanmusical.com.

How Amazing We Can Be (Kid-Safe Productions). This family musical features singing frogs, dragons and lessons about friendship. May 9 at 11 am and 1 pm. $5. Palmerston Library, 560 Palmerston. 416-586-2466, kidsafeproductions.com.

The Importance Of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde (Stratford Festival). Two bachelors' lies catch up with them in this comedy. Previews May 9-Jun 1. Opens Jun 2 and runs in rep to Oct 30. $29-$99, students/seniors $25-$79. Avon Theatre. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca.

King Lear by William Shakespeare (New Allegro Theatre/the Youngest Shakespeare Company). The classic tragedy gets a staging. May 8-9 at 7:30 pm. $12-$15. Robert Gill Theatre, 214 College. 416-588-8077, newallegro.com.

Mamapalooza Festival (Bread & Circus). This Mother's Day celebration features music, poetry, comedy and more. May 10 from 1 to 5 pm. $10. 299 Augusta. 416-925-8898, breadandcircus.ca.
The Marriage Of Anansewa by Efua Sutherland (AfriCan Theatre Ensemble). The spider/man storyteller Ananse decides to auction his daughter in this West African play. Opens May 15 and runs to May 23, Thu-Sat 8 pm, mat May 16 at 2 pm. $25, students/seniors $15. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-368-3110, africantheatre.org.

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare in Action). The romantic comedy is adapted for young audiences with puppets, acrobatics, music and more. Previews May 7-8. Opens May 9 and runs to May 23, call or see website for dates and times. $22, stu $17. Workman Theatre, 1001 Queen W. 416-703-4881, shakespeareinaction.org

A Moon For The Misbegotten by Eugene O'Neill (Shaw Festival). Economic and emotional tensions develop between a woman, her father and their landlord. Previews Apr 28-May 22. Opens May 23 and runs in rep to Oct 9. $30-$110; special mats srs $40, stu $25. Court House Theatre. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com.

Mother's Day Show (Caribbean Dinner Theatre). Comedy from The Saga Of Bobo plus live music and dance are part of this show hosted by Marvin Trini Ishmael. May 10 at noon. $25-$30 (includes brunch). De Great Iron Pot, 55 Nugget. 416-915-0227.

Of All The People In All The World by Stan's Cafe (Harbourfront World Stage). Performers manipulate 15 tonnes of rice to represent populations and statistics in this performance installation. Opens May 13 and runs to May 24, Mon-Fri 10 am to 7 pm, Sat-Sun 11 am to 6 pm. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.


Performance Spring Festival (Factory Theatre). The annual showcase features Fear Of Flight by Artistic Fraud, Pyaasa by Anusree Roy, As It Is by adelheid dance projects and sketch comedy by the Dance Party of Newfoundland. Opens May 12 and runs to May 24, Tue-Sat evenings, Sun mats (see website for specific show dates, times and prices). $18-$37, some Sun pwyc shows. 125 Bathurst. 416-504-9971, factorytheatre.ca.

Spies Like Us – A Murder Mystery (Lakeview Arts Barn). A scientist uses the audience as guinea pigs in this interactive show. May 7-9 at 6:30 pm. $56.50 (dinner and show). 2300 Pigeon Lake. 1-800-304-7897, lakeviewartsbarn.com.

Sunday In The Park With George by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim (Shaw Festival). This musical looks at love, art and inspiration in the life of painter Georges Seurat. Previews Apr 1-May 21. Opens May 22 and runs in rep to Nov 1. $30-$110; special mats seniors $40, students $25. Royal George Theatre. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com.

Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov (Stratford Festival). Sisters seek to escape their small-town lives and find a meaningful future in Moscow. Previews May 9-30. Opens Jun 3 and runs in rep to Oct 3. $29-$99, students/seniors $25-$79. Tom Patterson Theatre. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca.

Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom and Jeffrey Hatcher (Harold Green Jewish Theatre). Albom's memoir about his former professor's battle with ALS is adapted for the stage. Previews May 8-10. Opens May 12 and runs to May 31, Tue-Sat 8:30 pm, mats Sat-Sun and Wed 2:30 pm (no mat May 9). $55-$92. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge. 416-872-5555, hgjewishtheatre.com.

Unwrap Your Candy by Doug Wright (Royal Porcupine Productions). Wright's quartet of one-act plays are performed at local bars. May 7-13, Wed-Thu 8 pm. $11.50-$15. Clinton’s, 693 Bloor W. 416-978-8849, uofttix.ca.

Wait Until Dark by Frederick Knott (Stage Centre Productions). Thugs seeking a mislaid drug stash terrorize a blind woman in her apartment. Opens May 7 and runs to May 23, Thu-Sat (and May 20) 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $25, seniors $20, students $15. Fairview Library, 35 Fairview Mall. 416-299-5557, stagecentreproductions.com.



When I Grow Up by Lesley Carlberg and Barbara Jensen (Toy Box Productions). This benefit for Tour for Kids features stand-up comedy, singing, dancing, clown and more. May 8 at 11 pm. $25. Second City, 51 Mercer. 416-343-0011.

The Yeomen Of The Guard by Gilbert & Sullivan (The Alexander Players and Singers). This romantic comic opera is set in the Tower of London. Previews May 6. Opens May 7 and runs to May 10, Wed-Sat 7:30 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2 pm. $25, students/seniors $20. York Woods Library, 1785 Finch W. 416-324-1259, alexandersingers.com.

And the Nominees are...

Here is the list of Tony nominations from Playbill.com this morning: and click the link above to see the article from Playbill.

Best Play

Dividing the Estate
Author: Horton Foote
Producers: Lincoln Center Theater, Bernard Gersten, Andre Bishop, Primary Stages
God of Carnage
Author: Yasmina Reza
Producers: Robert Fox, David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers, Stuart Thompson, Scott Rudin, Jon B. Platt, The Weinstein Company, The Shubert Organization
Reasons to Be Pretty
Author: Neil LaBute
Producers: Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel, MCC Theater, Gary Goddard Entertainment, Ted Snowdon, Doug Nevin/Erica Lynn Schwartz, Ronald Frankel/Bat-Barry Productions, Kathleen Seidel, Kelpie Arts, LLC, Jam Theatricals, Rachel Helson/Heather Provost
33 Variations
Author: Moises Kaufman
Producers: David Binder, Ruth Hendel, Goldberg/Mills, Latitude Link, Arielle Tepper Madover, Bill Resnick, Eric Schnall, Jayne Baron Sherman, Wills/True Love Productions, Tectonic Theater Project, Greg Reiner, Dominick Balletta, Jeffrey LaHoste

Best Musical

Billy Elliot, The Musical
Producers: Universal Pictures Stage Productions, Working Title Films, Old Vic Productions, Weinstein Live Entertainment
Next to Normal
Producers: David Stone, James L. Nederlander, Barbara Whitman, Patrick Catullo, Second Stage Theatre, Carole Rothman, Ellen Richard
Rock of Ages
Producers: Matthew Weaver, Carl Levin, Jeff Davis, Barry Habib, Scott Prisand, Relativity Media, Corner Store Fund, Janet Billig Rich, Hillary Weaver, Toni Habib, Paula Davis, Simon and Stefany Bergson/Jennifer Maloney, Charles Rolecek, Susanne Brook, Israel Wolfson, Sara Katz/Jayson Raitt, Max Gottlieb/John Butler, David Kaufman/Jay Franks, Mike Wittlin, Prospect Pictures, Laura Smith/Bill Bodnar, Happy Walters, Michele Caro, The Araca Group
Shrek The Musical
Producers: Dreamworks Theatricals, Neal Street Productions

Best Book of a Musical

Billy Elliot, The Musical
Lee Hall
Next to Normal
Brian Yorkey
Shrek The Musical
David Lindsay-Abaire
[Title of Show]
Hunter Bell

Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

Billy Elliot, The Musical
Music: Elton John
Lyrics: Lee Hall
Next to Normal
Music: Tom Kitt
Lyrics: Brian Yorkey
9 to 5: The Musical
Music & Lyrics: Dolly Parton
Shrek The Musical
Music: Jeanine Tesori
Lyrics: David Lindsay-Abaire

Best Revival of a Play

Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Producers: Lincoln Center Theater, Andre Bishop, Bernard Gersten
Mary Stuart
New Version: Peter Oswald
Producers: Arielle Tepper Madover, Debra Black, Neal Street Productions/Matthew Byam Shaw, Scott Delman, Barbara Whitman, Jean Doumanian/Ruth Hendel, David Binder/CarlWend Productions/Spring Sirkin, Daryl Roth/James L. Nederlander/Chase Mishkin, The Donmar Warehouse
The Norman Conquests
Producers: Sonia Friedman Productions, Steven Baruch, Marc Routh, Richard Frankel, Tom Viertel, Dede Harris, Tulchin/Bartner/Lauren Doll, Jamie deRoy, Eric Falkenstein, Harriet Newman Leve, Probo Productions, Douglas G. Smith, Michael Filerman/Jennifer Manocherian, Richard Winkler, Dan Frishwasser, Pam Laudenslager/Remmel T. Dickinson, Jane Dubin/True Love Productions, Barbara Manocherian/Jennifer Isaacson, The Old Vic Theatre Company
Waiting for Godot
Producers: Roundabout Theatre Company, Todd Haimes, Harold Wolpert, Julia C. Levy, Elizabeth Ireland McCann

Best Revival of a Musical

Guys and Dolls
Producers: Howard Panter and Ambassador Theatre Group, Tulchin/Bartner, Bill Kenwright, Northwater Entertainment, Darren Bagert, Tom Gregory, Nederlander Presentations, Inc., David Mirvish, Michael Jenkins/Dallas Summer Musicals, Independent Presenters Network, Olympus Theatricals, Sonia Friedman Productions
Hair
Producers: The Public Theater, Oskar Eustis, Andrew D. Hamingson, Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel, Gary Goddard Entertainment, Kathleen K. Johnson, Nederlander Productions, Inc., Fran Kirmser Productions/Jed Bernstein, Marc Frankel, Broadway Across America, Barbara Manocherian/Wencarlar Productions, JK Productions/Terry Schnuck, Andy Sandberg, Jam Theatricals, The Weinstein Company/Norton Herrick, Jujamcyn Theaters, Joey Parnes, Elizabeth Ireland McCann
Pal Joey
Producers: Roundabout Theatre Company, Todd Haimes, Harold Wolpert, Julia C. Levy, Marc Platt
West Side Story
Producers: Kevin McCollum, James L. Nederlander, Jeffrey Seller, Terry Allen Kramer, Sander Jacobs, Roy Furman/Jill Furman Willis, Freddy DeMann, Robyn Goodman/Walt Grossman, Hal Luftig, Roy Miller, The Weinstein Company, Broadway Across America

Best Special Theatrical Event

Liza's at The Palace
Producers: John Scher and Metropolitan Talent Presents, LLC; Jubilee Time Productions, LLC
Slava's Snowshow
Producers: David J. Foster, Jared Geller, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Judith Marinoff Cohn, John Pinckard
Soul of Shaolin
Producers: Nederlander Worldwide Productions, LLC; Eastern Shanghai International Culture Film & Television Group; China on Broadway
You're Welcome America. A Final Night with George W. Bush
Producer: Jeffrey Richards, Jerry Frankel, Steve Traxler, Home Box Office Inc., Gary Sanchez Productions, Bat-Barry Productions, Ken Davenport, Ergo Entertainment, Ronald Frankel, Jon B. Platt, James D. Stern, The Weinstein Company, Tara Smith/b. Swibel, Dede Harris/Sharon Karmazin, Arny Granat

Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play

Jeff Daniels, God of Carnage
Raúl Esparza, Speed-the-Plow
James Gandolfini, God of Carnage
Geoffrey Rush, Exit the King
Thomas Sadoski, Reasons to Be Pretty

Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play

Hope Davis, God of Carnage
Jane Fonda, 33 Variations
Marcia Gay Harden, God of Carnage
Janet McTeer, Mary Stuart
Harriet Walter, Mary Stuart

Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical

David Alvarez, Trent Kowalik, and Kiril Kulish ‚ Billy Elliot, The Musical
Gavin Creel, Hair
Brian d'Arcy James, Shrek The Musical
Constantine Maroulis, Rock of Ages
J. Robert Spencer, Next to Normal

Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical

Stockard Channing, Pal Joey
Sutton Foster, Shrek The Musical
Allison Janney, 9 to 5: The Musical
Alice Ripley, Next to Normal
Josefina Scaglione, West Side Story

Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play

John Glover, Waiting for Godot
Zach Grenier, 33 Variations
Stephen Mangan, The Norman Conquests
Paul Ritter, The Norman Conquests
Roger Robinson, Joe Turner's Come and Gone

Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play

Hallie Foote, Dividing the Estate
Jessica Hynes, The Norman Conquests
Marin Ireland, Reasons to Be Pretty
Angela Lansbury, Blithe Spirit
Amanda Root, The Norman Conquests

Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical

David Bologna, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Gregory Jbara, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Marc Kudisch, 9 to 5: The Musical
Christopher Sieber, Shrek The Musical
Will Swenson, Hair

Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical

Jennifer Damiano, Next to Normal
Haydn Gwynne, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Karen Olivo, West Side Story
Martha Plimpton, Pal Joey
Carole Shelley, Billy Elliot, The Musical

Best Scenic Design of a Play

Dale Ferguson, Exit the King
Rob Howell, The Norman Conquests
Derek McLane, 33 Variations
Michael Yeargan, Joe Turner's Come and Gone

Best Scenic Design of a Musical

Robert Brill, Guys and Dolls
Ian MacNeil, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Scott Pask, Pal Joey
Mark Wendland, Next to Normal

Best Costume Design of a Play

Dale Ferguson, Exit the King
Jane Greenwood, Waiting for Godot
Martin Pakledinaz, Blithe Spirit
Anthony Ward, Mary Stuart

Best Costume Design of a Musical

Gregory Gale, Rock of Ages
Nicky Gillibrand, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Tim Hatley, Shrek The Musical
Michael McDonald, Hair

Best Lighting Design of a Play

David Hersey, Equus
David Lander, 33 Variations
Brian MacDevitt, Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Hugh Vanstone, Mary Stuart

Best Lighting Design of a Musical

Kevin Adams, Hair
Kevin Adams, Next to Normal
Howell Binkley, West Side Story
Rick Fisher, Billy Elliot, The Musical

Best Sound Design of a Play

Paul Arditti, Mary Stuart
Gregory Clarke, Equus
Russell Goldsmith, Exit the King
Scott Lehrer and Leon Rothenberg, Joe Turner's Come and Gone

Best Sound Design of a Musical

Acme Sound Partners, Hair
Paul Arditti, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Peter Hylenski, Rock of Ages
Brian Ronan, Next to Normal

Best Direction of a Play

Phyllida Lloyd, Mary Stuart
Bartlett Sher, Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Matthew Warchus, God of Carnage
Matthew Warchus, The Norman Conquests

Best Direction of a Musical

Stephen Daldry, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Michael Greif, Next to Normal
Kristin Hanggi, Rock of Ages
Diane Paulus, Hair

Best Choreography

Karole Armitage, Hair
Andy Blankenbuehler, 9 to 5: The Musical
Peter Darling, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Randy Skinner, Irving Berlin's White Christmas

Best Orchestrations

Larry Blank, Irving Berlin's White Christmas
Martin Koch, Billy Elliot, The Musical
Michael Starobin and Tom Kitt, Next to Normal
Danny Troob and John Clancy, Shrek The Musical