Bent by Martin Sherman (Theatre Engine). This drama deals with self-acceptance and the Nazi persecution of homosexuals. Jun 26-30, Fri-Tue 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $15, stu $12. Abrams Studio Theatre, 46 Gerrard E.
Fringe Toronto Theatre Festival (Fringe Toronto). The annual festival offers more than 150 shows featuring plays, dance, comedy and multimedia performances by companies from around the world. Opens Jul 1 and runs to Jul 12, various venues, dates and times, see website for details. $10, passes $40-$90. 416-966-1062, fringetoronto.com.
Glorious! by Peter Quilter (Globus Theatre Inc.). This play is based on the true story of singer Florence Foster Jenkins. Opens Jul 2 and runs to Jul 11, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mats Thu (and July 4) 2 pm. $26.50, stu $20. Lakeview Arts Barn. 1-800-304-7897, lakeviewartsbarn.com.
High Rise Launch Party (Expect Theatre). The company kicks off its three-year project to create a multidisciplinary, multicultural production. Jun 30 from 5 to 7 pm. Free. Albion Library, 1515 Albion. highriseshow.com.
Of The Fields, Lately by David French (Soulpepper). A young man returns home for a funeral and faces lingering family issues. Previews Jun 25-29. Opens Jun 30 and runs to Jul 30, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $36-$68, stu $28, rush $20 (stu $5). Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, soulpepper.ca.
The Right Road To Pontypool by Alex Poch-Goldin (4th Line Theatre). The town of Pontypool becomes a summer getaway for Toronto's Jews in the 1900s. Previews Jun 30-Jul 1. Opens Jul 2 and runs to Aug 1, Tue-Sat 6 pm (and July 27 at 7 pm). $26-$35, stu/srs $23, previews $20, child $15. Winslow Farm, 4th Line and Country Rd 10. 1-800-814-0055, 4thlinetheatre.on.ca.
Star Chamber by Noel Coward (Shaw Festival). A group of actors argue over the renovation of a retirement home in this lunchtime one-act comedy. Previews Jun 25-Jul 10. Opens Jul 11 and runs in rep to Oct 11. $30. Royal George Theatre. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com.
Tales From The Queen Mary 2 (Statler’s). Vincent Wolfe performs a musical revue about being a big-band singer on an ocean liner. Jul 3 at 8 pm. $12. 487 Church. 416-962-1209, statlersonchurch.com.
The Tempest by William Shakespeare (Canadian Stage TD Dream in High Park). This year's outdoor production features a gender-bending adaptation of the play on a magical island. Previews Jun 26-29. Opens Jun 30 and runs to Sep 6, Tue-Sun 8 pm. Pwyc ($20 sugg); under 14 free. High Park, Bloor W and Parkside. 416-367-1652, canstage.com.
Tom Jones by David Rogers (Scarborough Players). Jones beds maidens and fights off villains in this adaptation of Henry Fielding's comedy. Opens Jun 25 and runs to Jul 11, Thu-Sat 8 pm, mat Jul 5 at 2 pm. $17, stu/srs $14 (Thu & Sun only), stu rush $10. Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston. 416-396-4049.
Vigil by Morris Panych (Long Eared Plays/Phyzikal Theatre). A man confronts his long-lost aunt on her death bed. Previews Jun 26. Opens Jun 27 and runs to Jul 11, Tue-Sat 7:30 pm, mats Sat and Wed 2 pm. $25, stu/srs/preview $15, Sat mat pwyc. Ward's Island Association Clubhouse, 20 Withrow, Ward's Island. 1-888-222-6608, ticketweb.com.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Opening this week in the city
Albertine In Five Times by Michel Tremblay (Shaw Festival). A woman interacts with stages of her future self in 10-year increments. Previews Jun 24-Jul 9. Opens Jul 10 and runs in rep to Oct 10. $30-$110; special mats srs $40, stu $25. Court House Theatre. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com.
Artwherk! (ARTWHERK! Collective). This Pride Week party features visual, installation and performance art by Ryan G Hinds, Amai Kuda and others. Jun 24 from 6 to 8 pm. Free. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. artwherk.ca
Bent by Martin Sherman (Theatre Engine). This drama deals with self-acceptance and the Nazi persecution of homosexuals. Jun 26-30, Fri-Tue 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $15, stu $12. Abrams Studio Theatre, 46 Gerrard E.
Cheap Queers (Hardworkin' Homosexuals). Moynan King, Keith Cole, Jonathan da Silva and Sharon DiGenova perform alongside guest hosts. Opens Jun 24 and runs to Jun 26, Wed-Fri 8:30 pm. $6.48. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, artsexy.ca.
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
Dora Mavor Moore Awards (Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts). Jian Ghomeshi hosts the annual theatre awards featuring celebrity presenters and a special performance. Jun 29 at 8 pm. $60, VIP tickets $160 (includes pre-show reception at the Rosewater Supper Club). Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge. 416-872-5555, tapa.ca.
The Emergency Monologues by Morgan Jones Phillips (Drinking Well). Phillips performs his play to raise funds for injured paramedic Kevin Mills. Jun 25 at 8 pm. $20. Centre of Gravity, 1300 Gerrard E.
Ever Yours, Oscar compiled by Peter Wylde (Stratford Festival). This solo show tells Oscar Wilde's life story through his letters. Previews Jun 19. Opens Jun 20 and runs in rep to Aug 29. $29-$99, stu/srs $25-$79. Tom Patterson Theatre. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca.
Festival Of Ideas And Creation (Canadian Stage Company). This festival features public play readings and rehearsals, talks, backstage tours and more. Opens Jun 8 and runs to Jun 27, see website for dates and times. Free and ticketed events. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. canstage.com/festival.
The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams (Red Barn Theatre). A broken family struggles to fulfill their dreams in this memory play. Previews Jun 18. Opens Jun 19 and runs to Jul 4, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mats Wed-Thu 2 pm. $15, opening gala $50. Stephen Leacock Theatre, 130 Gwendolyn. 1-888-733-2276, redbarntheatre.ca.
Guess Who's Coming To Sabbath by Phil Pivnick (Miles Nadal JCC). Pivnick's play about a Jewish man coming out to his parents gets a staged reading. Jun 25 at 7:30 pm. $8, stu $5. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina. 416-924-6211 ext 606.
Hey Marilyn by Cliff Jones (Capricorn 9 Productions). This pop/rock opera tells the life story of Marilyn Monroe. Opens Jun 18 and runs to Jun 26, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $30-$40, stu/srs $20. Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front E. 416-366-7723, stlc.com.
High Rise Launch Party (Expect Theatre). The company kicks off its three-year project to create a multidisciplinary, multicultural production. Jun 30 from 5 to 7 pm. Free. Albion Library, 1515 Albion. highriseshow.com.
The Maids by Jean Genet (Whirligig Productions). Servant sisters engage in a secret revenge act when their mistress is away. Opens Jun 23 and runs to Jun 27, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $25, mat pwyc. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson. 416-504-7529, artsboxoffice.ca.
Queens & Dolls Rainbow Extravaganza! (Harlettes). The burlesque troupe perform with drag queens and DJs. Jun 25 at 9 pm. $15. Stone Lounge, 783 College. 647-444-2662, harlettes.com.
Sing For Your Supper 2.6 (Cold Reading Series). New scripts get a reading at this monthly series. Jun 22 at 9:30 pm. Free. Temperance Gallery, 2 Temperance, 2nd floor.
Star Chamber by Noel Coward (Shaw Festival). A group of actors argue over the renovation of a retirement home in this lunchtime one-act comedy. Previews Jun 25-Jul 10. Opens Jul 11 and runs in rep to Oct 11. $30. Royal George Theatre. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com.
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Artwherk! (ARTWHERK! Collective). This Pride Week party features visual, installation and performance art by Ryan G Hinds, Amai Kuda and others. Jun 24 from 6 to 8 pm. Free. Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas W. artwherk.ca
Bent by Martin Sherman (Theatre Engine). This drama deals with self-acceptance and the Nazi persecution of homosexuals. Jun 26-30, Fri-Tue 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $15, stu $12. Abrams Studio Theatre, 46 Gerrard E.
Cheap Queers (Hardworkin' Homosexuals). Moynan King, Keith Cole, Jonathan da Silva and Sharon DiGenova perform alongside guest hosts. Opens Jun 24 and runs to Jun 26, Wed-Fri 8:30 pm. $6.48. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, artsexy.ca.
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
Dora Mavor Moore Awards (Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts). Jian Ghomeshi hosts the annual theatre awards featuring celebrity presenters and a special performance. Jun 29 at 8 pm. $60, VIP tickets $160 (includes pre-show reception at the Rosewater Supper Club). Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge. 416-872-5555, tapa.ca.
The Emergency Monologues by Morgan Jones Phillips (Drinking Well). Phillips performs his play to raise funds for injured paramedic Kevin Mills. Jun 25 at 8 pm. $20. Centre of Gravity, 1300 Gerrard E.
Ever Yours, Oscar compiled by Peter Wylde (Stratford Festival). This solo show tells Oscar Wilde's life story through his letters. Previews Jun 19. Opens Jun 20 and runs in rep to Aug 29. $29-$99, stu/srs $25-$79. Tom Patterson Theatre. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca.
Festival Of Ideas And Creation (Canadian Stage Company). This festival features public play readings and rehearsals, talks, backstage tours and more. Opens Jun 8 and runs to Jun 27, see website for dates and times. Free and ticketed events. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. canstage.com/festival.
The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams (Red Barn Theatre). A broken family struggles to fulfill their dreams in this memory play. Previews Jun 18. Opens Jun 19 and runs to Jul 4, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mats Wed-Thu 2 pm. $15, opening gala $50. Stephen Leacock Theatre, 130 Gwendolyn. 1-888-733-2276, redbarntheatre.ca.
Guess Who's Coming To Sabbath by Phil Pivnick (Miles Nadal JCC). Pivnick's play about a Jewish man coming out to his parents gets a staged reading. Jun 25 at 7:30 pm. $8, stu $5. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina. 416-924-6211 ext 606.
Hey Marilyn by Cliff Jones (Capricorn 9 Productions). This pop/rock opera tells the life story of Marilyn Monroe. Opens Jun 18 and runs to Jun 26, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $30-$40, stu/srs $20. Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front E. 416-366-7723, stlc.com.
High Rise Launch Party (Expect Theatre). The company kicks off its three-year project to create a multidisciplinary, multicultural production. Jun 30 from 5 to 7 pm. Free. Albion Library, 1515 Albion. highriseshow.com.
The Maids by Jean Genet (Whirligig Productions). Servant sisters engage in a secret revenge act when their mistress is away. Opens Jun 23 and runs to Jun 27, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $25, mat pwyc. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson. 416-504-7529, artsboxoffice.ca.
Queens & Dolls Rainbow Extravaganza! (Harlettes). The burlesque troupe perform with drag queens and DJs. Jun 25 at 9 pm. $15. Stone Lounge, 783 College. 647-444-2662, harlettes.com.
Sing For Your Supper 2.6 (Cold Reading Series). New scripts get a reading at this monthly series. Jun 22 at 9:30 pm. Free. Temperance Gallery, 2 Temperance, 2nd floor.
Star Chamber by Noel Coward (Shaw Festival). A group of actors argue over the renovation of a retirement home in this lunchtime one-act comedy. Previews Jun 25-Jul 10. Opens Jul 11 and runs in rep to Oct 11. $30. Royal George Theatre. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com.
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Friday, June 12, 2009
Opening this week in the city!
Awake And Sing! by Clifford Odets (Soulpepper Theatre Company). This dramatic comedy looks at three generations of a Jewish family living in Depression-era New York. Previews Jun 6-15. Opens Jun 16 and runs to Jul 31, see website for dates and times. $28-$68. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, soulpepper.ca.
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.
Body & Soul by Judith Thompson (Thompson and Fine). Twelve women between the ages of 46 and 79 tell their life stories. Previews Jun 4-5. Opens Jun 6 and runs to Jun 21, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. $35, stu/srs discounts available. Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827.
The Burning Bush! by Tracey Erin Smith (Burning Bush Productions). Smith performs her solo comedy about a stripping female rabbi. Previews Jun 17 at 2 and 8 pm. Opens Jun 18 and runs to Jun 27, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Wed 2 pm. $30-$35, stu/srs/preview $20. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-966-1062, theburningbush.ca.
Continuous City (The Builders Association). This performance blends live actors with video and Web content to explore how technology affects our connection to others. Jun 11-13 at 7:30 pm. $35-$45. Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles W. 416-872-1111, luminato.com.
Cooking Fire Theatre Festival (Cooking Fire). The outdoor celebration of theatre, food and public space returns with works by Solo Chicken & BoucharDanse, Urban Spine, Zuppa Theatre and others. Opens Jun 17 and runs to Jun 21, Wed-Sun 7 pm (dinner served from 6 pm). Pwyc ($10 sugg). Dufferin Grove Park, Dufferin S of Bloor. 416-655-4841, cookingfire.ca.
Così Fan Tutte by WA Mozart (Canadian Opera Company). The COC's Ensemble Studio perform Mozart's comic opera in Italian. Opens Jun 15 and runs to Jun 21, Fri, Mon and Wed 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm. $75. Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Opera Centre, 227 Front E. 416-363-8231, coc.ca.
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.
Day Of Delight (Clay & Paper Theatre). The company presents dance, theatre, a giant puppet parade, the launch of Cyclops: Cycling Oriented Puppet Squad and more. Jun 14 from 2 to 5 pm. Pwyc ($10 sugg). Dufferin Grove Park, Dufferin S of Bloor. clayandpapertheatre.org.
Deathwatch by Jean Genet (Ten Foot Pole Productions/lemonTree theatre creations). This drama looks at chauvinism and homoeroticism in the lives of three prisoners and a guard. Opens Jun 17 and runs to Jun 20, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $15. Xpace, 58 Ossington (basement). deathwatchtoronto.wordpress.com.
The Devil's Disciple by Bernard Shaw (Shaw Festival). A surprising sacrifice turns an outcast into a hero during the American Revolution. Previews Jun 14-Jul 8. Opens Jul 9 and runs in rep to Oct 11. $30-$110; special mats srs $40, stu $25. Festival Theatre. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com.
Drag Ball 2009 (Miss Canada World Pageant). Drag performances by Miss Canada World Kenya Black Dupree, lady X and others. Jun 14 at 7 pm. $30. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-323-0772.
Ever Yours, Oscar compiled by Peter Wylde (Stratford Festival). This solo show tells Oscar Wilde's life story through his letters. Previews Jun 19. Opens Jun 20 and runs in rep to Aug 29. $29-$99, stu/srs $25-$79. Tom Patterson Theatre. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca.
Fantastic Glamtastic (Glamourpuss Burlesque). Good fights evil in this comic-book inspired burlesque show. Jun 12 at 9 pm. $12. Goodhandy’s, 120 Church. glamourpussburlesque.com.
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum by Burt Shevelove, Larry Gelbart and Stephen Sondheim (Stratford Festival). A sly Roman slave plots to win his freedom in this musical comedy. Previews Jun 11-18. Opens Jun 20 and runs in rep to Nov 1. $39-$111, stu/srs $25-$79. Avon Theatre. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca.
Loot by Joe Orton (Soulpepper Theatre Company). Thieves stash stolen money in a coffin and scramble to hide the corpse in this parody of detective fiction. Previews Jun 5-17. Opens Jun 18 and runs to Aug 1, see website for dates and times. $28-$68. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, soulpepper.ca.
Luminato Closing Weekend Celebrations (Luminato). The festival closes with a variety of multi-arts performances and a special creation by Cirque du Soleil. Jun 12-14, Fri evening, Sat-Sun all day. Free. Toronto Waterfront, from Harbourfront Centre to Toronto's Music Garden. luminato.com.
Music And Poetry Salon (AnitAFRIKA! Dub Theatre). This benefit for Diana Tso's play Red Snow features performances by Daughters of the Rock, Sheng Xue, Yaya Yao and others. Jun 15 at 7 pm. $20. 62 Fraser. 416-434-1823.
The Musical Of Musicals by Joanne Bogart and Eric Rockwell (Gypsy Theatre). This production features five mini-musicals about trouble paying the rent. Opens Jun 11 and runs to Jul 12, call/see website for schedule. $40. 877-990-7529, gypsytheatre.com.
Nautical Nonsense (The Harlettes). The troupe performs a vaudevillian burlesque show. Jun 13-14 at 8 pm. $12-$15. Bread & Circus, 299 Augusta. harlettes.com.
Nevermore (Catalyst Theatre). This musical gothic fairy tale for adults is based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Jun 11-13 at 7:30 pm, mat Sat 2:30 pm. $40-$50. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge. 416-872-1111, luminato.com.
Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad by Susannah Perlman (Rivoli). This vaudeville style show mixes comedy, music, spoken word and burlesque. Jun 11-12 at 8 pm. $15-$20. 332 Queen W. 416-597-0974, nicejewishgirlsgonebad.com.
The Nightwood by Robin Muller (Back Burner Productions). Mask, puppetry and theatre are used in this all-ages show. Jun 12 at 7 pm. Free. Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College. luminato.com.
Play, Orchestra, Play by Noel Coward (Shaw Festival). Red Peppers, Fumed Oak and Shadow Play are performed as part of the Tonight At 8:30 cycle of one-act plays. Previews Jun 9-Jul 9. Opens Jul 11 and runs in rep to Oct 11. $30-$110; special mats srs $40, stu $25. Royal George Theatre. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com.
Scorched by Wajdi Mouawad (Tarragon Theatre). Mouawad's drama about family secrets revealed following a mother's death is remounted. Previews Jun 9-10. Opens Jun 11 and runs to Jun 27, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2:30 pm. $35-$45, stu/srs $30-$35, previews $20, Fri rush $15. 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, tarragontheatre.com.
Sound In Silence (Out of the Box Productions). This multimedia work combines music, video and performance as a deaf dancer strives to cope with a silent world. Previews Jun 17 at 7:30 pm. Opens Jun 18 and runs to Jun 21, Thu-Sat 7:30 and 9 pm, Sun 1:30 and 3 pm. $25, stu/srs $20, preview pwyc. Theatre Centre, 1087 Queen W. 888-222-6608, outoftheboxproductions.ca.
Wake by Gender Play (Central Toronto Youth Services). The LGBTTIQ youth arts group performs a collective creation set on the high seas. Jun 12-14, Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. Pwyc. Palmerston Library, 560 Palmerston. ctys.org.
Waterworks by Kate Hennig (Chameleon's Dish). Hennig's work-in-progress gets a reading. Jun 15 at 7:30 pm. Pwyc. Ernest Balmer Studio, 55 Mill, Cannery bldg, studio 315. 416-537-6066.
Wingfield's Inferno by Dan Needles (Theatre Collingwood). Bickering and red tape stall efforts to rebuild a town hall in this solo comedy. Opens Jun 15 and runs to Jun 20, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mats Tue and Thu 2 pm. $30, stu $15. Gayety Theatre. 866-382-2200, theatrecollingwood.ca.
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.
Body & Soul by Judith Thompson (Thompson and Fine). Twelve women between the ages of 46 and 79 tell their life stories. Previews Jun 4-5. Opens Jun 6 and runs to Jun 21, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. $35, stu/srs discounts available. Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827.
The Burning Bush! by Tracey Erin Smith (Burning Bush Productions). Smith performs her solo comedy about a stripping female rabbi. Previews Jun 17 at 2 and 8 pm. Opens Jun 18 and runs to Jun 27, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Wed 2 pm. $30-$35, stu/srs/preview $20. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-966-1062, theburningbush.ca.
Continuous City (The Builders Association). This performance blends live actors with video and Web content to explore how technology affects our connection to others. Jun 11-13 at 7:30 pm. $35-$45. Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles W. 416-872-1111, luminato.com.
Cooking Fire Theatre Festival (Cooking Fire). The outdoor celebration of theatre, food and public space returns with works by Solo Chicken & BoucharDanse, Urban Spine, Zuppa Theatre and others. Opens Jun 17 and runs to Jun 21, Wed-Sun 7 pm (dinner served from 6 pm). Pwyc ($10 sugg). Dufferin Grove Park, Dufferin S of Bloor. 416-655-4841, cookingfire.ca.
Così Fan Tutte by WA Mozart (Canadian Opera Company). The COC's Ensemble Studio perform Mozart's comic opera in Italian. Opens Jun 15 and runs to Jun 21, Fri, Mon and Wed 7:30 pm, Sun 2 pm. $75. Joey and Toby Tanenbaum Opera Centre, 227 Front E. 416-363-8231, coc.ca.
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.
Day Of Delight (Clay & Paper Theatre). The company presents dance, theatre, a giant puppet parade, the launch of Cyclops: Cycling Oriented Puppet Squad and more. Jun 14 from 2 to 5 pm. Pwyc ($10 sugg). Dufferin Grove Park, Dufferin S of Bloor. clayandpapertheatre.org.
Deathwatch by Jean Genet (Ten Foot Pole Productions/lemonTree theatre creations). This drama looks at chauvinism and homoeroticism in the lives of three prisoners and a guard. Opens Jun 17 and runs to Jun 20, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $15. Xpace, 58 Ossington (basement). deathwatchtoronto.wordpress.com.
The Devil's Disciple by Bernard Shaw (Shaw Festival). A surprising sacrifice turns an outcast into a hero during the American Revolution. Previews Jun 14-Jul 8. Opens Jul 9 and runs in rep to Oct 11. $30-$110; special mats srs $40, stu $25. Festival Theatre. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com.
Drag Ball 2009 (Miss Canada World Pageant). Drag performances by Miss Canada World Kenya Black Dupree, lady X and others. Jun 14 at 7 pm. $30. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-323-0772.
Ever Yours, Oscar compiled by Peter Wylde (Stratford Festival). This solo show tells Oscar Wilde's life story through his letters. Previews Jun 19. Opens Jun 20 and runs in rep to Aug 29. $29-$99, stu/srs $25-$79. Tom Patterson Theatre. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca.
Fantastic Glamtastic (Glamourpuss Burlesque). Good fights evil in this comic-book inspired burlesque show. Jun 12 at 9 pm. $12. Goodhandy’s, 120 Church. glamourpussburlesque.com.
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum by Burt Shevelove, Larry Gelbart and Stephen Sondheim (Stratford Festival). A sly Roman slave plots to win his freedom in this musical comedy. Previews Jun 11-18. Opens Jun 20 and runs in rep to Nov 1. $39-$111, stu/srs $25-$79. Avon Theatre. 1-800-567-1600, stratfordfestival.ca.
Loot by Joe Orton (Soulpepper Theatre Company). Thieves stash stolen money in a coffin and scramble to hide the corpse in this parody of detective fiction. Previews Jun 5-17. Opens Jun 18 and runs to Aug 1, see website for dates and times. $28-$68. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, soulpepper.ca.
Luminato Closing Weekend Celebrations (Luminato). The festival closes with a variety of multi-arts performances and a special creation by Cirque du Soleil. Jun 12-14, Fri evening, Sat-Sun all day. Free. Toronto Waterfront, from Harbourfront Centre to Toronto's Music Garden. luminato.com.
Music And Poetry Salon (AnitAFRIKA! Dub Theatre). This benefit for Diana Tso's play Red Snow features performances by Daughters of the Rock, Sheng Xue, Yaya Yao and others. Jun 15 at 7 pm. $20. 62 Fraser. 416-434-1823.
The Musical Of Musicals by Joanne Bogart and Eric Rockwell (Gypsy Theatre). This production features five mini-musicals about trouble paying the rent. Opens Jun 11 and runs to Jul 12, call/see website for schedule. $40. 877-990-7529, gypsytheatre.com.
Nautical Nonsense (The Harlettes). The troupe performs a vaudevillian burlesque show. Jun 13-14 at 8 pm. $12-$15. Bread & Circus, 299 Augusta. harlettes.com.
Nevermore (Catalyst Theatre). This musical gothic fairy tale for adults is based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Jun 11-13 at 7:30 pm, mat Sat 2:30 pm. $40-$50. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge. 416-872-1111, luminato.com.
Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad by Susannah Perlman (Rivoli). This vaudeville style show mixes comedy, music, spoken word and burlesque. Jun 11-12 at 8 pm. $15-$20. 332 Queen W. 416-597-0974, nicejewishgirlsgonebad.com.
The Nightwood by Robin Muller (Back Burner Productions). Mask, puppetry and theatre are used in this all-ages show. Jun 12 at 7 pm. Free. Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College. luminato.com.
Play, Orchestra, Play by Noel Coward (Shaw Festival). Red Peppers, Fumed Oak and Shadow Play are performed as part of the Tonight At 8:30 cycle of one-act plays. Previews Jun 9-Jul 9. Opens Jul 11 and runs in rep to Oct 11. $30-$110; special mats srs $40, stu $25. Royal George Theatre. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com.
Scorched by Wajdi Mouawad (Tarragon Theatre). Mouawad's drama about family secrets revealed following a mother's death is remounted. Previews Jun 9-10. Opens Jun 11 and runs to Jun 27, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2:30 pm. $35-$45, stu/srs $30-$35, previews $20, Fri rush $15. 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, tarragontheatre.com.
Sound In Silence (Out of the Box Productions). This multimedia work combines music, video and performance as a deaf dancer strives to cope with a silent world. Previews Jun 17 at 7:30 pm. Opens Jun 18 and runs to Jun 21, Thu-Sat 7:30 and 9 pm, Sun 1:30 and 3 pm. $25, stu/srs $20, preview pwyc. Theatre Centre, 1087 Queen W. 888-222-6608, outoftheboxproductions.ca.
Wake by Gender Play (Central Toronto Youth Services). The LGBTTIQ youth arts group performs a collective creation set on the high seas. Jun 12-14, Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. Pwyc. Palmerston Library, 560 Palmerston. ctys.org.
Waterworks by Kate Hennig (Chameleon's Dish). Hennig's work-in-progress gets a reading. Jun 15 at 7:30 pm. Pwyc. Ernest Balmer Studio, 55 Mill, Cannery bldg, studio 315. 416-537-6066.
Wingfield's Inferno by Dan Needles (Theatre Collingwood). Bickering and red tape stall efforts to rebuild a town hall in this solo comedy. Opens Jun 15 and runs to Jun 20, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mats Tue and Thu 2 pm. $30, stu $15. Gayety Theatre. 866-382-2200, theatrecollingwood.ca.
Monday, June 8, 2009
TONY AWARDS!
And the winners are:
BEST MUSICAL
* Billy Elliot
Next to Normal
Rock of Ages
Shrek the Musical
BEST PLAY
33 Variations
Dividing the Estate
* God of Carnage
reasons to be
BEST REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL
Guys and Dolls
* Hair
Pal Joey
West Side Story
BEST REVIVAL OF A PLAY
Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Mary Stuart
* The Norman Conquests
Waiting for Godot
BEST BOOK OF A MUSICAL
* Lee Hall, Billy Elliot
Brian Yorkey, Next to Normal
David Lindsay-Abaire, Shrek the Musical
Hunter Bell, [title of show]
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (MUSIC AND/OR LYRICS) WRITTEN FOR THE THEATER
Billy ElliotMusic: Elton John, Lyrics: Lee Hall
* Next to NormalMusic: Tom Kitt, Lyrics: Brian Yorkey
9 to 5Music and lyrics: Dolly Parton
Shrek the MusicalMusic: Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics: David Lindsay-Abaire
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
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
* 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
* Gregory Jbara, Billy Elliot
Marc Kudisch, 9 to 5
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
* Karen Olivo, West Side Story
Martha Plimpton, Pal Joey
Carole Shelley, Billy Elliot
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
Michael Greif, Next to Normal
Kristin Hanggi, Rock of Ages
Diane Paulus, Hair
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Karole Armitage, Hair
Andy Blankenbuehler, 9 to 5
* Peter Darling, Billy Elliot
Randy Skinner, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
BEST ORCHESTRATIONS (Tie)
Larry Blank, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
* Martin Koch, Billy Elliot
* Michael Starobin and Tom Kitt, Next to Normal
Danny Troob and John Clancy, Shrek 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
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
* 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
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
Peter Hylenski, Rock of Ages
Brian Ronan, Next to Normal
SPECIAL THEATRICAL EVENT
* Liza's at the Palace . . .
Slava's Snowshow
Soul of Shaolin
You're Welcome America. A Final Night With George W Bush
SPECIAL TONY AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE THEATER
Jerry Herman
REGIONAL THEATER TONY AWARD
Signature Theater (Arlington, Va.)
ISABELLE STEVENSON AWARD
Phyllis Newman
SPECIAL TONY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE THEATER
Shirley Herz
BEST MUSICAL
* Billy Elliot
Next to Normal
Rock of Ages
Shrek the Musical
BEST PLAY
33 Variations
Dividing the Estate
* God of Carnage
reasons to be
BEST REVIVAL OF A MUSICAL
Guys and Dolls
* Hair
Pal Joey
West Side Story
BEST REVIVAL OF A PLAY
Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Mary Stuart
* The Norman Conquests
Waiting for Godot
BEST BOOK OF A MUSICAL
* Lee Hall, Billy Elliot
Brian Yorkey, Next to Normal
David Lindsay-Abaire, Shrek the Musical
Hunter Bell, [title of show]
BEST ORIGINAL SCORE (MUSIC AND/OR LYRICS) WRITTEN FOR THE THEATER
Billy ElliotMusic: Elton John, Lyrics: Lee Hall
* Next to NormalMusic: Tom Kitt, Lyrics: Brian Yorkey
9 to 5Music and lyrics: Dolly Parton
Shrek the MusicalMusic: Jeanine Tesori, Lyrics: David Lindsay-Abaire
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
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
* 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
* Gregory Jbara, Billy Elliot
Marc Kudisch, 9 to 5
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
* Karen Olivo, West Side Story
Martha Plimpton, Pal Joey
Carole Shelley, Billy Elliot
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
Michael Greif, Next to Normal
Kristin Hanggi, Rock of Ages
Diane Paulus, Hair
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Karole Armitage, Hair
Andy Blankenbuehler, 9 to 5
* Peter Darling, Billy Elliot
Randy Skinner, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
BEST ORCHESTRATIONS (Tie)
Larry Blank, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
* Martin Koch, Billy Elliot
* Michael Starobin and Tom Kitt, Next to Normal
Danny Troob and John Clancy, Shrek 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
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
* 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
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
Peter Hylenski, Rock of Ages
Brian Ronan, Next to Normal
SPECIAL THEATRICAL EVENT
* Liza's at the Palace . . .
Slava's Snowshow
Soul of Shaolin
You're Welcome America. A Final Night With George W Bush
SPECIAL TONY AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE THEATER
Jerry Herman
REGIONAL THEATER TONY AWARD
Signature Theater (Arlington, Va.)
ISABELLE STEVENSON AWARD
Phyllis Newman
SPECIAL TONY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE THEATER
Shirley Herz
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