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.