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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