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.
courtesy of nowtoronto.com
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