African Footprint by Richard Loring (Rose Theatre). The diverse history of South Africa is told through music and dance. Mar 1-2 at 8 pm. $75-$90. 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800, rosetheatre.ca.
Clyomon And Clamydes (Poculi Ludique Societas/Graduate Centre for Study of Drama at U of T. Two knights travel in search of honour and love in this Elizabethan play. Opens Feb 25 and runs to Mar 8, Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $20, srs $15, stu $10. Studio Theatre, 4 Glen Morris. 416-978-7986.
The Drowsy Chaperone by Bob Martin, Don McKellar, Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison (Rose Theatre). The musical-within-a-musical gets a staging. Mar 13-14, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $85-$100. 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800, rosetheatre.ca.
The Dybbuk by S Anski (TEATRON Jewish Theatre). Other-worldly forces affect a bride in a village in Eastern Europe. Previews Feb 25-25 at 1 pm. Opens Feb 26 and runs to Mar 8, Thu (and Feb 25) 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 2 pm. $22-$44. Leah Posluns Theatre, 4588 Bathurst. 416-781-5527, teatrontheatre.com.
An Evening With Uncle Val by Andy Jones (Rose Theatre). A retired fisherman moves to the suburbs of St. John's in this solo comedy. Feb 23-23 at 8 pm. $30-$45. 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800, rosetheatre.ca.
Five-Hole: Tales Of Hockey Erotica by Dave Bidini (One Yellow Rabbit). Stories about the sexy side of Canada's national sport are told in this musical comedy. Mar 10-10 at 8 pm. $45-$60. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800, rosetheatre.ca.
Friday Night Magic At Revival (Revival Bar). Magicians and conjurers perform in a weekly show. Indefinite run, Fri 8 pm (doors 6 pm). $20. 783 College. 416-535-7888.
Glory's Grace by Kathleen Jackson Allamby (Entertainment By Demand). A woman deals with her mother's Alzheimer's disease in this dark comedy. Proceeds to the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. Previews Feb 20-20. Opens Feb 21 and runs to Mar 7, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2:30 pm. $20-$30, stu/srs $15-$25 . Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson. 416-504-7529, artsboxoffice.ca.
Impromptu Splendor (The National Theatre of Canada). An audience suggestion spawns an improvised play. Indefinite run, Thu 8 pm. Pwyc. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. impromptusplendor.com.
Inês by James Rolfe and Paul Bentley (Queen of Puddings/Harbourfront Centre). A married man's affair leads to murder in this opera inspired by Portuguese fado music. Opens Feb 22 and runs to Mar 1, Sun 4 pm, Wed-Thu and Sat 8 pm. $35-$59. Enwave Theatre, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, queenofpuddingsmusictheatre.com.
The Jungleish Book by Peter Towill (Nags Players). A traditional English pantomime tells the classic story. Proceeds to Kids Help Phone. Opens Feb 19 and runs to Feb 28, Thu-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 1:30 pm. $12-$18, children $2. Tranzac, 292 Brunswick. nagsplayers.com.
The Patient Hour by Kristen Thomson (Tarragon Theatre). Two siblings reunite over their unconscious mother's hospital bed. Previews Feb 17-24. Opens Feb 25 and runs to Mar 29, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2:30 pm. $32-$38, stu/srs $20-$27, previews $19, Fri rush $10. 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, tarragontheatre.com.
The Peking Acrobats (Rose Theatre). Special effects, live music and Chinese acrobatics are combined in this spectacle. Mar 26-26 at 8 pm. $40-$55. 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800, rosetheatre.ca.
That Night Follows Day by Tim Etchells (Harbourfront World Stage/Victoria). Young actors explore how a child's world is shaped by adults in this piece performed in Dutch with English surtitles. Opens Feb 25 and runs to Feb 28, Wed-Sat 8 pm. $40. Fleck Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.
Une Maison Face Au Nord by Jean-Rock Gaudreault (Théâtre français de Toronto). A man faces a changing society, modern issues and generational conflict in this family drama. Previews Feb 25-26. Opens Feb 27 and runs to Mar 8, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mats Sun 2:30 pm and March 7 at 3:30 pm. $29-$46, stu/srs $24-$32. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-534-6604, theatrefrancais.com.
Viagara Falls by Lou Cutell (Rose Theatre). Two lifelong friends discover modern pharmaceuticals in this comedy. Mar 6-7, Fri-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $40-$55. 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800, rosetheatre.ca.
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Saturday, February 28, 2009
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Opening this week in the city
Bed & Breakfast by Ann Powell and David Powell (Puppetmongers Theatre). The Princess And The Pea gets a retelling in this family-friendly puppet play. Opens Dec 20 and runs to Jan 1, Sat 7 pm, mats daily (except Dec 24, 25 and 31) at 2:30 pm. $16, seniors/students $13; New Year's Day show + gala $30. Tarragon Theatre Extra Space, 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, puppetmongers.com.
Chicken Licken (Cow Over Moon Children's Theatre). A celebrity tries to become a serious journalist in this all-ages show. Opens Dec 19 and runs to Dec 28, Sat-Sun 2 pm, early show Sat (and Dec 19) 11 am. $12, student/seniors $8. Burnhamthorpe Library, 1350 Burnhamthorpe E, Mississauga. 905-510-8210, cowovermoon.ca.
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Jeremy Sams, Robert Sherman and Richard Sherman (Mirvish). The children's musical about a magical flying car gets a staging. Opens Dec 24 and runs to Jan 4, Dec 24 at 1:30 and 7 pm, Fri-Sat and Mon-Tue (and Dec 28) 7:30 pm, mats daily (except Mon and Thu) 2 pm. $26-$99. Canon Theatre, 244 Victoria. 416-872-1212, mirvish.com.
Disney On Ice presents A Disneyland Adventure (Feld Entertainment). The Incredibles meet Mickey Mouse and others in this family show. Opens Dec 19 and runs to Dec 28, Fri-Sat 7 pm, Sun 1 and 5 pm, mats Sat 11 am and 3 pm, Thu and Mon-Tue (and Dec 26) 2 pm. $15-$90. Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way. 416-870-8000, disneyonice.com.
The Frog Prince (Frog Prince Productions). This family friendly retelling of the Grimm classic features a live parrot. Dec 20-21 at 10 am, noon and 2 pm. $10, kids under 10 $7. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. 416-491-3115.
Little Women: The Broadway Musical (Steppin' Out Theatrical Productions). The March sisters grow up in Civil War-era America in this adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's novel. Opens Dec 18 and runs to Dec 20, Thu-Sat 8 pm, mats Thu 1 pm, Sat 2 pm. $25, student/seniors $20. Leah Posluns Theatre, 4588 Bathurst. 905-731-9593, steppinout.ca.
Plaid Tidings by Stuart Ross (A.C.T. Productions). The Plaids return for a seasonal concert in this sequel to Forever Plaid. Dec 21-23, Sun-Tue 8 pm, mats Mon-Tue 2 pm. $25-$40. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800,
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Opening this week in the city
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Bloor Street United Church). This dramatic reading features the CBC's Bill Richardson and others. Dec 15 at 7 pm. $15, student/seniors $10. 300 Bloor W. 416-924-7439.
The Cinnamon Hearts Through Time (Goodhandy's). The burlesque troupe travels through time. Dec 12, doors 9 pm. $12, student/advanced $10. 120 Church. cinnamonhearts.ca.
Feliz Navidad! (Skin Tight Outta Sight Rebel Burlesque). The troupe and their guests present a Mexican bible Christmas pageant. Dec 11 at 8 pm. $15-$20. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. skintightouttasight.com.
Oleana by David Mamet (Centre for the Arts). Tom McCamus and Severn Thompson perform as part of the Rehearsed Readings series. Dec 11 at 8 pm. $10 (reservation required). 263 Adelaide W, ste 513. 647-436-2787, centreforthearts.com.
One Small Voice (Da Capo Productions). Actors and musicians perform pop and jazz classics to benefit Free the Children. Dec 15 at 8 pm. $20, srs $15, student $10. Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst. 647-298-9338, da-capo.ca.
Red Snow by Diana Tso (AnitAFRIKA! Dub Theatre). Tso's new play about the Nanking holocaust gets a reading. Dec 14 at 4 pm. Pwyc. 62 Fraser. 416-434-1823.
RYC Carols (Randolph Young Company). Members of the youth program perform with the one and only Jenni Burke, Andrew Kushnir and other theatre scenesters. Dec 14 at 7 pm. $25. Bathurst Street Theatre, 736 Bathurst. 416-872-1111, randolphacademy.com.
That Choir Carols (Trinity College Chapel). This evening features carols sung by actors and a reading of Dylan Thomas's A Child's Christmas In Wales. Dec 14 at 8 pm. $15, student/seniors $10. 6 Hoskin. trinity.utoronto.ca.
A Winter's Tail (Les Coquettes Nouveau Burlesque). This seasonal cabaret features Les Coquettes, the Rumoli Brothers, Boylesque T.O. and others. Dec 14 at 8 pm. $20-$25. Revival, 783 College. lescoquettes.com.
The Cinnamon Hearts Through Time (Goodhandy's). The burlesque troupe travels through time. Dec 12, doors 9 pm. $12, student/advanced $10. 120 Church. cinnamonhearts.ca.
Feliz Navidad! (Skin Tight Outta Sight Rebel Burlesque). The troupe and their guests present a Mexican bible Christmas pageant. Dec 11 at 8 pm. $15-$20. Gladstone, 1214 Queen W. skintightouttasight.com.
Oleana by David Mamet (Centre for the Arts). Tom McCamus and Severn Thompson perform as part of the Rehearsed Readings series. Dec 11 at 8 pm. $10 (reservation required). 263 Adelaide W, ste 513. 647-436-2787, centreforthearts.com.
One Small Voice (Da Capo Productions). Actors and musicians perform pop and jazz classics to benefit Free the Children. Dec 15 at 8 pm. $20, srs $15, student $10. Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst. 647-298-9338, da-capo.ca.
Red Snow by Diana Tso (AnitAFRIKA! Dub Theatre). Tso's new play about the Nanking holocaust gets a reading. Dec 14 at 4 pm. Pwyc. 62 Fraser. 416-434-1823.
RYC Carols (Randolph Young Company). Members of the youth program perform with the one and only Jenni Burke, Andrew Kushnir and other theatre scenesters. Dec 14 at 7 pm. $25. Bathurst Street Theatre, 736 Bathurst. 416-872-1111, randolphacademy.com.
That Choir Carols (Trinity College Chapel). This evening features carols sung by actors and a reading of Dylan Thomas's A Child's Christmas In Wales. Dec 14 at 8 pm. $15, student/seniors $10. 6 Hoskin. trinity.utoronto.ca.
A Winter's Tail (Les Coquettes Nouveau Burlesque). This seasonal cabaret features Les Coquettes, the Rumoli Brothers, Boylesque T.O. and others. Dec 14 at 8 pm. $20-$25. Revival, 783 College. lescoquettes.com.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Priscilla Queen of the Desert to premiere in Toronto
Priscilla Queen of the Desert, the new musical based on the 1994 Australian film about three drag queens who take their fierce singing and dancing show to the middle of the outback aboard a fabulous old bus nicknamed Priscilla, will make its North American premiere in the fall of 2009 here in Toronto.
Produced by David Mirvish, the location of the staging has not been announced, however speculation of a Canon Theatre run is circulating.
In a statement Mirvish said; "To our delight, the stage production was as special as the film. And seeing the story fleshed out live on stage, with more songs, more costumes, more dancing and more infectious, feel-good cheer, we knew this would be a worldwide phenomenon. We are excited to be launching this extraordinary show in Toronto. We will be the show's entry to North America. Our audiences will be able to see it first, as Priscilla will be the cornerstone of the 2009-10 Mirvish subscription season."
Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical first opened in Sydney in October 2006 and has played to more than one million theatregoers, grossing more than $90 million in Australian dollars, making it the most successful Australian stage show of all time.
Performance dates and casting will be announced at a later time for the Toronto production.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical was written by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott. Simon Phillips directs.
The musical will begin performances at London's Palace Theatre March 10, 2009, prior to a press night on March 23 and a gala night on March 24.
Photo by Jeff Busby
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Opening this week in the city
Here are the theatre listings for the week. Some good stuff to check out!
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol (John D Huston). Huston re-enacts Dickens's solo theatrical performance. Opens Dec 10 and runs to Dec 11, Wed-Thu 8 pm. $15, seniors $12, students $10. St. David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands. 416-703-2773 ext 201, dickensperformer.ca.
Cinderella, The Sillylicious Family Musical (Ross Petty Productions). This all-ages musical is based on the classic fairy tale. Opens Dec 4 and runs to Jan 4, Thu-Sat 7 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm (call or see website for other dates/times). $57-$77, children under 12 are $49. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge. 416-872-5555, rosspetty.com.
A Miracle Of Saint Antony by Maurice Maeterlinck (Atrium Theatre). A rich woman's heir faces a choice when a purported saint claims he can resurrect her. Previews to Dec 4. Opens Dec 5 and runs to Dec 13, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mat Dec 13 at 2 pm. $21.50, student/seniors $15, mat pwyc. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, atriumtheatre.com.
On The Fringe Festival (Theatre Erindale). This vaudevillian variety show features Ray-Alan Cameron's one-act play No Wrongs, No Rights, plus sketch, clown and music. Dec 4-6 at 8 pm. Pwyc ($5 sugg). Erindale Studio Theatre, 3359 Mississauga Rd N. 905-569-4369.
Once On This Island by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (City Playhouse Theatre). A peasant girl rescues and falls in love with a rich man in this family musical. Dec 4-7, Thu-Sat 7:30 pm, mats Sat-Sun 1 pm. $24, seniors/children $20. 1000 New Westminster, Vaughan. 905-326-7469.
Pandora's Locker by Dean Burry (The Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory). This youth opera sets the myth of Pandora's Box in a modern-day inner-city school. Opens Dec 5 and runs to Dec 13, Dec 5 at 8 pm, Dec 11 at 11 am, Dec 13 at 2 pm. Free. Royal Conservatory of Music, 273 Bloor W. 416-408-2824 ext 321.
Raw! Raw! Raw! Festival Of New Works (Canadian Stage Company). This festival offers readings of new works by Judith Thompson, Hannah Moscovitch and Ed Roy, plus excerpts of works in progress by up and coming playwrights. Opens Dec 5 and runs to Dec 13, Wed-Sat 7 pm. Free. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-368-3110, canstage.com.
Someone Who'll Watch Over Me by Frank McGuinness (Adeona Productions). Three men held hostage in Lebanon form relationships and try to keep hope alive. Previews Dec 4. Opens Dec 6 and runs to Dec 13, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $15-$30, Mon is pwyc. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley, Upstairs. 416-368-3110, watchovermeshow.com.
A Very Polite Genocide Or The Girl Who Fell To Earth by Melanie J Murray (Native Earth Performing Arts). An aboriginal woman's identity is buried by the residential school system. Opens Dec 6 and runs to Dec 21, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. $18-$25, student $15, and Sun is pwyc. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, nativeearth.ca.
Wintergreen by Paul Aspland (Centre for the Arts). Aspland's play gets a staged reading as part of Rehearsed Readings. Dec 4-5 at 8 pm. $10 (reservation required). 263 Adelaide W, ste 513. 647-436-2787, centreforthearts.com.
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol (John D Huston). Huston re-enacts Dickens's solo theatrical performance. Opens Dec 10 and runs to Dec 11, Wed-Thu 8 pm. $15, seniors $12, students $10. St. David's Anglican Church, 49 Donlands. 416-703-2773 ext 201, dickensperformer.ca.
Cinderella, The Sillylicious Family Musical (Ross Petty Productions). This all-ages musical is based on the classic fairy tale. Opens Dec 4 and runs to Jan 4, Thu-Sat 7 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm (call or see website for other dates/times). $57-$77, children under 12 are $49. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge. 416-872-5555, rosspetty.com.
A Miracle Of Saint Antony by Maurice Maeterlinck (Atrium Theatre). A rich woman's heir faces a choice when a purported saint claims he can resurrect her. Previews to Dec 4. Opens Dec 5 and runs to Dec 13, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mat Dec 13 at 2 pm. $21.50, student/seniors $15, mat pwyc. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, atriumtheatre.com.
On The Fringe Festival (Theatre Erindale). This vaudevillian variety show features Ray-Alan Cameron's one-act play No Wrongs, No Rights, plus sketch, clown and music. Dec 4-6 at 8 pm. Pwyc ($5 sugg). Erindale Studio Theatre, 3359 Mississauga Rd N. 905-569-4369.
Once On This Island by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (City Playhouse Theatre). A peasant girl rescues and falls in love with a rich man in this family musical. Dec 4-7, Thu-Sat 7:30 pm, mats Sat-Sun 1 pm. $24, seniors/children $20. 1000 New Westminster, Vaughan. 905-326-7469.
Pandora's Locker by Dean Burry (The Glenn Gould School of the Royal Conservatory). This youth opera sets the myth of Pandora's Box in a modern-day inner-city school. Opens Dec 5 and runs to Dec 13, Dec 5 at 8 pm, Dec 11 at 11 am, Dec 13 at 2 pm. Free. Royal Conservatory of Music, 273 Bloor W. 416-408-2824 ext 321.
Raw! Raw! Raw! Festival Of New Works (Canadian Stage Company). This festival offers readings of new works by Judith Thompson, Hannah Moscovitch and Ed Roy, plus excerpts of works in progress by up and coming playwrights. Opens Dec 5 and runs to Dec 13, Wed-Sat 7 pm. Free. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-368-3110, canstage.com.
Someone Who'll Watch Over Me by Frank McGuinness (Adeona Productions). Three men held hostage in Lebanon form relationships and try to keep hope alive. Previews Dec 4. Opens Dec 6 and runs to Dec 13, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $15-$30, Mon is pwyc. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley, Upstairs. 416-368-3110, watchovermeshow.com.
A Very Polite Genocide Or The Girl Who Fell To Earth by Melanie J Murray (Native Earth Performing Arts). An aboriginal woman's identity is buried by the residential school system. Opens Dec 6 and runs to Dec 21, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. $18-$25, student $15, and Sun is pwyc. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, nativeearth.ca.
Wintergreen by Paul Aspland (Centre for the Arts). Aspland's play gets a staged reading as part of Rehearsed Readings. Dec 4-5 at 8 pm. $10 (reservation required). 263 Adelaide W, ste 513. 647-436-2787, centreforthearts.com.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Opening this week in the city
Here is the weekly list of theatre openings in the city.
Bird Brain by Vern Thiessen (Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People). A man shelters baby birds while dealing with his community's strict rules in this play for ages 3 to 8. Previews Nov 30 at 2:30 pm. Opens Dec 2 and runs to Dec 30, Sun 11:30 am and 2:30 pm (call or see website for other times). $20, stu/srs $15. 165 Front E. 416-862-2222, lktyp.ca.
The British Invasion by Nevin Grant, Howard Pechet and Anne Allan (Stage West). This musical revue revisits hits from the 60s to the 80s. Opens Nov 27 and runs to Feb 8, Tue-Sat 6:30 pm, Sun 11 am and 5 pm. $55-$90. 5400 Dixie. 905-238-0042, stagewest.com.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Soulpepper). The holiday classic gets a staging. Opens Nov 27 and runs to Dec 24, Mon-Sat 7:30 pm (except Dec 24), call or check website for matinees. $34-$65, student $28; rush $20 (student $5). Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, soulpepper.ca.
Dear Santa by Norm Foster (Theatre Scarborough). Santa tries to overcome a supply shortage to fulfill a special wish. Opens Nov 27 and runs to Dec 12, Thu-Sat 8 pm (except Dec 13, show at 2 pm), Sun 2 pm. $17, students/seniors $14 (Thu and Sun only), student rush $10. Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston. 416-396-4049.
A Dickens Of A Christmas (Canadian Children's Opera Company). This fully staged production is based on Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. Nov 28-30, Fri-Sun 7:30 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2 pm. $35, student/seniors $15. Enwave Theatre, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, canadianchildrensopera.com.
Grimm (Humber Theatre). Based on Brothers Grimm fairy tales, this play explores violence in daily life. Opens Nov 28 and runs to Dec 6, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Nov 30 and Dec 6 at 2 pm. $15, student/seniors $10. Humber Studio Theatre, 3199 Lake Shore W. 416-675-6622 ext 3080.
I'm So Munsch based on stories by Robert Munsch (George Brown Theatre School). This children's show is based on five Munsch stories. Opens Nov 29 and runs to Dec 6, Sat 1 pm. $15, seniors $10, student $6. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666.
The Invisible by Marie Brassard (Harbourfront World Stage/Quebec Now!). Brassard weaves movement, sound and set design into a multidisciplinary solo performance. Opens Dec 3 and runs to Dec 6, Wed-Sat 8 pm. $15-$30. Enwave Theatre, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.
It's A Wonderful Life based on the film by Frank Capra (Canadian Stage Company). An angel shows a suicidal man the value of his life in this holiday classic. Opens Nov 27 and runs to Dec 20, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mats Wed 1:30 pm, Sat 2 pm. $20-$95, limited Mon pwyc. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front E. 416-368-3110, canstage.com.
Moliere by Sabina Berman (Tarragon Theatre). The Archbishop of France and a rival playwright scheme to destroy Molière's base comedies. Previews to Dec 2. Opens Dec 3 and runs to Dec 28, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2:30 pm. $32-$38, student/seniors $20-$27, previews $19, Fri rush $10. 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, tarragontheatre.com.
Movin' Out by Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp (Rose Theatre). Five friends watch the world change from the 60s to the 80s in this musical. Dec 2-3 at 8 pm. $75-$90. 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800, rosetheatre.ca.
Scrooge! The Musical (Civic Light Opera Company). This musical is based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Opens Dec 3 and runs to Dec 21, Thu-Sat 8 pm, Wed 7 pm, Sun (and Dec 20) 2 pm. $20-$27.50. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall. 416-755-1717, civiclightoperacompany.com.
Sylvia Plath Must Not Die/Doing Leonard Cohen by Blake Booker (One Yellow Rabbit). These productions explore the lives and works of poets Sylvia Plath, Anne Sexton and Leonard Cohen. Opens Dec 2 and runs in rep to Dec 13. $30, student/rush $20 (youth rush $5). Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, youngcentre.ca.
(Courtesy of nowotoronto.com)
Bird Brain by Vern Thiessen (Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People). A man shelters baby birds while dealing with his community's strict rules in this play for ages 3 to 8. Previews Nov 30 at 2:30 pm. Opens Dec 2 and runs to Dec 30, Sun 11:30 am and 2:30 pm (call or see website for other times). $20, stu/srs $15. 165 Front E. 416-862-2222, lktyp.ca.
The British Invasion by Nevin Grant, Howard Pechet and Anne Allan (Stage West). This musical revue revisits hits from the 60s to the 80s. Opens Nov 27 and runs to Feb 8, Tue-Sat 6:30 pm, Sun 11 am and 5 pm. $55-$90. 5400 Dixie. 905-238-0042, stagewest.com.
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (Soulpepper). The holiday classic gets a staging. Opens Nov 27 and runs to Dec 24, Mon-Sat 7:30 pm (except Dec 24), call or check website for matinees. $34-$65, student $28; rush $20 (student $5). Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, soulpepper.ca.
Dear Santa by Norm Foster (Theatre Scarborough). Santa tries to overcome a supply shortage to fulfill a special wish. Opens Nov 27 and runs to Dec 12, Thu-Sat 8 pm (except Dec 13, show at 2 pm), Sun 2 pm. $17, students/seniors $14 (Thu and Sun only), student rush $10. Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston. 416-396-4049.
A Dickens Of A Christmas (Canadian Children's Opera Company). This fully staged production is based on Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. Nov 28-30, Fri-Sun 7:30 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2 pm. $35, student/seniors $15. Enwave Theatre, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, canadianchildrensopera.com.
Grimm (Humber Theatre). Based on Brothers Grimm fairy tales, this play explores violence in daily life. Opens Nov 28 and runs to Dec 6, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Nov 30 and Dec 6 at 2 pm. $15, student/seniors $10. Humber Studio Theatre, 3199 Lake Shore W. 416-675-6622 ext 3080.
I'm So Munsch based on stories by Robert Munsch (George Brown Theatre School). This children's show is based on five Munsch stories. Opens Nov 29 and runs to Dec 6, Sat 1 pm. $15, seniors $10, student $6. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666.
The Invisible by Marie Brassard (Harbourfront World Stage/Quebec Now!). Brassard weaves movement, sound and set design into a multidisciplinary solo performance. Opens Dec 3 and runs to Dec 6, Wed-Sat 8 pm. $15-$30. Enwave Theatre, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.
It's A Wonderful Life based on the film by Frank Capra (Canadian Stage Company). An angel shows a suicidal man the value of his life in this holiday classic. Opens Nov 27 and runs to Dec 20, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mats Wed 1:30 pm, Sat 2 pm. $20-$95, limited Mon pwyc. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front E. 416-368-3110, canstage.com.
Moliere by Sabina Berman (Tarragon Theatre). The Archbishop of France and a rival playwright scheme to destroy Molière's base comedies. Previews to Dec 2. Opens Dec 3 and runs to Dec 28, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2:30 pm. $32-$38, student/seniors $20-$27, previews $19, Fri rush $10. 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, tarragontheatre.com.
Movin' Out by Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp (Rose Theatre). Five friends watch the world change from the 60s to the 80s in this musical. Dec 2-3 at 8 pm. $75-$90. 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800, rosetheatre.ca.
Scrooge! The Musical (Civic Light Opera Company). This musical is based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Opens Dec 3 and runs to Dec 21, Thu-Sat 8 pm, Wed 7 pm, Sun (and Dec 20) 2 pm. $20-$27.50. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall. 416-755-1717, civiclightoperacompany.com.
Sylvia Plath Must Not Die/Doing Leonard Cohen by Blake Booker (One Yellow Rabbit). These productions explore the lives and works of poets Sylvia Plath, Anne Sexton and Leonard Cohen. Opens Dec 2 and runs in rep to Dec 13. $30, student/rush $20 (youth rush $5). Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, youngcentre.ca.
(Courtesy of nowotoronto.com)
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Toronto theatre openings this week
Here is your weekly run down of theatre openings across the GTA.
The Black Rider, The Casting Of The Magic Bullets by Tom Waits, Robert Wilson and William S Burroughs (November Theatre). To impress a girl's father, a man obtains magic bullets from a sinister stranger in this drama. Previews to Oct 14. Opens Oct 15 and runs to Nov 16, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2:30 pm. $32-$38, previews $19, Fri rush $10. Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, tarragontheatre.com.
Frost/Nixon by Peter Morgan (The Canadian Stage Company). A dubious talk-show host elicits an apology and confession from Richard Nixon. Opens Oct 13 and runs to Nov 8, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mats Wed 1:30 pm, Sat 2 pm. $20-$90. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front E. 416-368-3110, canstage.com.
Inch Of Your Life: Episode 3 by Massimo Pagliaroli (Good Company Theatre). The episodic stage show about three brothers presents a new instalment. Opens Oct 15 and runs to Nov 1, Wed-Fri 8:30 pm, Sat 9 pm. $15. Bread & Circus, 193½ Baldwin. 416-525-3697.
Scratch by Charlotte Corbeil-Coleman (Factory Theatre). A 15-year-old girl deals with lice and losing her mother to cancer. Touching, poignant and emotional. Opens Oct 9 and runs to Nov 2, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $26-$37, Fri rush $10, Sun pwyc. Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst. 416-504-9971, factorytheatre.ca.
War And Peace by Sergei Prokofiev (Canadian Opera Company). The opera based on Tolstoy's novel is performed in Russian with English surtitles. Opens Oct 10 and runs to Nov 1: Oct 10, 14, 16, 22, 29 and Nov 1 at 7 pm, Oct 19 at 2 pm, Oct 25 at 4:30 pm. $60-$275, youth $30-$95. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen W. 416-363-8231, coc.ca.
Wild Dogs by Helen Humphreys (Nightwood Theatre). A violent incident stuns a group of dog owners. Opens Oct 9 and runs to Nov 8, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mats Wed 1:30 pm, Sat 2 pm. $20-$42, Mon pwyc. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-368-3110.
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown by Clark Gesner, Andrew Lippa and John Howard (Da Capo Productions Young Company). This family musical is based on Charles Schulz's Peanuts comic strip characters. Oct 11-15, Sat and Tue-Wed 7 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $15, student/seniors $10. Palmerston Library, 560 Palmerston. 647-298-9338, da-capo.ca.
The Black Rider, The Casting Of The Magic Bullets by Tom Waits, Robert Wilson and William S Burroughs (November Theatre). To impress a girl's father, a man obtains magic bullets from a sinister stranger in this drama. Previews to Oct 14. Opens Oct 15 and runs to Nov 16, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2:30 pm. $32-$38, previews $19, Fri rush $10. Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, tarragontheatre.com.
Frost/Nixon by Peter Morgan (The Canadian Stage Company). A dubious talk-show host elicits an apology and confession from Richard Nixon. Opens Oct 13 and runs to Nov 8, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mats Wed 1:30 pm, Sat 2 pm. $20-$90. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front E. 416-368-3110, canstage.com.
Inch Of Your Life: Episode 3 by Massimo Pagliaroli (Good Company Theatre). The episodic stage show about three brothers presents a new instalment. Opens Oct 15 and runs to Nov 1, Wed-Fri 8:30 pm, Sat 9 pm. $15. Bread & Circus, 193½ Baldwin. 416-525-3697.
Scratch by Charlotte Corbeil-Coleman (Factory Theatre). A 15-year-old girl deals with lice and losing her mother to cancer. Touching, poignant and emotional. Opens Oct 9 and runs to Nov 2, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $26-$37, Fri rush $10, Sun pwyc. Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst. 416-504-9971, factorytheatre.ca.
War And Peace by Sergei Prokofiev (Canadian Opera Company). The opera based on Tolstoy's novel is performed in Russian with English surtitles. Opens Oct 10 and runs to Nov 1: Oct 10, 14, 16, 22, 29 and Nov 1 at 7 pm, Oct 19 at 2 pm, Oct 25 at 4:30 pm. $60-$275, youth $30-$95. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen W. 416-363-8231, coc.ca.
Wild Dogs by Helen Humphreys (Nightwood Theatre). A violent incident stuns a group of dog owners. Opens Oct 9 and runs to Nov 8, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mats Wed 1:30 pm, Sat 2 pm. $20-$42, Mon pwyc. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-368-3110.
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown by Clark Gesner, Andrew Lippa and John Howard (Da Capo Productions Young Company). This family musical is based on Charles Schulz's Peanuts comic strip characters. Oct 11-15, Sat and Tue-Wed 7 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $15, student/seniors $10. Palmerston Library, 560 Palmerston. 647-298-9338, da-capo.ca.
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