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‘Sleuth’ offers an entertaining puzzle in Harbourfront and Shaw’s co-presentation.
A moment near the end of Act One unfortunately bursts the illusion created too quickly. Director Peter Fernandes describes Sleuth...
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A Letter to Ronnie Burkett: Three Journeys with ‘Wonderful Joe’
Three encounters with Ronnie Burkett's 'Wonderful Joe' have reinforced the importance of compassion for those living on society's margins. Through...
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Spectacular and brilliant upsized ‘Dancer’
A brilliant upsized production of the 2023 Fringe Festival hit ‘Dancer: A Musical in Ten Furlongs’ opened this week at...
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Despite occasional passages of wordy exposition, Karen Robinson leads a consistently strong ensemble with a notably assured performance in ‘Prophetess’.
Shakespeare’s influence is evident in playwright Ho Ka Kei’s (Jeff Ho) exploration of language, prophecy and the power of words....
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Visually theatrical, ‘The Karate Kid, The Musical’ kicks and punches with high-voltage song and dance numbers.
Sometimes, musical theatre surprises more than one might expect. The Canadian premiere and touring production of The Karate Kid, The...
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Thousand Islands Playhouse’s ‘Come from Away’ offers a polished, emotionally resonant production of David Hein and Irene Sankoff’s established Canadian musical.
Now playing at Gananoque’s Springer Theatre, the production handles the musical’s broad emotional range with clarity and restraint. Several choices...
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‘A Fine Balance’ finds theatrical force in the tension between brutality and resilience.
Anosh Irani’s adaptation establishes a distinct dramatic identity while retaining the novel’s broad social canvas. No familiarity with Rohinton Mistry’s...
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VOICE CHOICE: Stratford’s return of ‘Something Rotten!’ arrives sharper, wittier and more confident. A joyous, silly and irreverent production that embraces its own absurdity.
The Festival’s return of Something Rotten! invites repeat viewing, not only for its energy but for its juicy wordplay and...
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VOICE CHOICE. Stratford’s ‘Guys and Dolls’ remains a must-see at the top of your theatre list this summer.
Does Guys and Dolls still work on a twenty-first-century stage, even if the title may strike some as slightly sexist?...
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