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Cheap Theatre in Toronto for the week of June 13, 2011

Tiffany Budhyanto — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:56:02 +0000

Five for Twenty (Or Less)

This week, we’ve collected five live theatre shows in Toronto for you to see that are PWYC (Pay What You Can). Here are some handpicked goodies to partake in if you’re tired of watching evening reruns of The Cosby Show.

DAY OF DELIGHT
(Clay & Paper Theatre)
This annual celebration of love and courtship takes place at the park. It features dance, theatre, storytelling, a giant puppet and bicycle parade and more. Check out their website for photos from last year’s Day of Delight.
Jun 19 from 2 to 5 pm. Pwyc. Dufferin Grove Park, Dufferin S of Bloor. clayandpapertheatre.org.

JULIUS CAESAR
by William Shakespeare (Bard in the Park Productions)
The classic tragedy about the plot to assassinate Caesar is performed outdoors in the Beaches neighbourhood of Toronto.
Opens Jun 14 and runs to Jun 19, Tue-Sat 7 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm. Pwyc ($10 sugg). Kew Gardens, Bandshell, 2075 Queen E. 416-529-5178.

SOMETHING RED
by Tom Walmsley (Red Root Collective)
A sexual secret is revealed as two couples play Scrabble, leading to betrayal and revenge.
Opens Jun 16 and runs to Jul 2, Wed-Sun 8 pm. $20, Sun pwyc. Meta Gallery, 124 Ossington. somethingredtoronto@gmail.com.

SUMMERWORKS LAUNCH PARTY
(SummerWorks)
Summerworks is Toronto’s indie theatre and arts festival. The launch party for the August festival features performances by Hannah Moscovitch, Susanna Hood, and SHUDDER. Music performances include TOPS and Laura Barrett. It will take place at the courtyard of the Edward Day Gallery and Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art. There will also be an auction.
Jun 18, doors 7 pm. Pwyc ($10 sugg). Edward Day Gallery, and MOCCA courtyard, 952 Queen W. summerworks.ca.

THE CARNEGIE HALL SHOW
The National Theatre of the World presents a weekly variety show. Four of Toronto’s finest comic minds get together to make your mundane lives marvelous. The second half of the show is a live improvised radio play. There is a fully licensed bar here as well. Doors open at 8:30 pm.
Wed 9 pm. Pwyc. Bread & Circus, 299 Augusta. thecarnegiehallshow.com.

Caught Our Eye Playlistings for the Week of November 28th

Jenna Rocca — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 14:00:44 +0000

Here are all of the shows we wish we could get out and see this week! Take your pick from our list of great theatre escapes for the week of November 28th, 2010:

** Shows marked with the double asterisks and in red are the ones that make Megan, our editor, wish she could clone herself so she could check them all out

300 Tapes (Public Recordings/Alberta Theatre Projects). Three performers use movement and sounds to bring taped archives to life. Opens Dec 1 and runs to Dec 12, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $22, stu/srs $15. Theatre Centre, 1087 Queen W. 416-538-0988, theatrecentre.org.

**Asiansploitation Spanks The Tiger – The Director’s Cut (Asiansploitation). presents their hit sketch comedy revue from the Fringe. Dec 2-4, Thu-Sat 8 pm. $15-$18. Factory Theatre, Studio, 125 Bathurst. 416-504-9971, factorytheatre.ca.

A Year With Frog And Toad by Robert Reale and Willie Reale (Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People). Cheerful Frog and grumpy Toad go through the four seasons in this play for kids. Previews Nov 15-17. Opens Nov 18 and runs to Dec 30, see website for schedule. $10-$20. 165 Front E. 416-862-2222, lktyp.ca.

**Abraham Lincoln Va Au Théâtre by Larry Tremblay (Théâtre français de Toronto). A director seeks to re-enact the famous assassination in this play about American society. Opens Nov 24 and runs to Nov 28, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 3:30 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. $33-$57, stu/srs $28-$57, Wed pwyc. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-534-6604, theatrefrancais.com

**An Unexpected Evening Of Shakespeare (Against the Grain Theatre). Dramatic and operatic excerpts of works inspired and written by the Bard are performed. Dec 1 at 8 pm. Pwyc. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton. againstthegraintheatre.com.

Beauty And The Beast: The Savagely Silly Family Musical by Lorna Wright and Nicholas Hune-Brown (Ross Petty Productions). A Faustian deal leads to trouble in this farcical version of the fairy tale. Previews Nov 25-Dec 1. Opens Dec 2 and runs to Jan 1, Thu-Sat 7 pm, see website for other times. $27-$85. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge. 416-872-5555, rosspetty.com.

Binti’s Journey adapted by Marcia Johnson (Theatre Direct). A young African girl seeks her grandmother after losing her family to HIV/AIDS. Opens Nov 20 and runs to Dec 4, Sat 4 and 7 pm, Sun 2 pm. $10-$15. Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood. 416-537-4191 ext 224, theatredirect.ca.

Frankie And Johnny In The Clair De Lune by Terrence McNally (Apuka Theatre). A man and a woman debate if their date is more than a one-night stand. Opens Nov 24 and runs to Nov 28, Wed-Sun 7:30 pm. Pwyc. Suite 223, 276 Carlaw. apukatheatre.AD@gmail.com.

**Impromptu Splendor (National Theatre of the World). An improvised play is presented in the style of Tony Kushner. Nov 28, Playreading Series at 7:30 pm, show at 9 pm. $12. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson. thenationaltheatreoftheworld.com.

Last Dance by Sedina Fiati (Diva Day Productions). Fiati performs a workshop of her solo cabaret about love, dance and acceptance. Opens Nov 26 and runs to Dec 4, Fri-Sat 8 pm. $10. Turning Point Fitness, 593 Yonge. sedinashow.webs.com.

Little Women: The Broadway Musical by Allan Knee, Jason Howland and Mindi Dickstein (Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts). This musical is based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Opens Nov 30 and runs to Dec 4, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $22 (Dec 2: Sunnybrook Foundation benefit $75). Bathurst Street Theatre, 736 Bathurst. 416-872-1111, randolphacademy.com.

**Paprika Festival Does Double Digits (Paprika Festival). Past works by Rosamund Small, Damien Atkins, Johnnie Walker and others are performed. Nov 28 at 8 pm. $20. Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, paprikafestival.com.

**Paradise By The River by Vittorio Rossi (Shadowpath Theatre). This drama looks at the internment of Italian-Canadian men during WWII. Opens Nov 25 and runs to Dec 5, Thu-Sun 8 pm, mat Sat 4 pm. $25, stu/srs $20. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington. 416-915-6747, shadowpaththeatre.ca.

Pinkalicious, The Musical by Elizabeth Kann, Victoria Kann and John Gregor (Vital Theatre). A girl turns pink after eating too many cupcakes in this family musical. Opens Oct 9 and runs to Dec 26, Sat 11 am and 1 pm, Sun 1 pm. $29.50-$39.50. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington. 416-642-8973, vitaltheatre.ca.

**Roshni by Anusree Roy (Theatre Passe Muraille). Two youths beg, steal and dream of a better life at a Calcutta train station. Previews Nov 18-20. Opens Nov 24 and runs to Dec 11, Tue-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $30-$35, preview $15, mat pwyc. 16 Ryerson. 416-504-7529, passemuraille.on.ca.

**The Cure For Everything by Maja Ardal (Theatre Passe Muraille). Ardal’s character from You Fancy Yourself returns as a teenager in this solo show. Previews Nov 10-13. Opens Nov 16 and runs to Dec 4, Tue-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $30-$35, preview $15, mat pwyc. 16 Ryerson. 416-504-7529, passemuraille.on.ca.

The Heretic by Lea Daniel (Foundry Theatre Company). Daniel’s play about an independent woman in medieval France gets a reading. Nov 29 at 7 pm. Pwyc. The Rearview Mirror, 193 Baldwin. firstdrafttoronto@gmail.com.

The One-Man Hit Parade (Mirvish). Impressionist/comedian André-Philippe Gagnon presents a multimedia music and comedy show. Opens Dec 1 and runs to Dec 5, Fri-Sat and Wed 8 pm, Thu 7 pm, Sun 2 pm. $50-$99. Canon Theatre, 244 Victoria. 416-872-1212, mirvish.com.

**The Silicone Diaries by Nina Arsenault (Buddies in Bad Times Theatre). Transsexual Arsenault performs her solo show about cosmetic surgery. Opens Nov 25 and runs to Dec 11, Tue-Sun 8 pm. $19-$33. 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com.

Studies In Motion: The Hauntings Of Eadweard Muybridge by Kevin Kerr (Canadian Stage Company/Electric Company Theatre). This play looks at the life and work of the 19th-century photographer. Previews Nov 22-24. Opens Nov 25 and runs to Dec 18, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mats Wed 1:30 pm, Sat 2 pm. $22-$99. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front E. 416-368-3110, canadianstage.com.

The Sweetest Sounds (Acting Up Stage). Songs from Rodgers to Guettel are performed by Adrian Marchuk, Sara Farb and others. Nov 28 at 7 pm. $25-$45. Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge. 416-872-1111, tocentre.com.

The Tempest And The Birch Tree by Jonathan Kline (Theatre Caravel). The memory play about a messy divorce gets a workshop production. Nov 28 at 8:30 pm. Pwyc. Harbord House, Upstairs, 150 Harbord. theatrecaravel.com.

The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz by L Frank Baum (Civic Light Opera Company). This musical is based on the classic children’s novel. Opens Dec 1 and runs to Dec 19, Wed 7 pm, Thu-Sat 8 pm, mats Sun (and Dec 18) at 2 pm. $25. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall. 416-755-1717, civiclightoperacompany.com.

**Theatre Smash Reading Series (Theatre Smash). Three new plays get a reading, plus an announcement of the fall 2011 lineup. Dec 2-4 at 7 pm. $15. Tarragon Theatre, Rehearsal Hall, 30 Bridgman. theatresmash.com.

Already Reviewed by MoT

Bethune Imagined by Ken Gass (Factory Theatre). This drama looks at the medical pioneer and three women in his life. Previews Nov 13-17. Opens Nov 18 and runs to Dec 12, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $25-$40, previews $15, Sun pwyc. 125 Bathurst. 416-504-9971, factorytheatre.ca.

**Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott (Mirvish). Three friends take a battered bus across the Australian outback, looking for love and friendship. Previews Oct 12-24. Opens Oct 26 and runs to Jan 2, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sat-Sun and Wed 2 pm. $20-$130. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King W. 416-872-1212, mirvish.com.

Rock Of Ages by Chris D’Arienzo (Mirvish). This arena-rock love story takes place LA’s Sunset Strip and features hits from the 80s. Previews Apr 20-May 9. Opens May 11 and runs to Jan 2, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 7 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2 pm. $28-$99. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King W. 416-872-1212, mirvish.com.

Swing In The Night: A Vaudeville Cabaret (Ladyluck Productions). This cabaret features burlesque, music, acrobats, comedy and more. Opens Nov 14 and runs to Nov 28, Sun 7 pm. $25-$30. Revival, 783 College. ladyluckproductions.ca.

**Spent by Michele Smith, Dean Gilmour, Ravi Jain and Adam Paolozza (Theatre Smith-Gilmour/Why Not Theatre/TheatreRUN). This blend of clown and physical comedy takes an absurd look at the financial crisis. Opens Oct 29 and runs to Nov 28, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. $18-$28, stu/srs $15-$24, Sun pwyc. Factory Theatre, Studio, 125 Bathurst. 416-504-9971, factorytheatre.ca.

**The Great War: The History Of The Village Of The Small Huts, 1914-1918 by Michael Hollingsworth (VideoCabaret). This satire looks at conquest and the absurdity of war. Previews Oct 26-28. Opens Oct 29 and runs to Dec 5, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. $15-$30. Cameron House, 408 Queen W. 416-703-1725, videocab.com.

The Year Of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion (Tarragon Theatre). A woman deals with the sudden loss of her husband and child in this drama. Previews Nov 2-6. Opens Nov 9 and runs to Dec 12, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2:30 pm. $23-$44, Fri & Sun rush $10. 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, tarragontheatre.com.

Wicked by Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman (Mirvish). The hit musical revealing the backstory of the witches of Oz returns. Opens Oct 20 and runs to Nov 28, Tue-Sat 7:30 pm, mats Sat-Sun and Wed 1:30 pm. $35-$129. Canon Theatre, 244 Victoria. 416-872-1212, mirvish.com.

**Wide Awake Hearts by Brendan Gall (Tarragon Theatre). A suspicious producer casts his wife and his best friend as lovers in his latest film. Previews Nov 2-9. Opens Nov 10 and runs to Dec 12, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2:30 pm. $23-$44, Fri & Sun rush $10. 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, tarragontheatre.com.

*Listings based on NOW stage listings*

Eye-catching Toronto live theatre for the week of November 21, 2010

Jenna Rocca — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 18:46:42 +0000

Here are all of the shows we wish we could get out and see this week! Take your pick from our list of great theatre escapes for the week of October 24, 2010:

** Shows marked with the double asterisks and in red are the ones that make Megan, our editor, wish she could clone herself so she could check them all out.

Beyond The Moors (Shaista Latif/Sarah Behl). A different improvised show based on the novels of Jane Austen and the Bronte sisters is performed each week. Opens Nov 6 and runs to Nov 27, Sat 8 pm. $15/show, 4-pack $50. Annex Theatre, 736 Bathurst. beyondthemoors.wordpress.com.

Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen (Alumnae Theatre). Ibsen’s 19th-century classic about an unhappily married woman is re-imagined by Judith Thompson. Opens Nov 12 and runs to Nov 27, Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $20, Wed 2-for-1, Sun pwyc. 70 Berkeley. 416-364-4170, alumnaetheatre.com.

Kosher Lutherans by William Missouri Downs (TEATRON Theatre). A Jewish couple pose as Lutherans to adopt a young woman’s baby. Opens Nov 10 and runs to Nov 21, Tue-Thu and Sat-Sun 8 pm, mat Sun 2 pm. $26-$48. Toronto Centre for the Arts, Studio Theatre, 5040 Yonge. 416-781-5527, teatrontheatre.com.

**Play Reading Week (Tarragon Theatre). New plays by d’bi.young, Asha Jain and Ravi Jain, Don Hannah, Deborah Pearson, Matthew Heiti and others get a staged reading. Opens Nov 21 and runs to Nov 27, Mon-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. Free. Near Studio, 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, tarragontheatre.com.

**The Carnegie Hall Show (The National Theatre of the World). presents a weekly comedy variety show. November 24^th show features Nicholas Lemon’s puppet Weird Al medley. Wed 9:30 pm. Pwyc. Bread & Circus, 299 Augusta. thecarnegiehallshow.com.

Reviewed by Mooney on Theatre

Equus by Peter Shaffer (Hart House Theatre). A psychiatrist tries to understand why a boy blinded six horses. Opens Nov 12 and runs to Nov 27, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Nov 27 at 2 pm. $25, stu/srs $10-$15. 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-8849, uofttix.ca.

Private Eyes by Steven Dietz (Rogue and Peasant Theatre). A man worries that his wife is deceiving him in this comedy. Opens Nov 11 and runs to Nov 21, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2 pm. $15-$20, Sun pwyc. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington. 416-915-6747, roguetheatre.org.

*Listings based on NOW stage listings*

Eye-catching Toronto live theatre for the week of November 14, 2010

Jenna Rocca — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:00:49 +0000

Here are all of the shows we wish we could get out and see this week! Take your pick from our list of great theatre escapes for the week of October 24, 2010:

** Shows marked with the double asterisks and in red are the ones that make Megan, our editor, wish she could clone herself so she could check them all out.

**Avec Quel Accent Tu Joues? (Les Indisciplinés de Toronto). This comedic show looks at the difficulties of communicating in French. Nov 18-20 at 7:30 pm. $10. Alliance Française, 24 Spadina Rd. 416-922-2014, alliance-francaise.ca.

**Bethune Imagined by Ken Gass (Factory Theatre). This drama looks at the medical pioneer and three women in his life. Previews Nov 13-17, Sat and Tue-Wed 8 pm, Sun 7 pm. Opens Nov 18 and runs to Dec 12, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $25-$40, previews $15, Sun pwyc. 125 Bathurst. 416-504-9971, factorytheatre.ca.

**Eonnagata by Robert Lepage (Sadler’s Wells London/Ex Machina & Sylvie Guillem). This dance-theatre piece looks at the 18th-century French cross-dressing spy Charles de Beaumont. Nov 18-19 at 8 pm. $39-$159. Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front E. 416-872-2262, sonycentre.ca.

**For You, Emmy by bekky O’Neil (Quality Slippers Productions). This puppet play looks at the life and work of puppeteer Emmy Hennings. Opens Nov 10 and runs to Nov 14, Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. $20, stu $15. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington. qualityslippers.ca.

Ghetto Klown by John Leguizamo (WestBeth Entertainment). The actor performs his solo show about his life on stage and screen. Opens Nov 9 and runs to Nov 20, Mon-Sat 8 pm. $65. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-368-3110, canadianstage.com.

Naked Girls Reading Rock N’ Roll (Skin Tight Outta Sight). Members of the burlesque troupe perform. Nov 14 at 7 pm. $15, couples $25. The Painted Lady, 218 Ossington. ngrrocknrollskintightouttasight.eventbrite.com.

**Photog by Sherry J Yoon and Jay Dodge (Harbourfront World Stage). Performance group Boca del Lupo looks at the life of war photographer Thomas Smith in this multidisciplinary piece. Opens Nov 17 and runs to Nov 20, Wed-Sat 8 pm. $15-$35. Enwave Theatre, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.

Routes by Collin Doyle (Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People). A boy deals with violence in his home, school and community. Opens Nov 9 and runs to Nov 18, see website for schedule. $15-$20. 165 Front E. 416-862-2222, lktyp.ca.

**Swing In The Night: A Vaudeville Cabaret (Ladyluck Productions). This cabaret features burlesque, music, acrobats, comedy and more. Opens Nov 14 and runs to Nov 28, Sun 7 pm. $25-$30. Revival, 783 College. ladyluckproductions.ca.

**Voice-Box by Julia Aplin, Anna Chatterton and Juliet Palmer (World Stage/urbanvessel). This multi-arts piece uses music, movement and boxing to look at perceptions of aggression in women. Opens Nov 10 and runs to Nov 14, Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $15-$35. Harbourfront Centre, Brigantine Room, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.

Wide Awake Hearts by Brendan Gall (Tarragon Theatre). A suspicious producer casts his wife and his best friend as lovers in his latest film. Previews Nov 2-9. Opens Nov 10 and runs to Dec 12, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2:30 pm. $23-$44, Fri & Sun rush $10. 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, tarragontheatre.com.

Already Reviewed by MoT:

**A Raisin In The Sun by Lorraine Hansberry (Soulpepper). This drama looks at a black family living in 1950s Chicago. Opens Oct 20 and runs to Nov 20, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, see website for additional performances. $40-$76, stu $32, rush $5-$22. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, soulpepper.ca.

Death Of A Salesman by Arthur Miller (Soulpepper). Having lost his job in his twilight years, a man confronts his failure to achieve the American Dream. Previews Oct 16-20. Opens Oct 21 and runs to Nov 20, Mon-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat 1:30 pm (see website for other times). $31.20-$75.33. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, soulpepper.ca.

**Lenin’s Embalmers by Vern Thiessen (Harold Green Jewish Theatre). Two scientists chosen to immortalize Lenin gain influence in this absurdist dark comedy. Previews Oct 30-31. Opens Nov 2 and runs to Nov 20, Tue-Thu and Sat 8 pm, mats Wed and Sat 2 pm (see website for other days and times). $40.50-$64.50. MNJCC Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina. 416-366-7723, hgjewishtheatre.com.

**Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott (Mirvish). Three friends take a battered bus across the Australian outback, looking for love and friendship. Previews Oct 12-24. Opens Oct 26 and runs to Jan 2, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sat-Sun and Wed 2 pm. $20-$130. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King W. 416-872-1212, mirvish.com.

Spent by Michele Smith, Dean Gilmour, Ravi Jain and Adam Paolozza (Theatre Smith-Gilmour/Why Not Theatre/TheatreRUN). This blend of clown and physical comedy takes an absurd look at the financial crisis. Opens Oct 29 and runs to Nov 28, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. $18-$28, stu/srs $15-$24, Sun pwyc. Factory Theatre, Studio, 125 Bathurst. 416-504-9971, factorytheatre.ca.

*Listings based on NOW stage listings*

Eye-catching Toronto live theatre for the week of October 31, 2010

Jenna Rocca — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:00:55 +0000

Here are all of the shows we wish we could get out and see this week! Take your pick from our list of great theatre escapes for the week of October 24, 2010:

** Shows marked with the double asterisks and in red are the ones that make Megan, our editor, wish she could clone herself so she could check them all out.

Acis And Galatea by GF Handel (Opera Atelier). The pastoral opera based on Ovid’s tale is performed in English. Opens Oct 30 and runs to Nov 7, Oct 30, Nov 2, 3, 5 and 6 at 7:30 pm, Nov 7 at 3 pm. $33-$146. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge. 416-872-5555, operaatelier.com.

**Casa Maiz Arts Festival (Casa Maiz). The Hispanic arts community offers dance, music, theatre and more. Nov 5-6, see website for schedule. Free. Trinity St Paul’s Church, 427 Bloor W. 416-671-9130, festival2010.casamaiz.org.

**Danny And The Deep Blue Sea by John Patrick Shanley (Problem Solver Productions). Two lost souls meet in a bar in this look at love and loneliness. Opens Oct 21 and runs to Nov 6, Tue-Sat 8 pm (except Oct 30 at 1 pm), Sun 2 pm. $20. Pia Bouman School, 6 Noble. 416-504-7529, dannyandthedeepbluesea.net.

Day Of The Dead (Consulate General of Mexico). This family-friendly cultural festival includes Mariachi music, exhibits, The Skulls of Posada’s dance/theatre creation, kids’ activities and more. Nov 6-7, see website for schedule. Free. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.

Dracula – A Love Story by Sharyl Hudson (BTW). Follow actors through the castle’s historic halls in this adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel. Nov 4-5 at 8 pm. $39.95. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.

**Einstein’s Gift by Vern Thiessen (Medina Theatre Ensemble). The relationship between Fritz Haber and Albert Einstein is examined in this staged reading. Nov 2 at 7:30 pm. Free. Temple Sinai Congregation, 210 Wilson. 416-781-8076.

**First Bite (Les Coquettes). The burlesque troupe performs a Halloween-themed cabaret show. Opens Oct 24 and runs to Oct 31, Sun 7 and 9:30 pm. $15-$30. Revival, 783 College. lescoquettes.com.

Glengarry Glen Ross by David Mamet (Column 13 Actors Company). Real estate salesmen struggle to survive in their cutthroat industry. Opens Nov 3 and runs to Nov 13, Wed-Sat 8 pm. $16. Unit 102 Theatre, 46 Noble. 416-536-0048, column13.org.

Hamlet by William Shakespeare (Socratic Theatre Collective). The classic tragedy is performed with reversed gender roles. Previews Oct 26. Opens Oct 27 and runs to Nov 6, Tue-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $10-$15, Tue pwyc. Hungarian Reformed Evangelical Church, 8 Robert. socratictheatre.com.

Harlettes Monster Mash VII (The Harlettes). The burlesque troupe and their guests present a ghoulish cabaret. Oct 31, doors 8 pm. $15-$20. Bread & Circus, 299 Augusta. harlettes.com.

Hidden In This Picture by Alan Sorkin (Soul Family Productions). Sorkin’s play is performed, plus live music, to support the Beatles Songbook CD and A Life A Year charity. Nov 1 at 7 pm. $18-$20. Duke Of Westminster, 77 Adelaide W. 416-368-2761.

Homeland by Setareh Delzendeh (Godot Art Productions). Theatre, dance, live music and film are used to explore the definition of home. Opens Oct 28 and runs to Nov 6, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $10-$20. Theatre Passe Muraille, Backspace, 16 Ryerson. 416-504-7529, godotart.ca.

Les Fridolinades by Gratien Gélinas (Théâtre français de Toronto/Théâtre Catapulte). Sketches, songs and monologues are used to examine French-Canadian society. Some performances with English surtitles. Previews Oct 27-28. Opens Oct 29 and runs to Nov 7, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mats Sun 2:30 pm (and Nov 6 at 3:30 pm). $33-$57, stu/srs $28-$57, Wed pwyc. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-534-6604, theatrefrancais.com.

**Matchbox Macbeth adapted by Matthew Walker (Litmus Theatre). Four actors perform and eerie and magical version of the classic in a backyard shed. Opens Oct 21 and runs to Oct 31, Thu-Sun 7 and 9 pm. Pwyc ($10 sugg). Secret Venue in Little Italy. matchboxmacbeth.blogspot.com.

**Monkey Sci-Fi Horror Theatre II (Monkeyman Productions). Two short plays by DJ Sylvis – Phoenix II: The Mongolar Maneuver and Dead Man’s Party – are performed. Opens Oct 28 and runs to Nov 6, Wed-Sat 7:30 pm (no show Nov 4). $15. Palmerston Library Theatre, 560 Palmerston. 416-737-1267, monkeymanproductions.com.

Moonshine by Jim Nolan (Toronto Irish Players). A village undertaker struggles to stage a Shakespeare play and fulfill his dreams. Opens Oct 21 and runs to Nov 6, Thu-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $20, stu/srs $18. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley. 416-440-2888, torontoirishplayers.org.

**Paradise By The River by Vittorio Rossi (Shadowpath Theatre). This drama looks at the internment of Italian-Canadian men during WWII. Opens Oct 28 and runs to Nov 7, Thu-Sun 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $25, stu/srs $20. City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster. 905-882-7469, shadowpaththeatre.ca.

Romeo And Juliet by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare in Action). This adaptation for young audiences sets the story in a modern, culturally diverse city. Opens Oct 15 and runs to Nov 6, see website for schedule. $15, stu/srs $12. Central Commerce CI, 570 Shaw. 416-703-4881, shakespeareinaction.org.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin (Encore Entertainment). Overachievers vie for the championship in this musical comedy. Opens Oct 28 and runs to Nov 7, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $28-$32.50. Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge. 416-872-1111, encoreshows.com.

The Middle Place by Andrew Kushnir (Theatre Passe Muraille). Based on Project: Humanity interviews, the stories of homeless youth are brought to the stage. Previews Oct 21-23. Opens Oct 26 and runs to Nov 13, Tue-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $30-$35, preview $15, mat pwyc. 16 Ryerson. 416-504-7529, passemuraille.on.ca.

The Rocky Horror Show Live! by Richard O’Brien (Lower Ossington Theatre). This funder for LOT features the classic rock musical. Oct 28-31, Thu-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 7 pm, plus late shows Fri-Sat 11 pm. $25, stu $20. 100A Ossington. 416-915-6747, lowerossingtontheatre.com.

**The Woman In Black by Stephen Mallatratt (East Side Players). An estate lawyer tries to exorcise demons from an old case involving a mysterious widow in this ghost story. Opens Oct 28 and runs to Nov 13, Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $20, stu $15. Papermill Theatre, 67 Pottery. 416-425-0917, eastsideplayers.ca.

**Unity (1918) by Kevin Kerr (Ryerson Theatre School). A small town in Saskatchewan is hit with the Spanish Flu after WWI. Previews Oct 20 at 8 pm. Opens Oct 21 and runs to Nov 13, see website for schedule. $18, stu/srs $14. Abrams Studio Theatre, 46 Gerrard E. 416-979-5118, ryersontheatre.ca.

ALREADY SEEN BY MOT:

**A Raisin In The Sun by Lorraine Hansberry (Soulpepper). This drama looks at a black family living in 1950s Chicago. Opens Oct 20 and runs to Nov 13, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, see website for additional performances. $40-$76, stu $32, rush $5-$22. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, soulpepper.ca.

**Billy Twinkle: Requiem For A Golden Boy by Ronnie Burkett (Factory Theatre). A puppeteer evaluates his life and rekindles his passion after losing his job. Previews Sep 24-26. Opens Sep 28 and runs to Oct 31, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $25-$48, previews $15-$25, Sun pwyc. 125 Bathurst. 416-504-9971, factorytheatre.ca.

Aida by Giuseppe Verdi (Canadian Opera Company). The tragic opera is performed in Italian. Opens Oct 2 and runs to Nov 5, Oct 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 27, 30, Nov 2 and 5 at 7:30 pm, mats Oct 2 at 4:30 pm, Oct 24 at 2 pm. $62-$281. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen W. 416-363-8231, coc.ca.

Death In Venice by Benjamin Britten (Canadian Opera Company). The opera based on Thomas Mann’s novel is performed in English. Opens Oct 16 and runs to Nov 6, Oct 16, 19, 22, 25, 28 and Nov 3 at 7:30 pm, mats Oct 31 at 2 pm and Nov 6 at 4:30 pm. $62-$281. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen W. 416-363-8231, coc.ca.

**Madhouse Variatons by Eric Woolfe (Eldritch Theatre). Horrific scenes from a mental asylum are re-enacted using puppets. Previews Oct 23-24. Opens Oct 26 and runs to Nov 6, Tue-Sat 8 pm (plus Oct 30 at 10:30 pm), mats Oct 31, Nov 6-7 at 2 pm. $20-$25, previews $15, Sun pwyc. Theatre Centre, 1087 Queen W. 416-538-0988, eldritchtheatre.ca.

Revelations by Jason Morneau and Damien Gulde (Agawa Sapphire Productions). Four strangers visiting a therapist become the four horsemen of the apocalypse. Opens Oct 17 and runs to Nov 2, Sun-Tue 8 pm (except Oct 17 and 31 at 3 pm). $10-$12. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. unclemaoandtheredstarreview@yahoo.ca.

**The Girls Who Saw Everything by Sean Dixon (Ryerson Theatre School). A book club explores life and death, love, identity and belonging through an ancient epic. Previews Oct 13 at 8 pm. Opens Oct 14 and runs to Nov 12, see website for schedule. $18, stu/srs $14. Abrams Studio Theatre, 46 Gerrard E. 416-979-5118, ryersontheatre.ca.

**The List by Jennifer Tremblay (Nightwood Theatre/Canadian Stage). A busy woman neglects a friend’s request and inadvertently causes her death. Previews Oct 11-13. Opens Oct 14 and runs to Nov 6, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mats Wed 1:30 pm, Sat 2 pm. $22-$49, limited Mon pwyc. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-368-3110, nightwoodtheatre.net.

*Listings based on NOW stage listings*

Eye-catching Toronto live theatre for the week of October 24, 2010

Jenna Rocca — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:12:45 +0000

Here are all of the shows we wish we could get out and see this week! Take your pick from our list of great theatre escapes for the week of October 24, 2010:

** Shows marked with the double asterisks and in red are the ones that make Megan, our editor, wish she could clone herself so she could check them all out.

7a*11d International Festival of Performance Art (7a*11d). Panels, workshops, films and performances by artists from around the world. Opens Oct 21 and runs to Oct 31, see website for schedule and locations. Pwyc-$12, many events free. 7a-11d.ca.

**A Raisin In The Sun by Lorainne Hansberry (Soulpepper). This drama looks at a black family living in 1950s Chicago. Opens Oct 20 and runs to Nov 13, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, see website for additional performances. $40-$76, stu $32, rush $5-$22. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, soulpepper.ca.

Death Of A Salesman by Arthur Miller (Soulpepper). Having lost his job in his twilight years, a man confronts his failure to achieve the American Dream. Previews Oct 16-20. Opens Oct 21 and runs to Nov 13, Mon-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat 1:30 pm (see website for other times). $31.20-$75.33. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, soulpepper.ca.

Festival Of Oral Literatures (Dan Yashinsky/Lisa Pijuan-Nomura). Spoken word and storytelling are blended with dance, theatre, puppetry and more, featuring Evalyn Parry, Chris Gibbs, the National Theatre of the World and others. Oct 21-24, see website for schedule and locations. $15-$30, some free events. foolfestival.ca.

**First Bite (Les Coquettes). The burlesque troupe performs a Halloween-themed cabaret show. Opens Oct 24 and runs to Oct 31, Sun 7 and 9:30 pm. $15-$30. Revival, 783 College. lescoquettes.com.

**Grindhouse Ghoulies: Halloween Spooktacular (Skin Tight Outta Sight/Great Canadian Burlesque). The troupe pays tribute to sleazy films of the 60s and 70s with Mysterion the Mind Reader and other guests. Oct 26, doors 9 pm. $15. Mitzi’s Sister, 1554 Queen W. skintightouttasight.com.

Matchbox Macbeth adapted by Matthew Walker (Litmus Theatre). Four actors perform and eerie and magical version of the classic in a backyard shed. Opens Oct 21 and runs to Oct 31, Thu-Sun 7 and 9 pm. Pwyc ($10 sugg). Secret Venue in Little Italy. matchboxmacbeth.blogspot.com.

**Night Of Dread (Clay & Paper Theatre). Puppets, stilt dancers and others perform and parade in an exploration of fear. Oct 30, parade assembles at 4 pm, departs at 6 pm. Pwyc ($10 sugg). Dufferin Grove Park, Dufferin S of Bloor. 416-316-4461, clayandpapertheatre.org.

**The Andersen Project by Robert Lepage (Canadian Stage Company/Ex Machina). An artist explores questions of sexual identity and unfulfilled fantasies in this multimedia solo show. Opens Oct 21 and runs to Oct 30, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mats Wed 1:30 pm, Sat 2 pm. $20-$92. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front E. 416-368-3110, canadianstage.com.

**The Rocky Horror Show Live! by Richard O’Brien (Lower Ossington Theatre). This funder for LOT features the classic rock musical. Oct 28-31, Thu-Fri 8 pm, Sat 8:30 pm, Sun 7 pm, plus late shows Fri-Sat 11 pm. $25, stu $20. 100A Ossington. 416-915-6747, lowerossingtontheatre.com.

The School Project by Steph Berntson, Julia Lederer and Haley McGee (Flashquiz). This interactive creation examines school and lessons. Opens Oct 20 and runs to Oct 29, Wed-Sat 8 pm. $10-$12. Bloor Collegiate, 1141 Bloor W. flashquiz.ca.

**Twisted Elegance by Jason Murray (Upstage Productions/pivotal(arts) theatre). A reclusive student must interact with a popular girl, forcing each one to examine their choices. Opens Oct 19 and runs to Oct 30, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $8-$12. Unit 102 Theatre, 46 Noble. twistedelegance.eventbrite.com.

Already Reviewed by MoT

**Death In Venice by Benjamin Britten (Canadian Opera Company). The opera based on Thomas Mann’s novel is performed in English. Opens Oct 16 and runs to Nov 6, Oct 16, 19, 22, 25, 28 and Nov 3 at 7:30 pm, mats Oct 31 at 2 pm and Nov 6 at 4:30 pm. $62-$281. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen W. 416-363-8231, coc.ca.

Love, Loss, And What I Wore by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron (Michael Rubinoff/Daryl Roth). Mary Walsh, Margot Kidder, Sharron Matthews, Andrea Martin and others perform stories about women. Previews Jul 16-20. Opens Jul 21 and runs to Sep 4. Opens Sep 10 and runs to Oct 30, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Wed and Sat 2 pm. $35-$65. Panasonic Theatre, 651 Yonge. 416-872-1212, lovelossonstage.ca.

**Revelations by Jason Morneau and Damien Gulde (Agawa Sapphire Productions). Four strangers visiting a therapist become the four horsemen of the apocalypse. Opens Oct 17 and runs to Nov 2, Sun-Tue 8 pm (except Oct 17 and 31 at 3 pm). $10-$12. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth unclemaoandtheredstarreview@yahoo.ca

Rock Of Ages by Chris D’Arienzo (Mirvish). This arena-rock love story takes place LA’s Sunset Strip and features hits from the 80s. Previews Apr 20-May 9. Opens May 11 and runs to Dec 19, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 7 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2 pm. $28-$99. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King W. 416-872-1212, mirvish.com.

**The Clockmaker by Stephen Massicotte (Tarragon Theatre). A man is intrigued by a married woman who brings a broken clock to his shop. Previews Sep 14-21. Opens Sep 22 and runs to Oct 24, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2:30 pm. $23-$44, Fri & Sun rush $10. 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, tarragontheatre.com.

The New Electric Ballroom by Enda Walsh (MacKenzieRo). Three sisters in a remote fishing village in Ireland are obsessed by dark memories. Opens Oct 8 and runs to Oct 24, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. $26, Sun pwyc. Tarragon Theatre, Extra Space, 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, mackenziero.com.

**Wicked by Stephen Sondheim and Winnie Holzman (Mirvish). The hit musical revealing the backstory of the witches of Oz returns. Opens Oct 20 and runs to Nov 28, Tue-Sat 7:30 pm, mats Sat-Sun and Wed 1:30 pm. $35-$129. Canon Theatre, 244 Victoria. 416-872-1212, mirvish.com.

*Listings based on NOW stage listings*

Eye-catching Toronto live theatre for the week of October 17, 2010

Mira Saraf — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 18:01:32 +0000

Here are all of the shows we wish we could get out and see this week! Take your pick from our list of great theatre escapes for the week of October 17, 2010:

** Shows marked with the double asterisks and in red are the ones that make Megan, our editor, wish she could clone herself so she could check them all out.

7A*11D INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PERFORMANCE ART (7a*11d). Panels, workshops, films and performances by artists from around the world. Opens Oct 21 and runs to Oct 31, see website for schedule and locations. Pwyc-$12, many events free. www.7a-11d.ca.

AIDA by Giuseppe Verdi (Canadian Opera Company). The tragic opera is performed in Italian. Opens Oct 2 and runs to Nov 5, Oct 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 27, 30, Nov 2 and 5 at 7:30 pm, mats Oct 2 at 4:30 pm, Oct 24 at 2 pm. $62-$281. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen W. 416-363-8231, coc.ca.

** A RAISIN IN THE SUN by Lorainne Hansberry (Soulpepper). This drama looks at a black family living in 1950s Chicago. Opens Oct 20 and runs to Nov 13, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm, see website for additional performances. $40-$76, stu $32, rush $5-$22. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, soulpepper.ca.

ABILITIES ARTS FESTIVAL (Abilities Arts Festival). The multi-arts festival celebrating diversity, inclusion and accessibility features visual art, installation, dance, theatre and storytelling for kids, film and more. Opens Sep 24 and runs to Oct 24, see website for venues, dates and times. Various prices, many events free. abilitiesartsfestival.org.

DEATH IN VENICE by Benjamin Britten (Canadian Opera Company). The opera based on Thomas Mann’s novel is performed in English. Opens Oct 16 and runs to Nov 6, Oct 16, 19, 22, 25, 28 and Nov 3 at 7:30 pm, mats Oct 31 at 2 pm and Nov 6 at 4:30 pm. $62-$281. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen W. 416-363-8231, coc.ca.

DEATH OF A SALESMAN by Arthur Miller (Soulpepper). Having lost his job in his twilight years, a man confronts his failure to achieve the American Dream. Previews Oct 16-20. Opens Oct 21 and runs to Nov 13, Mon-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat 1:30 pm (see website for other times). $31.20-$75.33. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, soulpepper.ca.

**DRACULA – A LOVE STORY by Sharyl Hudson (BTW). Follow actors through the castle’s historic halls in this adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel. Oct 22 at 8 pm (and Nov 4-5). $39.95.Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. 416-923-1171, casaloma.org.

**FESTIVAL OF ORAL LITERATURES (Dan Yashinsky/Lisa Pijuan-Nomura). Spoken word and storytelling are blended with dance, theatre, puppetry and more, featuring Evalyn Parry, Chris Gibbs, the National Theatre of the World and others. Oct 21-24, see website for schedule and locations. $15-$30, some free events. foolfestival.ca.

**MADHOUSE VARIATONS by Eric Woolfe (Eldritch Theatre). Horrific scenes from a mental asylum are re-enacted using puppets. Previews Oct 23-24. Opens Oct 26 and runs to Nov 6, Tue-Sat 8 pm (plus Oct 30 at 10:30 pm), mats Oct 31, Nov 6-7 at 2 pm. $20-$25, previews $15, Sun pwyc. Theatre Centre, 1087 Queen W. 416-538-0988, eldritchtheatre.ca.

**MATCHBOX MACBETH adapted by Matthew Walker (Litmus Theatre). Four actors perform and eerie and magical version of the classic in a backyard shed. Opens Oct 21 and runs to Oct 31, Thu-Sun 7 and 9 pm. Pwyc ($10 sugg). Secret Venue in Little Italy. matchboxmacbeth.blogspot.com.

MOONSHINE by Jim Nolan (Toronto Irish Players). A village undertaker struggles to stage a Shakespeare play and fulfill his dreams. Opens Oct 21 and runs to Nov 6, Thu-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $20, stu/srs $18. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley. 416-440-2888, torontoirishplayers.org.

**OPERA 101: DEATH IN VENICE (Canadian Opera Company). Brent Bambury and guests discuss the COC’s upcoming production of the Benjamin Britten opera. Oct 20 at 7:30 pm. Free.Duke Of Westminster, 77 Adelaide W. coc.ca.

PINKALICIOUS, THE MUSICAL by Elizabeth Kann, Victoria Kann and John Gregor (Vital Theatre). A girl turns pink after eating too many cupcakes in this family musical. Opens Oct 9 and runs to Dec 26, Sat 11 am and 1 pm, Sun 1 pm. $29.50-$39.50. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington. 416-642-8973, vitaltheatre.ca.

**PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott (Mirvish). Three friends take a battered bus across the Australian outback, looking for love and friendship. Previews Oct 12-24. Opens Oct 26 and runs to Jan 2, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sat-Sun and Wed 2 pm. $20-$130. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King W. 416-872-1212, mirvish.com.

PULL THE CHUTE (portrait of a lady theatre). Two one-act plays by Laura Cassis and Natalie Urquhart are performed. Opens Oct 19 and runs to Oct 24, Tue-Sun 8 pm, mat Sun 3:30 pm. $15. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington. 416-915-6747, lowerossingtontheatre.com.

RAMBLINGS OF A GENTLEMAN SCUMBAG (John Murdock). Murdock performs his solo show about a balloon guy at a NYC drag bar. Oct 22 at 8 and 10 pm. $10. The Sixth, 1642 Queen W. hutch4u@hotmail.com.

REVELATIONS by Jason Morneau and Damien Gulde (Agawa Sapphire Productions). Four strangers visiting a therapist become the four horsemen of the apocalypse. Opens Oct 17 and runs to Nov 2, Sun-Tue 8 pm (except Oct 17 and 31 at 3 pm). $10-$12. Bad Dog Theatre, 138 Danforth. unclemaoandtheredstarreview@yahoo.ca.

ROMEO AND JULIET by William Shakespeare (Shakespeare in Action). This adaptation for young audiences sets the story in a modern, culturally diverse city. Opens Oct 15 and runs to Nov 6, see website for schedule. $15, stu/srs $12. Central Commerce CI, 570 Shaw. 416-703-4881, shakespeareinaction.org.

SHINE (Movement Centre). New works in dance, comedy, music and theatre are performed by Jen Hum, Winston Spear, Simla Civelek, Lo Bill, Carolyn Bennett, host Mike Sobreira and others. Oct 15-17 at 8 pm. $10. 2480 Dun

**THE ANDERSEN PROJECT by Robert Lepage (Canadian Stage Company/Ex Machina). An artist explores questions of sexual identity and unfulfilled fantasies in this multimedia solo show. Opens Oct 21 and runs to Oct 30, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mats Wed 1:30 pm, Sat 2 pm. $20-$92. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front E. 416-368-3110, canadianstage.com.

**THE GIRLS WHO SAW EVERYTHING by Sean Dixon (Ryerson Theatre School). A book club explores life and death, love, identity and belonging through an ancient epic. Previews Oct 13 at 8 pm. Opens Oct 14 and runs to Nov 12, see website for schedule. $18, stu/srs $14. Abrams Studio Theatre, 46 Gerrard E. 416-979-5118, ryersontheatre.ca.

**THE INVISIBLE GIRL by Michele Riml (Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People). A girl learns about perceptions of fashion and beauty after being shunned by her popular friends. Previews Oct 12. Opens Oct 13 and runs to Oct 23, see website for schedule. $10-$20. 165 Front E. 416-862-2222, lktyp.ca.

**THE LIST by Jennifer Tremblay (Nightwood Theatre/Canadian Stage). A busy woman neglects a friend’s request and inadvertently causes her death. Previews Oct 11-13. Opens Oct 14 and runs to Nov 6, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mats Wed 1:30 pm, Sat 2 pm. $22-$49, limited Mon pwyc.Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-368-3110, nightwoodtheatre.net.

THE MIDDLE PLACE by Andrew Kushnir (Theatre Passe Muraille). Based on Project: Humanity interviews, the stories of homeless youth are brought to the stage. Previews Oct 21-23. Opens Oct 26 and runs to Nov 20, Tue-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $30-$35, preview $15, mat pwyc. 16 Ryerson. 416-504-7529, passemuraille.on.ca.

THE NEW ELECTRIC BALLROOM by Enda Walsh (MacKenzieRo). Three sisters in a remote fishing village in Ireland are obsessed by dark memories. Opens Oct 8 and runs to Oct 24, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. $26, Sun pwyc. Tarragon Theatre, Extra Space, 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, mackenziero.com.

TWISTED ELEGANCE by Jason Murray (Upstage Productions/pivotal(arts) theatre). A reclusive student must interact with a popular girl, forcing each one to examine their choices. Opens Oct 19 and runs to Oct 30, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $8-$12. Unit 102 Theatre, 46 Noble. twistedelegance.eventbrite.com.

UNITY (1918) by Kevin Kerr (Ryerson Theatre School). A small town in Saskatchewan is hit with the Spanish Flu after WWI. Previews Oct 20 at 8 pm. Opens Oct 21 and runs to Nov 13, see website for schedule. $18, stu/srs $14. Abrams Studio Theatre, 46 Gerrard E. 416-979-5118, ryersontheatre.ca.

WICKED by Stephen Sondheim and Winnie Holzman (Mirvish). The hit musical revealing the backstory of the witches of Oz returns. Opens Oct 20 and runs to Nov 28, Tue-Sat 7:30 pm, mats Sat-Sun and Wed 1:30 pm. $35-$129. Canon Theatre, 244 Victoria. 416-872-1212, mirvish.com.

Already Reviewed by MoT:

**BILLY TWINKLE: REQUIEM FOR A GOLDEN BOY by Ronnie Burkett (Factory Theatre). A puppeteer evaluates his life and rekindles his passion after losing his job. Previews Sep 24-26. Opens Sep 28 and runs to Oct 31, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $25-$48, previews $15-$25, Sun pwyc. 125 Bathurst. 416-504-9971, factorytheatre.ca.

LOVE, LOSS, AND WHAT I WORE by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron (Michael Rubinoff/Daryl Roth). Mary Walsh, Margot Kidder, Sharron Matthews, Andrea Martin and others perform stories about women. Opens Sep 10 and runs to Oct 30, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Wed and Sat 2 pm. $35-$65. Panasonic Theatre, 651 Yonge. 416-872-1212, lovelossonstage.ca.

ROCK OF AGES by Chris D’Arienzo (Mirvish). This arena-rock love story takes place LA’s Sunset Strip and features hits from the 80s. Previews Apr 20-May 9. Opens May 11 and runs to Dec 19, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 7 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2 pm. $28-$99. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King W. 416-872-1212, mirvish.com.

SOULSEEK by Ognen Georgievski (Birdland Theatre). Music, video and theatre help tell the story of a woman’s journey to find love and reinvent her destiny. Opens Oct 7 and runs to Oct 23, Mon-Sat 8 pm. $30, stu/srs $20. Walmer Centre Theatre, 188 Lowther. 416-504-7529, birdlandtheatre.com.

**THE CLOCKMAKER by Stephen Massicotte (Tarragon Theatre). A man is intrigued by a married woman who brings a broken clock to his shop. Previews Sep 14-21. Opens Sep 22 and runs to Oct 24, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2:30 pm. $23-$44, Fri & Sun rush $10. 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, tarragontheatre.com.

*Listings based on NOW stage listings*

Eye-catching Toronto live theatre for the week of October 10, 2010

Mira Saraf — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 01:44:06 +0000

Here are all of the shows we wish we could get out and see this week! Take your pick from our list of great theatre escapes for the week of October 10, 2010:

** Shows marked with the double asterisks and in red are the ones that make Megan, our editor, wish she could clone herself so she could check them all out.

Abilities Arts Festival (Abilities Arts Festival). The multi-arts festival celebrating diversity, inclusion and accessibility features visual art, installation, dance, theatre and storytelling for kids, installation art, film and more. Opens Sep 24 and runs to Oct 24, see website for venues, dates and times. Various prices, many events free. abilitiesartsfestival.org.

Death Of A Salesman by Arthur Miller (Soulpepper). Having lost his job in his twilight years, a man confronts his failure to achieve the American Dream. Previews Oct 16-20. Opens Oct 21 and runs to Nov 13, Mon-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat 1:30 pm (see website for other times). $31.20-$75.33. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, soulpepper.ca.

**Hard Times based on the novel by Charles Dickens (Puppetmongers/the night kitchen). Mask and puppetry are used in this satire of capitalism and Utilitarian philosophy. Previews Sep 30-Oct 2. Opens Oct 5 and runs to Oct 16, Tue-Sat 7:30 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $30-$35, preview $15, mat pwyc. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson. 416-504-7529, passemuraille.on.ca.

**Imprints – The Ancestry Project by Michael Spence (Theatre Gargantua). This multimedia performance explores the life of a woman and the ghosts in her genetic memory. Previews Oct 12. Opens Oct 15 and runs to Oct 16, Fri-Sat and Tue 8 pm. $20, stu/srs $15. Theatre Centre, 1087 Queen W. 416-538-0988, theatregargantua.ca.

Pinkalicious, The Musical by Elizabeth Kann, Victoria Kann and John Gregor (Vital Theatre). A girl turns pink after eating too many cupcakes in this family musical. Opens Oct 9 and runs to Dec 26, Sat 11 am and 1 pm, Sun 1 pm. $29.50-$39.50; family 4-pack $100 (till Oct 8). Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington. 416-642-8973, vitaltheatre.ca.

Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott (Mirvish). Three friends take a battered bus across the Australian outback, looking for love and friendship. Previews Oct 12-24. Opens Oct 26 and runs to Jan 2, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sat-Sun and Wed 2 pm. $20-$130. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King W. 416-872-1212, mirvish.com.

**Radiance by Louis Nowra (bcurrent). Three half sisters reunite in northern Australia for their mother’s funeral and wade through the past. Opens Oct 12 and runs to Oct 15, Tue-Fri 8 pm. $10. Wychwood Theatre, 601 Christie. 416-533-1500, bcurrent.ca.

Shakespeare In Hollywood by Ken Ludwig (Scarborough Players). Oberon and Puck find themselves on a 1930s Hollywood film set in this comedy. Opens Oct 7 and runs to Oct 23, Thu-Sat 8 pm (except Oct 23), mats Oct 17 and 23 at 2 pm. $17. Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston. 416-267-9292, theatrescarborough.com.

The Girl Who Saw Everything by Sean Dixon (Ryerson Theatre School). A book club explores life and death, love, identity and belonging through an ancient epic. Previews Oct 13 at 8 pm. Opens Oct 14 and runs to Nov 12, see website for schedule. $18, stu/srs $14. Abrams Studio Theatre, 46 Gerrard E. 416-979-5118, ryersontheatre.ca.

**The Invisible Girl by Michele Riml (Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People). A girl learns about perceptions of fashion and beauty after being shunned by her popular friends. Previews Oct 12. Opens Oct 13 and runs to Oct 23, see website for schedule. $10-$20. 165 Front E. 416-862-2222, lktyp.ca.

**The List by Jennifer Tremblay (Nightwood Theatre). A busy woman neglects a friend’s request and inadvertently causes her death. Previews Oct 11-13. Opens Oct 14 and runs to Nov 6, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mats Wed 1:30 pm, Sat 2 pm. $22-$49. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-368-3110, nightwoodtheatre.net.

The Opera Exchange: Death In Venice (Canadian Opera Company). This in-depth look at Benjamin Britten’s opera features lectures and a panel discussion with academics and others. Opens Oct 16 from 9:30 am to 1 pm. $20. Edward Johnson Building, Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-363-8231, coc.ca.

Already covered by MoT

**[Title Of Show] by Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell (Angelwalk Theatre). Two writers struggle to write and produce a musical in only three weeks for a theatre festival. Previews Sep 22-23. Opens Sep 24 and runs to Oct 10, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm. $25-$45. Toronto Centre for the Arts, Studio Theatre, 5040 Yonge. 416-872-1111, angelwalk.ca.

**Ali & Ali: The Deportation Hearings by Camyar Chai, Guillermo Verdecchia and Marcus Youssef (Cahoots Theatre Company). Five Arab/Muslim men are held without charges in Canada in this satire. Previews Sep 28-29. Opens Sep 30 and runs to Oct 17. $15-$32, Sun pwyc. Factory Theatre, Studio, 125 Bathurst. 416-504-9971, factorytheatre.ca.

**Billy Twinkle: Requiem For A Golden Boy by Ronnie Burkett (Factory Theatre). A puppeteer evaluates his life and rekindles his passion after losing his job. Previews Sep 24-26. Opens Sep 28 and runs to Oct 24, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $25-$48, previews $15-$25, Sun pwyc. 125 Bathurst. 416-504-9971, factorytheatre.ca.

Fernando Krapp Wrote Me This Letter: An Attempt At The Truth by Tankred Dorst (Canadian Stage Company). A millionaire uses deceit and manipulation to get his betrothed to love him in this metaphysical fable. Previews Sep 18-22. Opens Sep 23 and runs to Oct 16, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mats Wed 1:30 pm, Sat 2 pm. $22-$99. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front E. 416-368-3110, canadianstage.com.

Rock Of Ages by Chris D’Arienzo (Mirvish). This arena-rock love story takes place LA’s Sunset Strip and features hits from the 80s. Previews Apr 20-May 9. Opens May 11 and runs to Dec 19, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 7 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2 pm. $28-$99. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King W. 416-872-1212, mirvish.com.

SoulSeek (Birdland Theatre). Music, video and theatre help tell the story of a woman’s journey to find love and reinvent her destiny. Opens Oct 7 and runs to Oct 23, Mon-Sat 8 pm. $30, stu/srs $20. Walmer Centre Theatre, 188 Lowther. 416-504-7529, birdlandtheatre.com.

Toyer by Gardner McKay (The Sugar Company/Lyric East Studios). A psychiatrist helps victims of a bizarre psychopath in this thriller. Previews Oct 6. Opens Oct 7 and runs to Oct 16, Tue-Sun 8 pm. $20-$25, 2-for-1 Tue, preview pwyc. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington. toyer.ca.

Eye-catching Toronto live theatre for the week of October 3, 2010

Mira Saraf — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 19:33:10 +0000

Here are all of the shows we wish we could get out and see this week! Take your pick from our list of great theatre escapes for the week of October 3, 2010:

** Shows marked with the double asterisks and in red are the ones that make Megan, our editor, wish she could clone herself so she could check them all out.

**Abilities Arts Festival (Abilities Arts Festival). The multi-arts festival celebrating diversity, inclusion and accessibility features visual art, installation, dance, theatre and storytelling for kids, installation art, film and more. Opens Sep 24 and runs to Oct 24, see website for venues, dates and times. Various prices, many events free. abilitiesartsfestival.org.

Aida by Giuseppe Verdi (Canadian Opera Company). The tragic opera set in ancient Egypt is performed in Italian. Opens Oct 2 and runs to Nov 5, Oct 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 27, 30, Nov 2 and 5 at 7:30 pm, mats Oct 2 at 4:30 pm, Oct 24 at 2 pm. $62-$281. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen W. 416-363-8231, coc.ca.

**Almighty Voice And His Wife by Daniel David Moses (Native Earth Performing Arts). An aboriginal man hunting food crosses a line and becomes a martyr in colonial Saskatchewan. Oct 9 at 8 pm. $35. Dancemakers Centre for Creation, 55 Mill, bldg 58, studio 313. nativeearth.ca.

An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley (Stage Centre Productions). A rich family’s secrets emerge during a police investigation of a suicide. Opens Sep 30 and runs to Oct 9, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $27.50, stu/srs $22. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall. 416-299-5557, stagecentreproductions.com.

Creeps by David Freeman (Tarragon Theatre). This Actor’s Fund of Canada benefit features a reading of the play that launched the Tarragon Theatre. Oct 4 at 8 pm. Pwyc. Main Space, 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, tarragontheatre.com.

Death In Venice by Benjamin Britten (Canadian Opera Company). The opera based on Thomas Mann’s novel is performed in English. Opens Oct 16 and runs to Nov 6, Oct 16, 19, 22, 25, 28 and Nov 3 at 7:30 pm, mats Oct 31 at 2 pm and Nov 6 at 4:30 pm. $62-$281. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen W. 416-363-8231, coc.ca.

**De Colores Festival (Alameda Theatre Company). The festival of new creations by Latin-Canadian playwrights includes works in development by Amaranta Leyva, Martha Chaves, Marilo Nuñez and Juan Carlos Velis. Oct 7-8 at 8 pm. $15, stu/srs $12, pass $28. Wychwood Theatre, 601 Christie. 416-652-5442, alamedatheatre.com.

**Fresh Meat Showcasing some of Toronto’s best up and coming comedians. October 4 Second City. secondcity.com

**Global Cabaret Festival (Global Toronto). This arts fest features music, dance, poetry and more with Sharron Matthews, Andrea Nann, Don Francks and others. Sep 30-Oct 3, see website for schedule. $20 per show, stu rush pass $30. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. globalcabaret.ca.

Gleeks An improvised musical homage to Glee. October 9 at 10 pm. Comedy Bar. comedybar.ca

Happyview P.S. by Michael McMurtry and Derek Williams (Spicy Mike Productions). The audience plays the role of students at a school assembly in this family comedy. Opens Sep 20 at 7 pm. Sep 25-Oct 3, Sat-Sun 2 pm. $10. Palmerston Library Theatre, 560 Palmerston. 416-539-8437, spicymike.ca.

Pinkalicious, The Musical by Elizabeth Kann, Victoria Kann and John Gregor (Vital Theatre). A girl turns pink after eating too many cupcakes in this family musical. Opens Oct 9 and runs to Dec 26, Sat 11 am and 1 pm, Sun 1 pm. $29.50-$39.50; family 4-pack $100 (till Oct 8). Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington. 416-642-8973, vitaltheatre.ca.

Sex, Relationships and Sometimes… Love by Joelle Arqueros (Kingston 6 Entertainment/Ryan Singh Enterprises). This monologue show features men and women from various backgrounds and sexual orientations. Opens Sep 24 and runs to Oct 8, Fri 8 pm. $15-$25 (ticketweb.ca). The Annex Live, 296 Brunswick. sexrelationshipsandsometimeslove.ca.

Sex Tape Project by Adrienne Wong, Donald Woo and David Yee (fu-GEN Theatre). The audience views crime and passion through binoculars in this workshop presentation. Oct 1-3, Fri-Sun at 8 and 9 pm. $10 (space limited; please reserve). Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina. 416-920-2828, fu-gen.org.

The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler (Ghost Light Projects). A cast of 26 women, men and a drag queen read monologues from Ensler’s collection. Opens Oct 5 and runs to Oct 7, Tue-Thu 7 and 9 pm. $25-$30. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander. 1-888-222-6608, ghostlightprojects.com.

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare (Direct Flight Theatre/GromKat Productions). Shakespeare’s comedy is set in the present-day Gladstone Hotel. Opens Sep 26 and runs to Oct 5, Sun-Tue (and Oct 6) 7:30 pm, mats Oct 5-6 at 2 pm. $25, stu $15. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. directflighttheatre.com.

**You Are Here by Daniel MacIvor (Alumnae Theatre). A woman relives her choices alongside those close to her and learns how to be happy. Opens Sep 24 and runs to Oct 9, Wed-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $20, Wed 2-for-1, Sun pwyc. 70 Berkeley. 416-364-4170, alumnaetheatre.com.

Already Covered by Mooney on Theatre:

[Title Of Show] by Jeff Bowen and Hunter Bell (Angelwalk Theatre). Two writers struggle to write and produce a musical in only three weeks for a theatre festival. Previews Sep 22-23. Opens Sep 24 and runs to Oct 10, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat-Sun 2 pm. $25-$45. Toronto Centre for the Arts, Studio Theatre, 5040 Yonge. 416-872-1111, angelwalk.ca.

Ali & Ali: The Deportation Hearings by Camyar Chai, Guillermo Verdecchia and Marcus Youssef (Cahoots Theatre Company). Five Arab/Muslim men are held without charges in Canada in this satire. Previews Sep 28-29. Opens Sep 30 and runs to Oct 17. $15-$32, Sun pwyc. Factory Theatre, Studio, 125 Bathurst. 416-504-9971, factorytheatre.ca.

Banana Shpeel by David Shiner (Cirque du Soleil). This production combines slapstick comedy, dance, circus acts, acrobatics and music. Previews Sep 14-18. Opens Sep 19 and runs to Oct 10, Tue-Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 6:30 pm, mats Sat-Sun (and some Wed) 1:30 pm. $25-$110. Canon Theatre, 244 Victoria. 416-872-1212, mirvish.com.

Billy Twinkle: Requiem For A Golden Boy by Ronnie Burkett (Factory Theatre). A puppeteer evaluates his life and rekindles his passion after losing his job. Previews Sep 24-26. Opens Sep 28 and runs to Oct 24, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $25-$48, previews $15-$25, Sun pwyc. 125 Bathurst. 416-504-9971, factorytheatre.ca.

Blasted by Sarah Kane (Buddies in Bad Times Theatre). Sex, violence and the horrors of war are explored by a man and woman sheltering in a hotel. Previews Sep 22-26. Opens Sep 28 and runs to Oct 17, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. $23-$33, Sun pwyc. 12 Alexander. 416-975-8555, buddiesinbadtimes.com. – To be posted asap

Blood by Tom Walmsley (Doghouse Riley Productions). A prostitute in need of drug money considers an incestuous three-way hook-up. Opens Sep 24 and runs to Oct 3, Wed-Sat and Mon 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $15. Somewhere There Studio, 227 Sterling, unit 112. dhproductions.com.

Cancer Can’t Dance Like This by Daniel Stolfi (Jennifer De Lucia). Stolfi performs his solo show about his battle with the disease. Opens Oct 4 and runs to Oct 9, Mon-Sat 8:30 pm, mat Sat 2:30 pm. $20-$25 (partial proceeds to Sunnybrook’s Odette Cancer Centre). Pia Bouman School for Ballet, 6 Noble. cancercantdancelikethis.com.

ID by Jeannot Painchaud (Cirque Éloize). The streets of a big city are transformed through music, urban dance and circus arts. Opens Oct 1 and runs to Oct 9, Thu-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $35-$77. Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front E. 416-872-2262, sonycentre.ca.

Rock Of Ages by Chris D’Arienzo (Mirvish). This arena-rock love story takes place LA’s Sunset Strip and features hits from the 80s. Previews Apr 20-May 9. Opens May 11 and runs to Dec 19, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 7 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2 pm. $28-$99. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King W. 416-872-1212, mirvish.com.

Through The Leaves by Franz Xaver Kroetz (Company Theatre). This drama looks at the relationship between a female butcher and her abusive companion. Previews Sep 10-11. Opens Sep 14 and runs to Oct 3, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2:30 pm. $20-$40. Tarragon Theatre, Extra Space, 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, companytheatre.ca.

*Listings based on NOW stage listings*

Eye-catching Toronto live theatre for the week of September 26, 2010

Mira Saraf — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 15:17:00 +0000

Here are all of the shows we wish we could get out and see this week! Take your pick from our list of great theatre escapes for the week of September 26, 2010:

** Shows marked with the double asterisks and in red are the ones that make Megan, our editor, wish she could clone herself so she could check them all out.

**(African Women Are As Strong As The Baobab Tree by Sauro Agostinho (Baobab Youth Theatre Group). A woman survives an abusive relationship and struggles to support her family. Opens Sep 22 and runs to Oct 2, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Sat 2 pm. $25. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley. 416-368-3110, baobabtheatregroup.com.

**Billy Twinkle: Requiem For A Golden Boy by Ronnie Burkett (Factory Theatre). A puppeteer evaluates his life and rekindles his passion after losing his job. Previews Sep 24-26, Fri-Sat 8 pm, Sun 7 pm. Opens Sep 28 and runs to Oct 24, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $25-$48, previews $15-$25, Sun pwyc. 125 Bathurst. 416-504-9971, factorytheatre.ca.

Global Cabaret Festival (Global Toronto). This arts fest features music, dance, poetry and more with Sharron Matthews, Andrea Nann, Don Francks and others. Sep 30-Oct 3, see website for schedule. $20 per show, stu rush pass $30. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 55 Mill. globalcabaret.ca.

**ID by Jeannot Painchaud (Cirque Éloize). The streets of a big city are transformed through music, urban dance and circus arts. Opens Oct 1 and runs to Oct 9, Thu-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $35-$77. Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front E. 416-872-2262, sonycentre.ca.

Richard III by William Shakespeare (Hart House Theatre). A ruthless Duke marries and murders his way to the top. Opens Sep 15 and runs to Oct 2, Wed-Sat 8 pm, mat Oct 2 at 2 pm. $25, stu/srs $10-$15. 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-8849, uofttix.ca.

**Sex Tape Project by Adrienne Wong, Donald Woo and David Yee (fu-GEN Theatre). The audience views crime and passion through binoculars in this workshop presentation. Oct 1-3, Fri-Sun at 8 and 9 pm. $10 (space limited; please reserve). Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina. 416-920-2828, fu-gen.org.

Tarragon 40th Anniversary (Tarragon Theatre). Theatre critic Richard Ouzounian talks with playwrights Morwyn Brebner, Judith Thompson, David French, Michael Healey and Hannah Moscovitch. Sep 28 at 7 pm. Free. Toronto Reference Library, Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, 789 Yonge. tarragontheatre.com.

**The Spadina Monologues by Christine Estima (Foundry Theatre Company). Estima’s play about a first date on a streetcar gets a reading. Sep 27 at 7 pm. Pwyc. The Rearview Mirror, 193 Baldwin. firstdrafttoronto@gmail.com.

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare (Direct Flight Theatre/GromKat Productions). Shakespeare’s comedy is set in the present-day Gladstone Hotel. Opens Sep 26 and runs to Oct 5, Sun-Tue (and Oct 6) 7:30 pm, mats Sep 26 (preview) Oct 5-6 at 2 pm. $25, stu $15. Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen W. directflighttheatre.com.

Already covered by Mooney on Theatre:

Closer by Patrick Marber (Parkdale Players). Two London couples engage in a game of partner swapping and self destruction. Opens Sep 22 and runs to Oct 2, Wed-Sat 8 pm. $15, stu $12. Unit 102 Theatre, 46 Noble, unit 102. parkdaleplayers.wordpress.com.

Love, Loss, And What I Wore by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron (Michael Rubinoff/Daryl Roth). Mary Walsh, Margot Kidder, Sharron Matthews, Andrea Martin and others perform stories about women. Previews Jul 16-20. Opens Jul 21 and runs to Sep 4. Opens Sep 10 and runs to Oct 2, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Wed and Sat 2 pm. $35-$65. Panasonic Theatre, 651 Yonge. 416-872-1212, lovelossonstage.ca.

Rock Of Ages by Chris D’Arienzo (Mirvish). This arena-rock love story takes place LA’s Sunset Strip and features hits from the 80s. Previews Apr 20-May 9. Opens May 11 and runs to Dec 19, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 7 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2 pm. $28-$99. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King W. 416-872-1212, mirvish.com.

*Listings based on NOW stage listings*