Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of January 24th, 2017. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. On offer this week are shows examining the loss of a child, an Indigenous coming-of-age story, a blanket fort, and much more! Check them out below the cut:
Continue reading Cheap Theatre in Toronto the Week of January 24th
There are so many exciting show opening in Toronto this week, from a musical rendition of a Stephen King classic to stories about anxiety, intergenerational differences, and grief! To aid you in selecting some top choice, our editor Lin is here to highlight a fews shows that caught her eye in red text. Check them out below the cut:
Continue reading Playlistings in Toronto for the week of January 23rd
Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale lands on the Toronto stageWilliam Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale, currently being performed by Groundling Theatre Company at the Winter Garden Theatre is sometimes referred to as a “problem play.” It’s neither tragedy nor comedy but rather switches between moments of intense psychological drama and moments of comedy and romance. As such, it is a perfect showcase for demonstrating the tremendous range and talent of this group of actors. Continue reading Review: The Winter’s Tale (Groundling Theatre Company)
The COC’s Magic Flute, on stage in Toronto, is “enchanting, spectacular, and fun”At first I was confused by the action during the overture in the Canadian Opera Company’s current production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Die Zauberflöte does not typically involve a large household filled with servants and nobility. It is a fantastical romp wherein a young prince and a bird-man set about to rescue a young maiden from the clutches of the high priest of an Egyptian sun cult at the behest of the girl’s mother, the evil Queen of the Night. Continue reading Review: The Magic Flute (Canadian Opera Company)
Stephen King’s horror classic comes to the Toronto stageHart House Theatre’s production of the named Carrie: the musical seems like a good choice for a young cast and an inter-generational audience. Bullying is a great theme, it’s got great visual possibilities because of its story, and the audience will have fans of the book and films offering a little leeway for younger performers.
A good idea does not, however, a good production make.
Continue reading Review: Carrie: the musical (Hart House Theatre)