Tis the season for Christmas themed shows, murder mystery dinner theatre, puppets, children’s shows, and so much more! To help you narrow down your selections, our editor Samantha is here to highlight a fews shows that caught her eye in red text. Check them out below the cut:
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You will likely walk out of Sister Act: The Musical, now playing at the Lower Ossington Theatre, with a smile on your face. However, you might not remember anything ten minutes after you walk out that door. The show has a heartwarming message, but features some exceptionally bland book and songwriting, which energetic performances can only take so far.
The chemistry of the nuns’ sisterhood and the standout performance of the Mother Superior are worth seeing. The writing, is, well… nunsense.
Continue reading Review: Sister Act (Lower Ossington Theatre)
There’s nothing better than than a little change in pace for the holiday season. Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre presents a night of dance in WinterSong at the Fleck Dance Theatre.
It’s a lovely evening that offers up something a little different for those who are tired of the same old December songs.
Continue reading Review: WinterSong (Canadian Contemporary Dance Theatre)
The Toronto Monologue Slam started in 2011, and is one of Canada’s largest acting showcases, where local actors perform live monologues and compete for the coveted Heavy Weight Champ title belt.
The Season Five Finale will not only give audiences a chance to enjoy an evening of live performances at The Den, but also offers participants a night to share their talents and network with industry professionals.
I spoke to co-founder and executive producer Andre Newell about the event, and here’s what he had to say:
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Live theatre shows in Toronto with ticket prices of $25 or less, playing the week of December 6th, 2016. Perfect for the budget-conscious theatre-goer. To titillate your theatre tastebuds this week we have a Burlesque show, the music of Andrew Lloyd Weber (different events!), and—amongst others—the season finale of the Toronto Monologue Slam. Check out our full listing below the cut:
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