Cheap Theatre in Toronto the Week of Sep 28th, 2015

Five Shows Under $25 in Toronto this Week

This week, our picks are all about coming of age: dealing with technology, identity, dreams, friendship, and all sorts of new experiences. There’s also one play that doesn’t fit the theme at all, but it just sounded so fun we couldn’t leave it out! Guess which one when you check out our picks for the week under the cut! Continue reading Cheap Theatre in Toronto the Week of Sep 28th, 2015

Review: Yours Forever, Marie-Lou (Soulpepper)

Photo of Yours Forever, Marie Lou by from Soulpepper

A tragic car accident sets the stage for Soulpepper’s Yours Forever, Marie-Lou in Toronto

When the lights go down on Soulpepper’s production of Yours Forever, Marie-Lou, the soothing sound of traditional bagpipes greets the audience. Soothing, that is, until it suddenly turns into the roaring squeal and impact of a car crash. It is the first, but not the last, of the unexpected, well crafted, and chilling turns in Yours Forever, Marie-Lou, now playing at the Young Center for the Performing Arts.

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Review: Motown The Musical (Mirvish)

Photo from Motown the Musical

Mirvish presents Motown The Musical in Toronto

Motown The Musical, currently making a stop in Toronto as part of its North American Tour, is a jukebox musical that tells the story of the independent record label and its founder, Berry Gordy, through the hit songs of the label’s many iconic artists. The music of the Motown catalogue is the show’s greatest strength but the show is weighed down by a plodding script. Continue reading Review: Motown The Musical (Mirvish)