Wonderful night celebrating 2025 Siminovitch Prize Laureate Ravi Jain and Protégé Miriam Fernandes, along with Finalists (and their protégés) Anne-Marie Olivier (Mary-Lee Picknell), Estelle Shook (Kathleen MacLean) and Adrienne Wong (Howard Dai). Congrats all! siminovitchprize.com/people/ravi-...

Break legs Public Consumption, Bug and A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings, all opening tonight. Or you can also see Bijuriya, Christmas Market, Fulfilment Centre, Profoundly Affectionate, Spycraft, Narnia, Dishwashers, Hallmark(ish), Ava, Weesageechak, Moonlight Schooner, Robin Hood, Shrek.

Love a Thursday matinee, particularly a sold-out SPYCRAFT at Theatre Centre, written by Kirk Dunn & Claire Ross Dunn, directed by Richard Greenblatt, starring Diane Flacks, Blair Williams, Charlotte Dennis & Devin Lee.

Break legs Bijuriya at Buddies and Moonlight Schooner at CanStage, both opening tonight. You can also catch Christmas Market, Fulfilment Centre, Profoundly Affectionate, The Dishwashers, Hallmark(ish), Ava, Bad Hats Narnia, Spycraft, Weesageechak Fest, Shrek.

Still remember being so confused with theatre folk talking about "pshaw", which I had only known as an expression of disdain, until I got to know Theatre's great PShaw. Condolences to Rosie, Cindy and his loved ones. Flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com/obituaries/P...

Looking forward to a fun night at The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical, starring Alexandra Clementi, Alyssa Lyn, Sean Meldrum, Emily Richardson, Levi Stepp, Heidi Michelle Thomas and Luke Witt. Plays at the Royal Theatre till Jan 4. hallmarkish.com/toronto/

Last chance for these TO shows closing today: The Comeuppance at Soulpepper, Dissonant Species at Factory Theatre, An Orchid and Other Such Lilies at Red Sandcastle and How Do We Get Out of Here at Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company.

From London to Stratford, for a matinee of Amy Rutherford’s Reproduktion directed by Marie Farsi at Here For Now Theatre, then the Stratford Festival Langham Directors Workshop presentations with scenes directed by Steven Conde, Aaron Jan, Lennette Randall and Luke Reece.

Wonderful night in London’s Arendelle at the Grand Theatre’s opening of FROZEN with the fabulous Kelly Holiff and Chariz Faulmino, directed by Rachel Peake, music direction by Alexandra Kane, choreographed by Ainsley Hillyard. Runs till Jan 4 & well worth the time! www.grandtheatre.com/event/frozen

Just have to let it go that both Grand Theatre & Theatre Aquarius are opening FROZEN tonight. I’m in London for Rachel Peake directing Kelly Holiff & Chariz Faulmino as Elsa & Anna, but also looking forward to Hamilton next with Jeremy Webb directing Kaleigh Gorka & Jessica Gallant. Break legs all!

Last chance to see The Comeuppance at Soulpepper, Dissonant Species at Factory Theatre, An Orchid and Other Such Lilies at Red Sandcastle and How Do We Get Out of Here at HGJTC, all closing this Sunday. (con’t…)

Last week for Comeuppance at Soulpepper, Dissonant Species at Factory, An Orchid at Red Sandcastle, How Do We at HGJTC. Also Christmas Market-Crows, Profoundly Affectionate-Tarragon, Fulfillment Centre-Coal Mine, Narnia-Soulpepper, Dishwashers-Mildreds, Ava-Mirvish, Shrek-YPT, Hallmark(ish)-Royal.

And yes, I AM seeing three shows today, because I can!! Catching up with YPT’s SHREK at 11am, then 2pm THE CHRISTMAS MARKET at Crow's Theatre, then Dandelion Theatre 7:30pm AN ORCHID AND OTHER SUCH LILIES at Red Sandcastle, starring Walter Borden & Scott Wentworth. My kind of Sunday!

Busy TO theatre Sunday with two chances to see YPT Shrek (11am&2pm), HGJTC How Do We Get Out of Here (2&7pm), Dandelion Theatre An Orchid and Other Such Lilies (2:30&7:30pm), Second City Predictable Holiday Rom-Com The Musical (4&7pm). Or…

TO theatre closing this weekend: Predictable Holiday-Rom Com The Musical at Second City, CHILD-ish at Tarragon, tick tick boom at Alumnae, Far Side of the Moon at CanStage, DNA at Theatre Centre, Inhuman Resources at The Bridge, Little Shop of Horrors at Al Green, Vuka at Theatre Passe Muraille.

Fun night at Musical Stage Company latest Uncovered: Madonna and Cher, with Divine Brown, Nathan Carroll, Sara Farb, Jeigh Madjus, Steven Page, Elm Reyes, Jackie Richardson & Annika Tupper. Final show tonight: musicalstagecompany.com/shows/uncove...

Break legs for Opening Night of Kanika Ambrose’s THE CHRISTMAS MARKET, directed by Philip Akin, starring Matthew G. Brown, Savion Roach, Brenda Robins, Danté Prince. A b current Performing Arts Production with Crow's Theatre and Studio 180 Theatre. Runs till Nov 30 only so book asap!

Two special events for musical theatre cabaret fans this week: one night only tomorrow Tues at Reid's Distillery, Eclipse Theatre presents The Stories Behind the Songs, then for Tues to Thurs at Koerner Hall, Musical Stage Company presents its annual Uncovered, this year with Madonna & Cher.

So many Sunday matinees incl pay-what-you-can at Octet, Christmas Market & Dissonant Species. Or choose from Predictable Holiday-Rom Com The Musical, Doc Wuthergloom, CHILD-ish, The Comeuppance, Antigone, tick tick boom, Far Side of the Moon, Without an Evil Eye, Ava: The Secret Conversations.

Lovely Opening Night for Theatre Gargantua’s latest DISSONANT SPECIES, directed by Jacquie P.A. Thomas, written by Heather Marie Annis and Michael Spence, performed by Annis, Nicholas Eddie, Malia Rogers, Spence and Hannah Sunley-Paisley, running at Factory Theatre till Nov 23 only.

TO theatre this weekend: Predictable Holiday-Rom Com The Musical at Second City, Dissonant Species & Antigone at Factory, tick tick boom at Alumnae, Octet & Christmas Market at Crows, Doc Wuthergloom at Red Sandcastle, CHILD-ish at Tarragon… (con’t)

Delightful night at Predictable Holiday Rom-Com The Musical by George Reinblatt & Suzy Wilde, getting you right into the holiday spirit. Runs two weeks only at The Second City Toronto, so catch it while you can. www.secondcity.com/shows/toront...

Wonderful news that the Fleck Dance Theatre has been saved from permanent closure by the Toronto Stage Company which has signed a 10-year lease to ensure it remains a performing arts venue. Yay!! www.thestar.com/entertainmen...

As November hits & holiday rom-coms fill the screens, new and exciting this year is Predictable Holiday Rom-Com: The Musical! A new original Canadian musical by George Reinblatt & Suzy Wilde. Plays at Second City Toronto for two weeks only Nov 4-16. Can't wait!! www.secondcity.com/shows/toront...

Last chance to catch CanStage SLAVE PLAY, BRIGHT STAR & TELL TALE HARBOUR at Mirvish which all close Sunday. Still time for Octet at Crows, CHILD-ish at Tarragon, Little Shop of Horrors at Al Green, The Comeuppance at Soulpepper, Far Side of the Moon at CanStage, Doc Wuthergloom at Red Sandcastle.

Updated: Sadly power has not come back at Tweed and Company Theatre, so i will have to miss this one. But got a picture with the cast of the Rocky Horror I’ll never see.

Arrived at Tweed & Company Theatre for 7pm Rocky Horror Show, to no electricity in the building or surrounding area. Power supposed to be restored at 7pm, in which case show will begin at 8:30pm. Wish them luck!!

If you missed the sold-out run of KILLY WILLY at Toronto Fringe or wanna see it again, catch it for 4 nights only, tonight till Friday at Second City. Or can catch Slave Play at CanStage, CHILD-ish at Tarragon Theatre, or musicals Octet at Crow's Theatre, Bright Star & Tell Tale Harbour at Mirvish.

Really ended that NYC trip on a double-high, with a return to my favourite new musical of the last couple years MAYBE HAPPY ENDING, and the best production of CHESS I’ve ever seen. But pretty darned happy to be back in Canada.

Pretty excited for this one. Can’t wait to see and hear the new CHESS on Broadway!

Great catching up with Sophie Dushko and catching Chilina Kennedy in previews for new off-Broadway musical Reunions at New York City Center.

Also caught the hilarious Ginger Twinsies featuring the fabulous Mitch Wood.

Great Day 1 of National Alliance for Musical Theatre Festival with a terrific presentation of Kevin Wong’s Soft Magical Tofu Boy(s), ending with a Celebration of Kevin Wong hosted by The Musical Stage Company.

Day 1 of the 2025 National Alliance for Musical Theatre Festival of New Musicals which I’m excited for every year, but particularly so this year as the musical theatre world-at-large is introduced to the fabulous Kevin Wong through his new musical Soft Magical Tofu Boy(s). Congrats Kevin!!

Fun pre-NAMT Festival of New Muaicals day in New York, catching a Queen (of Versailles) and a Prince (Faggot), with a lovely group of Canadians on the town, ending with a late-night Jeigh Madjus sighting!

Such a delight celebrating the release of the Original Cast Recording for Canadian musical URSA: A FOLK MUSICAL by Jake Schindler & Sam Boer, performed by Schindler, Boer, Belinda Corpuz, Ben Page & Donna Garner. Listen here: uncommonfolkcollective.bandcamp.com/album/ursa-a...

One week left to apply for the 2026 CAFF Touring Lottery! Deadline is next Mon Oct 27, and lottery draw is Nov 5. Apply once for a chance to perform at multiple Fringe Festivals across North America in 2026. For more info and to apply: fringefestivals.com/for-artists/...

Such a privilege to attend A Musical Salute to David Warrack, celebrating his 50+ years as composer, lyricist, producer and mentor to so many. And thrilled that it was just the first of a planned series of celebrations of Canadian Musical Theatre Artists.

Excited for tonight’s Musical Salute to David Warrack, a celebration timed to coincide with his 80th year, and the first of a series of celebrations of Canadian Musical Theatre Artists. Sold out but you can catch a livestream starting at 8:00pm here: www.streamstage.live/warracksalute

Pay-what-you-can tix available for both THE VEIL (closing today) & OCTET from noon at Crow’s Theatre. Or catch final NO SECRETS at Red Sandcastle, GO and WHAT BRINGS YOU IN at Passe Muraille, BREMEN TOWN at Tarragon, SLAVE PLAY at Canadian Stage, BRIGHT STAR and TELL TALE HARBOUR at Mirvish.

Break legs WHAT BRINGS YOU IN opening at TPM, while GO in Backspace. Can also catch NO SECRETS at Red Sandcastle, Talk Is Free BLACKBIRD, THE VEIL & OCTET at Crow's, DOUBT in Annex, LITTLE SHOP in Al Green, SLAVE PLAY at CanStage, BREMEN TOWN at Tarragon, BRIGHT STAR & TELL TALE HARBOUR at Mirvish.

Still wishing and hoping for a cast recording of Suzy Wilde and Rose Napoli’s musical After The Rain, but for now, “Forever” sung by Annika Tupper is pretty great. youtu.be/u2mB9JQm0e4a

Worth the drive to Barrie for Tess Benger’s Actor Cafe, presented by Talk is Free at Homestead Artisan Bakery.

Break legs Scott Hammell for opening of NO SECRETS tonight, and Laura Piccinin for opening of GO tomorrow, both running this week only. Can also catch Talk Is Free’s BLACKBIRD, OCTET & THE VEIL at Crow’s, SLAVE PLAY at CanStage, BREMEN TOWN at Tarragon, BRIGHT STAR & TELL TALE HARBOUR at Mirvish.

Best Sunday TO theatre deal: pay-what-you-can matinees of Octet & The Veil at Crow's Theatre. Or final Concord Floral or Sankofa Trilogy at Theatre Centre. Or final Waiting for Godot at Coal Mine. Or Slave Play at Canadian Stage, Bremen Town at Tarragon, Bright Star & Tell Tale Harbour at Mirvish.

Looking forward to revisiting all three shows of d’bi.young anitafrika’s 20th Anniversary reimagining of The Sankofa Trilogy in one marathon day today: blood.claat at 2pm, benu at 5pm, word! sound! powah! at 8pm. Gorgeous day to hang out at Theatre Centre.

Shows to catch closing this weekend: Concord Floral, The Sankofa Trilogy, Waiting For Godot, Milk Milk Lemonade. Or shows playing a bit longer are Octet, The Veil, Slave Play, Bremen Town, Blackbird, Bright Star, Tell Tale Harbour, The Mush Hole. Support live theatre!

Excited to revisit Jordan Tannahill’s Concord Floral back at Theatre Centre in a new production co-directed by 郝邦宇 Steven Hao & Alli Carry. Short run till Sunday only. Break legs! theatrecentre.org/event/concor...

Back to Oakville for the first Theatre Sheridan of the year, workshop presentations of two First Draft musicals: MEAT by alaska B & Aaron Jan, directed by Thomas Alderson, music director Benjamin Kersey, and SÉANCE by Kelsi James & Griffin Hewitt, directed by Margot Greve, music director Athena So.

Such a gift being able to catch the fabulous Smile Theatre production of Extraordinary at a long-term care facility with so many residents in the audience. Written & directed by Jim Betts, starring Emily Masurkevitch and Charlotte Moore, stage managed by Sam Rosenthal. smiletheatre.com