Wrote a little more about the Stratford Festival's new artistic director — the good, the bad and the hiring committee that included zero artists for the top job in Canadian theatre. My column is online now: www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/arti...

I really enjoyed @mirvish.bsky.social TELL TALE HARBOUR. It’s much broader and jokier than COME FROM AWAY, but still has a great big heart. Review now up at @thestar.com. www.thestar.com/entertainmen...

Tell Tale Harbour's run in Toronto is almost sold out! This is a great sign for this amazing made-in-Canada musical

Best theatre deal in town!! Tuesday night pay-what-you-choose at Soulpepper Theatre, with two terrific productions to choose from tonight: The Welkin and King Gilgamesh.

Very much enjoyed THE VEIL and ENORMITY, GIRL, AND THE EARTHQUAKE IN HER LUNGS (phew) at Crow's and 877 Yonge, respectively. Two stellar new plays – and each frightening in their own way. My twofer review is online now: www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/arti...

Cool news out of BC: Joshua Beamish's new ballet company is set to launch next April. More in @theglobeandmail.com: www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre...

INTRODUCING: ON Criticism, an incubator for theatre criticism offered by Intermission Magazine, the Grand Theatre, Theatre Aquarius, Talk is Free Theatre, and Tarragon Theatre.

I also loved this show, and I hope to see it get produced across Canada.

We're thrilled to be nominated for Attractions Ontario's 10th Annual Ontario’s Choice Awards! Vote for us to win the Top Performing Arts spot. You can vote once a day until September 7, 2025: attractionsontario.ca/poll/top-per... 📷 Photo by Ann Baggley.

In the Capitol Theatre’s new musical Rez Gas, songwriter Cale Crowe spins a comic tale of uneasy homecoming “If it works in [the rehearsal] room and all these people believe in it, then we can take on the whole world," says Crowe. www.intermissionmagazine.ca/features/rez...

✨ Announcing our 2026 season! ✨ The culmination of a 40-year career with the Festival, including 14 seasons as Artistic Director, this will be Antoni Cimolino's farewell season, with plays united under the theme of "This Rough Magic". The 2026 playbill across our four venues...

Woo hoo!! So thrilled that 2b theatre company RED LIKE FRUIT by Hannah Moscovitch has won a Scotsman Fringe First at Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Can’t wait to join you next week!

Jeez b'y, there's only 1️⃣4️⃣ performances of TELL TALE HARBOUR left! ⏰ Git your arse over to Confederation Centre of the Arts before it's too late! Get your feed of east coast slang, joy, and laughs in the NEW VERSION of Tell Tale Harbour, on now until Aug 29. ➡️ confederationcentre.com/tth

American friends, are you worried about how you’ll be received in Canada this summer? Fear not! As Jesse Green writes in the New York Times, our arms are wide open for you here in Stratford.

The Ontario government is considering new rules to regulate talent agents—rules that could directly affect how performers are paid, protected, and supported. Your feedback is very important! See your recent Member email to read the consultation guide and proposal, and how to submit your comments.

How's this for a boost, Canada? From the Chicago Tribune's chief theatre critic, Chris Jones: "Canadian theater, and Canadians in general, are doing better than their neighbors to the south at focusing on the core values that hold the nation together."

Really grateful to Phil Rickaby for having me on @stageworthy.ca, where we had a wide-ranging conversation about slime tutorials, my strange journey from theatre school to my job at The Globe and, of course, Taylor Swift. open.spotify.com/episode/3FPj...

Had never seen the stage version of STEEL MAGNOLIAS. So it was worth the trip to Port Hope to see it with a lovely cast. www.goaheadsumi.com/review-steel...

It’s official: Soulpepper has found its next artistic director. Paolo Santalucia will begin in the role on Sept. 1. My exclusive for @theglobeandmail.com is online now: www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre...

There are some fine performances and great direction, but I simply could not get behind "Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812," now running @mirvish.bsky.social. #theaTO Here's my minority report, for @thestar.com:

Single tickets for our 2025/26 season are officially on sale! 🎉 Whether you're drawn to timeless classics, daring psychological drama, or exciting new productions there’s something you’ll love waiting for you at the opera house. coc.ca/tickets

Love this by Aisling Murphy in Globe, highlighting 4 standout musicals at TO Fringe that could go the distance: Iris, Playground, CtrlAltDelete, Almost Ever After. I'd also watch for Songs by a Wannabe, People Suck, Apothecary, Killy Willy, All That She Wrote. www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/article...

Amazing success!

"Energetic," "emotional," "electric" — audiences are crazy about the NEW Tell Tale Harbour, on now at Confederation Centre of the Arts. ➡️ confederationcentre.com/tth Experience the heartwarming east coast charm and humour of this Canadian-made musical about home and family—starring Alan Doyle!

A new deal signals progress for ACTRA performers who work in commercials. Read this message from ACTRA Toronto President Kate Ziegler. Read now: actratoronto.com/presidents-m...

NYT Critic’s Pick for Prince Faggot bodes well for Jordan Tannahill’s newest play making it to Toronto (and soon, I hope). Review by Jesse Green: www.nytimes.com/2025/06/17/t...

Tremendous news!

Tarragon Theatre and The Musical Stage Company’s “After the Rain” is a rocking new musical you won’t want to miss! Great songs and a passionate story about family and art, and a STELLAR cast make this a must-see show! #TheaTO #Theatre #Review aviewfromthebox.net/2025/06/09/t...

I really vibed with the touring production of Beetlejuice — and just about squealed when I realized the effervescent Megan McGinnis was in it. Great show, better cast. Go see! www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/theatre...

I'm looking forward to seeing this on the weekend. It looks like a fun time!

Looks like an amazing lineup!

NEWS: Toronto Fringe unveils full 2025 programming "Tickets are now on sale for the 37th annual Toronto Fringe Festival, showcasing over 100 shows in 22 venues across the city." buff.ly/a9V1BOv

Wondering if anyone caught the Oh, Mary! easter egg in Mirvish's & Juliet cast announcement video?