Jazz-age Paris meets Buenos Aries’s flamboyancy in @pointetango Dance Company’s 5-N @toronto_fringe production of “Tango After Midnight”. It’s “ a sublime experience that envelops its audience so completely.” Our rave review here: nextmag.ca/fringe-revie...

The @toronto_fringe production of “Orbit”, though set on distant planets has themes searingly relevant on Earth. And, think it sucks to be put on hold on a customer service line? “ Orbit” explores what that feels like on a space ship. Our 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/fringe-revie...

The @toronto_fringe production of “Ladies’Day” is a delightful 5-N ode to ‘60s women breaking free. Poolside beers fuel feminist sparks in this Fringe hit. Our rave review here: nextmag.ca/fringe-revie...

Another @toronto_fringe rave review. We loved “ Afeni”, the story of Tupac Shakir’s Mom and we learn she is so much more than legendary rapper’s mother. A Black Panther and committed activist who couldn’t be silenced, even in prison. 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/fringe-revie...

Here comes the Toronto fringe festival and our dozens of reviews including this rave for "Jimmy Hogg: MASHED". Our 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/fringe-revie...

Erin Shields tackles another classic with @soulpeppertheatre and @outsidethemarch’s production of “Medusa”. It’s impressive technically but may ultimately be thwarted by its ambition. Our 3-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-erin-...

Award-winning Canadian country star @deanbrody tells @nextmagcanada that with the release of his tenth album, he has “unshackled his heart” and doesn’t hesitate to share intimate thoughts on this very personal release. Check out our interview with Brody here: nextmag.ca/interview-de...

@supergirl is a super dud. Script is more a collage of ideas done better in other movies than a cohesive story. The patchwork production is full of logic holes and the whole thing peels and picks apart like the bottom of Trump’s pool. Our 2-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-super...

@mirvishproductions presentation of Broadway hit “The Outsiders” is a 5-N, jaw-dropping production that delivers an emotional punch with spectacular stagecraft. Review here: nextmag.ca/review-the-o...

@toystory5oficial is deservedly the top grossing film this weekend in North America. It's surprisingly relevant without being preachy. Defying the odds, this fifth installment of the franchise is fresh and fun. Our 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-toy-s...

The current @mirvishproductions of Paranormal Activity”, an adaptation of the film, is “an electrifying two hours all spent on the edge of your seat”. Our 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-live-...

@housewife_band singer Brighid Fry has played @nxne a few times so, she has an insider’s insights into the massive discovery festival. Fry offers her tips on what to see as NXNE opens today and her picks include: @sadboi and @yourgirlgrae. Full story here: nextmag.ca/veteran-nxne...

Full disclosure, Stephen Spielberg’s latest “we are not alone” flick, “Disclosure Day” is supremely disappointing. We thought this guy loves aliens but, they’re barely in the movie. Film feels like a first draft. Our 3-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-steph...

@gillisha co-created and stars in @soulpeppertheatre’s “Tiger Bride”, a “ rock opera fairy tale” but insists she will always think of herself as ”a musician first”. Gillis speaks with @nextmagcanada’s theatre editor @ryanborochovitz, story here: nextmag.ca/preview-hail...

From massive underplays with big acts like @bbnomula.bsky.social, @jessiereyez.bsky.social and more playing small rooms to the best emerging musical talent from around the world, @nxne takes over Toronto’s best live music venues from June 10-14. Preview story here: nextmag.ca/nxne-2026-pr...

@nicholasgalitzine as He-Man and makers of @mastersmovie know key to a good superhero movie is not to take yourself too seriously. Film is filled with plenty of laughs as well as cool creatures and art direction. Our 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-maste...

Fiddler on the Roof keeps it fresh by looking back performing at @algreentheatre, the original language of the characters in this play set in pre-Soviet Russia. Broadway's @stevenskybell plays Tevye in this satisfying and highly relevant production. Our 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-fiddl...

@kanepixels landed an @a24 film deal at 21. The eerie result is @backroomsmovie, a film with “an engrossing directorial style that sucks you into this world and doesn’t let go, even after the credos roll,” Our 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-unner...

Despite high hopes for the sophomore release from rapper-turned-director @bootsriley his latest film, out today, @iloveboostersmovie which, while well directed stumbles with a weak script. It’s visually striking but is a slog story-wise. Our 3-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-boots...

The @canadairelandfoundation’s festival of contemporary Irish theatre, Bealtaine Theatre Festival opens tonight. NEXT previews Best of the Fest and one of our recos is “ Chicken” where a woman plays the titular foul who thinks he’s an Irishman. Festival preview here: nextmag.ca/preview-the-...

Veteran jazz-powered pop-rocker Joe Jackson played almost enough hits @thedanforthmusichall Thursday night at a gig where he ably demonstrated that he’s still got it. @northbymichael.bsky.social 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/live-review-...

Quèbec composer Matthieu David Gagnon’s classical ensemble @florelaurentienne_ is inspired by province's beauty. Prog Rock influences, vintage synthesizers and a string quartet create their ambient sound. He speaks with NEXT ahead of Flore’s Friday @tdmusichall gig: nextmag.ca/interview-vi...

@tarragontheatreto’s latest “cicada” is an ambitious, occasionally bewildering eco-thriller. @monicadottor is part of a Toronto couple who find their new west end home has something deeply wrong below the surface. Check our 3-N @nextmagcanada review: nextmag.ca/review-cicad...

Check out @nextmagcanada’s new Singles of the Week feature highlighting the best and most interesting new singles. @iamtalk takes Single of the Week for his track “Time Machine.” @allisonrussellmusic and @tennysonking also have noteworthy releases. Read it all here: nextmag.ca/singles-roun...

You may know the dulcimer from Joni Mitchell’s mastery of the instrument but this weekend the @agakhanmuseum shows there is literally a world of dulcimer music at their two-day, “Hammered: International Festival of the Dulcimers”. Check out our preview here: nextmag.ca/preview-hamm...

Hometown heroes @brokensocialscene are back with their first album in nine years with a fresh release not afraid to look back. “Remember the Humans” is an introspective, nostalgic trip filled with dreamy pop-rock vocals and grand trumpets. Our 3-N review here: nextmag.ca/album-review...

@billieeilish concert film, “Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft” directed by @jamescameronofficial and the music star is disappointingly flat, metaphorically and literally. For mega-fans only. Our 2-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-billi...

Need to update your watch list? Check out this week's #StreamingPicks for must-sees this May: nextmag.ca/list_article... #YourNextBinge

“How to Catch Creation” starring @b.darenherbert and @theamandacordner is a charming, sometimes cheesy, ensemble look at our desire to create — and it might inspire its audience to try to catch some creation too. Check out our 3-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-how-t...

@abeautifulnoisemusical, @mirvishproductions latest touring production presentation works best as a faux Neil Diamond concert rather than as a play. Check out @girllikestheatre’s @nextmagcanada 2-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-a-bea...

Soft rock legend @thekennyloggins speaks with NEXT about finally getting doc. treatment, which premieres @hotdocs_ today (Tuesday., April28) and why he turned to a Tony-winning Broadway musical producer to create it. Check out our feature on the “Footloose” singer here: nextmag.ca/hot-docs-int...

Director @mayaannik’s @hotdocs_ ‘s presentation “ Black Zombies” seeks to bring the current zombie craze back to its roots in Haitian Vodou culture. Check out our interview with the director of this 4-N film here: nextmag.ca/hot-docs-int...

The elephant in the room in the new film “Michael” purporting to be the Michael Jackson story isn’t a cute animal from singer’s exotic pet collection but pedophilia. This sanitized look at the talented Jackson’s life totally avoids the scandal. Our 2-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-micha...

Talented doc filmmaker Morgan Neville turns his lens on a reluctant @lornemichaelsofficial_12 for an affectionate and informative look at the comedy legend in the new film “Lorne” released Friday., April 17. Our 4-N review here nextmag.ca/review-morga...

What's on Toronto stages this week: Returning favourites, sneaky sleuths and menstrual joy.

It's time for a quarterly check-in on our theatre recommendations from the beginning of the year. What held up, and what fell flat?

The new @thesecondcityto revue “World’s Gone Wild” is short on politics and long on laughs — which works in this time of regularly devastating newscasts. Our 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-excel...

What's on stage in Toronto this week: Outnumbered openings, déjà vu and an exclusive interview with Richard Tse from Tarragon Theatre's ‘The Neighbours’. Check out the latest edition of our weekly "What's On Stage" email newsletter 👇

It’s been 26 years since Emperor, the revered Norwegian death metal band, last took to a Toronto stage. Ihsahn — the only bandmember who does interviews — chats with NEXT ahead of their grand return this Friday.

Theatre Scenes: Changing seasons, announcing seasons and nearly ending seasons

@mirvishproductions latest production “Cyrano” joins a long list of current shows that seeks to update a classic. It’s an easy, feel-good night of theatre that trades tragedy for comedy with mixed results. Our 3-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-cyran...

Review: Turkish drama 'The Things You Kill' surprises with stunning mid-film twist

Timothée Chalamet is wrong. If anything, the National Ballet of Canada’s production ‘Pinocchio’ is almost too lively.

Interview: Alireza Khatami on pushing cinema to the edge, exploring masculinity in 'The Things You Kill'

Just Announced concerts alert! New shows just announced include: @pussycatdolls, @lucydacus, @treyanastasio, @judycollinsofficial and many more. Find out about all the shows before they sell out by subscribing to our free Just Announced Concerts newsletter here: mailchi.mp/813fec880886...

Canadian theatre legend Claire Coulter is characteristically superb in @tarragontheatreto’s new production of Judith Thompson’s “ Queen Maeve”. It’s a “not to be missed” performance. Our 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-tarra...

The @shiftinggroundcollective’s new production of Canadian indie-turned-Broadway-hit, “The Drowsy Chaperone” delivers gusto over gloss for an irresistibly toe-tapping, blissfully unrefined good time. Our 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-shift...

A long-time writer on CBC’s 'This Hour Has 22 Minutes' and Canadian Comedy Award winner, Jon Blair is bringing his hit one-man show to this year’s Sketchfest for a headlining performance tonight.

Lots of pondering and not enough action and space awesomeness in Ryan Gosling’s latest @projecthailmary an interstellar dud. Our 3-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-proje...

Album Review: Listening to 'Mud Blood Bone', Cat Clyde's fourth album, patience remains a virtue, with good things coming to those who wait