2020 “Off-Mirvish” productions include, Us/Them, Room, Indecent

posted Monday, December 9, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Featured Events, Theatre, Toronto

OFF-MIRVISH is a curated series of edgier, challenging and fascinating plays, that’s comprised of three internationally known plays:  US/THEM, ROOM and INDECENT. Written and directed by Carly Wijs, the Canadian premiere of US/THEM will star Gytha Parmentier and Roman Van Houtven in the brilliant, utterly compelling hit play – a sell-out at the Edinburgh Fringe and London’s National Theatre.  US/THEM will play February 27 through March 15, 2020. In 2004 a […]

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Ross Petty Productions presents “Lil’ Red Robin Hood” – on stage until Jan 4, 2020 (Toronto)

posted Friday, December 6, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Drag, Events, Featured Events, Music, Theatre, Toronto

It’s must be holiday season if Ross Petty has a new show on stage. Rich or poor, the whole family will be hood-winked by Ross Petty Productions’ original musical, LIL’ RED ROBIN HOOD this holiday season. After 23 years of holiday cheer in Toronto’s historic Elgin Theatre, Ross Petty Productions’ 2019/20 Family Musical is moving to the Winter Garden Theatre on the 6th Floor of […]

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The Paul Bellini Film Festival – Dec 6, 13, and 20, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, December 5, 2019

by: Raymond Helkio in Bar/Club, Celebrity, Comedy, Drag, Events, Featured Events, Music, New York City, Pride, Queer, Toronto

You may know Paul Bellini as the writer from Kids In The Hall and his infamous reoccurring towel skit, however you may not know that he’s also a comedy teacher, and an accomplished musician and writer, including his regular “Bumble-ini” column right here in theBUZZ.  He also recently re-released an updated edition of the Buddy […]

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Summer: The Donna Summer Musical – on stage March 10 to 22. 2020 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, December 5, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Events, Featured Events, Music, Toronto

She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. But what the world didn’t know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, becoming the icon of an era, and the inspiration for every music diva who followed. […]

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LIPSYNCED’s monthly drag cabaret is coming to Buddies, beginning Dec 6, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Monday, December 2, 2019

by: Raymond Helkio in Bar/Club, Celebrity, Comedy, Drag, Events, Featured Events, Music, New York City, Pride, Queer, Toronto

If you haven’t been to a Tom Hearn’s hosted show, you should know that it’s an extravaganza. Always tightly directed so there’s not a wasted moment in between laughs, hence how they generally get non-stop laughs for most shows. Tom’s latest endeavour, Lipsynced was a hit at Bad Dog Theatre this past October and now […]

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Christmas Watchlist 2019: The twelve most buzz-worthy holiday movies, TV shows & specials!

posted Thursday, November 28, 2019

by: Joey Viola in Art, Celebrity, Entertaining, Events, Film, Television

Season’s Greetings! It’s officially “the most wonderful time of the year!” From gingerbread houses and eggnog to holiday parties and gift exchanges, everywhere you turn this season it’s filled with Christmas-themed winter fun! But after retiring home from the hustle and bustle, who doesn’t want to snuggle up on the couch in their favourite onesie […]

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Poly Queer Love Ballad – on stage Nov 26 to 30. 2019 (Toronto)

posted Monday, November 25, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Featured Events, Queer, Theatre, Toronto

Theatre Passe Muraille’s next presentation of the season introduces POLY QUEER LOVE BALLAD, a bold and intimate musical experience that merges slam poetry and catchy pop-folk tunes, while challenging misconceptions surrounding polyamory and queerness. This show displays fearless, multidimensional portrayal of LGTBQ+ relationships that defies traditional narratives surrounding the status quo of how intimate and romantic connections are meant to […]

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Miracle on Ossington – Holiday Pop-Up Cocktail Bar – Nov 25 to Dec 31, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Friday, November 22, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Entertaining, Events, Featured Events, Toronto

Miracle on Ossington, the beloved holiday-pop up bar and national phenomenon serving nostalgic cocktails returns to 146 Ossington Avenue in Toronto from Monday, November 25 through December 31. Miracle transforms this event space venue into a Christmas wonderland with nostalgic festive décor and holiday-themed drinks, including Christmapolitan, Run Run Rudolph, and the newly created SanTaRex.  Toronto joins more than 120 other locations, including Canadian […]

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Naked Heart: LGBTQ Festival of Words – November 22 to 24 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, November 19, 2019

by: Raymond Helkio in Bar/Club, Celebrity, Comedy, Drag, Events, Featured Events, Music, New York City, Pride, Queer, Toronto

Launched in 2015, Naked Heart is the largest LGBTQ literary festival in the world, and the most racially diverse literary festival in Ontario. This festival is held in the Church and Wellesley neighbourhood of Toronto, and includes workshops, panels, performances and discussions for writers and lovers of words. The festival hub is at Glad Day Bookshop (499 Church […]

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Toronto declared “Year of Public Art” in 2021

posted Tuesday, November 19, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Events, Featured Events, Toronto

  Mayor John Tory proclaimed 2021 as the Year of Public Art to further his commitment to the growing arts and culture sector in Toronto. Working in partnership with artists, arts organizations and communities across the city, the City of Toronto will engage with residents and visitors in a city-wide recognition of public art. The […]

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