Canadian Stage 2019/20 Lineup Announced

posted Tuesday, March 19, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Celebrity, Dance, Events, Featured Events, Music, Theatre, Toronto

 Canadian Stage, one of the country’s leading not-for-profit contemporary performing arts organizations, have announced its 19.20 season, the first under Artistic Director Brendan Healy (Buddies in Bad Times Theatre) and Executive Director Monica Esteves. Featuring 14 thrilling works from 5 continents, including 6 world premieres, the 19.20 season honours Canadian Stage’s legacy while also forging a deeper connection to the people of Toronto.   For the 19.20 […]

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Luminato – Toronto’s art extravaganza is back – June 7 to 23, 2019

posted Wednesday, March 13, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Celebrity, Dance, Events, Featured Events, Music, Theatre, Toronto

From a larger-than-life mirrored maze and provocative new work by one of Canada’s most renowned puppet masters, to a massive choral event along Toronto’s waterfront and the North American premiere of a re-imagined dance classic, the 13th annual Luminato festival lights up the city of Toronto with bold, high-energy, ambitious work from Canada and around the […]

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9 to 5: The Musical – on stage March 14 to May 26, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, March 12, 2019

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

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL tells the story of Doralee, Violet and Judy – three coworkers pushed to the boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss. Organizing a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will the girls manage to reform their office – or will it all unravel when the company […]

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CHICHO – Venezuelan queer-ibbean coming-of-age journey – on stage until March 24, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, March 12, 2019

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

Chicho, an ashamed-queer-Catholic-man-boy from Venezuela, hilariously attempts to feel beautiful despite his warring identity politics. In this wildly entertaining exploration of a diasporic experience, CHICHO meticulously presents the disparity between his own Queer-ibbean coming-of-age journey in Canada and the worsening socio-economic crisis in Venezuela. Playwright/Performer: Augusto Bitter CHICHO – On until March 24, 2019 Theatre Passe Muraille Backspace, […]

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PUNK – docuseries on the history of punk music, debuts March 11, 2019

posted Friday, March 8, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Featured Events, Film, Queer, Television, Trans

Punk, a four-part docuseries from executive producer John Varvatos.  Varvatos brings his passion and deep connection to the roots of the PUNK movement to the series, partnering with filmmaker Derik Murray’s Network Entertainment to produce the quintessential story of punk.  The series premieres on EPIX on March 11, 2019 at 10 PM.  Featuring original interviews with America’s punk pioneers […]

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“Goddess Day” celebrates “International Women’s Day” – March 9, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Tuesday, March 5, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Activism, Art, Comedy, Dance, Design, Drag, Events, Featured Events, Lesbian, Music, Queer, Theatre, Toronto, Trans

Goddess Day is in celebration of International Women’s Day. Over 30 women artists, photographers, writers, poets, filmmakers, and performers will display or feature their talent throughout the day. Goddess Day will be an expression of unity, grace, wisdom, and creativity. This is an all ages event that’s open to all to attend. Food and drinks […]

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We Will Rock You – on stage at Niagara Fallsview Casino – March 7 to 17, 2019

posted Monday, March 4, 2019

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

For almost two decades, more than 15 million theatre goers in 17 countries have been thrilled by the awe-inspiring production, We Will Rock You, which is based on the songs of Queen and story by Ben Elton. The show reflects the scale and spectacle that marked Queen’s live performances and earned the band its pinnacle […]

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Jordan Tannahill’s “Late Company” on stage March 1 to 23, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, February 28, 2019

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

Late Company is a play by Jordan Tannahill that takes place one year after the death of a teenage boy, who was bullied for being gay, and eventually took his own life. Debora and Michael Shaun-Hastings (Lydia Kiselyk, Andrew Batten) sit down to dinner with their son’s bully (Dylan Mills-Capote) and his parents Andrea Lyons, […]

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RuPaul’s Drag Race welcomes first Canadian Queen, Brooke Lynn Hytes – Series Premiere, Feb 28, 2019

posted Tuesday, February 26, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Celebrity, Drag, Events, Featured Events, Queer, Television, Toronto

The Emmy award-winning reality TV show, RuPaul’s Drag Race will be returning to Canada’s LGBTQ television network OUTtv on Thursday February 28th at 9PM ET for its 11th season.For the first time in Drag Race herstory, a Canadian queen will battle it out for the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar and a cash prize of $100,000. Ontario […]

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Restaurants Canada Show – exploring the hospitality industry – Feb 24 to 26, 2019 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, February 21, 2019

by: Bryen Dunn in Events, Featured Events, Toronto

The hospitality industry is one of the largest employers in the world, encompassing bars, restaurants, hotels, and so much more. So if you’re involved in this exciting and ever-changing industry, this is the event for you to attend. Restaurants Canada invites food service and hospitality professionals to shop, taste, learn, connect and grow their businesses at […]

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