Jordan Tannahill’s “Declarations” on stage Jan 23 to Feb 11, 2017

posted Thursday, January 4, 2018

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

Returning to Canadian Stage for the third time in as many seasons, acclaimed multi-disciplinary artist Jordan Tannahill writes and directs a new world premiere creation, Declarations, onstage at the Berkeley Street Downstairs Theatre until February 11. Snapshot review below. An ode to mortality – that of the playwright’s mother, his own, mankind’s Declarations is a joyful and moving attempt to capture the […]

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Buddies Begins 2018 With Three Powerful Productions

posted Wednesday, January 3, 2018

by: Bryen Dunn in Queer, Theatre, Toronto

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre have announced their first round of 2018 theatre productions, and if these are any indication of what’s to come, this is going to be another stellar year at Toronto’s entertainment queer-plex See below for a brief description of each new work, then click through to get your tickets in advance […]

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Rhubarb Festival – February 14 to 25, 2018 (Toronto)

posted Wednesday, January 3, 2018

by: Bryen Dunn in Art, Bar/Club, Comedy, Dance, Drag, Events, Featured Events, Lesbian, Music, Pride, Queer, Theatre, Toronto, Trans

Canada’s longest-running new works festival returns for its 39th year this February. For two weeks, The Rhubarb Festival transforms Toronto’s Buddies in Bad Times Theatre into a hotbed of experimentation, exploring new possibilities in theatre, dance, comedy, music, installation, and performance art. Rhubarb is the place to experience the most adventurous ideas in performance and catch […]

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“Motown The Musical” tickets now on sale

posted Tuesday, December 19, 2017

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

Work Light Productions announced that single tickets for MOTOWN THE MUSICAL are now on sale for, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, which will play at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto, May 22 – June 3, 2018.   Featuring more than 40 classic hits such as “My Girl” I “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” MOTOWN THE MUSICAL tells the story behind the hits as Diana, Smokey, Berry […]

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Crow’s Theatre Remounts “The Wedding Party” and “True Crime”

posted Monday, December 11, 2017

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

To kick-start the New Year, Crow’s Theatre brings their smash 2016/2017 season-opener The Wedding Party, back to Streetcar Crowsnest for another uproarious run this January 2018. True Crime is also coming back later in January as well.   The first play to open the doors of Streetcar Crowsnest in January 2016. The Wedding Party, which garnered rave reviews and sold out houses in […]

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“A&R Angels” – Musical Talent Looks at a Broken Social Scene

posted Sunday, December 3, 2017

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

Has social media reached its plateau? Some seem to think so, and that the social media scene, is actually a Broken Social Scene.  No one knows this more than musician Kevin Drew from Canada’s multi-member musical outfit, Broken Social Scene, who has written his first theatre production that brings Toronto music and theatre fans something […]

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“Queer / Play” book launch at Buddies – Dec 2, 2017 (Toronto)

posted Wednesday, November 29, 2017

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

Celebrate the launch of Queer/Play, a new book edited by Moynan King. Queer/Play: An Anthology of Queer Women’s Performance and Plays gathers works by both emerging and established Canadian queer artists at the intersection of queer life and art, delving into the resulting subcultures and always-changing concepts of identity and performance. In this book, queer is […]

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“A&R Angels” rock fable on stage until Dec 9, 2017 (Toronto)

posted Thursday, November 23, 2017

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

  Crow’s Theatre presents Kevin Drew’s (Broken Social Scene) stage premiere A&R ANGELS written by and starring Drew, alongside Billy Talent’s Ben Kowalewicz – on stage Nov 20 – Dec 9, 2017 at Streetcar Crowsnest in the Guloein Theatre. It’s a heartfelt tribute to the great rock and roll anthems that have saved our very souls, and an […]

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Ross Petty’s “A Christmas Carol” onstage Nov 24 to Dec 31, 2017 (Toronto)

posted Wednesday, November 22, 2017

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

Ross Petty Productions presents the world premiere of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE FAMILY MUSICAL WITH A SCROOGE LOOSE! Holiday hilarity will ensue as this timeless tale is fractured to Ross Petty specifications.  A CHRISTMAS CAROL marks the first time Ross Petty Productions, a twenty two-year Toronto tradition, has tackled a classic of the holiday season. With visions […]

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“5 Guys Chillin” on stage Nov 15 to 25, 2017 (Toronto)

posted Monday, November 13, 2017

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

Following highly acclaimed, sell-out performances in Dublin, New York, Sydney and London, Theatre Topikós is proud to present the Canadian debut of 5 Guys Chillin’ by Peter Darney. Woven together using the real words of guys found on Grindr, 5 Guys Chillin’ is a state of the nation play addressing one of the most urgent […]

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