#THEATRE: “DANCER ( A MUSICAL IN TEN FURLONGS)” NOW PLAYING
The runaway audience favourite of the 2023 Fringe Festival, DANCER (A Musical in Ten Furlongs), makes its triumphant return this fall with a new, large-scale production from the original creative team of Jim Betts (Book & Lyrics), Marek Norman (Composer), Mark Camilleri (Music Director), Stacey Tookey (Director & Choreographer), and dancer Keanu Uchida as Northern Dancer. This plays at Toronto's The Terminal Theatre on the Harbourfront.
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#THEATRE: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S “‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE…” BACK DECEMBER 10-JANUARY 2
Presented in partnership with TO Live, Cirque du Soleil’s reimagined Christmas classic returns to Toronto by popular demand!
WHAT:Get ready to be swept into a magical, upside-down world inspired by the timeless poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore -- reimagined as only Cirque du Soleil can in its first-ever Christmas production. This exhilarating show transforms the classic tale into an acrobatic winter wonderland filled with laughter, heart, and breathtaking ...
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#THEATRE: MIRVISH PRODUCTIONS PRESENT “THE KARATE KID – THE MUSICAL” | RALPH MACCHIO IN ATTENDANCE
Like me, I'm sure you were dumbfounded when you heard that THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL was an actual thing, but it is and it's now here in Toronto, brought to us by Mirvish Productions. After a successful run in St. Louis and London, there is talk of this crowd-pleasing production going to Broadway. But first, Toronto, a city of impeccable taste, gets it first!
Based on the smash 1984 film of the same name, this adaptation follows 17-year-old Daniel (Gino Ochello) who moves to ...
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#THEATRE: MIRVISH PRODUCTIONS PRESENT “HELL’S KITCHEN”
Based semi-autobiographically on the life of Alicia Keys, two-time TONY-winning Musical HELL'S KITCHEN is now playing in Toronto, thanks to Mirvish Productions, at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre.
The story centers around 17-year-old Ali (Maya Drake), who is navigating being a teen, boys, her controlling mom Jersey (Kennedy Caughell), and finding herself. And it is only by chance that she stumbles upon learning piano with the help of a mentor in Miss Liza Jane (Roz White), which would lead her down ...
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#THEATRE: MIRVISH PRODUCTIONS PRESENT “MAMMA MIA”
Five-time Tony Award-nominated Musical MAMMA MIA returns to Toronto once again via Mirvish Productions. It is here at Princess of Wales Theatre till August 30, 2026, so don't miss the chance to experience the laughter, the tears, nostalgia and the singing-along to ABBA's famed catalogue of hits.
Centering on Sophie who is about to wed, she is set on finding her biological father and having him walk her down the aisle. She does this secretly, sending out letters to the potential parents ...
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#THEATRE: MIRVISH PRODUCTIONS’ “THE OUTSIDERS”
By Mr. Will Wong
Toronto is in for a very huge treat as Mirvish Productions present four-time Tony-winning Musical THE OUTSIDERS! While many of us have seen Francis Coppola's 1983 film or read S.E. Hinton's novel on which this is based, be ready to be floored by this latest incarnation. It runs June 17 to July 16, 2026 at the Princess of Wales Theatre, feeling almost too short a stay.
The Musical explores a turf war between The Socs and The Greasers in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the '60s. At ...
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#THEATRE: “FIRST KISS” AT TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL 2026
FIRST KISS debuts at The Toronto Fringe Festival 2026
About longing, belonging and some totally awesome 80s tunes.
One Asian girl's biting commentary on being shut out of John Hughes romantic comedies of the era, FIRST KISS is 16 Candles meets Kim's Convenience and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
One Woman, Five Characters - Featuring multiple Canadian Screen Awards winner JOSETTE JORGE
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A coming-of-age musical about a Filipinx teen in 1980s suburbia who desperately wants to get ...
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#THEATRE: MIRVISH PRODUCTIONS PRESENT “PARANORMAL ACTIVITY”
By Amanda Gilmore for Mr. Will Wong
Paranormal Activity arrives at Ed Mirvish Theatre, delivering an immersive spine-chilling experience with impressive twists and scares that keeps the audience on the edge of their seat.Â
We were sceptical of this stage adaptation of the beloved film franchise. But what makes this play work is its original story. We don't know what's going to happen unlike so many film to stage leaps. Here we follow James (Patrick Heusinger) and Lou (Melissa James) ...
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#THEATRE: “BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
By Justin Waldman
Taking place now through June 7, 2026 at Princess of Wales Theatre is BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL! The toe-tapping Musical told through two actors playing the hitmaker then and now, takes a deep look into his past and traumas that made him the legend he is today. In addition to his anthem "Sweet Caroline," he is responsible for hits "Cracklin' Rosie," "You Don't Brjng Me.Flowers", "Song Sung Blue" (for which the 2025 film starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson ...
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#THEATRE: MIRVISH PRODUCTIONS PRESENT “MOULIN ROUGE”
We're sure many of you have seen Baz Luhrmann's iconic MOULIN ROUGE, but have you seen its TONY-winning stage adaptation? Well, now's your chance to do so as it's playing at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre till May 10, 2026!
This dazzling production updates the Film with newer musical numbers and references, containing over 70+ Pop tunes in an electrifying mish-mash. You will be floored by its spectacular stage production and costumes, and of course an energetic Ensemble.
The Musical centers on ...
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