Frontmezzjunkies reports: 2:22 – A Ghost Story and Paranormal Activity promise two very different nights of theatrical terror By Ross Fear and I have always had a complicated relationship.…
The Foster Festival Review: A witty ensemble comedy offers the perfect introduction to Canada’s most prolific playwright By Ross When the week started out in Niagara-on-the-Lake, I had no …
The Shaw Festival Review: Chris Abraham and a fearless ensemble carry a towering comic confection with astonishing precision By Ross A great farce always feels a little like watching someone…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: SATE and Ted Dykstra launch an exciting summer lineup of staged readings, music, and new Canadian creation at The Vault When Coal Mine Theatre announced its ambitio…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: World premieres, returning favourites, daring new musicals, dance, and unforgettable stories continue one of Toronto’s most adventurous theatrical traditions By R…
Toronto Fringe Review: Monster Theatre delivers a deliciously funny and surprisingly heartfelt origin story behind literature’s very first vampire By Ross My last show at the Toronto Fring…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: The festival honours its standout productions as several award winners prepare for Best of Fringe at TO Live By Ross After spending days immersed in the wonderfully…
Toronto Fringe Review: A sharp, affectionate sketch revue sends up the wonderful madness of Fringe theatre By Ross By the sixth show of my Toronto Fringe marathon (and the third that evening…
Toronto Fringe Review: Charles Ford’s intimate debut explores grief, memory, and the restless search for peace By Ross It’s my last day at the Toronto Fringe Festival, and every theatre …
Toronto Fringe Review: Veteran storyteller Jon Bennett transforms pandemic chaos, family awkwardness, and one unforgettable airport ordeal into an irresistibly human hour of comedy. By Ross …
The Toronto Theatre Review: Erin Shields’ world premiere transforms Greek mythology into an immersive theatrical experience where whispered voices, female rage, and thrilling performances …
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Tony Award winner Danya Taymor will direct a new Off-Broadway revival of Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater’s acclaimed musical at Studio Seaview By Ross Few musicals …
Toronto Fringe Review: Justin Hay delivers a beautifully crafted solo performance where Shakespeare becomes the language of grief, memory, and survival By Ross Here is one of the unexpected …
Toronto Fringe Review: Zac Williams returns with another heartfelt solo play exploring memory, identity, and the people we spend our lives trying to find By Ross One of the joys of a Toronto…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: James Daly and Broadway’s Aaron Alcaraz lead the Canadian concert presentation of the Off-Broadway sensation at Soulpepper Theatre By Ross When I first wrote abou…
Toronto Fringe Review: A sharp, silly musical satire turns grocery store frustration into an energetic hour of laughs, puppets, and pointed corporate absurdity By Ross Every Toronto Fringe a…
Toronto Fringe Review: Yanik Gosselin delivers a deeply personal cabaret celebrating the remarkable women who taught him how to dream By Ross One of the greatest pleasures of spending severa…
Toronto Fringe Review: Bruce Dow’s intimate musical uncovers emotional depth inside Oscar Wilde’s timeless fairy tale By Ross The first stop on any Toronto Fringe adventure always feels …
The Shaw Festival Review: Patrick Galligan and Sepehr Reybod turn Anthony Shaffer’s psychological thriller into an irresistible game of wit, deception, and theatrical sleight of hand By Ro…
The Ontario Theatre Review: Keara Voo’s moving world premiere explores love, identity, and the traditions that quietly shape generations By Ross Family stories have a curious way of findin…
The Shaw Festival Review: A deeply felt leading performance and exhilarating choreography breathe new life into Broadway’s beloved musical By Ross Some overtures begin a musical. Others se…
Frontmezzjunkies previews: The 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival offers 123 reasons to celebrate, and a handful I cannot wait to experience By Ross Every summer, I promise myself that this will b…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Through the Eyes of God, The Division, Narnia, Octet, and more lead a memorable evening celebrating Toronto’s performing arts By Ross One of the greatest privileg…
The Shaw Festival Review: Damien Atkins, Jeff Irving, and Travis Seetoo turn theatrical mayhem into comic gold By Ross A musical flourish accompanies the parting of the red curtains, and a m…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: John Cameron Mitchell celebrates 25 years of the groundbreaking Hedwig and the Angry Inch film with a Toronto stop on his North American tour Some characters never …