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 …
The Stratford Festival Review: Haysam Kadri’s blistering production finds devastating psychological clarity inside Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy By Ross The first image grabs hold, even…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Soulpepper brings the Off-Broadway sensation Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody home to Toronto By Ross Some theatre announcements make me immediately …
Frontmezzjunkies reports: After an unexpected pause, BEDLAM’s acclaimed Music City finally returns Off-Broadway with a new home, a new cast member, and the same beating country heart By Ro…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Shaw Festival launches its 64th season with mystery, music, and comic mayhem By Ross Some theatre trips begin long before the lights go down. Mine usually begin wit…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Canadian premieres, urgent new voices, and the return of Dark Day Cabarets headline ICARUS Theatre’s 2026/27 season By Ross Some theatre companies earn your atten…
Frontmezzjunkies previews SummerWorks Performance Festival’s bold international lineup of theatre, dance, live art, and community engagement Every August, there comes a point when I find m…
The Stratford Festival Review: Krista Jackson’s handsome revival finds abundant pleasure in Wilde’s wit, even when it rarely strays beyond familiar ground. By Ross We can’t help but br…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Four nights of international burlesque, cabaret, and drag will transform Buddies in Bad Times Theatre this November. By Ross It does not take much to convince me to…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: The postponed theatrical marathon returns June 22 with readings of five major plays and a star-studded cast By Ross Back in February, I wrote about Twelve Hours wit…