The Toronto Theatre Review: A gothic rock fever dream embraces confusion, transformation, and astonishing musical power. By Ross “Once upon a time“, she walks in, suitcase in hand. There…
The Stratford Festival Review: An ambitious staging captures the journey’s events but rarely its peril or wonder. By Ross “A new beginning, again.” The line charms at the start of Stra…
The Stratford Festival Review: Shakespeare gets roasted once again in this exuberant crowd-pleaser. By Ross It’s always a little stressful when I have a return engagement with a show that …
The Toronto Theatre Review: A raw and compassionate staging finds extraordinary power in intimacy. By Ross Few musicals affect me as immediately and completely as Next to Normal. The first n…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: GALECA’s 2026 Dorian Theater Awards offer one last snapshot of Broadway’s awards race before Tony night. By Ross One of my favourite parts of awards season is w…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre unveils a 48th season of provocative premieres, artistic development, nightlife, and live art. By Ross Some theatre seasons announce a …
The Stratford Festival Review: Graham Abbey’s Dream embraces romantic chaos with humour, heart, and wonderment. By Ross Thunder rattles through the Tom Patterson Theatre as a lone woman ap…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Crow’s, Soulpepper, Canadian Stage, and more lead a dazzling year of nominations By Ross Few cities in the world make me feel as alive as Toronto does when it com…
The Toronto Opera Review: A visually elegant production and powerhouse performances make “Werther” a compelling gateway into opera By Ross Opera has always existed slightly at the edges …
The Stratford Festival Review: Donna Feore’s exhilarating revival transforms the beloved musical into a thrilling explosion of comedy, romance, and show-stopping theatrical spectacle By Ro…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: The beloved creators of “Slings & Arrows” bring a one-night-only reading that explores the chaotic origins of a Shakespeare festival By Ross For many, many …
Frontmezzjunkies reports: The Winners of the 15th Annual Off-Broadway Alliance Awards By Ross Some of the most thrilling nights I have ever experienced in theatre have happened far away from…
The London England Theatre Review: Rosamund Pike commands Suzie Miller’s emotionally shattering legal drama with fierce intelligence and aching vulnerability By Ross “Madness” continue…
The Stratford Festival Review: Antoni Cimolino’s final directorial production as Artistic Director delivers a visually stirring and emotionally generous interpretation of Shakespeare’s e…
The London England Theatre Review: Kip Williams’ technically ambitious solo adaptation dazzles in stamina and spectacle, but leaves the gothic heart of Bram Stoker’s classic frustratingl…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Anatevka returns to the Elgin Theatre for a limited Toronto engagement beginning May 25 Quietly settling somewhere deep in my emotional memory, the experience of se…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Seven opening night productions launch a thrilling week of theatre, celebration, and anticipation at the Stratford Festival Every year, this week feels a bit like c…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: One beloved Broadway hit and one troubled adaptation prepare for their closing performances By Ross Broadway can feel ruthless sometimes. One show arrives and catch…
The London England Theatre Review: Jinkx Monsoon delivers a thrilling and emotionally bruising portrait of Judy Garland in Rupert Hands’ haunting revival By Ross “Madness,” our descrip…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: “Schmigadoon!” leads a nomination list celebrating queer storytelling and theatrical innovation By Ross Broadway has always thrived when it makes room for stori…
The London Ontario Theatre Review: Julie Tomaino’s community-infused reimagining of the beloved Canadian musical proves as moving and uplifting as ever By Ross A single red chair sits alon…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: A new musical rooted in history and defiance begins its Broadway run By Ross The image that stays with me is simple. Two sisters standing side by side, not yet lege…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: Celebrating the artists who turned movement into some of the season’s most exhilarating storytelling By Ross Close to the heartbeat of theatre, the Chita Rivera A…
Frontmezzjunkies reports: It All Begins at Ontario’s Shaw Festival By Ross Few traditions fill me with as much anticipation as my summer return to the Shaw Festival. Each season offers the…
The London England Theatre Review: Toby Stephens and Noah Valentine lead Lindsay Posner’s gripping revival of Peter Shaffer’s modern masterpiece By Ross Some plays do not begin when the …