Chapter 8: TIFF51 Opens the Door to Wavelengths and Classics by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: TIFF’s Wavelengths and Classics programmes bring experimental cinema, rediscovered gems, and a few very tempting reasons to keep adding films to my TIFF51 calenda…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 7:19am on August 9, 2026☆⚑

Broadway Is Saying Goodbye to Cats, Titaníque, and Some Remarkable Shows by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: A bittersweet summer of Broadway closings raises uncomfortable questions about what the economics of the theatre can sustain By Ross Broadway has a peculiar way of …

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 8:55am on August 8, 2026☆⚑

Olmo Arrives in U.S. Theatres After Captivating TIFF Audiences by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Fernando Eimbcke’s acclaimed coming-of-age drama begins its U.S. theatrical release this week through Greenwich Entertainment By Ross Some of the most memorable T…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 11:58am on August 7, 2026☆⚑

TIFF51: Chapter 7 Finds Its Centrepiece by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Centrepiece brings World Premieres, international discoveries, Canadian cinema, and another wave of irresistible possibilities to TIFF51 By Ross There is something …

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 12:44am on August 7, 2026☆⚑

My Huron County Odyssey Lands at Shaw’s “Off-Island Odyssey” by Ross

The Ontario Theatre Review: Justin Shaw’s Off-Island Odyssey turns leaving home, getting lost, and finding your way back into a hilarious and big-hearted Blyth Festival adventure By Ross I…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 6:11am on August 6, 2026☆⚑

SummerWorks is Here, and I’m Ready to Dive In by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Four shows on my SummerWorks 2026 schedule, plus a few I wish I could squeeze in as the Fight | Flight festival opens across Toronto I’ve been looking forward to …

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 5:21am on August 5, 2026☆⚑

Captain Whiskers Takes on Small-Town Politics in “The Last Mayor of Rusty River” by Ross

The Ontario Theatre Review: Blyth Festival’s The Last Mayor of Rusty River delivers big laughs, bluegrass energy, and a cat with mayoral ambitions By Ross When a strong whistle blew, summo…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 7:53am on August 4, 2026☆⚑

TIFF Chapter Six Begins as the First Tribute Honourees Are Revealed by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Penélope Cruz, Lee Chang-dong, Isabelle Huppert, and more make TIFF 51 feel wonderfully close and celebratory By Ross The road to TIFF 51 suddenly feels a whole lo…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 7:38am on August 3, 2026☆⚑

“Orphans” Finds Family in a Dark and Uneasy Power Play by Ross

The Toronto Theatre Review: Lyle Kessler’s “Orphans” turns a Philadelphia row house into a battleground for family, identity, and control By Ross As I walked down the stairs into the V…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 6:44am on August 2, 2026☆⚑

“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” Returns to the Stage, This Time Just a Little Closer to Home by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: After capturing my heart in London’s West End, the Olivier Award-winning musical arrives this fall Off-Broadway at The Public Theater. By Ross There are very few …

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 7:36am on August 1, 2026☆⚑

Two Festivals, Three Opening Nights, and One Very Lucky Theatre Critic by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: A return to the Blyth Festival, a first visit to Guild Festival Theatre, and three opening nights I’m counting down to By Ross The summer is always filled with op…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 10:00am on July 31, 2026☆⚑

TIFF51 Broadens the Story as Primetime Takes Centre Stage by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Jesse McKeown, Mike Flanagan, Kat Sandler, and a lineup of acclaimed television creators bring another exciting chapter to this year’s Toronto International Film …

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 6:00am on July 31, 2026☆⚑

Druid’s “Endgame” Returns to Canada to Open Toronto’s Newest Cultural Landmark by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: The acclaimed Irish production inaugurates The Corleck, a striking new waterfront arts venue from the Canada Ireland Foundation By Ross Revealing the wit, melanchol…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 6:03am on July 30, 2026☆⚑

The Grand Theatre London Has Me Laughing… and Wishing I Could Be in Two Places at Once by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Colin Mochrie, Rebecca Northan, Kevin Kruchkywich, and Ali Hassan headline a delightfully unexpected new comedy series at The Grand Theatre By Ross One of the occup…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 10:41am on July 29, 2026☆⚑

I Missed Hamilton Fringe This Year. I’m Not Making That Mistake Again. by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Missing this year’s festival only made me realize how essential Hamilton Fringe has become By Ross Last summer I surprised myself by just diving into the Hamilton…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 12:25am on July 29, 2026☆⚑

“The Amateurs” Reading Finally Brings “Slings & Arrows” Back Home to Stratford by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: A work-in-progress reading became an unforgettable homecoming for the creators, cast, and fans of “Slings & Arrows“ By Ross The energy inside Stratford’s …

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 8:11am on July 28, 2026☆⚑

Acton Says: Fractured Scary Tale by Ross

The Acton Off-Broadway Theatre Review: Woyzeck at Modern Sweater By Acton Our imaginations are colluding with the creators of Woyzeck (writer Georg Büchner, director Seth Bockley) from the…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 12:02am on July 27, 2026☆⚑

Canadian Stage’s Twelfth Night Finds New Joy in Shakespeare’s Queer Heart by Ross

The Toronto Theatre Review: Gregory Prest’s Dream in High Park adaptation finds fresh life in Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, embracing its romance, music, queer spirit, and glorious confu…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 9:51am on July 26, 2026☆⚑

TIFF51 Embraces Discovery as the Festival’s Next Generation Steps Into the Spotlight by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Twenty-four emerging filmmakers, a twisted opening night musical starring Jodie Comer and Harry Melling, and a new wave of voices open up another exciting chapter i…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 6:52am on July 25, 2026☆⚑

“God Save the Sodomites” Finds Heavenly Comedy in Humanity’s Moral Manic Mess by Ross

The Toronto Fringe Review: Aliyah Bourgeault and Emmet Logue turn the story of Sodom into one of Fringe’s funniest, smartest, and most inventive audience-driven comedies. By Ross Finishin…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 5:52am on July 24, 2026☆⚑

TIFF51 Digs Deeper with a Platform Lineup Built for Discovery by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports:  Chapter Three of my TIFF2026 journey introduces twelve bold directorial voices competing for one of the Festival’s most exciting prizes By Ross Every Toronto In…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 1:25am on July 23, 2026☆⚑

“DADS” Creates a Space Where Every Father Has a Story by Ross

The Toronto Fringe Review: Taylor Trowbridge’s interactive solo show opens a generous conversation about fathers and family By Ross The second stop on my journey through TO Live‘s Best o…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 8:34am on July 22, 2026☆⚑

TIFF51 Comes Into Focus with a Wave of Gala and Special Presentation Announcements by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Pedro Almodóvar, Danny Boyle, Chris Rock, Jesse Eisenberg, Mike Leigh, Takashi Miike, and dozens more filmmakers join an increasingly stacked TIFF51 lineup By Ross…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 1:04am on July 21, 2026☆⚑

At the Best of Fringe, “CAMP!” Captures the Joy and Heartbreak of Growing Up by Ross

The Toronto Fringe Review: Bravo Academy and Mixtape Projects deliver one of the festival’s defining breakout musicals By Ross One of the greatest frustrations of every theatre festival is…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 8:37am on July 20, 2026☆⚑

Lincoln Center Announces a Season Worth Crossing the Border For by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: From A Few Good Men and The Sound of Music to an ambitious Off-Broadway lineup, Lincoln Center announces a season filled with theatrical promise By Ross Theatrical …

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 8:34pm on July 19, 2026☆⚑