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☆⚑

TIFF 2026 Begins to Take Shape as Opening Night and First Premieres Are Revealed by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: The first wave of Gala Presentations and Special Presentations signals another unforgettable September at the Toronto International Film Festival Every summer it be…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 7:13am on July 18, 2026☆⚑

A Pot of Brothers & One Actor: Peter Fernandes and Chris Abraham on the Controlled Chaos of “One for the Pot” by Ross

The Frontmezzjunkies Interview: The Star and Director on the Precision Behind the Pandemonium in the Shaw Festival’s New Farce By Ross The summer has already been a remarkable one for Pete…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 6:21am on July 17, 2026☆⚑

Some Possible Paranormal Activity at 2:22: Two Ghost Stories Arrive Aiming to Test My Nerves by Ross

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.…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 6:03am on July 16, 2026☆⚑

Meeting Norm Foster Through “The Long Weekend” by Ross

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 …

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 7:32am on July 15, 2026☆⚑

“One for the Pot” Serves Up a Delicious Slice of British Farce at the Shaw Festival by Ross

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…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 9:54am on July 14, 2026☆⚑

The Vault Begins Finding Its Voice This Summer by Ross

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…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 6:54am on July 13, 2026☆⚑

Theatre Passe Muraille Invites Audiences to Ask Where We Belong in Bold New 2026-27 Season by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: World premieres, returning favourites, daring new musicals, dance, and unforgettable stories continue one of Toronto’s most adventurous theatrical traditions By R…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 8:57am on July 12, 2026☆⚑

“The First Vampire” Breathes Wicked New Life into Literary History at the TO Fringe by Ross

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…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 8:30am on July 11, 2026☆⚑

The Toronto Fringe Celebration Continues with the 2026 Award Winners by Ross

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…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 12:20am on July 11, 2026☆⚑

“Every Fringe Show You’ve Ever Seen All At Once” Joyfully Skewers the Fringe by Ross

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…

SOURCE: front mezz junkies at 9:54pm on July 10, 2026☆⚑