Timeless: A Streetcar Named Desire

A Streetcar Named Desire is a timeless classic for a reason.  The poetry of this play lands just as strongly today as I imagine it did when it premiered in 1947.  Many have said that the character of Blanche is...

Soulpepper’s Art Delights

I saw a different version of ‘Art’ many years ago.  I was much younger and perhaps didn’t understand art the way I do now.  I thought it was a dreadfully boring play back then. I’m glad I gave Yamina Reza’s bit...

The Office! A Musical Parody

The Office! A Musical Parody takes the popular television series and turns it into a light and silly musical.  The book and lyrics by Bob and Tobly McSmith condense nine seasons into a two-hour show, stealing s...

CanStage Takes On Measure for Measure

Measure for Measure is considered one of Shakespeare’s problem plays but Canadian Stage succeeds in making it accessible in their Shakespeare in High Park production of it.  Billed as a comedy it has some dark ...

Book of Mormon Returns to Spread the Gospel

The Book of Mormon is back for a second run at the Ed Mirvish theatre and it’s as fast paced and entertaining as ever.  The musical comedy originally opened eight years ago and was awarded with accolades, multi...