Shakespeare in High Park: Theatre Under the Stars

It’s summer time and that means that one of our great summer traditions is back: Shakespeare in High Park. The park is an absolutely beautiful place to be, and the opportunity to experience quality Pay-What-You-Can prices for theatre is always a bonus.
Tiffany Tregarthen and Jonathon Young in Betroffenheit. Photo by Michael Slobodian.

Betroffenheit Review

Young and Pite have created something unique and extraordinary in Betroffenheit. In other hands, this piece may have felt suffocating, but these artists were able to explore immense suffering and anguish, and balance it with beauty and hope. Theatre like this is a rarity, I am so glad I was able to witness it.
Phantom of the Opera.The Company performs "Masquerade." Original Tour Cast.

Phantom of the Opera

The first musical I saw, 25 years ago, was The Phantom of the Opera.  I was absolutely captivated by this musical; the score, the compelling characters, and the thrilling special effects made for a magical nigh...
Ross Petty presents PETER PAN in WONDERLAND 9

Peter Pan in Wonderland, and Farewell Ross Petty

Go see Peter Pan in Wonderland while saying "farewell" to the fabulously talented, Ross Petty. It’s hard to believe during all the years I have been attending theatre, I had never seen a pantomime.  That al...
Eric Anthony Johnson, Kaitlyn Davidson and Chip Abbott from the Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA tour. Photo Credit: Carol Rosegg.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

In this Cinderella we have characters who are looking for more than just Prince Charming and the person for whom the shoe fits. We see characters who want to do more, and be more, for social change. It’s a refreshing change from the Disney saccharine tales of undying (read: unrealistic) love.