C A N A D I A N S T A G E T H E A T R E
Shakespeare In High Park Double Bill: Macbeth & The Taming Of The Shrew For the first time in more
than 20 years, Canadian Stage presents two Shakespearean productions at the High Park Amphitheatre (1873 Bloor St. W.), pairing Shakespeare's powerful tragedy, Macbeth, and one of his earliest comedies, The Taming of
the Shrew.
Considered one of Shakespeare's most compelling and powerful tragedies, Macbeth
tells the story of a general's battle with ambition, the temptation of power and his struggle to retain his grasp on his humanity.
The Taming of the Shrew
is one of Shakespeare's most controversial plays – a battle of the sexes situated in a materialist, superficial society. The story follows the romantic entanglements of two sisters: Katherina (Sophie Goulet), notorious for her scolding tongue, is a quick-witted and headstrong woman who refuses to conform to standards of femininity, while her younger sister Bianca (Jennifer Dzialoszynski) is her opposite - quiet, compliant, and agreeable.
Frustrated by the swinish men who populate her world, Kate vows she'll never wed. Bianca has suitors by the truckload, but is forbidden to marry until her older sister has. Bianca's situation seems hopeless
until Kate meets Petruchio (Kevin MacDonald), a lost soul with a gambling problem and a wit that rivals hers.
For directions to the Amphitheatre, please click here
June 26 - Sept. 1 High Park Amphitheatre (1873 Bloor St. W.) Performances run on alternate nights from Tuesday through Sunday at 8:00 PM with gates opening at 6:00 PM
| Admission: As always, this favourite summer tradition is pay-what-you-can, with a suggested contribution of $20.
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Kim's Convenience Soulpepper
Academy alumnus Ins Choi's hilarious and touching debut play set in a Regent Park Korean convenience store was the smash hit of Soulpepper's 2012 season. The journey of a fractured but loving family confronting the
future and forgiving the past is a Toronto classic in the making.
On Now until June 19
The Young Centre For The Performing Arts, Distillery District | Tickets: $32 - $51 Phone: 416 866-8666 or order online by clicking here Entertaining Mr. Sloane A shocking, savage comedy from Joe Orton (Loot, Soulpepper 2009; What the Butler Saw, Soulpepper 2010), Entertaining Mr. Sloane pits Sloane, a brooding, dangerous lodger, against
his hosts: the desperately motherly Kath and her conflicted brother Ed. As Sloane prowls the house, his charm works on everyone but it cannot help him shake his dark past and shadowy impulses.
July 5 - Aug. 17
The Young Centre For The Performing Arts, Distillery District | Tickets: $32 - $51 Phone: 416 866-8666 or order online by clicking here Great Expectations One of English literature's greatest coming-of-age stories, Great Expectations follows the orphaned but resourceful Pip, who grows from a blacksmith's apprentice into
a London gentleman, always attempting to live up to the expectations of the beautiful but scornful Estella, the haunted, spurned Miss Havisham, and his mysterious, shadowy benefactor.
July 6 - Aug. 17
The Young Centre For The Performing Arts, Distillery District | Tickets: $32 - $51 Phone: 416 866-8666 or order online by clicking here ________________________________ T A R R A G O N T H E A T R E 2013 - 2014 Season Opener: The Best Brothers The Best brothers' mother
dies in a freak accident at Toronto's Gay Pride Parade, crushed by a drunk drag queen. As they look to celebrate their mother, they wrestle with the most fundamental questions of love and family: who did Mom love more
and who gets the dog?
Sept. 17 - Oct. 27, 2013 Tarragon Theatre's Mainspace, 30 Bridgman Ave. | Tickets: $27 - $53 Phone: 416 531-1827 or order online
by clicking here
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P R I N C E S S O F W A L E S T H E A T R E Anything Goes
Winner of three 2011 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival and Choreography, one of the greatest musicals in
theatre history, Cole Porter's musical comedy is sailing to Toronto.
Starring critically-acclaimed actress Rachel York as Reno Sweeney and directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Kathleen Marshall. The
New York Times calls it "MUSICAL-COMEDY JOY" and USA TODAY hails it as "GLORIOUS and EXHUBERANT!"
When the S.S. American heads out to sea, etiquette and convention get tossed out the portholes as two unlikely
pairs set off on the course to true love…proving that sometimes destiny needs a little help from a crew of singing sailors, an exotic disguise and some good old-fashioned blackmail. Peppering this timeless classic are
some of musical theatre's most memorable standards, including "I Get A Kick Out Of You," "You're the Top," and of course, "Anything Goes."
July 17 - Aug. 18
Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. | Tickets: $45 - $107 C
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2013 - 2014 Season Opener: The Gravitational Pull of Bernice Trimble While making her mother's
Everything-That-Is-Bad-For-You casserole, Iris struggles with life, family and the unwieldy laws of the universe. Beth Graham (co-creator of the acclaimed Drowning Girls) has painted a heartbreaking but funny portrait
of family in crisis..
Nov. 2 - Dec. 1, 2013
Factory Theatre Mainspace, 125 Bathurst St. | Tickets: $22 - $46 Phone: 416 504-9971 or order online by clicking here _______________________
T O R O N T O F R I N G E F E S T I V A L The Toronto Fringe Theatre Festival
will present 12 days of unjuried, unexpected, unforgettable theatre performance.
Featuring over a hundred unique productions running at different venues centered in and around the Annex, the
shows range from drama to musicals to comedy and dance, featuring artists and actors from Ontario, Canada and around the world.
Featuring 148 shows in 35 venues, in every genre. There will be new plays and old
favourites, experimental works and fresh hits. Dance lovers can check out eight dance productions, and families can look forward to FringeKids! shows for even the littlest Fringer.
Urban adventurers and
public space enthusiasts can get ready for the bigger-than-ever Site Specific Art Category, with 20 shows in venues such as a pawn shop, a laundromat, a storage unit, and the Campbell House Museum.
As if
that's not enough, our outdoor Fringe Club will feature buskers, bands, visual artists, Tent Talks, and plays in tents and sheds – ALL FREE! And everyone's favourite McAuslan Beer Tent will be back again this year
with some tasty brews and a place to schmooze.
July 3 - July 14 Various locations in the Annex Neighbourhood | Most tickets $10 each For Further Information, please click here
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M Y S T E R I O U S L Y Y O U R S M Y S T E R Y B I S T R O T H E A T R E Once Upon A Murder Enjoy a fabulous meal from the new menu as
intrigue heightens around dessert time, where you meet some colourful characters. The plot thickens when somebody dies! A detective leads the investigation. The suspects are spread throughout the room, sitting right at
the tables with the guests. So, you get to participate and see if you can solve the mystery.
Guests celebrating Birthdays or Anniversaries can be included in the mystery. Be sure to mention the celebration when booking.
Indefinite run
Mysteriously Yours ... Mystery Bistro Theatre, 2026 Yonge St. (4 blocks S. of Eglinton) | Admission: Dinner and Show $40 - $71 (incl. tx. and gratuity) Phone: 416 486-7469 or 1-800-NOT-DEAD (668-3323) For upcoming shows and menu details please visit the Mysteriously Yours web site by
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