B U D D I E S I N B A D T I M E S T H E A T R E The 34th Rhubarb Festival For two weeks, hundreds of local and international
artists transform Buddies in Bad Times Theatre into a hotbed of creativity and experimentation, sharing new ideas in contemporary theatre, performance art, dance and music with adventure-loving audiences.
Feb. 20 - Mar. 3 Buddies In Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander St. | Tickets: TBA Phone: 416 975-8555 or order online
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P A N A S O N I C T H E A T R E Off-Mirvish Series: Mary Walsh's Dancing With Rage
Canada's favourite comedian, Mary Walsh, has created a new show that incorporates all the characters she has played over
the years, including the infamous warrior princess, Marg Delahunty, with her armour-plated breasts and razor-sharp wit to "cut through all the BS." Outrageous, original and totally honest.
Mar. 5 - Mar. 24 Panasonic Theatre, 651 Yonge St. | Tickets: $25 - $79 Phone: 416 872-1212 To order online, please click here
Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody SPANK! The Fifty Shades Parody is the hilarious new comedy that brings all the naughty
fun of the best-selling book to life. Your inner goddess will be laughing out loud with this clever re-imagining of the characters as they come alive with hysterical comedy, musical numbers, steamy performances from the
leading hunk in the grey tie, plus lots of surprises!
"A sexy, hysterical, rip-roaring good time" - Toronto Stage
April 5 - April 7
Panasonic Theatre, 651 Yonge St. | Tickets: $48 - $58 To buy online,
please click here _________________________________ R O Y A L A L E X A N D R A T H E A T R E Stomp Stomp
is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews.
The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments – matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps – to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms.
Year
after year, audiences worldwide keep coming back for more of this pulse-pounding electrifying show. As the Boston Globe says, "If you haven't seen STOMP, GO! If you have seen it, take someone and share the pleasure!"
April 16 - April 21 Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. | Tickets: $25 - $99 Phone: 416 872-1212 To order online, please click here
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T H E E D M I R V I S H T H E A T R E
Formerly The Canon Theatre The Wizard Of Oz
Andrew Lloyd Webber's new production of The Wizard of Oz
is an enchanting adaptation of the all-time classic, totally reconceived for the stage by the award-winning creative team that recently delighted Toronto audiences of all ages with the revival of
The Sound of Music.
Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay, this new production contains all the beloved songs from the Oscar®-winning movie score, all the favourite characters and iconic
moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.
On Now Until June 2 Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. ( just S. of Yonge
& Dundas) | Tickets: $49 - $175 Phone: 416-872-1212 or 1 800 461-3333 or order online by clicking here _________________________
A L U M N A E T H E A T R E
A Woman Of No Importance
England, late 1890's. A man, a woman and the child they had outside of marriage (oh, my!). Lord Illingworth has employed young Gerald as his new secretary. But when Gerald's mother, Mrs. Arbuthnot, meets her son's new
boss they immediately recognize each other from their youthful days of indiscretion. Will Gerald learn his father's true identity? What of Lord Illingworth? And how will Mrs. Arbuthnot live with the result?
Jan. 25 - Feb. 9 Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. (on the SouthWest corner of Berkeley and Adelaide Street East) | Tickets: $20 CASH ONLY, the box office does not
accept debit or credit cards. Phone: 416 364-4170 For online purchase,
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T H E S E C O N D C I T Y T H E A T R E We've Totally (Probably) Got This
A hilarious new collection of sketches, songs, and improvisations written and performed Toronto's legendary comedy troupe.
The Second City's latest collection of hilarious sketches, songs, and
improvisations delves deep into the twisted pleasures and fears that motivate our behaviour and complicate our relationships. There's work and family to fret over. And that crazy ex-boyfriend who keeps sending
inappropriate messages. Plus an escalating conflict overseas that we should probably do something about. With so much to worry about, can you really be expected to stick to your diet and do your cardio?
Enjoy
a night of outrageous laughs at The Second City's intimate cabaret theatre located in the heart of Toronto's Entertainment District, just steps from the city's top restaurants, hotels, and attractions. Our
fully-licensed theatre offers a full bar and food menu, with table service available throughout the performance.
On Now for a Limited Run
The Second City , 51 Mercer St. (next to Wayne Gretzky's) | Tickets: $24 - $29 Phone: 416-343-0011 or order online by clicking here
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W O R L D S T A G E
Othello, c'est qui (Othello, who's that)
While Othello may be the single most famous black man on the Western stage, in Africa, hardly anybody has heard of him. In this fearless and radical reinvestigation of one of
Shakespeare's most iconic characters, what begins as a playful conversation about the clichés surrounding Othello and Desdemona quickly evolves into a provocative confrontation between two cultures. A mischievous but
hard-hitting exchange, Gintersdorfer/Klaßen's frank and very human production won first prize at the 2009 Theater Festival Impulse, and has engaged audiences around the world ever since.
PLEASE NOTE: This production has been cancelled due to Visa problems with the lead actor
Feb. 6 - Feb. 9 Enwave Theatre, 231 Queens Quay W. | Tickets: $15 - $35 Phone: 416 973- 4000 or order online by clicking here
H A R T H O U S E T H E A T R E Robin Hood: The Legendary Musical Comedy This Canadian-made musical is a
witty and amusing twist on one of the most famous legends in the English language: that of the dashing, daring and handsome man in tights, Robin of Locksley, who steals from the rich and gives to the poor. Helping him
defeat the ridiculously evil Prince John and The Sheriff of Nottingham is the rag-tag band of Merry Men, Little John, the beautiful Maid Marian, the unexpectedly feminine Will Scarlet, Friar Tuck, and a slew of new
friends Len, Ben, Ken, Glen and Glen. And Sven.
With fast-paced, witty lyrics and a polished, sophisticated score, this show is sure to have you singing "The Evil Song", "Undercover Lover"
and "After Intermission" long after the curtain has come down. Irreverent to the core, Robin Hood: The Legendary Musical Comedy is tongue-in-cheek entertainment that jabs an accusing finger at the
social, political and religious constructs which inform our notions of status and the distribution of wealth.
Jan. 11 - Jan. 26
Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle, U of T Downotown Campus | Tickets: $10 - $25 Phone: 416 978-8849 or order online by clicking here _____________________________ |
