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Friday, August 7, 2026

TIFF51: Chapter 7 Finds Its Centrepiece by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Centrepiece brings World Premieres, international discoveries, Canadian cinema, and another wave of irresistible possibilities to TIFF51 By Ross There is something …

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Thursday, August 6, 2026

My Huron County Odyssey Lands at Shaw’s “Off-Island Odyssey” by Ross

The Ontario Theatre Review: Justin Shaw’s Off-Island Odyssey turns leaving home, getting lost, and finding your way back into a hilarious and big-hearted Blyth Festival adventure By Ross I…

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Wednesday, August 5, 2026

SummerWorks is Here, and I’m Ready to Dive In by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Four shows on my SummerWorks 2026 schedule, plus a few I wish I could squeeze in as the Fight | Flight festival opens across Toronto I’ve been looking forward to …

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Captain Whiskers Takes on Small-Town Politics in “The Last Mayor of Rusty River” by Ross

The Ontario Theatre Review: Blyth Festival’s The Last Mayor of Rusty River delivers big laughs, bluegrass energy, and a cat with mayoral ambitions By Ross When a strong whistle blew, summo…

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Monday, August 3, 2026

TIFF Chapter Six Begins as the First Tribute Honourees Are Revealed by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Penélope Cruz, Lee Chang-dong, Isabelle Huppert, and more make TIFF 51 feel wonderfully close and celebratory By Ross The road to TIFF 51 suddenly feels a whole lo…

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Sunday, August 2, 2026

“Orphans” Finds Family in a Dark and Uneasy Power Play by Ross

The Toronto Theatre Review: Lyle Kessler’s “Orphans” turns a Philadelphia row house into a battleground for family, identity, and control By Ross As I walked down the stairs into the V…

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Saturday, August 1, 2026

“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” Returns to the Stage, This Time Just a Little Closer to Home by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: After capturing my heart in London’s West End, the Olivier Award-winning musical arrives this fall Off-Broadway at The Public Theater. By Ross There are very few …

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Friday, July 31, 2026

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…

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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 …

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Thursday, July 30, 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…

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Wednesday, July 29, 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…

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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…

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Tuesday, July 28, 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 …

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Monday, July 27, 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…

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Sunday, July 26, 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…

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Saturday, July 25, 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…

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Friday, July 24, 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…

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Thursday, July 23, 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…

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Wednesday, July 22, 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…

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Tuesday, July 21, 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…

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Monday, July 20, 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…

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

A great farce always feels a little like watching someone carry an impossibly tall wedding cake across a crowded room. Every wobble makes you gasp. Every doorway feels too narrow. Every unex…

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Sunday, July 19, 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 …

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Saturday, July 18, 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…

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Friday, July 17, 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…

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Thursday, July 16, 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.…

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Wednesday, July 15, 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 …

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Tuesday, July 14, 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…

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Monday, July 13, 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…

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Sunday, July 12, 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…

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Medusa Hisses with Rage, Imagination, and Theatrical Ambition at Soulpepper by Ross

The most persistent conversations often happen inside our own heads. Medusa asks, or maybe demands, us to listen to them. Before the space ignites, audience members slip on a pair of headpho…

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