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Sunday, July 12, 2026

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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Saturday, July 11, 2026

“The First Vampire” Breathes Wicked New Life into Literary History at the TO Fringe by Ross

Toronto Fringe Review: Monster Theatre delivers a deliciously funny and surprisingly heartfelt origin story behind literature’s very first vampire By Ross My last show at the Toronto Fring…

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The Toronto Fringe Celebration Continues with the 2026 Award Winners by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: The festival honours its standout productions as several award winners prepare for Best of Fringe at TO Live By Ross After spending days immersed in the wonderfully…

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Friday, July 10, 2026

“Every Fringe Show You’ve Ever Seen All At Once” Joyfully Skewers the Fringe by Ross

Toronto Fringe Review: A sharp, affectionate sketch revue sends up the wonderful madness of Fringe theatre By Ross By the sixth show of my Toronto Fringe marathon (and the third that evening…

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“Little Eden” Finds Quiet Beauty Inside Sleepless Nights at the TO Fringe by Ross

Toronto Fringe Review: Charles Ford’s intimate debut explores grief, memory, and the restless search for peace By Ross It’s my last day at the Toronto Fringe Festival, and every theatre …

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Thursday, July 9, 2026

“Jon Bennett: American’t” Is a Wild Ride Through Chaos, Comedy, and Customs at the TO Fringe by Ross

Toronto Fringe Review: Veteran storyteller Jon Bennett transforms pandemic chaos, family awkwardness, and one unforgettable airport ordeal into an irresistibly human hour of comedy. By Ross …

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

The Toronto Theatre Review: Erin Shields’ world premiere transforms Greek mythology into an immersive theatrical experience where whispered voices, female rage, and thrilling performances …

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

All Shall Know the Wonder Again: “Spring Awakening” Returns Off-Broadway This Fall by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Tony Award winner Danya Taymor will direct a new Off-Broadway revival of Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater’s acclaimed musical at Studio Seaview By Ross Few musicals …

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“My Own Private Shakespeare” Finds New Life in Familiar Words at the TO Fringe by Ross

Toronto Fringe Review: Justin Hay delivers a beautifully crafted solo performance where Shakespeare becomes the language of grief, memory, and survival By Ross Here is one of the unexpected …

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Tuesday, July 7, 2026

“Finding Jamie” Searches the Past for the Courage to Move Forward at the TO Fringe by Ross

Toronto Fringe Review: Zac Williams returns with another heartfelt solo play exploring memory, identity, and the people we spend our lives trying to find By Ross One of the joys of a Toronto…

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Monday, July 6, 2026

“Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody” Is Almost Here, and Now We Know Who’s Taking the Ice at Soulpepper by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: James Daly and Broadway’s Aaron Alcaraz lead the Canadian concert presentation of the Off-Broadway sensation at Soulpepper Theatre By Ross When I first wrote abou…

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“Galen’s Grocer” Fills Its Cart with Satire at the TO Fringe by Ross

Toronto Fringe Review: A sharp, silly musical satire turns grocery store frustration into an energetic hour of laughs, puppets, and pointed corporate absurdity By Ross Every Toronto Fringe a…

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Every Move Matters in Shaw Festival’s Deliciously Devious Sleuth by Ross

For the first several minutes of Sleuth, I wasn’t entirely sure what kind of game playwright Anthony Shaffer (“Death on the Nile“) wanted me to play. Sitting in the beautifully reimagi…

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Sunday, July 5, 2026

Hopelessly Devoted to “Brava: A Cabaret of Devotions” at the TO Fringe by Ross

Toronto Fringe Review: Yanik Gosselin delivers a deeply personal cabaret celebrating the remarkable women who taught him how to dream By Ross One of the greatest pleasures of spending severa…

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Saturday, July 4, 2026

“The Wounds of Love and Other Gifts” Takes Flight at the TO Fringe by Ross

Toronto Fringe Review: Bruce Dow’s intimate musical uncovers emotional depth inside Oscar Wilde’s timeless fairy tale By Ross The first stop on any Toronto Fringe adventure always feels …

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Friday, July 3, 2026

Every Move Matters in Shaw Festival’s Deliciously Devious “Sleuth” by Ross

The Shaw Festival Review: Patrick Galligan and Sepehr Reybod turn Anthony Shaffer’s psychological thriller into an irresistible game of wit, deception, and theatrical sleight of hand By Ro…

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Thursday, July 2, 2026

Finding the Family Stories We Never Experienced in TIFT’s “Something Old” by Ross

The Ontario Theatre Review: Keara Voo’s moving world premiere explores love, identity, and the traditions that quietly shape generations By Ross Family stories have a curious way of findin…

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Sara Farb Makes “Funny Girl” Her Own at the Shaw Festival by Ross

Some overtures begin a musical. Others seem to unlock an entire lifetime of theatrical memories. Both are true as the first notes of Jule Styne’s unmistakable score fill Shaw’s Festival …

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How Hard Could It Be? Shaw’s “Jeeves & Wooster” Makes Comic Chaos Look Effortless by Ross

A musical flourish accompanies the parting of the red curtains, and a man stands, just to the right of the spotlight. He seems caught off guard, as he thought we were starting a wee bit late…

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Sara Farb Makes “Funny Girl” Her Own at the Shaw Festival by Ross

The Shaw Festival Review: A deeply felt leading performance and exhilarating choreography breathe new life into Broadway’s beloved musical By Ross Some overtures begin a musical. Others se…

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The Green-Eyed Monster Never Sleeps in Stratford’s Riveting Othello by Ross

The first image grabs hold, even before Shakespeare has begun his relentless march toward tragedy. A body slowly emerges from beneath the stage, crawling upward as though clawing its way out…

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

My Favourite Week of Toronto Theatre Has Arrived Once Again on the Fringe by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies previews: The 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival offers 123 reasons to celebrate, and a handful I cannot wait to experience By Ross Every summer, I promise myself that this will b…

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Monday, June 29, 2026

Toronto Theatre Celebrates Another Extraordinary Season at the 2026 Dora Awards by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Through the Eyes of God, The Division, Narnia, Octet, and more lead a memorable evening celebrating Toronto’s performing arts By Ross One of the greatest privileg…

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How Hard Could It Be? Shaw’s “Jeeves & Wooster” Makes Comic Chaos Look Effortless by Ross

The Shaw Festival Review: Damien Atkins, Jeff Irving, and Travis Seetoo turn theatrical mayhem into comic gold By Ross A musical flourish accompanies the parting of the red curtains, and a m…

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Sunday, June 28, 2026

Hold On Tonight: Hedwig Comes to Toronto Pride Sunday by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: John Cameron Mitchell celebrates 25 years of the groundbreaking Hedwig and the Angry Inch film with a Toronto stop on his North American tour Some characters never …

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Saturday, June 27, 2026

The Green-Eyed Monster Never Sleeps in Stratford’s Riveting Othello by Ross

The Stratford Festival Review: Haysam Kadri’s blistering production finds devastating psychological clarity inside Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy By Ross The first image grabs hold, even…

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Maybe This Time I’ll Actually Make It to The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Heated Rivalry by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Soulpepper brings the Off-Broadway sensation Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody home to Toronto By Ross Some theatre announcements make me immediately …

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Friday, June 26, 2026

The Wicked Tickle Finally Opens Its Doors Again by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: After an unexpected pause, BEDLAM’s acclaimed Music City finally returns Off-Broadway with a new home, a new cast member, and the same beating country heart By Ro…

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Thursday, June 25, 2026

The Curtain Rises on My Shaw Festival Summer with Three Very Different Invitations by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Shaw Festival launches its 64th season with mystery, music, and comic mayhem By Ross Some theatre trips begin long before the lights go down. Mine usually begin wit…

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026

ICARUS Theatre Takes Flight with Its Most Ambitious Season Yet by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies reports: Canadian premieres, urgent new voices, and the return of Dark Day Cabarets headline ICARUS Theatre’s 2026/27 season By Ross Some theatre companies earn your atten…

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

SummerWorks 2026 Promises an Intimate and Urgent Festival of Performance by Ross

Frontmezzjunkies previews SummerWorks Performance Festival’s bold international lineup of theatre, dance, live art, and community engagement Every August, there comes a point when I find m…

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