The summer theatre season is upon us, and here we focus on some of the big theatrical events coming to Toronto in the next few months.
The summer of 2006 is shaping up to be not only one of the hottest and driest summers in recent memory, but also one of the busiest for Toronto theatre goers. A virtual cornucopia of theatrical goodies awaits us, and here is a small taste of what you can see this summer in our fair city.
This is not the stellar production that many of us were hoping for, but is still worth a look. Be aware that the ticket prices are rather steep.
Hamilton, Ontario native Martin Short returns to the Toronto stage for the first time in almost 30 years in the pre-Broadway stint of his "biographical" musical, with music by Marc Shaiman and lyrics by Scott Whitman.
The 2005 Tony Award winning best musical makes a stop in Toronto on its North American Tour. Featuring some of Monty Python's greatest songs and jokes, this show is a treat for anyone searching for their Grail.
CanStage tackles the Bard's comedy about two long-lost twin brothers and their twin servants who end up in the same place at the same time in their annual production in High Park.
The Fringe Festival is a wonderful to see some small, ambitious productions in some of Toronto's best theatre venues. Skimming over the list of shows, some stood out as potential highlights: Amerika, Box Office: The Musical, An Undershirt, Flat Busted At The Pour House, Jane Moffat's Gink, Session Players and many, many more. Be warned, however, for every great show you see, you may see two or three that are painful to sit through.
Soulpepper, Toronto's ensemble theatre company, presents these three masterpieces in repertory for the summer at their new home in the Distillery District. If their previous productions this season are any indication, it will be a great summer at the Young Centre.
If you are looking for a comprehensive list of shows in and around Toronto, check out eye Weekly or NOW Magazine for a full page of theatre listings.
