Alexander Showcase Theatre. The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, based on the novel. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Dr. 416-324-1259. $27-$35. Opens Apr 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 14. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm).
Brampton Music Theatre. Beauty and the Beast. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $35; $28(sr/st). Opens Mar 29, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 7. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm).
Canadian Opera Company. The Nightingale and Other Short fables. Music by Igor Stravinsky (arr. LePage). Jane Archibald, soprano (The Nightingale). Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Apr 13, 7:30pm. Runs to May 19. Days and times vary. Visit coc.ca for details.
Canadian Opera Company. Anna Bolena. Music by Gaetano Donizetti, libretto by Felice Romani. Sondra Radvanovsky, soprano (Anna Bolena); Eric Owens, bass-baritone (Henry VIII). Stephen Lawless, director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Apr 28, 4:30pm. Runs to May 26. Days and times vary. Visit coc.ca for details.
Canadian Stage/Tapestry Opera. The Overcoat: An Opera. Music by James Rolfe, libretto by Morris Panych. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St. E. 416-368-3110. $35 and up. Opens Mar 27, 8pm. Runs to Apr 14.Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sat(8pm), Fri(7pm), Sun(1pm).
Canadian Stage. Picnic in the Cemetery. Created by Njo Kong Kie. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley St. 416-368-3110. $35-$69. Opens Apr 26, 8pm. Runs to May 6. Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sat(8pm), Fri(7pm), Sun(1pm).
Castle Frank House of Melody. Ga-Ga for Gounod. Songs, duets and arias by Gounod and his contemporaries. St. Andrew’s United Church (Bloor St.), 117 Bloor St E. 416-966-2685. $25/20(adv). Apr 7, 7:30pm.
Chorus Niagara. Amadeus. Mozart: Mass in c; excerpts from Don Giovanni, The Marriage of Figaro, Così fan tutte and The Magic Flute. Niagara Symphony Orchestra. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 1-855-515-0722. $43; $41(sr); $28(under 30); $18(st); $15(child); $5(eyeGo). 6:30pm: pre-concert chat. May 5, 7pm.
Curtain Call Players. Sister Act. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Bill and Cheri Steinkellner and Douglas Carter Beane, based on the film. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Dr. 416-703-6181. $28. Opens May 4, 8pm. Runs to May 12. Thurs-Sat(8pm). Sat/Sun(2pm).
Drayton Entertainment. Hairspray. Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Mar 14, 2pm. Runs to Apr 8. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.
Drayton Entertainment. The Drowsy Chaperone. Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, book by Bob Martin. St. Jacob’s Schoolhouse Theatre, 11 Albert St. W., St. Jacob’s. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Mar 28, 2pm. Runs to Apr 15. Tues-Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(7:30pm).
Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. The Schoolyard Carmen. Shoestring Opera. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424. $16; $8(st). Recommended for Grades 1-6. Apr 22, 2:30pm.
Lower Ossington Theatre. Cabaret. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $54.99-$64.99. Opens Feb 16, 7:30pm. Runs to May 6. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(4pm).
Lower Ossington Theatre. Beauty and the Beast. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $49.99-$69.99. Opens Mar 3, 7:30pm. Runs to May 13. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(12pm/4pm).
Lower Ossington Theatre. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $54.99-$64.99. Opens Mar 9, 7:30pm. Runs to May 20. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(12pm, 4pm).
Mirvish. Come From Away. Music, lyrics and book by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $69 and up. Opens Feb 13, 8pm. Runs to Oct 21. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Mirvish. An American In Paris. Music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, book by Craig Lucas, adapted by Christopher Wheeldon. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St W. 416-872-1212. $59-$175. Opens Mar 27, 8pm. Runs to Apr 29. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm), Wed(1:30pm).
Mirvish. Annie. Music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, book by Thomas Meehan. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $29-$200. Opens Apr 24, 7:30pm. Runs to May 27. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm).
Mirvish/Musical Stage Co. Fun Home. Music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics and book by Lisa Kron, based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $39-$99. Opens Apr 13, 8pm. Runs to May 6. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Music Theatre Mississauga. Encore Series Gala. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd. 905-615-4720. $40. Apr 28, 7pm.
Musical Theatre Productions. The Light in the Piazza. Music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, book by Craig Lucas. McManus Stage at the Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $25. Opens Apr 20, 8pm. Runs to Apr 29. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).
North York Concert Orchestra. Hansel and Gretel. Music by Engelbert Humperdinck. Guests: Vox Youth Choir; Gwenna Fairchild-Taylor, narrator. Temple Sinai, 210 Wilson Ave. 416-628-9195. $10-$25. Apr 8, 3pm.
Opera Atelier. The Return of Ulysses. Music by Claudio Monteverdi. Marshall Pynkoski, stage director; Jeannette Lajeunesse Zingg, choreographer; Artists of Atelier Ballet; Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra; David Fallis, conductor. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 1-855-622-2787. $39-$157. Opens Apr 19, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 28. Days and times vary. Visit operaatelier.com for details.
Opera by Request. Handel’s Orlando, In Concert. William Shookhoff, music director and piano. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Apr 7, 7pm.
Opera by Request. Lohengrin. Music and libretto by Richard Wagner. In concert with piano accompaniment. William Shookhoff, piano and music director. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Apr 13, 7pm.
Opera by Request. Don Pasquale. Music by Gaetano Donizetti, libretto by Giovanni Ruffini. In concert with piano accompaniment. Claire Harris, piano and music director. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Apr 21. 7:30pm.
Opera by Request. Madama Butterfly Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. In concert with piano accompaniment. William Shookhoff, piano and music director. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Apr 27. 7:30pm.
Orchestra Toronto/Essential Opera. A Night at the Opera. Puccini: Gianni Schicchi (in concert). George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge St. 416-733-0545. $45; $39(sr); $19(under 29). 2:15pm: pre-concert chat. Apr 22, 3pm.
Rezonance Baroque Ensemble. Handel’s Heroines. Opera arias by Handel for soprano; and other works. St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 361 Danforth Ave. 647-779-5696. $25/$20(adv); $15(st). May 6, 2pm.
Royal City Musical Productions. Spamalot. Music by John Du Prez, Eric Idle, Neil Innes, lyrics and book by Eric Idle. River Run Centre Main Stage, 35 Woolwich St, Guelph. 519-763-3000. $30. Opens Apr 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 29. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm).
Scarborough Music Theatre. Crazy for You. Music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, book by Ken Ludwig. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. 416-267-9292. $30; $27(sr/st). Opens May 3, 8:00pm. Runs to May 19. Wed-Sat(8:00pm), Sun(2:00pm). Note: May 19 show at 2:00pm.
Shaw Festival. Grand Hotel. Music and lyrics by Robert Wright and George Forrest, additional music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, book by Luther Davis. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-lake. 1-800-511-7429. $30 and up. Previews begin May 3, 2pm. Runs to October 14. Days and times vary. Visit shawfest.com for details.
Soulpepper Concert Series. A Moveable Feast: Paris in the ‘20s. Mike Ross, music director. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666. $25-$69. Opens Mar 30, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 10. Days and times vary. Visit soulpepper.ca for details.
Stratford Festival. The Music Man. Music, lyrics and book by Meredith Willson. Donna Feore, director and choreographer. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $25 and up. Previews begin Apr 17, 2pm. Runs to Nov 3. Days and times vary. Visit stratfordfestival.ca for details.
Stratford Festival. The Rocky Horror Show. Music, lyrics and book by Richard O’Brien. Donna Feore, director and choreographer. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $25 and up. Previews begin Apr 27, 8pm. Runs to Oct 31. Days and times vary. Visit stratfordfestival.ca for details.
St. Anne’s Anglican Church. Jesus Christ Superstar (in concert). Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. St. Anne’s Anglican Church, 270 Gladstone Ave. 416-536-3160. $20; $15(sr/st); Free(ch). Apr 15, 3:30pm.
Theatre Aquarius. Million Dollar Quartet. Features music of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St, Hamilton. 905-522-7529. $40 and up. Opens Apr 18, 8pm. Runs to May 12. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Theatre Sheridan. Crazy for You. Music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, book by Ken Ludwig. Macdonald-Heaslip Hall, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $25. Opens Apr 10, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 22. Tues-Thur(7:30pm), Fri-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: no show Apr 15.
Theatre Sheridan. If/Then. Music by Tom Kitt, lyrics by Brian Yorkey. Studio Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $25. Opens Apr 12, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 9. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2:00pm). Note: no show Apr 15.
Toronto Catholic District School Board Staff Arts. Curtains. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Rupert Holmes. Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts Theatre, 36 Greenfield Ave. 416-222-8282 x2787. $26 ($28 at door). Opens Apr 13, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 21. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm).
Toronto Masque Theatre Salon Series. The Means of Grace: Seven Monologues on Music. Featuring Larry Beckwith and special musical guests. Atrium, 21 Shaftesbury Ave. 416-410-4561. $25. Apr 23, 7:30pm.
Toronto Operetta Theatre. The Beautiful Helen. Music by Jacques Offenbach, libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. Beste Kalender, mezzo; Adam Fisher, tenor; Stuart Graham, baritone. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-922-2912. $49-$95. Opens Apr 27, 8pm. Runs to Apr 29. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sun(3pm).
Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Bernstein’s Candide (1993 concert version). Bramwell Tovey, conductor. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-872-4255. $34.75–$148.00. Apr 26&28, 8pm.
University of Toronto Faculty of Music. From the 19th Century. Works by Donizetti, Delibes, Verdi, Wagner and others. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. $20; $10(st). Apr 3, 5pm.
Vera Causa Opera. The Italian Girl in Algiers. Music by Gioachino Rossini, libretto by Angelo Anelli. Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson St., Cambridge. 519-740-4681 x4376. $15. Apr 6, 7pm. Also Apr 7 (Waterloo).
Vera Causa Opera. The Italian Girl in Algiers. Music by Gioachino Rossini, libretto by Angelo Anelli. Knox Presbyterian Church (Waterloo), 50 Erb St. W., Waterloo. 519-886-4150. $15. Apr 7, 7pm. Also Apr 6 (Cambridge).
Wavestage Theatre. Beauty and the Beast. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton. Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Cres., Newmarket. wavestagetheatre.com. $28; $24(sr/st). Opens Apr 19, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 22. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1pm).
Windsor Light Music Theatre. Singin in the Rain. Music by Nacio Herb Brown, lyrics by Arthur Freed, book by Adolph Green and Betty Comden. St. Clair College Centre for the Arts: Chrysler Theatre, 201 Riverside Dr. W., Windsor. 519-974-6593. $36; $31(sr/st); $16(ch). Opens May 4, 8:00pm. Runs to May 13. Fri/Sat(8:00pm), Sun(2:00pm).
