Canadian Children’s Opera Company. The Snow Queen. Music by Matthew King, libretto by Andrew McKinnon. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. $35; $25(sr); $20(st). Opens Feb 28, 10am. Runs to Mar 3. Times vary. Visit
canadianchildrensopera.com for details.
Canadian Opera Company. Elektra. Music by Richard Strauss, libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$250. Opens Jan 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 22. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.
Canadian Opera Company. Così fan tutte. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. Atom Agoyan, stage director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$250. Opens Feb 5, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 21. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.
Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: On Shining Wings. Works by Wagner, Duparc, R. Strauss and others. Susan Bullock, soprano; Liz Upchurch, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Feb 19, 12pm.
Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Les Adieux: A Poetic Diary. Works by Schubert. Samuel Chan, baritone; Stéphane Mayer, fortepiano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Feb 20, 12pm.
Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Les Adieux: Poèmes pour Mi. Lauren Eberwein, soprano; Rachael Kerr, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Feb 21, 12pm.
Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Le Récital des Anges: Songs of Ian Cusson. Ian Cusson, piano/composer. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Mar 5, 12pm.
Canadian Stage. Who We Are in the Dark. Music written and performed by Sarah Neufeld and Jeremy Gara. Peggy Baker, concept, choreography and direction. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St. E. 416-368-3110. $51-$111. Opens Feb 21, 8pm. Runs to Feb 24. Thurs/Sat(8pm), Fri(7pm), Sun(2pm).
COSI Connection. Trial by Jury and HMS Pinafore In Concert! Darryl Edwards, conductor; Helen Becqué, piano; soloists of the COSI Connection. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 647-272-6232. $20; $10(st). Feb 15, 6:45pm.
DAM Concert Opera. Le comte Ory. Music by Gioachino Rossini. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 1-800-838-3006. $30; $25(sr/st). Mar 2, 7:30pm.
Don Wright Faculty of Music. Opera at Western: Le Nozze di Figaro. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767. $35/$30(adv); $25/$20(st/adv). Opens Jan 25, 8pm. Runs to Feb 3. Fri(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Drayton Entertainment. Rocky: The Musical. Music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, book by Thomas Meehan and Sylvester Stallone, based on the film. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Mar 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 31. Days and times vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.
Eclipse Theatre Company. Kiss of the Spider Woman. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Terrence McNally. The Don Jail, 550 Gerrard St. E. 1-800-656-0713. $48; $29(st). Opens Mar 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 10. Wed-Sun(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm).
Hart House Theatre. Hair. Music by Galt MacDermot, lyrics and book by Gerome Ragni and James Rado. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-8849. $28; $17(sr); $15(st). Opens Jan 18, 8pm. Runs to Feb 2. Wed-Sat(8pm), Feb 2(2pm/8pm).
Kempenfelt Community Players. Shrek the Musical. Music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics and book by David Lindsay-Abaire, based on the film. Georgian Theatre, 1 Georgian Drive, Georgian College Campus, Building C, Barrie. 705-739-4228. $22; $19(sr/st). Opens Feb 7, 8pm. Runs to Feb 17. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Lower Ossington Theatre. Once on This Island. Music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics and book by Lynn Ahrens. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $44.99-$54.99. Opens Dec 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 3. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm). Sun(12pm/4pm).
Lower Ossington Theatre. Million Dollar Quartet. Features music of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $54.99-$64.99. Opens Jan 17, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 10. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(4pm).
Meadowvale Music Theatre. Mary Poppins. Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, book by Julian Fellowes. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd. 905-615-4720. $23-$30. Opens Feb 8, 8pm. Runs to Feb 17. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Extra show Feb 16(2pm).
Mirvish. Come From Away. Music, lyrics and book by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $69 and up. Ongoing. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Mirvish. The Last Ship. Music and lyrics by Sting. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $79 and up. Opens Feb 9, 8pm. Runs to Mar 24. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Mirvish. Jukebox Hero, the Musical. Featuring music of Foreigner. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $30-$100. Opens Feb 20, 8pm. Runs to Feb 24. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm), Sun(7:30pm).
Mirvish. Jersey Boys. Music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe, book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $29-$185. Opens Mar 5, 8pm. Runs to Mar 17. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Mirvish. Dear Evan Hansen. Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, book by Steven Levenson. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $69 and up. Opens Mar 5, 8pm. Runs to June 30. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. La Bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Living Arts Centre, Hammerson Hall, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. 905-306-6000. $50-$95. Opens Feb 7, 7:30pm. Also Feb 9.
Musical Theatre Productions. The Wedding Singer. Music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, book by Beguelin and Tim Herlihy, based on the film. McManus Stage at the Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $30. Opens Feb 1, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 9. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm).
National Ballet of Canada. Apollo & Night & The Sea Above, The Sky Below & Paquita. Music by Igor Stravinsky, Matthew Pierce, Ludwig Minkus and Riccardo Drigo, and Gustav Mahler. George Balanchine, choreography. Julia Adam, Robert Binet and Christopher Stowell, choreographers. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $40 and up. Opens Mar 1, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 21. Days and times vary; visit national.ballet.ca for details.
National Ballet of Canada. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Music by Joby Talbot. Christopher Wheeldon, choreography. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $40 and up. Opens Mar 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 17. Tues-Sun(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: only 2pm on Mar 17.
Opera Atelier. The Angel Speaks. Works by Purcell; Huizinga: Annuciation. Mireille Asselin, soprano; Jesse Blumberg, baritone; Artists of Atelier Ballet in baroque costume, and members of Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. 416-703-3767 x222. $69. Feb 21, 8pm.
Opera by Request. Handel’s Alcina. In concert with piano accompaniment. William Shookhoff, piano and music director. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Feb 23, 7:30pm. Also Mar 3 (2pm, Windsor).
Opera by Request. Handel’s Alcina. In concert with piano accompaniment. William Shookhoff, piano and music director. All Saints Anglican Church (Windsor), 330 City Hall Square W., Windsor. 416-455-2365. $20. Mar 3, 2pm. Also Feb 23 (7:30pm, Toronto).
Rose Theatre. Invincible You, Invincible Me. Cabaret for kids featuring Sharron Matthews. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $25. Feb 18, 2pm. Also 6:30pm.
Ryleepuss Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St. S., Uxbridge. 1-866-808-2006. $25; $22(sr); $15(st). Opens Feb 14, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 23. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Also Newmarket (Mar 2-3).
Ryleepuss Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St, Newmarket. 905-953-5122. $29; $25(sr/st); $23(ch). Opens Mar 2, 2pm. Runs to Mar 3. Sat/Sun(2pm), Sat(7:30pm). Also Uxbridge (Feb 14-23).
Scarborough Music Theatre. Next to Normal. Music by Tom Kitt, lyrics and book by Brian Yorkey. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. 416-267-9292. $30; $27(sr/st). Opens Feb 7, 8pm. Runs to Feb 23. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: Feb 23 show at 2pm.
Soulpepper. Rose. Music by Mike Ross, lyrics by Sarah Wilson. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666. $36-$97. Opens Jan 17, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 24. Days and times vary. Visit soulpepper.ca for details.
St. Anne’s Music and Drama Society. The Pirates of Penzance. Music by Arthur Sullivan, libretto by W. S. Gilbert. St. Anne’s Parish Hall, 651 Dufferin St. 416-922-4415. $30; $25(sr/st). Opens Jan 25, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 3. Thurs/Fri(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Also Jan 26(7:30pm).
Theatre Ancaster. Valentine Love Notes... With a Double Twist. Old Firehall Arts Centre, 334 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $30; $27(sr); $12(st). Opens Feb 9, 8pm. Also Feb 10, 2pm.
Theatre Ancaster. Seussical the Musical. Music and book by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics and book by Lynn Ahrens. Co-conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Eric Idle, based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Ancaster High School, Theatre Auditorium, 374 Jerseyville Rd., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $20; $18(sr); $10(st). Opens Feb 22, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 2. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm).
Theatre Aurora. Kiss of the Spider Woman. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Terrence McNally. Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Dr, Aurora. 905-727-3669. $25; $23(sr); $10(st). Opens Feb 28, 8pm. Runs to Mar 9. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).
Theatre Orangeville. Across The Pond - The British Invasion. Featuring Leisa Way and The Lonely Hearts Club Band. Orangeville Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $44; $22(st). Opens Feb 14, 8pm. Runs to Mar 3. Wed/Sun(2pm), Thurs/Fri(8pm), Sat(7pm).
Theatre Passe Muraille/Tapestry Opera. Hook Up. Music by Chris Thornborrow, libretto by Julie Tepperman. Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace, 16 Ryerson Ave. 416-504-7529. $38; $33(sr); $30(st). Opens Jan 29, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 9. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm). Also Feb 9(2pm).
Theatre Sheridan. On the Town. Music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics and book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green, conceived by Jerome Robbins. Mainstage Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $25. Opens Feb 12, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 24. Tues-Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: no mat Feb 17.
Theatre Sheridan. My Bonny Lass. Music, lyrics and book by Johnny Reid and Matt Murray, additional music by Bob Foster. Studio Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $25. Opens Feb 14, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 24. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: no mat Feb 17. Note: this run is sold out.
TO Live. Amadeus Live. Amadeus movie screening with live full orchestra and choir. Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front St. E. 1-855-872-7669. $55-$111. Opens Feb 21, 7:30pm. Also Feb 22.
Toronto Operetta Theatre. Doyle à la Carte Part II. Music from Gilbert & Sullivan operas. Henry Ingram, MC. Edward Jackman Centre, 947 Queen St. E., 2nd Floor. 416-366-7723. $45. Feb 16, 4pm.
Toronto Operetta Theatre. Perchance to Dream. Music by Ivor Novello. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $29-$49. Mar 3, 3pm.
Toronto Singing Studio. Brigadoon Highlights – In Concert. Music by Frederick Loewe, lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner. Bloor Street United Church, 300 Bloor St W. 416-455-9238. $25; $20 (sr/st) at the door (cash only). Feb 9, 7:30pm.
University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Thursdays at Noon: Opera Spotlight. A preview of U of T Opera’s production of Mozart’s La finta giardiniera. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. Free. Feb 14, 12:10pm.
VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Fierabras. Music by Franz Schubert, libretto by Joseph Kupelwieser. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $29; $50; $65. Feb 3, 2:30pm.
