Belleville Theatre Guild. The Last Five Years. Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. Pinnacle Playhouse Theatre, 256 Pinnacle St., Belleville. 613-967-1442. $25; $22(sr); $10(st). Opens May 30, 8pm. Runs to Jun 16. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).
Brampton Music Theatre. Into the Woods Jr. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine. Cyril Clark Library Theatre, 20 Loafers Lake Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $20; $15(sr/st). Opens May 9, 7:30pm. Runs to May 11. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(4pm).
Canadian Opera Company. La bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Apr 17, 7:30pm. Runs to May 22. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.
Canadian Opera Company. Otello. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Arrigo Boito. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Apr 27, 7:30pm. Runs to May 21. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.
Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: A Few of My Favourite Things. Artists of the COC; Liz Upchurch, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. May 7, 12pm.
Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: 1001 Nights - Tales from the East. Works by composers inspired by Eastern themes or with text by Eastern poets. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. May 14, 12pm.
Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Sea Variations. Canadian Art Song Project. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. May 22, 12pm.
Canadian Stage. I Swallowed a Moon Made of Iron. Created by Njo Kong Kie. Poetry by Xu Lizhi. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley St. 416-368-3110. canadianstage.com. $29-$59. Opens May 16. Runs to May 26. Times vary.
Civic Light Opera Company. Man of La Mancha. Music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion, book by Dale Wasserman. Zion Cultural Centre, 1650 Finch Ave. E. 416-755-1717. $28. Opens Jun 5, 7pm. Runs to Jun 16. Wed(7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).
Clarkson Music Theatre. At the Movies. Eden United Church, 3051 Battleford Rd., Mississauga. 905-828-1933. $25. May 10, 7:30pm. Also May 11(2pm).
Cor Unum Ensemble. Dido & Belinda. OperaQ; Trinity College Chapel, U of T, 6 Hoskin Ave. 416-371-6999. $20; $10(st/arts workers). May 4, 7:30pm. Also May 5.
Drayton Entertainment. Jack and the Beanstalk: The Panto. King’s Wharf Theatre, 97 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jun 5, 10:30am. Runs to Jun 22. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.
Drayton Entertainment. Annie. Music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, book by Thomas Meehan. Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St. S., Drayton. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jun 5, 2pm. Runs to Jun 30. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.
Drayton Entertainment. Thoroughly Modern Millie. Music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics by Dick Scanlan, book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan, based on the film. Huron County Playhouse, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jun 5, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 22. Tues-Sat(2pm), Thurs/Sat(7:30pm). Note: extra show Jun 9, 2pm.
Drayton Entertainment. You’ll Get Used to It: The War Show. By Peter Colley. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jun 5, 2pm. Runs to Jun 22. Tues-Sat(2pm), Thurs/Sat(7:30pm). Note: extra show Jun 9, 2pm.
Grand Theatre. Cabaret. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff, based on the novel. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London. 519-672-8800. $50-$55. Opens Apr 9, 7:30pm. Runs to May 11. Tues-Thurs(7:30pm), Wed(1pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Grand Theatre. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London. 519-672-8800. $56-$86. Opens Apr 23, 7:30pm. Runs to May 11. Tues-Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company. Knishes ‘n Grits. By Thom Allison and Micah Barnes. Greenwin Theatre, Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge St. 416-932-9995. $28 and up. Opens May 21, 8pm. Runs to Jun 2. Mon-Thurs/Sat(8pm), Wed(1pm), Sun(2pm).
I Furiosi Baroque Ensemble. I Furiosi: The Opera. A pastiche Baroque opera. Music by Stephanie Martin, libretto by Craig Martin. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. ifuriosi.com. $25; $15(sr/st/underemployed). May 17, 8pm.
Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Toronto. Vesuvius Ensemble: The Plucking Opera. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-356-5016. $30; free(child). May 31, 8pm.
Jewish Music Week in Toronto. From Broadway to the Met. Beth Tikvah Synagogue, 3080 Bayview Ave. 416-221-3433. $40/$36(adv). May 27, 7:30pm.
Kempenfelt Community Players. The Wedding Singer. Music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy, based on the film. Ferndale Banquet Hall, 24 Ferndale Industrial Dr., Barrie. 705-739-4228. $25; $20(sr/st). Opens May 8, 8pm. Runs to May 12. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).
Lower Ossington Theatre. 9 to 5, The Musical. Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, book by Patricia Resnick, based on the film. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $59.50-$69.50. Opens Mar 14, 7:30pm. Runs to May 26. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(3:30pm).
Lower Ossington Theatre. Mary Poppins. Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, book by Julian Fellowes. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $54.99-$64.99. Opens Apr 5, 7:30pm. Runs to May 12. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(12pm,4pm).
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. 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 Jun 30. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Mirvish. Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. Songs of Carole King, book by Douglas McGrath. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $59 and up. Opens Apr 9, 8pm. Runs to May 5. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Mirvish. Return to Grace. Songs of Elvis. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $30-$130. Opens May 7, 8pm. Runs to May 12. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Mirvish. The Sound of Music. Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $39-$129. Opens May 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 2. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm).
Mirvish. Little Black Dress. Written by Danielle Trzcinski, Amanda Barker, Natalie Tenenbaum and Christopher Bond. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $30-$70. Opens Jun 4, 8pm. Runs to Jun 9. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm), Sun(7pm).
Mirvish/Musical Stage Company. Next to Normal. Music by Tom Kitt, lyrics and book by Brian Yorkey. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $60-$110. Opens Apr 26, 8pm. Runs to May 19. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Musical Theatre Productions. Show Off: 30 Years of Musical Theatre. Wave, Western University, 1151 Richmond Rd., London. 519-672-8800. $30-$55. Opens May 1, 8pm. Runs to May 4. Wed-Sat(8pm; dinner at 6pm). Sat(2pm).
National Ballet of Canada. Physical Thinking. Music by Franz Schubert and Thom Willems. William Forsythe, choreographer and designer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $39 and up. Opens Jun 1, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 8. Sat/Sun(2pm), Wed-Fri(7:30pm).
Native Earth Performing Arts/Opera on the Avalon/Tapestry Opera. Shanawdithit. Music by Dean Burry, libretto by Yvette Nolan. Imperial Oil Opera Theatre, 227 Front St. E. 416-537-6066. $75-$150. Opens May 16, 8pm. Runs to May 25. Tues-Thurs/Sat(8pm). Note: May 18 show at 4pm.
Niagara Symphony Orchestra. A Wild Ride! (On the Opera Train). Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722. $69; $64(sr);$12(st/child); $33(30 and under); $20(arts worker). May 19, 2:30pm.
Opera by Request. Miss Havisham’s Wedding Night and Waterbird Talk. Music by Dominick Argento. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. May 3, 7:30pm. Also May 4(Windsor, 7pm).
Opera by Request. Miss Havisham’s Wedding Night and Waterbird Talk. Music by Dominick Argento. Paulin Memorial Presbyterian Church, 3200 Woodland Ave., Windsor. 416-455-2365. $25. May 4, 7pm. Also May 3(Toronto, 7:30pm).
Opera by Request. Der fliegende Holländer. Music and libretto by Richard Wagner. William Shookhoff, piano and conductor. St. Matthew’s United Church (Belleville), 25 Holloway St., Belleville. 416-455-2365. $20. May 26, 7pm.
Opera by Request. Nabucco. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Temistocle Solera. William Shookhoff, piano and conductor. Christ Church UCC, 1700 Mazo Cr., Mississauga. 416-455-2365. $20. Jun 1, 7:30pm.
Opera by Request. A Summer Feast. William Shookhoff, piano and conductor. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Jun 7, 7:30pm.
Opera Canada. Take Note! Emerging Artist Series. Tulip Lounge, 1015 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 416-625-7501. $125; $100(under 30). May 27, 7pm.
Pomegranate Opera Productions/Pride Toronto. Pomegranate. Music by Kye Marshall, libretto by Amanda Hale. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander St. pomegranateopera.com. $30-$50. Opens Jun 5, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 9. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Port Hope Festival Theatre. Guys and Dolls. Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen St, Port Hope. 1-888-732-1680. $38-$41. Opens May 21, 2pm. Runs to Jun 16. Tues-Thurs/Sat-Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm).
Scarborough Music Theatre. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. 416-267-9292. $30; $27(sr/st). Opens May 2, 8pm. Runs to May 18. Days and times vary. Visit theatrescarborough.com for details.
Shaw Festival. Brigadoon. Music by Frederick Loewe, lyrics and book by Alan Jay Lerner. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-lake. 1-800-511-7429. $30 and up. Previews begin May 5, 1pm. Runs to October 13. Days and times vary. Visit
shawfest.com for details.
Soulpepper. 88 Keys. Written and hosted by Tom Allen. Mike Ross, director and music director. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666. $30-$75. Opens Jun 1, 1:30pm. Runs to Jun 21. Days and times vary. Visit soulpepper.ca for details.
Stratford Festival. Billy Elliot the Musical. Music by Elton John, lyrics and book by Lee Hall. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $35 and up. Previews begin Apr 16, 2pm. Runs to Nov 3. Days and times vary. Visit stratfordfestival.ca for details.
Stratford Festival. Little Shop of Horrors. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics and book by Howard Ashman. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $35 and up. Previews begin Apr 29, 2pm. Runs to Nov 2. Days and times vary. Visit stratfordfestival.ca for details.
Surinder S. Mundra. Musical Morsels & Afternoon Tea: A Most Elegant Mother’s Day Concert. St. George’s Anglican Church (Pickering Village), 77 Randall Dr., Ajax. 905-683-7981. $30; $25(sr/st). May 12, 2:30pm.
Theatre Ancaster Chorus. Good Vibrations: Sounds of the 60s. Old Firehall Arts Centre, 334 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $28; $26(sr); $12(st). Opens May 24, 8pm. Runs to May 26. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Theatre Aquarius. Freaky Friday. Music by Tom Kitt, lyrics by Brian Yorkey, book by Bridget Carpenter, based on the book. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St., Hamilton. 905-522-7529. $40 and up. Opens Apr 24, 7:30pm. Runs to May 19. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1pm).
Toronto Catholic District School Board Staff Arts. Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, book by Doug Wright. Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts Theatre, 36 Greenfield Ave. 416-222-8282 x2787. $30. Opens May 31, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 8. Days and times vary. Visit tcdsb.org/staffarts for details.
Toronto Singing Studio. The Dating Game. Written by Linda Eyman. George Ignatieff Theatre, Trinity College, 15 Devonshire Place. 416-455-9238. $30; $25(sr/st). Opens May 24, 7:30pm. Also May 25.
Windsor Light Musical Theatre. Hairspray. Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the film. St. Clair College Centre for the Arts: Chrysler Theatre, 201 Riverside Dr. W., Windsor. 519-974-6593. $36; $31(sr/st); $19(ch). Opens May 3, 8pm. Runs to May 12. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).
