Ashkenaz Festival. Salomé: Woman of Valor. Frank London, composer and trumpet; Adeena Karasick, poet and performer. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. $36/$30(adv). Sep 2, 6pm.

Ashkenaz Festival. Lavuta: Violin Without Borders. Music drawn from the Jewish Diaspora. Lara St. John, violin; Matt Herskowitz, piano. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. $36/$30(adv). Sep 3, 5pm.

Brott Music Festival. Viva Verdi. Selection of Verdi arias. Adrianne Pieczonka, soprano; National Academy Orchestra; Boris Brott, conductor. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-525-7664. $44; $39(sr); $25(Brott35); $15(st). Sep 27, 7:30pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Meet the Young Artists. Artists of the COC Ensemble Studio. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. First come, first served. No late seating. Sep 25, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Eugene Onegin. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Robert Carsen, stage director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Sep 30, 2pm. Runs to Nov 3. Days and times vary, visit coc.ca for details.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Glancing Back, Looking Ahead. U of T Opera. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. First come, first served. No late seating. Oct 4, 12pm.

Civic Light Opera Company. Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered. Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart. Zion Cultural Centre, 1650 Finch Ave. E. 416-755-1717. $28. Opens Sep 19, 7pm. Runs to Sep 30. Wed (7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: extra show Sep 29, 2pm.

Drayton Entertainment. The Little Mermaid. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, book by Doug Wright. Huron County Playhouse, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Aug 9, 2pm. Runs to Sep 2. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Hairspray. Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the film. King’s Wharf Theatre, 97 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Aug 9, 2pm. Runs to Sep 1. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Cruisin’ Classics. Drayton Festival Theatre. Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St. S., Drayton. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Aug 22, 2pm. Runs to Sep 1. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Kings and Queens of Country. King’s Wharf Theatre, 97 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Sep 13, 2pm. Runs to Sep 30. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge, based on the film. Huron County Playhouse, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Sep 13, 2pm. Runs to Sep 29. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Kings and Queens of Country. Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St. S., Drayton. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Oct 3, 2pm. Runs to Oct 14. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Ghost, the Musical. Music, lyrics and book by Bruce Joel Rubin, Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard, based on the film by Bruce Joel Rubin. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Oct 3, 2pm. Runs to Oct 21. Wed/Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm), Wed-Sat(7:30pm).

Grand Theatre. Prom Queen: The Musical. Music by Colleen Dauncey, lyrics by Akiva Romer-Segal, book by Kent Staines. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $25-$40. Opens Sep 18, 7:30pm. Runs to Sep 29. Tues-Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Hart House Theatre. Heathers: The Musical. Music, lyrics and book by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe, based on the film by Daniel Waters. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-8849. $28; $17(sr); $15(st). Opens Sep 21, 8pm. Runs to Oct 6. Wed-Sat(8pm), Oct 6(2pm/8pm).

Koerner Hall. Koerner Hall 10th Anniversary Gala: Kathleen Battle. Opera arias and Broadway selections. Koerner Hall, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $100-250. Oct 2, 8pm.

Lower Ossington Theatre. The Producers. Music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from the film. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 416-907-0468. $54.99-$64.99. Opens Sep 8, 3:30pm. Runs to Nov 11. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(4pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. Rocky Horror Show. Music, lyrics and book by Richard O’Brien. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 416-907-0468. $54.99-$64.99. Opens Sep 21, 8pm. Runs to Oct 27. Fri/Sat(8pm/11pm).

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. Ongoing. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Musical Stage Company. Dr Silver: A Celebration of Life. Music, lyrics and book by Anika Johnson & Britta Johnson. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-927-7880. $50-$65; $29(st). Opens Sep 13, 8pm. Runs to Oct 7. Days and times vary. Visit drsilverto.ca for details.

National Ballet of Canada. Fall for Dance North Festival: Paz de la Jolla. Music by Bohuslav Martinů. Justin Peck, choreographer. Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front St. E. 1-855-872-7669. $15. Opens Oct 2, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 6. Tues-Fri(7:30pm), Sat(2pm).

Native Earth Performing Arts. I Call myself Princess. Written by Jani Lauzon, music by Charles Wakefield Cadman. Marjorie Chan, Stage Director, Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate, Musical Director. Aki Studio Theatre, 585 Dundas St. E. 416-531-1402. $15-$30. Opens Sep 9, 2pm. Runs to Sep 30. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Opera by Request. Anna Bolena. Music by Gaetano Donizetti, libretto by Felice Romani. William Shookhoff, music director and piano. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Sep 7, 7:30pm.

Opera by Request. Don Giovanni. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. William Shookhoff, music director and piano. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Sep 14, 7:30pm.

Opera by Request. Der fliegende Hollander. Music and libretto by Richard Wagner. William Shookhoff, music director and piano. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Sep 28, 7:30pm.

Progressive Concert Productions. A Tribute to Grease & the Music of the 50s and 60s. Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., Oshawa. 905-721-3399. $39. Sep 29, 8pm.

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 Oct 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-$75. Opens Sep 14, 7:30pm. Runs to Sep 23. Days and times vary. Visit soulpepper.ca for details.

Soulpepper/Obsidian Theatre Company. Oraltorio: A Theatrical Mixtape. Created and performed by Motion and DJ L’Oqenz. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666. $35. Opens Oct 2, 8pm. Runs to Oct 20. 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.

Theatre Ancaster. You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Music and lyrics by Clark Gesner, based on characters created by Charles M. Schulz. Old Firehall Arts Centre, 334 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $30; $27(sr); $12(st). Opens Sep 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Sep 22. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm).

Theatre Orangeville. True Confessions from the Ninth Concession. Created by and featuring Dan Needles and Ian Bell. Orangeville Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $44. Opens Sep 19, 2pm. Runs to Sep 23. Wed/Sun(2pm), Thurs/Fri(8pm), Sat(7pm).

Tweed and Company Theatre. Aleck Bell: A Canadian Pop Rock Musical. Conceived by Tim Porter, written by Joel MacMeekin, featuring Canadian pop music. Tweed Pavillion, Memorial Park, 45 Victoria St S, Tweed. tweedancompany.com. $25; $20(sr); $15(st). Opens Sep 19, 7:30pm. Runs to Sep 29. Days and times vary. Visit tweedandcompany.com for details.

Belleville Theatre Guild. Annie Get Your Gun. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Dorothy Fields and Herbert Fields. Pinnacle Playhouse Theatre, 256 Pinnacle St, Belleville. 613-967-1442. $25; $22(sr); $10(st). Opens May 31, 8pm. Runs to Jun 17. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Bicycle Opera Project. The Llandovery Castle. Music by Stephanie Martin, libretto by Paul Ciufo. Calvin Presbyterian Church, 26 Delisle Ave. llandoverycastle.ca. $40(adv); $45(door); $20(under 30). Pre-concert chat at 7pm. Opens Jun 26, 8pm. Also Jun 27.

Brott Music Festival. PopOpera. Arias, duets and ensembles from favourite operas. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-525-7664. $44; $39(sr); $25(Brott35); $15(st). Jul 12, 7:30pm.

Brott Music Festival. The Magic Flute. Music by W. A. Mozart, libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-525-7664. $55; $50(sr); $25(Brott35); $20(st). Jul 19, 7:30pm.

Civic Light Opera Company. Oklahoma! Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Zion Cultural Centre, 1650 Finch Ave. E. 416-755-1717. $28. Opens May 30, 7pm. Runs to Jun 10. Wed(7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Dancyn Productions. We Will Rock You. Features music of Queen, book by Ben Elton. Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., Oshawa. 905-721-3399. $45. Opens Jul 11, 7:30pm. Runs to Jul 28. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(1:30pm).

Dancyn Productions. All Shook Up. Features songs of Elvis Presley, book by Joe DiPietro. Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., Oshawa. 905-721-3399. $44. Opens Aug 15, 7:30pm. Runs to Aug 26. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat-Sun(1:30pm).

Drayton Entertainment. West Side Story. Music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Arthur Laurents, conception by Jerome Robbins. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens May 9, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 2. Tues-Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(7:30pm).

Drayton Entertainment. Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge, based on the film. Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St. S., Drayton. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$55. Opens May 16, 2pm. Runs to Jun 3. Tues-Thurs/Sat-Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(7:30pm).

Drayton Entertainment. Cinderella: The Panto. King’s Wharf Theatre. King’s Wharf Theatre, 97 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene.1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Jun 6, 10:30am. Runs to Jun 30. Tues-Wed(10:30am), Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(7:30pm).

Drayton Entertainment. West Side Story. Music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Arthur Laurents, conception by Jerome Robbins. Huron County Playhouse, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Jun 7, 2pm. Runs to Jun 23. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Kings and Queens of Country. Huron Country Playhouse II, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Jun 13, 2pm. Runs to Jun 30. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Cruisin’ Classics. Huron County Playhouse, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Jun 27, 2pm. Runs to Jul 7. Tues-Sat(2pm), Wed/Thurs/Sat(7:30pm).

Drayton Entertainment. Cinderella: The Panto. Huron Country Playhouse II, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Jul 5, 2pm. Runs to Jul 22. Wed-Sun(2pm), Wed-Thurs, Sat(7:30pm).

Drayton Entertainment. Cruisin’ Classics. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Jul 11, 2pm. Runs to Jul 21. Days and times vary. Visit
draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. The Little Mermaid. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, book by Doug Wright. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Jul 18, 2pm. Runs to Aug 4. Days and times vary. Visit
draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Cruisin Classics. King’s Wharf Theatre, 97 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Jul 25, 2pm. Runs to Aug 4. Tues-Thurs/Sat-Sun(2pm), Wed-Sat(7:30pm).

Drayton Entertainment. The Little Mermaid. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, book by Doug Wright. Huron County Playhouse, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Aug 9, 2pm. Runs to Sep 2. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Hairspray. Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the film. King’s Wharf Theatre, 97 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Aug 9, 2pm. Runs to Sep 1. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Cruisin’ Classics. Drayton Festival Theatre. Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St. S., Drayton. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Aug 22, 2pm. Runs to Sep 1. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Festival of the Sound. Tonight, Tonight. Bernstein: Songs from West Side Story; Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez; Piazzolla: Ten to Tango including Libertango; Donizetti: Mad Scene from Lucia di Lammermoor. Leslie Fagan, soprano; Koszika, vocalist; Canadian Guitar Quartet; Festival Ensemble. Charles W. Stockey Centre, 2 Bay St, Parry Sound. 705-746-2410/1-866-364-0061. $39-$44; $34-$39(sr). Aug 10, 7:30pm.

Gravenhurst Opera House. The World Goes Round. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb. Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd. S., Gravenhurst. 1-888-495-8888. $30-$60.. Opens July 18, 2:30pm. Runs to August 24. Tues-Thurs(2:30pm), Wed-Sat(8pm). Note: no shows Aug 3-4.

Grease Toronto. Grease. Music, lyrics and book by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-314-2884. $20-$169. Opens May 24, 7:30pm. Runs to June 17. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm).

Harbourfront Centre. Summer Music in the Garden: Sunday Afternoon at the Opera. Scenes and arias from Mozart’s operas. Cénacle (Karim Nasr, historical clarinets; Jennifer Thiessen, viola; Francis Palma-Pelletier, violone). 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. Free. Aug 19, 4pm.

Highlands Opera Studio. From Opera to Broadway. St. George’s Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533. $32.50. Aug 1, 8pm.

Highlands Opera Studio. More Opera to Broadway. Minden United Church, 21 Newcastle St, Minden. 1-855-455-5533. $32.50. Aug 4, 8pm.

Highlands Opera Studio. Celebrations! St. George’s Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533. $32.50. Aug 9, 8pm.

Highlands Opera Studio. The Glove & The Troublemaker. Music by Tibor Polgar. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533. $37.50. Opens Aug 16, 7pm. Also Aug 17.

Highlands Opera Studio. Alumni Concert. St. George’s Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533. $32.50. Aug 20, 8pm.

Highlands Opera Studio. La bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533. $37.50. Opens Aug 24, 7:30pm. Runs to Aug 27. Fri/Sat/Mon(7:30pm), Sun(2pm).

Italian Canadian Heritage Foundation. Omaggio a Puccini. Puccini: selection of arias from his operas. Jonelle Sills, soprano; Christopher Dall, tenor; Coro San Marco; Rolando Nicolosi, conductor. St. Peter’s Church (Woodbridge), 100 Bainbridge Ave, Woodbridge. 905-850-2269. $10 or PWYC. Jun 1, 7:30pm.

Kira Braun and Melissa-Marie Shriner. Two Sopranos, One Voice. Duets by Fauré, Mozart, Handel, Monteverdi, Vivaldi and others. Kira Braun, soprano; Melissa-Marie Shriner, soprano; Brahm Goldhamer, piano. St. Thomas Anglican Church (St. Catharines), 99 Ontario St., St. Catharines. 416-786-3109. $20/$17(adv). Jul 11, 7pm.

Lower Ossington Theatre. Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka the Musical. Music and lyrics by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, book by Tim McDonald based on the film and book. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $54.99-$64.99. Opens Jun 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Aug 26. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(12pm, 4pm).

Luminato. Hell’s Fury, the Hollywood Songbook. Conceived and directed by Tim Albery, with music by Hanns Eisler. Arts and Letters Club, 14 Elm St. 416-368-4849. Free (reservation required). Jun 23, 6pm.

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 Jan 20. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

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 Jun 3. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm).

Mirvish. Motown the Musical. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $29-$129. Opens May 22, 8pm. Runs to Jun 3. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. The Phantom of the Opera. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $69-$220. Opens Jun 7, 1:30pm. Runs to Jun 30. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Chicago. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $39-$199. Opens Jun 12, 8pm. Runs to Jun 17. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Wicked. Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by Winnie Holzman, based on the novel. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $59 and up. Opens Jun 20, 7:30pm. Runs to Aug 5. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm).

Mirvish. The King and I. Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics and book by Oscar Hammerstein II. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $59-$225. Opens Jul 10, 8pm. Runs to Aug 12. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson. Book by Catherine Johnson. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $29-$175. Opens Aug 9, 1:30pm. Runs to Aug 19. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Music Niagara. Don Giovanni. Music by Mozart. Libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte. Alexander Dobson, baritone(Don Giovanni). Niagara United Mennonite Church, 17905 Niagara Stone Rd., Niagara-on-the-Lake. 905-468-5566, $40. Jul 9, 7:30pm.

Musical Theatre Productions. Broadway to the Max. Wave, Western University. 1151 Richmond St., London. 519-672-8800. $48. Opens Jun 20, 8pm. Runs to Jun 23. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

National Ballet of Canada. Frame by Frame. Created by Robert Lepage and Guillaume Côté, based on work of Norman McLaren. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $39-$265. Opens Jun 1, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 10. Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm), Tues-Sat(7:30pm).

National Ballet of Canada. Paz de la Jolla & The Man in Black with Cacti. Music by Bohuslav Martinů, Johnny Cash, Joseph Haydn and others. Justin Peck, choreographer. James Kudelka, choreographer. Alexander Ekman, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $39-$265. Opens Jun 16, 2pm. Runs to Jun 22. Sat/Sun(2pm), Wed-Sat(7:30pm).

Nightwood Theatre Lawyer Show. The Drowsy Chaperone. Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. St Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $60-$80. Opens Jun 7, 8pm. Runs to Jun 9. Thurs-Sat(8pm).

Nota Bene Baroque Players/Gallery Players of Niagara/Capella Intima. Folly in Love. Music by Alessandro Scarlatti. Sheila Dietrich, soprano; Vicki St. Pierre, mezzo; Bud Roach, tenor; David Roth, bass; Bud Roach, stage director. St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, 23 Water St. N., Kitchener. 1-866-303-0009. $35. Jun 1, 7:30pm. Also Jun 2(Hamilton); 3(St. Catharines).

One Little Goat Theatre Company. Music Music Life Death Music: An Absurdical. Created by Adam Seelig. Tarragon Theatre Extra Space, 30 Bridgman Ave. 416-531-1827. $20-$35. Opens May 25, 8pm. Runs to Jun 10. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sun(2:30pm).

Opera 5. Barber of Seville. Music by Rossini. Stephanie Tritchew(Rosina); Johnathon Kirby(Figaro); Kevin Myers(Il Conte d’Almaviva); Jeremy Ludwig(Bartolo); Giles Tomkins(Basilio); Megan Miceli(Berta); Danlie Rae Acebuque(Fiorello); Jessica Derventzis, stage director. Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst St. 416-504-9971. $38; $25(st); $48(VIP). Jun 13, 7:30pm. Also Jun 15(7:30pm); 17(2pm).

Opera by Request. Don Giovanni. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. Carrie Gray, soprano (Donna Anna); Reese de Rege, soprano (Zerlina); Laura Schatz, soprano (Donna Elvira); Jay Lambie, tenor (Don Ottavio); and others; Kate Carver, piano and conductor. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Jun 2, 7:30pm.

Opera by Request. Anna Bolena. Music by Gaetano Donizetti, libretto by Felice Romani. Antonina Ermolenko, soprano (Anna Bolena); Monica Zerbe, mezzo (Giovanna Seymour); John Holland, bass-baritone (Enrico VIII); Paul Williamson, tenor (Lord Percy); and others; William Shookhoff, piano and conductor. St. Andrew’s United Church, 117 Bloor St. E. 416 455-2365. $20. Jun 9, 7pm.

Opera Muskoka Festival. Così fan tutte. Music by W. A. Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte. Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. 705-765-1048. $35. Aug 21, 7:30pm.

Orangeville Music Theatre. Anne of Green Gables. Music by Norman Campbell, lyrics by Don Harron, Elaine Campbell, Mavor Moore, book by Don Harron based on the novel. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $25; $20(st). Opens Jun 16, 7pm. Runs to Jun 24. Fri(8pm), Sat(7pm), Sun(2pm).

Outside the March/Musical Stage Company. Dr Silver: A Celebration of Life. Book, Music & lyrics by Anika Johnson & Britta Johnson. Secret location. 416-368-4849. $15. Opens Jun 14, 8pm. Runs to Jun 19. Thurs-Sun(8pm). Tues(2pm).

Port Hope Festival Theatre. Fiddler on the Roof. Music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, book by Joseph Stein. Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen St, Port Hope. 1-888-732-1680. $24-$40. Opens May 29, 2pm. Runs to Jun 24. Tues-Thurs/Sat-Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm).

Port Hope Festival Theatre. The Little Mermaid. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman with Glenn Slater, book by Doug Wright. Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen St, Port Hope. 1-888-732-1680. $24-$40. Opens Aug 14, 2pm. Runs to Sep 9. Tues-Thurs/Sat-Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm).

Randolph Academy. A Little Night Music. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 416-924-2243. $22. Opens Aug 3, 8pm. Runs to Aug 11. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

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.

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.

Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Manon. Music by Jules Massenet, libretto by Henri Meilhac and Philippe Gille. Suzy Smith, music director. Robert Gill Theatre, University of Toronto, 214 College St. 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Opens Jul 27, 8pm. Runs to Aug 4. Days and times vary. Visit solt.ca for details.

Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Così fan tutte. Music by W. A. Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte. Valentina Sadovski, music director. Robert Gill Theatre, University of Toronto, 214 College St. 416-366-7723. $28; $22(sr/st). Opens Jul 28, 2pm. Runs to Aug 5. Days and times vary. Visit solt.ca for details.

Tapestry Opera. Queers Crash the Opera. Queer-themed opera curated by David Eliakis. Teiya Kasahara, soprano; David Eliakis, piano. Ernest Balmer Studio, Distillery District, 9 Trinity St. 416-537-6066. $25. Opens Jun 7, 7pm. Also Jun 8.

Tapestry Opera. Queer of the Night. Teiya Kasahara, soprano; David Eliakis, piano. Ernest Balmer Studio, Distillery District, 9 Trinity St. 416-537-6066. $25. Opens Jun 7, 9pm. Also Jun 9(4pm).

Tapestry Opera. Tables Turned. Created by Michael Hidetoshi Mori and Nicole Lizée, performed by Carla Huhtanen and Ben Reimer with Nicole Lizée. Ernest Balmer Studio, Distillery District, 9 Trinity St. 416-368-4849. $35. Opens Jun 16, 7pm. Runs to Jun 19. Sat-Tues(7pm), Sun(2pm).

Teac Damsa/Luminato. Swan Lake/Loch na hEala. Created by Michael Keegan-Dolan. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St. E. 416-368-4849. $31-$95. Opens Jun 6, 8pm. Runs to Jun 10. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Toronto Summer Opera Workshop. Dvořák’s Rusalka. Local talent and visiting young professionals. Church of St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle, 525 Bloor St. E. 856-607-9578. Freewill offering. In Czech with English subtitles. Opens Jun 22, 7pm. Also Jun 23, 24.

Tweed and Company Theatre. Hastings! The Musical. Village Playhouse, 5 Hastings St. S., Bancroft. 613-332-8014. $30; $20(st). Opens Aug 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Aug 11. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Thurs/Sat(2pm). Also in Perth Aug 14-15 and Belleville Aug 17-18.

Tweed and Company Theatre. Hastings! The Musical. Studio Theatre, 63 Gore St. E., Perth. 613-267-2181. $30; $20(st). Aug 14(2pm, 7:30pm), Aug 15(2pm). Also in Bancroft Aug 7-11 and Belleville Aug 17-18.

Tweed and Company Theatre. Hastings! The Musical. Empire Theatre, 321 Front St., Belleville. 613-969-0099. $30; $20(st). Aug 17(7:30pm), Aug 18(2pm, 7:30pm). Also in Bancroft Aug 7-11 and Perth Aug 14-15

Vera Causa Opera. Padajuća Zvijezda. Music by Julijana Hajdinjak, libretto by Julijana and Danijela Hajdinjak. Knox Presbyterian Church, 50 Erb St. W., Waterloo. Vcopera.ca. $15. Jun 22, 7pm. Also Jun 23 in Cambridge.

Vera Causa Opera. Padajuća Zvijezda. Music by Julijana Hajdinjak, libretto by Julijana and Danijela Hajdinjak. Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson St., Cambridge. Vcopera.ca. $15. Jun 23, 7pm. Also Jun 22 in Waterloo.

Villa Charities. “O mio babbino caro” Omaggio a Puccini: Opera Arias. Works by Puccini. Jonelle Sills, soprano; Christopher Dallo, tenor; Rolando Nicolosi, piano. Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. 416-789-7011 x320. Free. Jun 17, 4pm.

Wavestage Theatre. The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, based on the novel. Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. W.
wavestagetheatre.com. $38; $28(st). Opens Jul 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Jul 8. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat(2pm), Sun(1pm).

Belleville Theatre Guild. Annie Get Your Gun. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Dorothy Fields and Herbert Fields. Pinnacle Playhouse Theatre, 256 Pinnacle St., Belleville. 613-967-1442. $25; $22(sr); $10(st). Opens May 31, 8pm. Runs to Jun 17. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

BeStudio.ca. Love and Carmen. Moffett: duets (premiere); Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy; Bizet: Carmen (arias, duets). Michèle Bogdanowicz, mezzo; Ernesto Ramírez, tenor; Doreen Uren Simmons, piano. Lawrence Park Community Church, 2180 Bayview Ave. 647-785-2213. PWYC. May 4, 8pm.

Brampton Music Theatre. Fame the Musical. Music by Steve Margoshes, lyrics by Jacques Levy, book by José Fernandez, developed by David De Silva. Lester B. Pearson Theatre, 150 Central Park Dr., Brampton. 905-874-2800. $15; $13(sr/st). Opens May 11, 7pm. Also May 12(4pm, 7pm).

Canadian Children’s Opera Company. Chip & His Dog and All The King’s Men. Music by Gian Carlo Menotti and John Anthony Bennett. Canadian Youth Opera Chorus; Teri Dunn, music director; Autumn Smith, stage director. York University, Joseph G. Green Studio Theatre, 4700 Keele St. 416-366-0467. $20; $15(sr/st); $5(under 6). May 6, 7pm.

Canadian Children’s Opera Company. The Monkiest King (World Premiere). Music and libretto by Alice Ping Yee Ho and Marjorie Chan. Children and Youth of the CCOC; chamber orchestra of Chinese and Western instruments; Xi Yi, dance; Nina Lee Aquino, stage director; Teri Dunn, conductor. Lyric Theatre, Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge St. 1-855-985-2787. $35; $25(sr); $20(st). May 26, 7:30pm. Also May 27, 2pm. School shows: May 25, 10am and 1pm.

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 Opera Company. Vocal Series: An Afternoon of Bel Canto. Sondra Radvanovsky, soprano; Liz Upchurch, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. First-come, first-served. Late seating not available. May 1, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. An Evening with the Ensemble Studio. Excerpts from Mozart: Così fan tutte and Purcell: Dido and Aeneas. COC’s Ensemble Studio artists; COC Orchestra; Johannes Debus, conductor. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35. May 25, 7:30pm.

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).

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.

Civic Light Opera Company. Oklahoma! Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Zion Cultural Centre, 1650 Finch Ave. E. 416-755-1717. $28. Opens May 30, 7pm. Runs to Jun 10. Wed(7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Clarkson Music Theatre. It’s a Grand Night for Singing. Eden United Church, 3051 Battleford Rd., Mississauga. 905-829-1546. $25. May 11, 7:30pm. Also May 12(2pm).

Continuum Contemporary Music. Hockey Noir. Music by André Ristic, libretto by Cecil Castellucci. Ensemble Contemporain de Montreal (Pascale Beaudin, soprano, Marie-Annick Béliveau, mezzo, Michiel Schrey, tenor, Pierre-Etienne Bergeron, baritone and others). Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-1656. $40; $30(sr/arts workers); $20(st). Opens May 10, 8pm. Also May 11(2pm/8pm).

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. West Side Story. Music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Arthur Laurents, conception by Jerome Robbins. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens May 9, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 2. Tues-Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(7:30pm).

Drayton Entertainment. Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge, based on the film. Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St. S., Drayton. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$55. Opens May 16, 2pm. Runs to Jun 3. Tues-Thurs/Sat-Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(7:30pm).

Drayton Entertainment. Cinderella: The Panto. King’s Wharf Theatre. King’s Wharf Theatre, 97 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Jun 6, 10:30am. Runs to Jun 30. Tues-Wed(10:30am), Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(7:30pm).

Drayton Entertainment. West Side Story. Music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Arthur Laurents, conception by Jerome Robbins. Huron County Playhouse, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Jun 7, 2pm. Runs to Jun 23. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Grease Toronto. Grease. Music, lyrics and book by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-314-2884. $20-$169. Opens May 24, 7:30pm. Runs to June 17. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm).

Italian Canadian Heritage Foundation. Omaggio a Puccini. Puccini: selection of arias from his operas. Jonelle Sills, soprano; Christopher Dall, tenor; Coro San Marco; Rolando Nicolosi, conductor. St. Peter’s Church (Woodbridge), 100 Bainbridge Ave., Woodbridge. 905-850-2269. $10 or PWYC. Jun 1, 7:30pm.

Kempenfelt Community Players. Closer Than Ever. Music by David Shire, words by Richard Maltby, Jr. Ferndale Banquet Hall, 24 Ferndale Industrial Dr., Barrie. 705-739-4228. $25; $20(sr/st). Opens May 2, 8pm. Runs to May 5. Wed/Thurs(8pm), Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat(2pm).

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 Technicolor 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. 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. Motown the Musical. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $29-$129. Opens May 22, 8pm. Runs to Jun 3. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. The Phantom of the Opera. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $69-$220. Opens Jun 7, 1:30pm. Runs to Jun 30. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

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 20. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

National Ballet of Canada. Frame by Frame. Created by Robert Lepage and Guillaume Côté, based on work of Norman McLaren. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $39-$265. Opens Jun 1, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 10. Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm), Tues-Sat(7:30pm).

One Little Goat Theatre Company. Music Music Life Death Music: An Absurdical. Created by Adam Seelig. Tarragon Theatre Extra Space, 30 Bridgman Ave. 416-531-1827. $20-$35. Opens May 25, 8pm. Runs to Jun 10. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sun(2:30pm).

Opera by Request. La Favorita. Music by Gaetano Donizetti, libretto by Alphonse Royer and Gustave Vaëz. Catharin Carew, mezzo-soprano (Leonora); Cian Horrobin, tenor (Fernando); Michael Robert-Broder, baritone (King Alfonso); Will Ford, tenor (Don Gasparo); and others; William Shookhoff, piano and conductor. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. May 12, 8pm.

Opera by Request. Le Nozze di Figaro. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. John Holland, baritone (Figaro); Jessica Clark, soprano (Susanna); Cristina Pisani, soprano (Countess Almaviva); Norman E. Brown, baritone (Count Almaviva); and others; Natasha Fransblow, piano and conductor. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. May 25, 7pm.

Opera by Request. Don Giovanni. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte. Carrie Gray, soprano (Donna Anna); Reese de Rege, soprano (Zerlina); Laura Schatz, soprano (Donna Elvira); Jay Lambie, tenor (Don Ottavio); and others; Kate Carver, piano and conductor. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Jun 2, 7:30pm.

Port Hope Festival Theatre. Fiddler on the Roof. Music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, book by Joseph Stein. Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen St., Port Hope. 1-888-732-1680. $24-$40. Opens May 29, 2pm. Runs to Jun 24. Tues-Thurs/Sat-Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm).

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.

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(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: May 19 show at 2pm.

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.

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.

Tapestry Opera. Songbook VIII. Highlights from Tapestry’s 38-year collection of Canadian repertoire. Emerging artists perform alongside operatic masters. Ernest Balmer Studio (315), Distillery District, 9 Trinity St. 416-537-6066 x243. $25. Limited seating. Opens May 10, 8pm. Also May 11, 12.

Teac Damsa/Luminato. Swan Lake/Loch na hEala. Created by Michael Keegan-Dolan. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St. E. 416-368-4849. $31-$95. Opens Jun 6, 8pm. Runs to Jun 10. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Theatre Ancaster Chorus. From Screen to Stage. Old Firehall Arts Centre, 334 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $25; $32(sr), $12(ch/st). Opens May 25, 8pm. Runs to May 27. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

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).

Toronto Consort. Monteverdi’s Orfeo. Opera in concert. Charles Daniels, tenor (Orfeo); La Rose des Vents. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, Jeanne Lamon Hall, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-964-6337. $15-$69. Opens May 25, 8pm. Also May 26, 27(3:30pm).

Toronto Lyric Opera Centre. Così fan tutte. Music by Mozart. Libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte. Gwenna Fairchild-Taylor, soprano; Martina Myskohlid, soprano; Danielle Nicholson, mezzo; Jean-Phillipe Lazure, tenor; Jacob Feldman, baritone; Korin Thomas-Smith, baritone; David Bowser, conductor. Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church, 427 Bloor St. W. 647-865-4040. $25; $15(sr/under 30). May 6, 7pm.

Toronto Masque Theatre. The Last Chaconne: A Celebration. Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front St. E. 1-855-872-7669. $25-$60. May 12, 8pm.

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, 8pm. Runs to May 13. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

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).

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 Drive. 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 Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $35; $28(sr/st). Opens Mar 29, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 7. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm).

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: The Monkiest King. Preview of the world premiere. Music by Alice Ping Yee Ho; libretto by Marjorie Chan. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. First-come, first-served. Late seating not available. Mar 8, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Opera for All Ages. Kyra Millan, soprano/opera educator; Christina Faye, piano; artists from the COC Ensemble Studio. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. First-come, first-served. Late seating not available. Mar 15, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal/Dance Series: Highlights from Monteverdi’s The Return of Ulysses. Atelier Ballet; Opera Atelier; Marshall Pynkoski, co-artistic director. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. First-come, first-served. Late seating not available. Mar 29, 12pm.

Canadian Stage. In This Body. Conceived and sung by Fides Krucker, choreographed and danced by Peggy Baker, Laurence Lemieux and Heidi Strauss. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley St. 416-368-3110. $35-$69. Opens Mar 14, 8pm. Runs to Mar 18. Wed/Thurs/Sat(8pm), Fri(7pm), Sun(1pm).

Canadian Stage. 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).

Choralis Camerata. Gilbert & Sullivan. Trial by Jury; other highlights of Gilbert & Sullivan. Louisa O’Keane, vocals. St. Andrew’s United Church (Niagara Falls), 5645 Morrison St., Niagara Falls. 905-646-9225. $28; $25(sr); $12(st). Mar 24, 7:30pm.

City Centre Musical Productions. Chess: The Musical. Music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, lyrics by Tim Rice. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd. 905-615-4720. $30; $28(sr/st). Opens Mar 16, 8pm. Runs to Mar 25. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Civic Light Opera Company. They’re Playing Our Song. Music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager. Zion Cultural Centre, 1650 Finch Ave. E. 416-755-1717. $28. Opens Mar 14, 7pm. Runs to Mar 25. Wed (7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), 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).

East Side Players. [title of show]. Music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen, book by Hunter Bell. Papermill Theatre, 67 Pottery Rd. 416-425-0917. $24; $15(st). Opens Feb 23, 8pm. Runs to Mar 10. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. Stars of the COC Ensemble Studio. Offenbach: Belle nuit, ô nuit d’amour from Les contes d’Hoffman; Mozart: Excerpts from Così fan tutte; Puccini: O mio babbino caro from Gianni Schicchi. Danika Lorèn, soprano; Simone McIntosh, mezzo; Samuel Chan, baritone; Stéphane Mayer, piano. 390 King St. W., Kingston. 613-533-2424. $29-$55; $19-$27(st). Mar 18, 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 Sep 2. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Gobsmacked. Created by Ball-Zee. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $65-$75. Opens Mar 14, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 25. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm). Also Mar 15,21(1:30pm).

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).

National Ballet of Canada. Made in Canada. Music by Lubomyr Melnyk, Antonio Vivaldi, and Owen Belton. Robert Binet, James Kudelka, Crystal Pite, choreographers. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $39-$265. Opens Feb 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 4. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm).

National Ballet of Canada. The Sleeping Beauty. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Rudolf Nureyev, choreographer. Karen Kain, staging. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $39-$265. Opens Mar 8, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 18. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

North Toronto Players. Lear Incorporated. Music by Arthur Sullivan, Georges Bizet, Gioachino Rossini, Johann Strauss and others. Paper Mill Theatre, 67 Pottery Rd. 416-481-4867. $28. Opens Mar 16, 8pm. Runs to Mar 25. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Opera by Request. Verdi’s Rigoletto, In Concert. Larry Tozer, baritone (Rigoletto); Amy Dodington, soprano (Gilda); Cian Horrobin, tenor (Duke of Mantua); Lillian Brooks, mezzo-soprano (Maddalena); and others; William Shookhoff, music director and piano. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Mar 10, 7:30pm.

Opera by Request. Handel’s Orlando, In Concert. Kinga Lizon, mezzo (Orlando); Vania Chan, soprano (Angelica); Daniela Agostino, mezzo (Dorinda); Shannon Halliwell-McDonald, mezzo (Medoro); and others; William Shookhoff, music director and piano. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Apr 7, 7pm.

Opera York. Marriage of Figaro. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto written by Lorenzo Da Ponte. Geoffrey Butler, artistic director; Renee Salewski, stage director. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811. $40-$50; $25(st). Mar 2, 7:30pm. Also Mar 4(2pm).

Royal Conservatory. Glenn Gould School Opera 2018: Die Fledermaus. Music by Johann Strauss II, libretto by Karl Haffner and Richard Gené. Royal Conservatory Orchestra; Nathan Brock, conductor. Koerner Hall, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $25-$55. 7pm: pre-concert talk with Gillian Story. Mar 14, 7:30pm. Also Mar 16.

Royal Conservatory. Songmasters: You’re Welcome, Rossini. Lucia Cesaroni, soprano; Allyson McHardy, mezzo. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. Mar 18, 2pm. Note: SOLD OUT.

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.

Southern Ontario Lyric Opera/Cambridge Symphony Orchestra. La Traviata. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Cambridge Symphony Orchestra. Knox’s Galt Presbyterian Church, 2 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 905-681-6000. $20-$65. Mar 1, 7:30pm.

Southern Ontario Lyric Opera/Milton Philharmonic. La Traviata. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Milton Philharmonic. First Ontario Centre for the Arts, Milton, 1010 Main St. E., Milton. 905-681-6000. $20-$65. Mar 11, 2pm.

Southern Ontario Lyric Opera. Gianni Schicchi and Pagliacci. Music by Puccini and Leoncavallo. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. $20-$65. Mar 3, 7:30pm.

Steppin’ Out Theatrical Productions. Celebrate 10. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811. $30-$35. Mar 23, 7:30pm. Also Mar 24.

Toronto City Opera. Fidelio. Music by Ludwig van Beethoven. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. 1-800-838-3006. $40; $35(sr/st). Mar 16, 7:30pm. Also Mar 18, 2pm.

Toronto City Opera. The Magic Flute. Music by W. A. Mozart. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. 1-800-838-3006. $40; $35(sr/st). Mar 23, 7:30pm. Also Mar 25, 2pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Thursdays at Noon: Opera Spotlight. A preview of UofT Opera’s production of Gershwin’s Of Thee I Sing. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. Free. Mar 1, 12:10pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Spring Major Opera Production: Of Thee I Sing. Music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin, book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind. Michael Patrick Albano, director; Sandra Horst, conductor. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. $40; $25(sr); $10(st). Opens Mar 15, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 18. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2:30pm).

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.

Voicebox: Opera in Concert. The Ecstasy of Rita Joe. Music by Victor Davies. Marion Newman, mezzo (Rita Joe); Evan Korbut, baritone; Michelle Lafferty, soprano; Evan Korbut, baritone; Robert Cooper, conductor and chorus director. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $29-$73. Mar 24, 8pm. Also Mar 25(2:30pm).

Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Music. The Tender Land. Music by Aaron Copland; libretto by Horace Everett. Anna Theodosakis, stage director; Leslie De’Ath, conductor. Wilfrid Laurier University, Theatre Auditorium, 75 University Ave. W., Waterloo. 519-884-1970 x2432. $20; $10(sr/st). Mar 2-3(8pm), 4(3pm).

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