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TAPA Reveals 2026 Dora Mavor Moore Award Nominations
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2026

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) today revealed all nominations for the 46th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards. This year’s Doras celebrate 221 nominations across 44 gender-inclusive award categories.

A MIRROR to Premiere in Toronto This March at 918 Bathurst
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2026

Actors Repertory Company will present the Toronto premiere of A MIRROR, a play by Sam Holcroft, from March 11-28, 2026, at 918 Bathurst Centre. The production features a cast of notable actors and explores themes of censorship and free speech.

THE WELKIN To Make Canadian Premiere At Soulpepper Theatre This September
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 21, 2025

This September, three of Toronto’s most celebrated theatre companies—Soulpepper Theatre Company, Crow’s Theatre, and The Howland Company—will come together to present the Canadian premiere of THE WELKIN, a bold and blistering courtroom drama by Tony-nominated playwright Lucy Kirkwood. T

Talk Is Free Theatre's TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN To Have Toronto Run; THE FROGS Heads to To Shaw Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2025

Talk Is Free Theatre Artistic Producer Arkady Spivak announced today that their production of Tales of an Urban Indian–which, for most of its 800+ performances across Canada and around the world, has been performed on a moving city bus–will make its upcoming Toronto engagement a stationary one.

Video: First Look at Mirvish's THE THANKSGIVING PLAY
by Joshua Wright - Oct 8, 2024

Get a first look at the Toronto production of The Thanksgiving play starring Rachel Cairns, Colin Doyle, Craig Lauzon and Jada Rifkin. The production is now on stage through October 20th, 2024.

Review: THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at CAA Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - Oct 4, 2024

Read BroadwayWorld's review of THE THANKSGIVING PLAY, which has made it to Toronto as part of Mirvish’s 2024/25 season. Learn more about the play by Larissa FastHorse.

Mirvish Productions Revives A Beloved Community Tradition With Free Turkey Giveaway
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 24, 2024

Mirvish Productions has announced the return of the free turkey giveaway, reviving the tradition started by Honest Ed's. The event will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024 beginning at 11AM at CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. (South of Bloor).

Free Turkey Giveaway to Take Place at THE THANKSGIVING PLAY at the CAA Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024

At the CAA Theatre, frozen turkeys will be given away, on a first-come first-served basis. Learn how to attend.

Talk Is Free Theatre Celebrates 750th Performance of TALES OF AN URBAN INDIAN
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2024

After hundreds of bus rides in Barrie, the GTA, across Canada and around the globe, Tales of an Urban Indian will celebrate its 750th performance in Barrie on October 10 at 12:00 p.m., as part of a longer anniversary run taking place from October 9 – 26, 2024.

SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD & More Nominated for 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2024

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts revealed the 228 nominations for the 44th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards. See the full list!

Natal'ya Vorozhbit's BAD ROADS Extends at Crow's Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023

Performances of BAD ROADS continue to sell out in rapid succession. The production is now on stage until December 3 only.

Review: BAD ROADS at Streetcar Crowsnest
by Ilana Lucas - Nov 13, 2023

It's a fascinating, disturbing work with a powerhouse cast, literally unsettling: never completely relaxing into a style or structure, it stretches deep into the monstrous before snapping back to remind us that the high and low road often originate from the same place.

Cast Set For the North American Premiere Of Natal'ya Vorozhbit's BAD ROADS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023

Casting has been announced for BAD ROADS by Kyiv-born playwright Natal’ya Vorozhbit, directed by Andrew Kushnir. Get the details on the cast announcement for the North American premiere of this powerful play.

Winners Announced for the 43rd Annual DORA AWARDS From Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 2023

Tonight, the 43rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards ceremony and award presentation hosted by Craig Lauzon occurred at the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning, Koerner Hall.

Bad Hats/Soulpepper's ALICE IN WONDERLAND Leads Dora Award Nominations
by Team BWW - May 30, 2023

At a press conference held at Meridian Hall, the Toronto Alliance for the  Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 228 nominations for the 43rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards, which recognize excellence in professional theatre, dance and opera in Toronto for the 2022-2023 season. Also announced at the press conference was the recipient of the Province of Ontario’s Pauline McGibbon Award. 

2023 DORA Awards Return Next Month
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2023

The Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced today the 43rd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards will return to an early summer celebration on Tuesday, June 27th, 2023.

Young People's Theatre Presents The World Premiere Of Commander Chris Hadfield's THE DARKEST DARK
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2023

A groundbreaking adaptation of Commander Chris Hadfield's internationally bestselling children's book, The Darkest Dark, is set to take flight at Young People's Theatre (YPT) this February. In this highly anticipated world premiere, director Jim Millan (Broadway's record-breaking The Illusionists), writer Ian MacIntyre (The Beaverton, Degrassi: Next Class) and world renowned illusionist David Ben weave multi-media and magic in an out-of-this-world theatrical experience.

Nominations Announced for 42nd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards; Nominees Include CURSED CHILD, & JULIET, & IS GOD IS & More.
by Team BWW - Aug 29, 2022

At a press conference held at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, the Toronto Alliance for the Performing Arts (TAPA) announced 235 nominations for the 42nd Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards, which recognize excellence in professional theatre, dance and opera in Toronto.

Review: DETROIT at Coal Mine Theatre
by Ilana Lucas - Jul 12, 2022

“Isn’t it funny how nothing ever happens?” That line from Lisa D’Amour’s DETROIT, now playing at the Coal Mine Theatre, could be the motto for its portrayal of suburban ennui. D’Amour’s sharp script and the cast’s committed performances make this show feel vital and present – like, perhaps, something is happening after all.

Coal Mine Theatre Announces Casting And Date Changes for DETROIT
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2022

Due to reasons beyond her control, Tommie-Amber Pirie will no longer be appearing in  the Coal Mine's production of DETROIT. Louise Lambert will be taking over the role of Sharon. Because of this change, previews will be moved to July 8th and 9th and Opening Night will be on July 10th.