George F. Walker

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.

Review: WORLD ON FIRE at The Assembly Theatre
by Keira Grant - May 30, 2026

On the whole, this intimate and emotionally raw black box presentation was a strong inaugural performance for this company, and I look forward to seeing more fresh grassroots performances from them in the future. 

Evan Yionoulis Appointed Dean of David Geffen School of Drama and Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026

Evan Yionoulis (’85, ’82 B.A.) has been appointed the next Elizabeth Parker Ware Dean of David Geffen School of Drama and Artistic Director of Yale Repertory Theatre, effective July 1.

Theatre Direct To Premiere SYNDROME By George F. Walker For Young Audiences
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 4, 2026

Theatre Direct will present the world premiere of Syndrome, a new play for young audiences by George F. Walker. The production is commissioned by the company and explores adolescence amid global uncertainty and social pressure.

Lisa Milinazzo To Direct DAVID'S NEW YEAR at Chain Theatre’s 2026 Winter One-Act Festival
by Gillian Blum - Jan 17, 2026

The Chain Theatre will present David's New Year, a new short play by Youlim Nam and directed by acclaimed director Lisa Milinazzo, as part of its 2026 Winter One-Act Festival, celebrating new voices and innovative short-form theatre.

Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks the Top Toronto Theatre of 2024
by Ilana Lucas - Jan 1, 2025

What did our critic have to say about Toronto's Top Theatre of 2024?

Review: GIRLS UNWANTED at The King Black Box
by Ilana Lucas - Sep 17, 2024

It comes in many forms, each one its own type of exquisitely agonizing rejection. The job application or the one to the program that could define your future, thrown out, perhaps unanswered. The child forced to walk behind their two closer friends when there’s not enough room on the sidewalk. The feeling of being found wanting for the simple quality of being yourself, relatives and supposed friends turning away, or of being judged inadequate and dismissed out of hand before you’ve even been met.. The romantic brush-off. The birthday party attended only by the celebrant.

GIRLS UNWANTED By George F. Walker Will Make its Toronto Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Aug 13, 2024

The King Black Box Theatre has announced the Toronto premiere of 'GIRLS UNWANTED', a compelling new play written and directed by one of Canada's most famous playwrights, George F. Walker.

FIERCE By George F. Walker Comes to Moss Theatre Collective
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2024

The newly formed Moss Theatre Collective has announced its inaugural production: Fierce, written and directed by renowned Canadian playwright George F. Walker.

George F. Walker's BETTER LIVING Comes to Alumnae Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2023

Alumnae Theatre will present ‘Better Living' by acclaimed Canadian playwright George F. Walker, running from January 19 to February 3, 2024. This dark comedy, directed by Liz Best and produced by Helena Raposo, promises a captivating exploration of family dynamics, societal unrest, and the absurdities of life.

George F. Walker's FEATURING LORETTA comes to Hollywood Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2023

Not Your Average Theatre Company will present George F. Walker’s Featuring Loretta at this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival. One of Walker’s six suburban motel plays, Featuring Loretta offers a special insight into the lives of some of the down (though not necessarily out) people of the world. It presents us with a hilarious snapshot of their lives, seen through the window of their temporary environment: a generic and run-down motel room.

CRIMINAL GENIUS to Make West Coast Premiere at the Stephanie Feury Studio Theater
by Marissa Tomeo - May 11, 2022

Criminal Genius - a one act play, is the third play in George F. Walker's six part 'Suburban Motel Series.' Walker is one of Canada’s most prolific playwrights and is also one of the most widely produced Canadian Dramatists both in Canada and internationally. The show is produced by Jim Grollman, directed by Steve Rankin, and stars Jim Grollman. Scott Krinsky, Dagney Kerr, Debra Sullivan, and Fred Sanders.

The Lucille Lortel Awards to Make Live Return May 1; Honorees Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2022

The Lucille Lortel Awards, the preeminent honor presented exclusively to recognize Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway, have confirmed their return to a LIVE in-person celebration on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at 7:00PM at NYU Skirball. All New York University.

Meet the Cast of THE MINUTES
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2022

Previews for THE MINUTES begin tonight, April 2, 2022. The play officially opens on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at Studio 54 (254 West 54th Street). Meet the cast here!

Crow's Theatre Announces Casting Of Kristen Thomson And Eric Peterson
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2021

Today, Crow's Theatre Artistic Director Chris Abraham and Executive Director Sherrie Johnson announced the casts for two Crow's Theatre Productions this season that include Kristen Johnson, Ahmed Moneka, Ali Kazmi, Craig Lauzon, and Eric Peterson. 

Canadian Theatre Icon George F. Walker Presents AND SO IT GOES
by Sarah Hookey - Apr 23, 2019

Prominent Canadian playwright George F. Walker (Order of Canada, Governor General's Lifetime Achievement Award, five-time Dora Award winner) brings his many years of experience to Toronto's indie theatre scene to direct his acclaimed 2010 dark comedy And So It Goes for fledgling Kyanite Theatre.

New Canadian Play C'MON ANGIE! Comes to The Assembly Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Feb 14, 2019

Following its critically acclaimed world premiere at Vancouver's Touchstone Theatre, the first Toronto production of the gripping new drama, C'mon Angie! by Amy Lee Lavoie will be presented by Leroy Street Theatre and The Spadina Avenue Gang.

Order Of Canada Winner David Fox to Appear in Upcoming Fringe Play FIRST DATES
by Julie Musbach - Jul 3, 2018

Beautifully penned by Wes Berger, First Dates shares honest, playful and moving stories about the broken-hearted many, the open-hearted few and our search for connection in these fragile times

Juilliard Drama Announces 2018-19 Season
by Julie Musbach - Jun 27, 2018

Juilliard Drama begins its inaugural year under the leadership of Obie-winning director Evan Yionoulis, Richard Rodgers Director of the Drama Division. Current acting director Richard Feldman will resume his role as associate director and faculty member. The 2018-19  season features fully staged productions showcasing Juilliard's Group 48 acting students in their fourth and final year in the program.

Toronto Theatre Celebrated at the 2018 Dora Awards! Winners Announced!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 25, 2018

The 39th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards for the 2017-2018 season were handed out in a star-studded ceremony in Toronto on the evening of Monday, June 25 at the Winter Garden Theatre of the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre, hosted by acclaimed actor Astrid Van Wieren, currently starring on Broadway in the award-winning Canadian musical Come From Away.