Aaron Macri

Shadow Theatre Presents the World Premiere of THE TWO BATTLES OF FRANCIS PEGAHMAGABOW
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024

Edmonton' Shadow Theatre under the the Artistic Direction of John Hudson opens their new season with a world premiere from Edmonton playwright Neil Grahn.

Review: FIRST METIS MAN OF ODESA at National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Sep 21, 2024

What did our critic think of FIRST MÉTIS MAN OF ODESA at National Arts Centre?

Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks The Top Toronto Theatre of 2023
by Ilana Lucas - Jan 2, 2024

It’s been a strong year for Toronto theatre. I saw 145 shows this year in Toronto and beyond, and am happy to report that theatre is alive and well. I’ve laughed, sobbed, coughed (discreetly into a mask), and cheered my way through our stages in 2023. Here are some local highlights.

SkirtsAfire Announces The World Premiere of MERMAID LEGS A Surreal Theatre Dance Fantasia by Beth Graham
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2023

World Premiere of Mermaid Legs by Beth Graham at SkirtsAfire Festival MainStage. Don't miss this exciting new play!

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. 

SkirtsAfire Festival Presents Main Stage Production THE SPACE BETWEEN STARS in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 4, 2023

SkirtsAfire ihas announced their 2023 MainStage production, The Space Between Stars by local playwright, producer, and performer, Christine Lesiak. The Space Between Stars will play March 2 - 12, 2023 at the Westbury Theatre, Fringe Theatre Adventures (10330 84 Ave).

SkirtsAfire Festival Presents Main Stage Production THE SPACE BETWEEN
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2022

SkirtsAfire ihas announced their 2023 MainStage production, The Space Between Stars by local playwright, producer, and performer, Christine Lesiak.

SkirtsAfire Reimagined Presents COVID COLLECTIONS- A SHORT FILM
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2021

SkirtsAfire Reimagined presents Covid Collections: A Short Film, produced by SkirtsAfire, as part of the 2021 programming. Covid Collections will be playing online beginning March 4 and available until March 31 at SkirtsAfire.com.

VICTOR AND VICTORIA'S TERRIFYING TALE OF TERRIBLE THINGS - The Audio Drama, Now Available to Stream
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2020

Inspired by the macabre stories and gothic artwork of Edward Gorey, Victor and Victoria's Terrifying Tale of Terrible Things is a hilarious and horrifying exploration of fear and the question of whether or not to confront it.

Workshop West Announces Immersive Experience, HERE THERE WILL BE NIGHT
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2020

Workshop West has announced Here There Be Night, an immersive experience in partnership with Theatre Yes, Catalyst Theatre, Theatre Network, and Northern Light Theatre.

Firehall Arts Centre Presents Sheldon Elter's METIS MUTT
by Julie Musbach - Mar 28, 2018

The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to present Sheldon Elter's Metis Mutt from Wednesday, April 25 to Saturday, May 5, 2018.

Original Cast Recording of Off-Broadway Musical BASH'D! A GAY RAP OPERA Available Now
by BWW News Desk - Mar 18, 2014

The original cast recording of the GLAAD Media Award winning Off-Broadway musical, BASH'd! A Gay Rap Opera is now available to download (name your price!) at: www.bashdagayrapopera.bandcamp.com.

Celebration Theatre Presents BASH'D, Opening June 10
by Kelsey Denette - Jun 3, 2011

Sean Bradford (Original Cast of The Scottsboro Boys, The Lion King) and Chris Ferro ('All My Children') will explore the effects of homophobic violence in the West Coast Premiere of BASH'D! - A GAY RAP OPERA.

Celebration Theatre Presents BASH’d! A Gay Rap Opera, Previews June 7
by Gabrielle Sierra - May 24, 2011

Celebration Theatre is thrilled to announce the fourth show in its 2010-2011 Season of Shows, the West Coast Premiere of the gay rap opera BASH'D! - A GAY RAP OPERA, written by Chris Craddock and Nathan Cuckow, music by Aaron Macri, musical direction and additional beatz by DJ Jedi, directed and choreographed by Ameenah Kaplan and produced for Celebration Theatre by Ryan Bergmann and Michael A. Shepperd with Nathaniel Mathis, Cameron Faber and Michael C Kricfalusi III.

BoyGroove Comes To Mount Royal University’s Wright Theatre 4/14-16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 16, 2011

To the delight of legions of loyal, screaming fans, BoyGroove, the original Canadian boy-band, returns for an exclusive Alberta tour!

BoyGroove Comes To Mount Royal University’s Wright Theatre 4/14-16
by BWW News Desk - Apr 14, 2011

To the delight of legions of loyal, screaming fans, BoyGroove, the original Canadian boy-band, returns for an exclusive Alberta tour!

BoyGroove Comes To Mount Royal University’s Wright Theatre 4/14-16
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2011

To the delight of legions of loyal, screaming fans, BoyGroove, the original Canadian boy-band, returns for an exclusive Alberta tour!

BASH'd To End Off-Broadway Run On 8/30
by BWW News Desk - Aug 30, 2008

Stephen Kocis, Carl D. White, Paul Boskind, and Michael Filerman, in association with David J. Gersten, today announced that BASH'd!, the new gay musical and the most acclaimed show of the new theater season, would end its Off-Broadway premiere engagement at The Zipper Factory Theater (336 West 37th Street between 8th & 9th Avenues) on Saturday August 30th. BASH'd! was created by Chris Craddock and Nathan Cuckow who star as T-BAG and FEMINEM, respectively, and has music by Aaron Macri and is directed by Ron Jenkins.

BASH'd To End Off-Broadway Run On 8/30
by Faetra Petillo - Aug 13, 2008

Stephen Kocis, Carl D. White, Paul Boskind, and Michael Filerman, in association with David J. Gersten, today announced that BASH'd!, the new gay musical and the most acclaimed show of the new theater season, would end its Off-Broadway premiere engagement at The Zipper Factory Theater (336 West 37th Street between 8th & 9th Avenues) on Saturday August 30th. BASH'd! was created by Chris Craddock and Nathan Cuckow who star as T-BAG and FEMINEM, respectively, and has music by Aaron Macri and is directed by Ron Jenkins.

The Zipper Factory Announces July Line-Up
by BWW News Desk - Jun 25, 2008

The Zipper Factory Theater, which offers an eclectic lineup of theatrical events, music, cabaret, comedy, dance, variety and burlesque, proudly presents the following attractions in July.