John Kirkpatrick

Cast and Creative Teams Set for Stratford Festival 2025

Stratford Festival has its preparations for 2025 in full swing. The preliminary casting for the 11 productions of the coming season has been revealed! Learn more about the 2025 company, stars and shows and see how to purchase tickets.

Sony Classical To Release 'CHARLES IVES â€" THE ANTHOLOGY 1945â€"1976' This Month

In celebration of the Ives 150th anniversary year, Sony Classical will present two of the most authoritative collections ever released of works by this eccentric, prophetic American genius.

LONDON ASSURANCE Begins Previews at Stratford Festival

Slip into a riotous world of Victorian satire as London Assurance takes to the Festival Stage. Directed by Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino, the production is brimming with sexual innuendo, word play and farcical comedy.

ROMEO AND JULIET Comes to the Stratford Festival in June

Shakespeare’s great romance Romeo and Juliet begins performances at the Festival Theatre today, featuring Jonathan Mason and Vanessa Sears in the title roles. At the helm is director Sam White, returning to Stratford from Detroit for her third season.

TWELFTH NIGHT Now on Stage at the Stratford Festival

Get ready to be swept away in a whirlwind of passion, laughter and enchantment as one of Shakespeare’s beloved plays, Twelfth Night, takes to the Festival Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets!

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING and WOMEN OF THE FUR TRADE Join Stratfest@Home

Two of 2023's most popular shows, Shakespeare's hilarious comedy Much Ado About Nothing and Frances Koncan's brilliant satire Women of the Fur Trade are now available for worldwide streaming on Stratfest@Home.

Stratford Festival Unveils 2024 Casts and Creative Teams

Get all the latest updates on the highly anticipated 2024 season at the Stratford Festival. Find out which talented actors have been cast in which productions, and get ready to experience the magic of live theater at one of the world's most renowned festivals.

Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at the Stratford Festival is Fresh and Fun

If you heard riotous laughter emanating from the Festival Theatre in Stratford on Friday evening, you may already know that MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING has officially opened at the Stratford Festival. The Shakespearean production directed by Chris Abraham, with additional text by Erin Shields, and starring Maev Beaty and Graham Abbey, boasts hilarious comedy from beginning to end. The cast fed off the energy of the audience on Friday night in such a way that this opening night felt particularly wild and special.

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING Comes to the Stratford Festival in June

With a series of hit classic comedies under his belt at Stratford, Chris Abraham is bringing one of Shakespeare’s finest, Much Ado About Nothing, to vivid life at the Festival Theatre. This beloved romantic comedy, featuring Graham Abbey and Maev Beaty, starts previews today.

Paul Gross Returns to the Stratford Festival in KING LEAR Today

After making his Stratford Festival debut as the Prince of Denmark more than 20 years ago, Paul Gross returns as the King of England, playing the title role in King Lear.

THE MISER Featuring Colm Feore Now Available on Stratfest@Home

The Miser starring Colm Feore is now available on the Stratford Festival’s streaming platform, Stratfest@Home.

HAMLET With Amaka Umeh Now Available On Stratfest@Home For Streaming Worldwide

The Stratford Festival's filmed performance of Hamlet is now available on Stratfest@Home for streaming worldwide.

Stratford Festival 2023 Special Holiday Presale Begins Next Week

The Stratford Festival is putting the finishing touches on casting and will soon open its box office for a special holiday pre-sale for tickets to the 13 exciting shows of the 2023 season. With savings up to 25%, this is a perfect opportunity to secure tickets for your favourite shows or buy gifts for the theatre-lovers on your list.

Stratford Festival Announces Casting For 2023 Season Featuring Andrea Macasaet, Robert Markus, Jonathan Goad & More

Just as the 2022 season comes to a close, work for the 2023 season is getting underway at the Stratford Festival. Creative teams for next year's productions are coming into place and the casting department is busy confirming key roles for the season. Soon the workshops will be abuzz with artisans building the season's sets, props and costumes.

BWW Review: THE MISER at Stratford Festival is Rich with Laughter

Originally scheduled for the 2020 season, THE MISER, starring Colm Feore and directed by Antoni Cimolino, is currently playing at the Stratford Festival’s Festival Theatre stage. This Moliere comedy of manners fits right into current times, and this new adaptation by Ranjit Bolt is filled with pop culture references that elicit many a chuckle and belly laugh from the audience. The deliciously funny cast is in fine form and Feore appears to be having the time of his life.

Molière's THE MISER is Now on Stage in Stratford

Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino directs Colm Feore in the title role of Molière's delightful satire, The Miser, beginning previews in the Festival Theatre on Tuesday, August 9, in the year of Molière's 400th birthday.

HAMLET, Starring Amaka Umeh, Begins Previews at the Stratford Festival Today

A royal family crisis unfolds on stage at the Festival Theatre as Hamlet begins its run today. Making Festival history is Amaka Umeh, the first Black actor to play Hamlet at Stratford.

Stratford Festival Announces 2022 Casting

February marks a new beginning at the Stratford Festival with members of the 2022 acting company set to start rehearsals. Over the coming months, these dynamic artists will immerse themselves in 10 extraordinary productions and lead the Festival into the post-pandemic future.

Winners Announced For 2019 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards

Following a record number of nominations and votes, winners have been announced for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Houston Awards, brought to you by TodayTix!! The nominees were set, audiences voted, and now we get to recognize local theatres and performers for their outstanding achievement!

Final Week To Vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards

There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!