Review: The Stratford Festival's CYMBELINE Offers Fantasy and Excitement
An exciting production of William Shakespeare’s CYMBELINE opened last night at the Tom Patterson Theatre. This rarely played Tragicomedy Romance offers an intriguing and fantastical story and Director Esther Jun and company take full advantage of all the twists, turns and laughs within the text.
Disco-Era RICHARD II Now Streaming On Stratfest@Home
Disco-era Richard II now available for worldwide streaming on Stratfest@Home. Revolutionary adaptation set in Studio 54 with glittering costumes and a dancing chorus of winged angels. Conceived and directed by Jillian Keiley, adapted by Brad Fraser.
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: The Stratford Festival's FRANKENSTEIN REVIVED is Electrifying
The excitement in the audience on Thursday night was palpable for the World Premiere of FRANKENSTEIN REVIVED – An adaptation written and directed by Morris Panych, with music by David Coulter, based on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Word on the street was that this was unlike anything audiences had seen before – and it more than lived up to the hype.
FRANKENSTEIN REVIVED Comes to Stratford Festival
From Morris Panych, co-creator of the landmark movement piece The Overcoat, and internationally acclaimed composer David Coulter, the thrilling new work Frankenstein Revived begins performances at the Stratford Festival’s Avon Theatre. Panych will direct the production on the Avon stage, with Movement Choreographer Wendy Gorling and Dance Choreographer Stephen Cota.
Cast Announced For NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 At Crow's Theatre
Crow's Theatre and The Musical Stage Company have announced the cast and creative team for the long-awaited Canadian premiere of the Broadway phenomenon NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 by Dave Malloy. This 12-time Tony-nominated musical delivers a radically contemporary and moving take on Tolstoy's War and Peace through its audacious storytelling and groundbreaking score that mixes indie rock, pop, folk, electronic dance, and classic Broadway music.
NORTHERN TRACKS: A CANADIAN MIXTAPE Premières On Stratfest@Home
Northern Tracks: A Canadian Mixtape is the newest original release on the Stratford Festival's worldwide streaming platform, Stratfest@Home. Each of the nine episodes shines a spotlight on a Canadian musical great with selections performed by the country's top talents. A thrilling highlight: three Oscar Peterson selections that have never before been recorded with lyrics.
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's 2021 Productions to Roll out Digitally
Productions from the Stratford Festival’s 2021 season begin streaming this Thursday, September 2, with a ticketed viewing party of selections from Why We Tell the Story: A Celebration of Black Musical Theatre on Stratfest@Home, the Festival’s streaming platform. It will feature a live chat for all those virtually attending at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday.