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THEATRESPORTS40 Returns to The Bad Dog Theatre Company

The Bad Dog Theatre Company will celebrate over 40 years of unscripted comedy and improvised performance in Toronto by bringing back its flagship show Theatresports every Friday for 40 weeks at Comedy Bar (945 Bloor St W) starting October 7th.
Playwright Kenneth Bernard Has Passed Away at 90

The New York Times has reported that playwright Kenneth Bernard, a key figure in the experimental theater movement, passed away on August 9th at age 90.
MOONSTRUCK Comes to Bad Dog Theatre

The Toronto Fringe hit Moonstruck, by Paloma Nuñez and Sarah Hillier, returns for monthly shows at Bad Dog Theatre starting Sunday, March 1, 2020. Moonstruck is an improvised comedy show that is inspired by an audience members dream.
Bad Dog Comedy Theatre Releases January Schedule

Bad Dog Comedy Theatre has released information on their upcoming events & shows ((875 Bloor St. W. - upstairs)
Bad Dog Theatre Presents TORONTO, I LOVE YOU

Bad Dog Theatre Company has announced the return of Toronto, I Love You, an unscripted comedy about unexpected connections, with nine performances December 10-21, 2019.
Bad Dog Theatre Presents TORONTO, I LOVE YOU

Bad Dog Theatre Company has announced the return of Toronto, I Love You, an unscripted comedy about unexpected connections, with nine performances December 10-21, 2019.
BWW Review: IF I COULD #THROWBACK TIME is a Love Letter to the Past and a Stark Reminder of Our Present

It's not unusual for The Second City to take a political angle with their sketch comedy, and their latest revue is no exception. Climate change, racism, sexism and Canada's long history of genocide are all fair gamea?"and in the hands of director Rob Baker and the talented mainstage ensemble, there's a perfect balance between funny and frightening.
Iggy Pop 'James Bond' Video Out Now

Iggy Pop has unveiled the first video from his upcoming album Free, out September 6 on Loma Vista Recordings.
Nightwood Theatre Announces Andrea Donaldson As Artistic Director

Nightwood Theatre's Board of Directors are thrilled to announce Andrea Donaldson as the new Artistic Director. With nearly 20 years of professional experience, Andrea has been a vibrant presence in Toronto's theatre scene. She has worked as a playwright, actor, and producer but most significantly she has focused her career on Directing and Artistic Direction with a strong emphasis on new play development and nurturing women's voices. Andrea will assume her new role in May 2019. Kelly Thornton will remain Artistic Director until April 30, 2019.
BWW Review: SINGIN' IN THE RAIN at Omaha Community Playhouse

There's forecasted rain at the Omaha Community Playhouse as SINGIN' IN THE RAIN opens for a June run.
Two Friday Night Shows Coming Soon to Bad Dog Comedy Theatre

Director Nigel Downer mixes comedy and cooking in this brand new unscripted show. Each week, the cast welcomes a special guest cook, inviting them to share and prepare a signature dish live, onstage. Drawing inspiration from the guest chef's stories and from the meal itself, some of the city's top comedic talent whips up a tasty spread of fresh, spontaneous scenes in this immersive sensory experience.
Anything Could Happen When Award-Winning Improvisers Come Together For The First Time

True made-up stories! Zany characters! Rib-cracking laughter! All spontaneous and on the spot! Bringing together some of the best, award-winning improvisers in Toronto, The Harold Experience is an improv comedy show during which the audience helps unique characters shape the stories they see unfold on stage. Weaving together fictional elements with real life narrative, the improvisors connect the pieces for a show that's fascinating, satisfying, and always hilarious. The Harold Experience is the first foray into a festival piece for The Assembly, Toronto's newest improv company.
THE TRAGICALLY HIP Documentary Film and Concert Video Available This Fall

Two powerful and poignant narratives of The Tragically Hip's 2016 Man Machine Poem tour will be released this fall via Universal Music Canada (UMC), the country's leading music company.
The 6th Annual BIG CITY IMPROV FESTIVAL Announced

The Big City Improv Festival (BCIF) is happy to announce the first wave of programming for the sixth annual festival. Big City Improv Festival, Canada's largest improv showcase, will present the best improvisers from across North America from October 13 - 21, 2017 at five venues in Toronto.
Leading Talent and Global Stars to Descend on the City for this Year's Toronto International Film Festival

The Toronto International Film Festival® today revealed the hundreds of special guests and talent that will attend the Festival this September.
Canuck Super Group TransCanada Highwaymen Sets Southern Ontario Tour Dates

Four friends, four frontmen and four iconic Canadian rock bands ­- the TransCanada Highwaymen is a Canuck super group made up of Moe Berg of The Pursuit of Happiness, Chris Murphy of Sloan, Craig Northey of Odds and Steven Page, formerly of Barenaked Ladies.
Possum Point Players Announce Cast for MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

Director Jim Hartzell, Georgetown, Music Director Jan Glasscock, Lewes, and Choreographer Thom Harris, Rehoboth and the Possum Point Players are pleased to announce the cast for their Christmas show, Meredith Willson's musical adaptation of the movie of the same name, "Miracle on 34th Street, the Musical."
Tarragon Theatre to Host 2016 Play Reading Week Beginning Tonight

We invite you to join us for Tarragon's annual Play Reading Week, an exciting celebration of plays-in-development by the talented playwrights associated with the theatre.
Tarragon Theatre to Host 2016 Play Reading Week This Spring

We invite you to join us for Tarragon's annual Play Reading Week, an exciting celebration of plays-in-development by the talented playwrights associated with the theatre.

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