107 stories by "Debra Yeo - Toronto Star"
The musical theatre veteran died of cancer on April 8 in Toronto.
Cancellations mean the epic play 'Mahabharata' will not be seen in 2020,
Festival looks for ways to support the theatre artists whose Fringe shows won't go on, so 'stay tuned,' it says.
All remaining performances of 'Hamilton' are cancelled, with hopes the musical can return to Toronto at a later date.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the new 'Swan Lake' has been delayed to June 2021. A new ballet based on Margaret Atwood's 'MaddAddam' books has also been postponed.
Performances of 'Aida' and 'The Flying Dutchman' are cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
The awards for Toronto theatre, dance and opera will be rescheduled for an undetermined future date.
The annual arts festival will be pushed back to June 2021.
'Places, Please,' co-hosted by Michael Rubinoff, will raise donations to emergency aid organization the AFC.
North American tour of the Vietnam War musical that was to play here in May is cancelled due to the coronavirus.
Theatre company says it will reschedule 'Room' and 'Indecent' when it's safe to do so.
World premiere of "MADDADDAM" ballet choreographed by Wayne McGregor is set for Nov. 21, 2020.
Imminent arrival of 'Hamilton' in Toronto spurs its proud papa to reflect on its genesis, back when 'I knew he died in a duel and I knew he was on the $10 bill.'
Forty $10 tickets will be sold for every performance.
Alanna Mitchell's 'Sea Sick' will be seen at London's National Theatre in 2020.
The Emmy and Tony winner spent at season at the festival in 1978.
The Robert Lepage-directed Coriolanus made theatre best-of lists for 2018 while Martha Henry earned praise for playing Prospero in The Tempest.
The Shakespeare play is a highlight of the 2020 season, which also includes a reimagined Chicago, directed and choreographed by Donna Feore.
New season will also include one play by Bernard Shaw, the comedy The Devil's Disciple.
Creators Bob McSmith and Tobly McSmith say you don't have to be a fan of the TV show The Office to enjoy the musical theatre version.
Festival commissions three works from street dance choreographer Caroline "Lady C" Fraser, Montreal's Anne Plamondon and Ojibway choreographer Cody Berry.
