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Category: Opening Night

May 2, 2025 ross

“A Strange Loop” Swings High and Shows Toronto to their Seats

March 13, 2025March 14, 2025 ross

Red Snow Collective’s “Carried by the River” Flows Strong and Compelling

February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 ross

Bess Wohl’s “Liberation” Succeeds Magnificently at Roundabout Off-Broadway

January 17, 2025January 24, 2025 ross

Liz Appel’s “Wights” at Crow’s Toronto Fly Slams the Framing Ferociously

September 15, 2024September 15, 2024 ross

Luca Guadagnino’s “Queer”: A Wild, Twisted, & Unexpected Ride to Self Discovery and Drunken Love

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024 ross

Coal Mine Theatre’s “Infinite Life” Throbs With Stellar Performances and Layered Responses to Pain

September 8, 2024September 8, 2024 ross

R.T. Thorne’s Powerful “40 Acres” Ushers Me Magnificently into TIFF24

May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 ross

The Stratford “Something Rotten!” Ensemble Delivers Farcical Fun in Fantastic Abundance

May 28, 2024 ross

Frontmezzjunkies is Thrilled to be at the Opening Week of the Stratford Festival Canada

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 ross

Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler” Burns Hot and Cool at Coal Mine Theatre

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