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June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 ross

The 2024 Winners of TAPA’s Dora Awards

June 16, 2024June 16, 2024 ross

Jamie Lloyd’s “Romeo & Juliet” in the West End Finds Unparalleled Amplification in its Microphoned Words and Limited Movements

June 14, 2024June 17, 2024 ross

Who Won, alongside my Predictions of Who Should and Who Will Win a 2024 Tony Award. How Did You Do?

June 13, 2024June 12, 2024 ross

Crow’s Theatre, Musical Stage Company, and Soulpepper Theatre Company Take Home Numerous 2024 Toronto Theatre Critics’ Awards

June 12, 2024 ross

The 2024 Drama Desk Award Winners Announced

June 6, 2024June 6, 2024 ross

Canadian Stage’s Dream in High Park Gives Toronto a “Hamlet” Under the Stars

June 4, 2024June 5, 2024 ross

Stratford’s “Romeo and Juliet” Satisfies But Never Truly Finds its Originality

June 2, 2024June 2, 2024 ross

Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler” and Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline”: Illuminated Majestically at the Stratford Festival 2024

May 30, 2024May 30, 2024 ross

Stratford Festival’s “Twelfth Night” Charms Endearingly, Miro-Style

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 ross

2024 TAPA’s Dora Award Nominations Announced

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