Against the Grain Theatre. Bound. Music by George Frideric Handel, libretto by Joel Ivany. COC Jackman Studio, 227 Front St. E. 647-367-8943. $35. Opens Dec 14, 8pm. Runs to Dec 16. Thurs/Fri(8pm), Sat(6pm/9pm).
Alexander Showcase Theatre. A Musical Celebration! A 30th anniversary cabaret. Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley St. 416-324-1259. $30-$50. Opens Dec 9, 8pm. Also Dec 10(2pm).
Annex Singers. December Diaries: A Choral Drama. Jane Mallett Theatre, St Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St E. 416-968-7747. $35; $25(sr/st). Opens Dec 9, 7:30pm. Also Dec 10(3pm).
Attila Glatz Concert Productions/Roy Thomson Hall. Bravissimo! Opera’s Greatest Hits. Selections from Così fan tutte, Madama Butterfly, Rigoletto, Don Giovanni, Tosca and others. Barbara Bargnesi and Francesca Sassu, sopranos; Carolyn Sproule, mezzo; David Pomeroy, tenor; Massimo Cavalletti, baritone. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-872-4255. from $55. Dec 31, 7pm.
Burlington Performing Arts Centre. A Night at The Opera. Act II music from Bizet’s Carmen. Julie Nesrallah, mezzo; Lauren Margison, soprano; Richard Margison, tenor; Gary Relyea, bass-baritone; Robert Kortgaard, piano. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Main Theatre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. $69.50. Feb 3, 8pm.
Canadian Opera Company. The Magic Victrola. Libretto by David Kersnar and Jacqueline Russell. Works by Bizet, Mozart, Puccini and others. Members of the COC’s Ensemble Studio; Ashlie Corcoran, director. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $30; free(children under 12), Maximum of 2 free children’s tickets for each adult ticket sold. Additional children’s tickets $10. Dec 2, 11am. Also Dec 2(1:30pm); Dec 3(10:30am and 1:30pm).
Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Wirth Vocal Prize Showcase. Simone McIntosh, mezzo. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. First-come, first-served. Late seating not available. Dec 5, 12pm.
Canadian Opera Company. Rigoletto. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Jan 20, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 23. Days and times vary, visit coc.ca for details.
Canadian Opera Company. The Abduction from the Seraglio. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Christoph Friedrich Bretzner with adaptations by Gottlieb Stephanie. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Feb 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 24. Days and times vary, visit coc.ca for details.
Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra. Subscription Concert #2. Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel. Tryptych Concert & Opera. P.C. Ho Theatre, Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E., Scarborough. 416-879-5566. $35 and up; $30(sr/st); free(under 12). 7:15pm: Pre-concert talk. Dec 9, 8pm. Also Dec 10(2pm).
Civic Light Opera Company. The Wizard of Oz. Music, lyrics and book by Joe Cascone and James P. Doyle, based on the film. Zion Cultural Centre, 1650 Finch Ave. E. 416-755-1717. $28. Opens Nov 29, 7pm. Runs to Dec 10. Wed (7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: extra show Dec 9, 2pm.
Coal Mine Theatre. Rumours, by Fleetwood Mac: A Coal Mine Concert. Coal Mine Theatre, 1454 Danforth Ave. coalminetheatre.com. $45. Opens Feb 4, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 25. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm).
Crow’s Theatre. A&R Angels. Created by Kevin Drew. Streetcar Crowsnest, 345 Carlaw Ave. 647-341-7390. $20-$50. Opens Nov 20, 8pm. Runs to Dec 9. Mon-Sat(8pm), Wed/Sat(2pm). Note: no matinee Nov 22.
Dancyn Productions. Aladdin: A Panto in One Arabian Night. Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., Oshawa. 905-721-3399. $29. Opens Dec 28, 7pm. Runs to Dec 31. Thurs-Sat(7pm), Sat/Sun(1pm).
Drayton Entertainment. Kings and Queens of Country. Featuring hits of early country music. St. Jacob’s Schoolhouse Theatre, 11 Albert St. W., St. Jacob’s. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Sep 19, 2pm. Runs to Dec 24. Tues-Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(7:30pm).
Drayton Entertainment. Beauty and the Beast. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton. Dunfield Theatre Cambridge, 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Nov 22, 2pm. Runs to Dec 31. Wed/Thurs/Sat(2pm), Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(1pm/7pm). Note: extra shows Dec 19&27, 7:30pm. Note: no mat Dec 20, no eve Dec 24&31.
Drayton Entertainment. Honk. Music by George Stiles, lyrics and book by Anthony Drewe. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Nov 29, 10:30am. Runs to Dec 24. Wed(10:30am), Thurs/Sat(2pm), Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(11:30am/4pm). Note: extra shows Dec 12, 19(10:30am). Note: no eve show Dec 14. Note: Dec 24 show is at 1pm.
Dreamtheatre Productions. My Fair Lady. Music by Frederick Loewe, lyrics and book by Alan Jay Lerner. Michael Power/St. Joseph Secondary School, 105 Eringate Dr. dreamtheatreproudctions.com. $30. Opens Jan 18, 7:30pm. Runs to Jan 20.
Dundas Valley Orchestra. Afternoon at the Opera. St. Paul’s United Church (Dundas), 29 Park St. W., Dundas. 905-387-4773. Free; donations welcome. Jan 28, 3pm.
Factory Theatre/b current performing arts. Trace. Written, composed and performed by Jeff Ho. Nina Lee Aquino, director. Factory Studio Theatre, 125 Bathurst St. 416-504-9971. $20-$50. Opens Nov 11, 8pm. Runs to Dec 3. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).
First-St. Andrew’s United Church. The Gift of the Magi. Music by David Conte, libretto by Nicholas Giardini. First-St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Ave, Waterloo. 519-679-8182. $20. Opens Dec 8, 8pm. Also Dec 9(3pm).
Grand Theatre. A Christmas Carol. Adapted for the stage by Dennis Garnhum. Music by Jeremy Spencer. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $29.95-$88. Opens Nov 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 30. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1pm). Note: extra shows Dec 6, 27(1pm). Note: no show Dec 21.
Irregular Entertainment. Grease -- The Musical. Music, lyrics and book by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 1-855-985-5000. $29-$159. Opens Nov 1, 1:30pm. Runs to Dec 10. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm).
Jaybird Productions. Cabaret. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff. Al Green Theatre, 640 Spadina Rd. jaybirdproductions.ca. $30-$50. Opens Nov 30, 8pm. Runs to Dec 2. Thurs/Fri(8pm), Sat(2pm).
Lower Ossington Theatre. Buddy Holly Winter Concert. Featuring Zachary Stevenson performing Buddy Holly hits. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $39.99. Opens Dec 12, 7:30pm. Also Dec 13, 14.
Lower Ossington Theatre. Annie. Music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, book by Thomas Meehan. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $49.99-$64.99. Opens Dec 8, 7:30pm. Runs to Jan 14. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(12pm/4pm). Note: no 4pm show on Dec 31. Note: extra show Jan 4(2pm).
Mainstage Theatre Company. The Addams Family. Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, based on characters created by Charles Addams. Papermill Theatre, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd. 416-396-2819. $35; $20(st). Opens Dec 15, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 17. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Marigon Productions/Next Stage Theatre Festival. Rumspringa Break. Music by Colleen Dauncy, lyrics by Akiva Romer-Segal, book by Matt Murray. Factory Theatre Mainspace, 125 Bathurst Ave. info@colleenandakiva.com. $15. Opens Jan 4, 9:15pm. Runs to Jan 14. Days and times vary. Visit fringetoronto.com for details.
Mirvish. Bat Out of Hell: The Musical. Music, lyrics and book by Jim Steinman. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $29-$139. Opens Oct 14, 8pm. Runs to Jan 7. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: no show Dec 26. Note: Extra show Dec 28(1:30pm).
Mirvish. Dr Seuss’s The Lorax. Music and lyrics by Charlie Fink, adapted for the stage by David Greig. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $59-$165. Opens Dec 9, 7:30pm. Runs to Jan 21. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm). Note: also Dec 14&28(1:30pm).
Mirvish. Million Dollar Quartet. Features music of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley. Panasonic Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $59-$89. Opens Dec 12, 8pm. Runs to Jan 7. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
National Ballet of Canada. The Nutcracker. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with libretto by James Kudelka. James Kudelka, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $39-$190. Opens Dec 9, 2pm. Runs to Dec 30. Days and times vary. Visit national.ballet.ca for details.
Nocturnes in the City. Highlights from Czech and World Operas. John Holland, baritone; Danielle Dudycha, soprano; William Shookhoff, piano. St. Wenceslaus Church, 496 Gladstone Ave. 416-481-7294. $25; $15(st). Jan 21, 5pm.
Onstage Uxbridge. Oklahoma! Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics and book by Oscar Hammerstein II. Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St. S., Uxbridge. onstageuxbridge.com. $24. Opens Jan 18, 7:30pm. Runs to Jan 27. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Opera by Request. Salome. Music and libretto by Richard Strauss. William Shookhoff, piano and conductor. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Jan 20, 7:30pm.
Podium Concert Productions. Nine (in concert). Music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, book by Arthur Kopit. Trinity St. Paul’s Centre for the Arts, 427 Bloor St. W. 647-800-4745. $39-$89. Opens Jan 12(7:30pm). Also Jan 13(2pm/7:30pm).
Port Hope Festival Theatre. Robin Hood: The Panto. Written, directed and visual effects by Antonio Sarmiento. Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen St., Port Hope. 1-800-434-5092. $27-$35. Opens Nov 16, 7pm. Runs to Dec 23. Days and times vary. Visit
capitoltheatre.com for details.
Randolph Academy. Moll. Music and lyrics by Leslie Arden, book by Leslie Arden and Cathy Eliot with Anna T. Cascio. Annex Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 416-924-2243. $22. Opens Nov 28, 8pm. Runs to Dec 2. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).
Ross Petty Productions. A Christmas Carol. Tracey Flye, director/choreographer. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 1-855-599-9090. $27-$99. Opens Nov 24, 7pm. Runs to Dec 31. Days and times vary. Visit rosspetty.com for details.
Shaw Festival. A Christmas Carol. Adapted for the stage by Tim Carroll. Paul Sportelli, music director. Royal George Theatre, 85 Queen St, Niagara on the Lake. 1-800-511-7429. $30-$50. Opens Nov 15, 1pm. Runs to Dec 23. Days and times vary. Visit shawfest.com for details.
Soulpepper Concert Series. A Very Soulpepper Christmas. A family concert celebrating the sounds of the season from around the globe. Mike Ross, music director. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts: Jane Mallett Theatre. 27 Front St E. 416-866-8666. $25-$70. Opens Dec 15, 8pm. Runs to Dec 17. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Soulpepper. Amadeus. By Peter Shaffer. Directed by Albert Schultz. Baillie Theatre, Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane, Distillery Historic District. 416-866-8666. Tickets from $35. Jan 10, 7:30pm to Feb 10, 7:30pm.
Scarborough Music Theatre. The Addams Family. Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, based on characters created by Charles Addams. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. 416-267-9292. $30; $27(sr/st); $25(ch). Opens Feb 1, 8pm. Runs to Feb 17. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: Feb 17 show at 2pm.
Southern Ontario Lyric Opera. Encore. Favourite opera arias. Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 440 Locust St., Burlington. 905-681-6000. $20-$65. Jan 13, 7:30pm.
St. Anne’s Music & Drama Society. Ruddigore, or The Witch’s Curse. Music by Arthur Sullivan, lyrics by W. S. Gilbert. St. Anne’s Parish Hall, 651 Dufferin St. 416-922-4415. $27; $22(sr/st). Opens Jan 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 4. Thurs/Fri(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Also Jan 27 at 7:30pm.
Talk is Free Theatre. Candide (A Satirical Musical). Music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Richard Wilbur, John Latouche and Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler. Mady Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Dunlop St. W., Barrie. 705-792-1949. $37.50-$40.80. Opens Nov 23, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 2. Wed/Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).
Tapestry Opera. Tapestry Briefs: Winter Shorts. Jacqueline Woodley, soprano; Erica Iris, mezzo; Keith Klassen, tenor; Alex Dobson, baritone; Artists of the 2016 Composer-Librettist Laboratory. Dancemakers Studio, Distillery Historic District, 9 Trinity St. 416-537-6066. From $25. Opens Dec 1(8pm). Runs to Dec 3. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sun(4pm).
Tarragon Theatre. Mr. Shi and His Lover. Music by Njo Kong Kie, libretto by Kjo Kong Kie and Wong Teng Chi. Tarragon Theatre Mainspace, 30 Bridgman Ave. 416-531-1827. $55; $49(sr); $29(st). Opens Nov 15, 8pm. Runs to Dec 17. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2:30pm).
Tarragon Theatre. Hamlet. Written by William Shakespeare, music by Thomas Ryder Payne. Richard Rose, stage director. Tarragon Theatre Mainspace, 30 Bridgman Ave. 416-531-1827. $55; $49(sr); $29(st). Previews begin Jan 2, 8pm. Runs to Feb 11. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2:30pm).
Theatre Ancaster. Annie. Music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, book by Thomas Meehan. Ancaster High School, 374 Jerseyville Rd, Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $32; $27(sr); $17(st). Opens Nov 17, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 2. Fri-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(1:30pm). Note: Extra show Nov 25 at 1:30pm.
Theatre Aquarius. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St, Hamilton. 905-522-7529. $40 and up. Opens Nov 29, 7pm. Runs to Dec 24. Tues-Sat(7pm), Sat/Sun(1pm).
Theatre Aurora. If/Then. Music by Tom Kitt, lyrics by Brian Yorkey. Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Dr, Aurora. 905-727-3669. $25; $23(sr at box office); $10(st at box office). Opens Jan 25, 8pm. Runs to Feb 3. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).
Theatre Orangeville. The Last Christmas Turkey, The Musical. Music and lyrics by Clive VanderBurgh, book by Dan Needles. Orangeville Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $36. Opens Nov 30, 8pm. Runs to Dec 23. Days and times vary. Visit theatreorangeville.ca for details.
Theatre Passe Muraille. The Tale of a Town - Canada. Created, directed, and performed by Lisa Marie DiLiberto and Charles Ketchabaw. Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace, 16 Ryerson Ave. 416-504-7529. $17-$38. Opens Dec 13, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 17. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Theatre Sheridan. Trap Door. Music and lyrics by Anika Johnson and Britta Johnson, book and additional lyrics by Morris Panych. Macdonald-Heaslip Hall, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $25. Opens Nov 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 10. Tues-Thur(7:30pm), Fri-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: no show Dec 3.
Theatre Sheridan. Into the Woods. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine. Studio Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $25. Opens Nov 30, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 9. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(2pm).
Theatre Unlimited Performing Arts. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd, Mississauga. 905-615-4720. $30; $28(sr/st). Opens Jan 19, 8pm. Runs to Jan 28. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: extra performance Jan 27 at 2pm.
Toronto Masque Theatre Salon Series. Peace on Earth: A Christmas Salon. The Atrium, 21 Shaftesbury Ave. 416-410-4561. $25. Opens Dec 17(7:30pm). Also Dec 18.
Toronto Operetta Theatre. Candide. Music by Leonard Bernstein. Tonatiuh Abrego, tenor; Vania Chan, soprano; Elizabeth Beeler, soprano; Cian Horrobin, tenor; Derek Bate, conductor. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $49-$95. Opens Dec 28, 8pm. Runs to Jan 7. Days and times vary. Visit torontooperetta.com
Torrent Productions. Pinocchio: A Merry Magical Pantomime. Royal Canadian Legion #001, 243 Coxwell Ave. 1-800-838-3006. $35; $25(ch). Opens Dec 22, 7pm. Runs to Dec 31. Tues/Wed/Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(7pm).
University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Opera Student Composer Collective: Vengeance. Performed with Surtitles. Michael Patrick Albano, director; Sandra Horst, conductor. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. Free. Jan 21, 2:30pm.
Unsung Heroes Productions. Sing for Tomorrow 5. Vaughan City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill. unsungheroesproductions.com. $40-$90. Opens Feb 6, 7:30pm. Also Feb 7, 8.
Victoria College Drama Society. The Drowsy Chaperone. Music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar. Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. W. 416-978-8849. $15; $10(sr/st). Opens Nov 29, 8pm. Also Nov 30, Dec 1.
Voicebox/Opera in Concert. I due Figaro. Music by Saverio Mercadante. Beste Kalender, mezzo-soprano; Ilana Zarankin, soprano; Holly Chaplin, soprano; Nicholas Borg, baritone. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $22-$52. Feb 4, 2:30pm.
Wavestage Theatre. Big Fish. Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, book by John August, based on the novel. Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Cres, Newmarket. wavestagetheatre.com. $28; $24(sr/st). Opens Jan 25, 7:30pm. Runs to Jan 28. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(1pm).
Young People’s Theatre. Beauty and the Beast. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton. Young People’s Theatre, 165 Front St. E. 416-862-2222. $10-$49. Opens Nov 6, 10:15am. Runs to Dec 31. Days and times vary. Visit youngpeoplestheatre.ca for details.
