Against the Grain Theatre. Bound v.2. Music by George Frideric Handel and Kevin Lau. The Great Hall, Longboat Hall, 1087 Queen St. W. 647-367-8943. $35-$80. Opens Nov 19, 8pm. Runs to Nov 21. Mon-Wed(8pm).
Angela Maria Sanchez. Italia! Mio Tesoro. Works by Bellini, Puccini, Donizetti and others. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 647-456-9266. $15; free(12 and under). Nov 24, 7:30pm.
Brampton Music Theatre. Hunchback of Notre Dame. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, based on the novel. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $42; $35(sr); $28(ch). Opens Nov 8, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 17. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(1pm).
Brampton Music Theatre. Mary Poppins Jr. Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, book by Julian Fellowes. Lester B. Pearson Theatre, 150 Central Park Dr, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $15; $13(sr/st). Opens Dec 7, 7pm. Also Dec 8(4pm,7pm).
Canadian Opera Company. Eugene Onegin. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Robert Carsen, stage director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Sep 30, 2pm. Runs to Nov 3. Days and times vary, visit
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Canadian Opera Company. A Night of Voices: Centre Stage. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $50 and up. 5:30pm Cocktail reception; 6:30pm Ensemble Studio Competition. Nov 1, 5:30pm.
Canadian Opera Company. Vocal/Dance Series: From the Diary of Virginia Woolf. Works of Argento and Beach. Excerpts from Woolf’s novels, letters and diaries. Muse 9 Productions. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. First come, first served. No late seating. Nov 13, 12pm.
Canadian Opera Company. Opera for Young Audiences: WOW Factor - A Cinderella Story. Music by Gioachino Rossini, libretto by Joel Ivany, musical adaptation by Stéphane Mayer. Members of the Canadian Opera Company Ensemble Studio. Imperial Oil Opera Theatre, 227 Front St. E. 416-363-8231. $40; free(under 12). Opens Dec 1, 11am. Also Dec 1(2pm), 2(11am & 2pm).
Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Wirth Vocal Prize In Recital. Anna-Sophie Neher, soprano; Magdalena von Eccher, piano. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Dec 4, 12pm.
Canadian Stage. Grand Finale. Choreography, direction and original music by Hofesh Shechter. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St. E. 416-368-3110. $51-$110. Opens Nov 14, 8pm. Runs to Nov 18. Wed/Thurs/Sat(8pm), Fri(7pm), Sun(1pm).
Civic Light Opera Company. Scrooge, the Musical. Music, lyrics and book by Leslie Bricusse, based on the film. Zion Cultural Centre, 1650 Finch Ave. E. 416-755-1717. $28. Opens Dec 5, 7pm. Runs to Dec 16. Wed (7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).
Clarkson Music Theatre. My Fair Lady. Music by Frederick Loewe, lyrics and book by Alan Jay Lerner, based on George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd, Mississauga. 905-615-4720. $30; $28(sr/st). Opens Nov 16, 8pm. Runs to Nov 25. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: extra show Nov 24, 2pm.
COSI Connection/COSA Canada. The Merry Widow! Music by Franz Lehár, libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 647-272-6232. $20; $10(st). Nov 30, 6:15pm.
Curtain Call Players. The Wedding Singer. Music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, book by Tim Herlihy and Chad Beguelin, based on the film. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Dr. 416-703-6181. $30. Opens Nov 2, 8pm. Runs to Nov 10(mat). Thurs-Sat(8pm). Sat/Sun(2pm).
Don Wright Faculty of Music. Opera at Western: The Turn of the Screw. Music by Benjamin Britten, libretto by Myfanwy Piper. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767. $30/$20(adv). Opens Nov 15, 8pm. Runs to Nov 18. Thurs/Fri(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Drayton Entertainment. Man of La Mancha. Music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion, book by Dale Wasserman. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Oct 10, 2pm. Runs to Nov 4. Tues-Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(7:30pm).
Drayton Entertainment. Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge, based on the film. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Nov 22, 2pm. Runs to Dec 30. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.
Drayton Entertainment. Jack and the Beanstalk: The Panto. Written by Caroline Smith. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. 1-855-372-9866. $27-$46. Opens Nov 29, 2pm. Runs to Dec 30. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.
Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company. The Maccabeats: A Chanukah Concert. George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge St. 1-800-985-2787. $21-$48. Nov 18, 3pm.
International Resource Centre for Performing Artists. Singing Stars: The Next Generation. A program of opera and oratorio arias. Rachel Andrist, piano. Zoomer Hall, 70 Jefferson Ave. 416-362-1422. $30(door); $25(adv); $20(sr/arts workers adv). Nov 5, 7:30pm.
Kempenfelt Community Players. Aladdin Jr. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman, Tim Rice and Chad Beguelin, book by Chad Beguelin. Georgian Theatre, 1 Georgian Drive, Barrie. 705-739-4228. $22; $19(sr/st). Opens Nov 9, 7pm. Runs to Nov 11. Fri/Sat(7pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. A Night in Vienna. Works by the Strauss family and others. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-745-4711 or 1-888-745-4717. $19-$88. Nov 23(8pm), 24(2:30 & 8pm).
Lower Ossington Theatre. The Producers. Music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, adapted by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan from the film. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 416-907-0468. $54.99-$64.99. Opens Sep 8, 3:30pm. Runs to Nov 11. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(4pm).
Lower Ossington Theatre. Newsies. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, book by Harvey Fierstein. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $54.99-$69.99. Opens Nov 2, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 25. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(12pm,4pm).
Lower Ossington Theatre. Once on this Island. Music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics and book by Lynn Ahrens. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $44.99-$54.99. Opens Dec 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 3. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm). Sun(12pm,4pm).
Mirvish. Come From Away. Music, lyrics and book by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $69 and up. Ongoing. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Mirvish. Ain’t Too Proud. Featuring the music of The Temptations. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $59 and up. Opens Oct 11, 8pm. Runs to Nov 17. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Mirvish. Bat Out of Hell: The Musical. Music, lyrics and book by Jim Steinman. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $29 and up. Opens Oct 16, 8pm. Runs to Nov 4. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Mirvish. Friends! The Musical Parody. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $64-$99. Opens Nov 1, 8pm. Runs to Nov 25. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm), Wed(1:30pm).
Mirvish. Forever Tango. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $25 and up. Opens Nov 6, 8pm. Runs to Nov 11. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Mirvish. Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman, book by David Greig, based on the book. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $59 and up. Opens Nov 20, 7:30pm. Runs to Jan 6. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm).
Mirvish. School of Rock. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Julian Fellowes. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $25 and up. Opens Nov 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Jan 6. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm).
Musical Stage Company. Uncovered: Joni Mitchell and Carole King. Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St.W. 416-927-7880. $35-$100. Opens Nov 13, 8pm. Also Nov 14-15.
Musical Stage Company. Uncovered: Joni Mitchell and Carole King. George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge St. 416-927-7880. $85-$96. Nov 21, 8pm.
Musical Theatre Productions. Hello, Dolly! Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, book by Michael Stewart. McManus Stage at the Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $30. Opens Nov 9, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 17. Wed-Sun(7:30pm), Sun(2pm). Note: extra show Nov 17, 2pm.
National Ballet of Canada. Anna Karenina. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and others. John Neumeier, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $40-$265. Opens Nov 10, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 18. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm).
National Ballet of Canada. The Dream & Being and Nothingness. Music by Felix Mendelssohn and Philip Glass. Frederick Ashton, choreographer. Guillaume Côté, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $40-$265. Opens Nov 21, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 25. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm).
Onstage Uxbridge. 9 to 5, the Musical. Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, book by Patricia Resnick, based on the film. Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St. S., Uxbridge. onstageuxbridge.com. $24. Opens Nov 15, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 24. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Opera Atelier. Charpentier: Actéon / Rameau: Pygmalion. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 1-855-622-2787. $46 and up. Opens Oct 25, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 3. Days and times vary. Visit operaatelier.com for details.
Opera by Request. Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute). Music by W. A. Mozart, libretto by Emanuel Schikaneder. In concert with piano accompaniment. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Opens Nov 2, 7:30pm. Also Nov 3.
Opera by Request. Pique Dame. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, libretto by Modest Tchaikovsky. In concert with piano accompaniment. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Nov 9, 7:30pm.
Opera by Request. Aida. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni. In concert with piano accompaniment. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Nov 17, 7:30pm.
Opera by Request. La bohème. Music and libretto by Ruggero Leoncavallo. In concert with piano accompaniment. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Nov 23, 7:30pm. Also Nov 25 (3pm, Belleville).
Opera by Request. La bohème. Music and libretto by Ruggero Leoncavallo. In concert with piano accompaniment.St. Matthew’s United Church (Belleville), 25 Holloway St., Belleville. 416-455-2365. $20. Nov 25, 3pm. Also Nov 23 (7:30pm, Toronto).
Opera For All. Verdi, Rossini, Mozart, Oh My! Chorus and soloists from the Opera Studio. Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front St. W. 416-315-0049. $26. Audience is encouraged to sing along! Nov 30, 7pm.
Opera York. La Bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811. $40-$50. Also Nov 4(mat). Opens Nov 2, 7:30pm. Also Nov 4(2pm).
Perth County Players. Some Enchanted Evening. Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Stratford City Hall Auditorium, 1 Wellington St, Stratford. 519-272-0607. $20. Opens Nov 16, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 24. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm). Note: extra show Nov 24(2pm).
Port Hope Festival Theatre. King Arthur: The Panto. Written, directed and visual effects by Antonio Sarmiento. Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen St., Port Hope. 1-800-434-5092. $24-$39. Opens Nov 15, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 23. Days and times vary. Visit capitoltheatre.com for details.
Randolph Academy. 9 to 5, the Musical. Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, book by Patricia Resnick, based on the film. Annex Theatre, 730 Bathurst St. 416-924-2243. $22. Opens Nov 27, 8pm. Runs to Dec 1. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).
Romulo Delgado. Opera Serenade. Romulo Delgado, tenor; and guests. Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Rd. 416-207-2020. $25. Nov 15, Dec 13, 8pm.
Ross Petty Productions. The Wizard of Oz. Tracey Flye, director/choreographer. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 1-855-599-9090. $34-$107. Opens Nov 30, 7pm. Runs to Jan 5. Days and times vary. Visit rosspetty.com for details.
Royal City Musical Productions. Annie. Music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, book by Thomas Meehan, based on the comic strip. River Run Centre Main Stage, 35 Woolwich St, Guelph. 519-763-3000. $42; $39(sr/st); $27(ch). Opens Nov 21, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 25. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm).
Royal Conservatory. Glenn Gould School Opera. Hindemith: Hin und Züruck; Martinů: The Tears of the Knife. Peter Tiefenbach, music director; Anna Theodosakis, stage director. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Royal Conservatory, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $20. Nov 2-3, 7:30pm.
Scarborough Music Theatre. Oklahoma! Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics and book by Oscar Hammerstein II. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. 416-267-9292. $30; $27(sr/st). Opens Nov 1, 8pm. Runs to Nov 17(mat). Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).
Stratford Festival. The Music Man. Music, lyrics and book by Meredith Willson. Donna Feore, director and choreographer. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $25 and up. Previews begin Apr 17, 2pm. Runs to Nov 3. Days and times vary. Visit stratfordfestival.ca for details.
Talk is Free Theatre. Hedwig and the Angry Inch. Music and lyrics by Stephen Trask, book by John Cameron Mitchell. Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop St. W., Barrie. 705-792-1949. $40 and up. Opens Nov 22, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 1. Wed/Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).
Theatre Ancaster. Chicago. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse. Ancaster High School, Theatre Auditorium, 374 Jerseyville Rd., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $37; $32(sr); $17(st). Opens Nov 16, 8pm. Runs to Dec 1. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).
Theatre Aquarius. Elf the Musical. Music and lyrics by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St, Hamilton. 905-522-7529. $40 and up. Opens Nov 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 24. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1pm). Note: also Dec 24, 1pm.
Theatre Sheridan. The Phantom of the Opera. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe, book by Lloyd Webber and Stilgoe. Macdonald-Heaslip Hall, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $35. Opens Nov 27, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 13. Days and times vary. Visit sheridancollege.ca for details.
Theatre Sheridan. The Threepenny Opera. Music by Kurt Weill, lyrics and book by Bertolt Brecht, English adaptation by Marc Blitzstein. Studio Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $25. Opens Nov 29, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 9. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: no mat Dec 2.
Toronto Operetta Theatre. Out of Character. Music from Latin America. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-922-2912. $29-$49. Nov 3, 4pm.
University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Thursdays at Noon: Opera Spotlight. A preview of U of T Opera’s production of Weill’s Street Scene. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. Free. Nov 1, 12:10pm.
University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: Street Scene. Music by Kurt Weill, lyrics by Langston Hughes. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. $40; $25(sr); $10(st). Opens Nov 22, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 25. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2:30pm).
Vera Causa Opera. The Fairies / Le Villi. Music by Giacomo Puccini. Featuring Contemporary School of Dance, Waterloo. Knox Presbyterian Church (Waterloo), 50 Erb St. W., Waterloo. vcopera.ca. $15; free(st/child). Opens Nov 16, 7pm. Runs to Nov 18. Fri/Sat(7pm), Sun(2pm).
VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Werther. Music by Jules Massenet. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754. $20; $38; $50. Nov 25, 2:30pm.
Wavestage Theatre. Hello, Dolly! Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, book by Michael Stewart. Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Cres, Newmarket. wavestagetheatre.com. $29; $25(sr/st); $23(ch). Opens Nov 22, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 25. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(1pm).
Windsor Light Music Theatre. Elf the Musical. Music and lyrics by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin. St. Clair College Centre for the Arts, 201 Riverside Dr W, Windsor. 519-974-6593. $36; $31(sr/st); $19(ch). Opens Nov 16, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 25. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm). Note: extra show Nov 24, 2pm.
Young People’s Theatre. Mary Poppins. Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, book by Julian Fellowes. Young People’s Theatre, 165 Front St. E. 416-862-2222. $10-$65. Opens Nov 5, 10:15am. Runs to Jan 6. Days and times vary. Visit youngpeoplestheatre.ca for details.
