Against the Grain Theatre. Kopernikus. Music and libretto by Claude Vivier. Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace, 16 Ryerson Ave. 647-367-8943. $25-$85. Opens Apr 4, 8pm. Runs to Apr 13. Thurs-Sat(8pm).
Alexander Showcase Theatre. Guys and Dolls. Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fairview Mall Drive. 416-324-1259. $35; $32(sr/st). Opens Apr 5, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 14. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm).
Brampton Music Theatre. Newsies. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, book by Harvey Fierstein, based on the film. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $42; $38(sr); $28(st). Opens Mar 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 31. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1pm).
Canadian Children’s Opera Company. The Snow Queen. Music by Matthew King, libretto by Andrew McKinnon. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. $35; $25(sr); $20(st). Opens Feb 28, 10am. Runs to Mar 3. Times vary. Visit canadianchildrensopera.com for details. Also Mar 31, 2pm. Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Cr., Newmarket. 905-953-5122. $35; $25(sr); $20(st).
Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Le Récital des Anges: Songs of Ian Cusson. Ian Cusson, piano/composer. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Mar 5, 12pm.
Canadian Opera Company. Opera Express: For Kids! Artists of the COC Ensemble Studio. Union Station (West Wing), 65 Front St. W. 416-363-6671. Free. No ticket required. Mar 13, 12pm.
Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Opera for All Ages. Artists of the COC Ensemble Studio. 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. Mar 14, 12pm.
CFUW Belleville and District. Opera Candy: The Gourmet Adventures of Hansel & Gretel. Belleville Public Library, Parrott Gallery, 254 Pinnacle Street, Belleville. 613-968-6731 or cfuwbelleville.com. $5; free(under 2). Mar 16, 11am (ages 3-5); 1:30pm (ages 6-12).
City Centre Musical Productions. Sister Act. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Glenn Slater, book by Cheri Steinkellner and Bill Steinkellner, based on the film. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd. 905-615-4720. $30; $28(sr/st). Opens Mar 8, 8pm. Runs to Mar 17. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: extra show Mar 16, 2pm.
Civic Light Opera Company. Tell Me On a Sunday. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Don Black. Zion Cultural Centre, 1650 Finch Ave. E. 416-755-1717. $28. Opens Apr 3, 7pm. Runs to Apr 14. Wed (7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).
DAM Concert Opera. Le comte Ory. Music by Gioachino Rossini. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 1-800-838-3006. $30; $25(sr/st). Mar 2, 7:30pm.
Don Wright Faculty of Music. Opera at Western: Spring Gala - Favourite Scenes from Opera and Musical Theatre. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767. $15/$10(adv). Opens Mar 8, 8pm. Also Mar 9(2pm).
Drayton Entertainment. Rocky: The Musical. Music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, book by Thomas Meehan and Sylvester Stallone, based on the film. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Mar 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 31. Days and times vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.
Drayton Entertainment. Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Book by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, based on the film. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Mar 13, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 7. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.
Eclipse Theatre Company. Kiss of the Spider Woman. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Terrence McNally. The Don Jail, 550 Gerrard St. E. 1-800-656-0713. $48; $29(st). Opens Mar 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 10. Wed-Sun(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm).
Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company. Streisand x9. Conceived by Avery Saltzman. George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge St. 416-932-9995. $95 and up. Apr 7, 7:30pm.
Huronia Symphony Orchestra. A Night at the Opera. Collier Street United Church, 112 Collier St., Barrie. 705-721-4752. $25; $10(st); $5(ch). Mar 30, 7pm.
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).
Lower Ossington Theatre. Million Dollar Quartet. Features music of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $54.99-$64.99. Opens Jan 17, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 10. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(4pm).
Lower Ossington Theatre. 9 to 5, The Musical. Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, book by Patricia Resnick, based on the film. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $59.50-$69.50. Opens Mar 14, 7:30pm. Runs to May 26. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(3:30pm).
Lower Ossington Theatre. Mary Poppins. Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, book by Julian Fellowes. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $54.99-$64.99. Opens Apr 5, 7:30pm. Runs to May 12. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(12pm,4pm). Note: no shows Apr 18-21.
Mirvish. Come From Away. Music, lyrics and book by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $69 and up. Ongoing. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Mirvish. The Last Ship. Music and lyrics by Sting. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $79 and up. Opens Feb 9, 8pm. Runs to Mar 24. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Mirvish. Jersey Boys. Music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe, book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $29-$185. Opens Mar 5, 8pm. Runs to Mar 17. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Mirvish. Dear Evan Hansen. Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, book by Steven Levenson. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $69 and up. Opens Mar 5, 8pm. Runs to June 30. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Mirvish. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical. Music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki, book by Joe Tracz, based on the book by Rick Riordan. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $39-$99. Opens Mar 19, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 24. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm).
Music on Main. In Concert. Schumann: Dichterliebe; Tchaikovsky: Selections from Eugene Onegin; and other works. Samuel Chan, baritone; Lauren Margison, soprano; Vlad Soloviev, piano. Trinity United Church (Newmarket), 461 Park Ave., Newmarket. 905-895-4851. $20; $10(st). Mar 9, 7:30pm.
National Ballet of Canada. Apollo & Night & The Sea Above, The Sky Below & Paquita. Music by Igor Stravinsky, Matthew Pierce, Ludwig Minkus and Riccardo Drigo, and Gustav Mahler. George Balanchine, choreography. Julia Adam, choreography. Christopher Stowell, choreography. Robert Binet, choreography. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $40 and up. Opens Mar 1, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 21. Days and times vary; visit national.ballet.ca for details.
National Ballet of Canada. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Music by Joby Talbot. Christopher Wheeldon, choreography. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $40 and up. Opens Mar 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 17. Tues-Sun(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: only 2pm on Mar 17.
North Toronto Players. The Gondoliers (or, the King of Rock and Roll). Music by Arthur Sullivan, lyrics by W. S. Gilbert, with Michael Harms and John Ricciardelli. Papermill Theatre, 67 Pottery Rd. 416-481-4867. $28. Opens Mar 15, 8pm. Runs to Mar 24. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: extra show Mar 23, 2pm.
Onstage Uxbridge. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St. S., Uxbridge. onstageuxbridge.com. $24. Opens Apr 4, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 13. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Opera Atelier. Idomeneo. Music by W. A. Mozart, libretto by Giambattista Varesco. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-703-3767 x222. From $39. Opens Apr 4, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 13. Days and time vary. Visit operaatelier.com for details.
Opera by Request. Handel’s Alcina. In concert with piano accompaniment. William Shookhoff, piano and music director. All Saints Anglican Church (Windsor), 330 City Hall Square W., Windsor. 416-455-2365. $20. Mar 3, 2pm
Opera by Request. Madama Butterfly. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Claire Harris, conductor and piano. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Mar 9, 7:30pm.
Opera by Request. Così fan tutte. Music by W. A. Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte. Claire Harris, conductor and piano. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Apr 5, 7:30pm.
Opera For All. Spring Concert. Selections from popular operas. Opera For All Choir; Álvaro Lozano Gutiérrez, conductor. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-619-9096. $20. Reception following. Mar 14, 8pm.
Opera York. Don Giovanni. Music by W. A. Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811. $25-$110. Opens Mar 1, 7:30pm. Also Mar 3(2pm).
Royal Conservatory of Music. Glenn Gould School Opera: The Magic Flute. Music by W. A. Mozart. Royal Conservatory Orchestra; Nathan Brock, conductor; Joel Ivany, stage director. Koerner Hall, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $25-$60. Opens Mar 20, 7:30pm. Also Mar 22.
Ryleepuss Productions. Jesus Christ Superstar. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. Old Town Hall, 460 Botsford St, Newmarket. 905-953-5122. $29; $25(sr/st); $23(ch). Opens Mar 2, 2pm. Runs to Mar 3. Sat/Sun(2pm), Sat(7:30pm).
St. Paul’s United Church. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. St. Paul’s Centre, 62 Peter St. N., Orillia. 705-326-7351. $25; Wed PWYC. Opens Apr 3, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 6. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(2pm).
Theatre Ancaster. Seussical the Musical. Music and book by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics and book by Lynn Ahrens. Co-conceived by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty, and Eric Idle, based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Ancaster High School, Theatre Auditorium, 374 Jerseyville Rd., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $20; $18(sr); $10(st). Opens Feb 22, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 2. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm).
Theatre Ancaster. Divas in Concert. Ancaster High School Auditorium, 374 Jerseyville Rd. W., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $37; $32(sr); $17(st). Opens Apr 5, 8pm. Runs to Apr 13. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).
Theatre Aurora. Kiss of the Spider Woman. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Terrence McNally. Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Dr, Aurora. 905-727-3669. $25; $23(sr); $10(st). Opens Feb 28, 8pm. Runs to Mar 9. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).
Theatre Orangeville. Across The Pond - The British Invasion. Featuring Leisa Way and The Lonely Hearts Club Band. Orangeville Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $44; $22(st). Opens Feb 14, 8pm. Runs to Mar 3. Wed/Sun(2pm), Thurs/Fri(8pm), Sat(7pm).
Theatre Unlimited. Curtains. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Rupert Holmes. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd. 905-615-4720. $30; $28(sr/st). Opens Apr 5, 8pm. Runs to Apr 14. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: extra show Apr 13, 2pm.
Toronto City Opera. La Traviata. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. 416-223-8060. $40; $30(st) Opens Mar 28, 7:30pm. Also Mar 29, Mar 31(2pm).
Toronto Musical Concerts. Parade. Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, book by Alfred Uhry. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. 647-298-9338. $20-$25. In concert. Opens Mar 21, 7:30pm. Also Mar 22.
Toronto Operetta Theatre. Perchance to Dream. Music by Ivor Novello. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $29-$49. Mar 3, 3pm.
Trinity College Drama Society. If/Then. Music by Tom Kitt, lyrics and book by Brian Yorkey. George Ignatieff Theatre, 15 Devonshire Pl. 416-978-8849. $20; $15(sr/st). Opens Mar 20, 8pm. Runs to Mar 23. Wed-Sat(8pm).
University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Monteverdi and the Glory of Venice. Works by Monteverdi. Schola Cantorum; Collegium Musicum; Charles Daniels, tenor; David Fallis, conductor. Trinity College Chapel, University of Toronto, 6 Hoskin Ave. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st); free(UofT st). Mar 10, 7:30pm.
University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: La finta giardiniera (The girl in gardener’s disguise). Music by W. A. Mozart, libretto attributed to Giuseppe Petrosellini. Russell Braun, conductor; Michael Patrick Albano, director. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. $40; $25(sr); $10(st). Opens Mar 14, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 17. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2:30pm).
University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Opera: Glancing Back, Looking Ahead. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. $20; $10(st). Mar 29, 5pm.
Victoria College Drama Society. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. W. 416-978-8849. $15; $10(sr/st). Opens Mar 7, 8pm. Runs to Mar 9. Thurs-Sat(8pm).
Visual and Performing Arts Newmarket. Canadian Children’s Opera Company. Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Cres., Newmarket. 905-953-5122. $30; $25(sr); $10(st). Mar 31, 2pm.
VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny by Kurt Weill. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $29; $50; $65. Opens Mar 30, 8pm. Also Mar 31 (2:30pm).
VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Opera Salon: Viva Verdi. Gallery 345, 345 Sorauren Ave. 416-366-7723. $45. Followed by a wine and cheese reception. Apr 3, 7pm.
Young People’s Theatre. Under the Stairs. Written by Kevin Dyer, music by Reza Jacobs. Young People’s Theatre, 165 Front St. E. 416-862-2222. $10-$65. Opens Apr 1, 10:15am. Runs to Apr 16. Days and times vary. Visit youngpeoplestheatre.ca for details.
