Against the Grain Theatre. La Bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Joel Ivany, stage director; David Eliakis, music director/piano. Bob’s Burger Bar, 152 Main St. S., Kenora. tickets@againstthegraintheatre.com. $25-$40. Oct 5, 7:30pm.
Against the Grain Theatre. La Bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Joel Ivany, stage director; David Eliakis, music director/piano. Red Lion Smokehouse, 16 Cumberland St. S., Thunder Bay. tickets@againstthegraintheatre.com. $25-$40. Oct 6, 7:30pm.
Against the Grain Theatre. La Bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Joel Ivany, stage director; David Eliakis, music director/piano. SRO Night Club, 93 Durham St., Sudbury. tickets@againstthegraintheatre.com. $25-$40. Oct 8, 7:30pm.
Against the Grain Theatre. La Bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Joel Ivany, stage director; David Eliakis, music director/piano. Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. tickets@againstthegraintheatre.com. $25-$40. Opens Oct 8, 8pm. Also Oct 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22, 24, 25.
Brampton Music Theatre. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800. $29-$38. Opens Nov 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 16. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(1pm).
Bravo Niagara! Festival of the Arts. Measha Brueggergosman. Opening night of Bravo Niagara! Measha Brueggergosman, soprano; Jennifer Tung, piano. FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 289-868-9177. $25-$50. Oct 19, 7:30pm.
Cahoots Theatre/b current performing arts. Hilot Means Healer. By Jo Simalaya Alcampo, music by Luyos Mc (MaryCarl Guiao). The Theatre Centre BMO Incubator, 1115 Queen St. W. 416-203-9000. $25; $20(sr/st). Opens Oct 5, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 27. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm).
Canadian Opera Company. Turandot. Music by Giacomo Puccini, completed by Franco Alfano, libretto by Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni. Carlo Rizzi, conductor; Robert Wilson, stage director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Sep 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 27. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.
Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Parlami d’Amore - Speak to Me of Love. Sandra Horst and Michael Patrick Albano, co-directors, U of T Opera. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Oct 8, 12pm.
Canadian Opera Company. Rusalka. Music by Antonín Dvořák, libretto by Jaroslav Kvapil. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Oct 12, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 26. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.
Crow’s Theatre/Eclipse Theatre Company. Ghost Quartet. Music, lyrics and book by Dave Malloy. Streetcar Crowsnest Scotiabank Studio, 245 Carlaw Ave. 647-341-7390. $27-$47. Opens Oct 5, 8pm. Runs to Nov 3. Days and times vary; visit crowstheatre.com for details.
Danie Friesen. Opera Revue. Danie Friesen, soprano; Claire Harris, piano; and others. The Emmett Ray, 924 College St. 647-637-7491. PWYC. Oct 2, 9:30pm. Also Nov 6, Dec 4.
Drayton Entertainment. Good Ol’ Country Gospel. Conceived by David Rogers. St. Jacob’s Schoolhouse Theatre, 11 Albert St. W., St. Jacob’s. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Sep 11, 2pm. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.
Drayton Entertainment. Annie. Music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, book by Thomas Meehan, based on the comic. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Oct 2, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 27. Days and times vary; please visit draytonentertainment.com for details.
Etobicoke Musical Productions. La Cage aux Folles. Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, book by Harvey Fierstein, based on the play. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd., Mississauga. 416-248-0410. $35; $32(sr); $31(st). Opens Oct 18, 8pm. Runs to Oct 27. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Also Oct 26(2pm).
Factory Theatre/Nightswimming. Broken Tailbone. Written and performed by Carmen Aguirre, featuring DJ Don Pedro. Factory Studio Theatre, 125 Bathurst St. 416-504-9971. $40-$50. Opens Oct 2, 8pm. Runs to Oct 13. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).
Fall For Dance North. Program 1. Toronto Dance Theatre (G.H 5.0 by Hanna Kiel, music by Greg Harrison); The New Zealand Dance Company (Sigan by Kim Jae Duk); Skånes Dansteater (Dare to Wreck by Madeleine Månsson and Peder Nilsson); Grupo Corpo (Dança Sinfônica by Rodrigo Pederneiras). Meridian Hall (formerly the Sony Centre), 1 Front St. E. 1-855-872-7669. $15. Oct 2, 7:30pm. Also Oct 3.
Fall For Dance North. Program 2. Shantala Shivalingappa (Shiva Tarangam); Caroline ‘Lady C’ Fraser (Conversation, music by re.verse); National Ballet of Canada (The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude by William Forsythe); Ryerson School of Performance (Fiddle Embrace by Anne Plamondon). Meridian Hall (formerly the Sony Centre), 1 Front St. E. 1-855-872-7669. $15. Oct 4, 7:30pm. Also Oct 5(2pm).
Fall for Dance North. Program 3. The New Zealand Dance Company (In Transit by Louise Potiki Bryant); Bulareyaung Dance Company (LUNA by Bulareyaung Pagarlava); Northfoot Movement (Mani.deux by Cody Berry); Jasmin Sheppard (Choice Cut). Ryerson Theatre, 43 Gerrard St. E. 1-855-872-7669. $15. Oct 4, 7:30pm. Also Oct 5, 6(2pm).
Grand Philharmonic Choir. Candide. Music by Leonard Bernstein, book by Hugh Wheeler. Elora Singers; Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony; Grand Philharmonic Choir; Mark Vuorinen, conductor. Centre in the Square, 101 Queen St. N., Kitchener. 519-578-5660 x5290. $30-$40; $14(st/under 30); $5(child/HS student). Oct 26, 7:30pm.
Hart House Theatre. The Rocky Horror Show. Music, lyrics and book by Richard O’Brien. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-2452. $28; $20(sr); $15(st). Opens Sep 27, 8pm. Runs to Oct 12. Wed-Sat(8pm). Also Oct 12(2pm).
Lower Ossington Theatre. Anne of Green Gables. Music by Norman Campbell, lyrics by Don Harron, Norman Campbell, Elaine Campbell, and Mavor Moore, book by Don Harron, based on the novel. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $49.99. Opens Aug 16, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 6. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(3:30pm).
Lower Ossington Theatre. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Book by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, based on the film. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $49.99-$79.99. Opens Oct 4, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 3. Thurs-Sun(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(3:30pm).
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 Band’s Visit. Music and lyrics by David Yazbek, book by Itamar Moses, based on the film. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $49 and up. Opens Sep 17, 8pm. Runs to Oct 20. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Mirvish. Piaf/Dietrich: A Legendary Affair. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens Sep 17, 8pm. Runs to Dec 8. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Mirvish. Girl from the North Country. Music and lyrics by Bob Dylan, book by Conor McPherson. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens Sep 28, 2pm. Runs to Nov 24. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Musical Stage Company. Uncovered: Stevie Wonder & Prince. Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St.W. 416-927-7880. $50 and up. Opens Nov 4, 8pm. Also Nov 5-7.
Musical Stage Company. Uncovered: Stevie Wonder & Prince. George Weston Recital Hall, 5040 Yonge St. 416-927-7880. $65 and up. Opens Nov 8, 8pm. Also Nov 9.
National Ballet of Canada. Giselle. Music by Adolphe Adam. Sir Peter Wright, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $41 and up. Opens Nov 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 10. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm).
Nightingale Music Festival. Serenade de la France: Concert & Art/Fashion Show. Bizet: Arias and Dances from Carmen; Les Misérables (selections); Notre Dame de Paris (selections); works by Debussy and Saint-Saëns; and songs from Edith Piaf’s repertoire. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. tiny.cc/serenadeFrance. $20-$55. Oct 27, 6pm.
Opera Atelier. Don Giovanni. Music by W. A. Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $39-$194. Opens Oct 31, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 9. Days and times vary; visit operaatelier.com for details.
Opera by Request. OperOttawa: Bizet’s Pearl Fishers. Music by Georges Bizet, libretto by Eugène Cormon and Michel Carré. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Oct 4, 7:30pm. Also Oct 5(8pm, Oakville), 20(2:30pm, Belleville).
Opera by Request. OperOttawa: Bizet’s Pearl Fishers. Music by Georges Bizet, libretto by Eugène Cormon and Michel Carré. St. Jude’s Anglican Church, 160 William St., Oakville. 613-806-0512. $25. Oct 5, 8pm. Also Oct 4(7:30pm, Toronto), 20(2:30pm, Belleville).
Opera by Request. OperOttawa: Bizet’s Pearl Fishers. Music by Georges Bizet, libretto by Eugène Cormon and Michel Carré. St. Matthew’s United Church, 25 Holloway St., Belleville. 613-806-0512. $25. Oct 20, 2:30pm. Also Oct 4(7:30pm, Toronto), 5(8pm, Oakville).
Opera York. La Traviata. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811. $40 and up; $25(st). Nov 1, 7:30pm. Also Nov 3(mat).
Rose Orchestra. For the Love of Musicals. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800. $10-$45. Oct 26, 7:30pm.
Royal Conservatory of Music. The Glenn Gould School Fall Opera: Siren Song. Music by Jonathan Dove, libretto by Nick Dear. Mazzoleni Concert Hall, Telus Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $20. Nov 1, 7:30pm. Also Nov 2.
Sapling Productions/Bygone Theatre. Something for the Buoys. Music, lyrics and book by Eli Pasic. George Ignatieff Theatre, 15 Devonshire Pl. bygonetheatre.com. $20-$40. Opens Oct 9, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 20. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2:30pm).
Scarborough Music Theatre. Into the Woods. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. 416-267-9292. $30; $27(sr/st). Opens Oct 31, 8pm. Runs to Nov 16. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: Nov 16 show at 2pm.
Shaw Festival. Brigadoon. Music by Frederick Loewe, lyrics and book by Alan Jay Lerner. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-lake. 1-800-511-7429. $30 and up. Previews begin May 5, 1pm. Runs to October 13. Days and times vary. Visit shawfest.com for details.
Show One Productions. Classical Stars at Koerner: Soprano Hibla Gerzmava. Arias from Anna Bolena, Norma, La forza del destino, and works by Tchaikovsky, Glinka, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Rachmaninoff. Ekaterina Ganelina, piano. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $46-$120. Nov 3, 7pm.
Soulpepper Concert Series. Riverboat Coffee House: The Yorkville Scene. Created by Frank Cox-O’Connell and Mike Ross. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666. $35 and up. Opens Nov 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 17. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm). Note: no show Nov 10.
Stratford Festival. Billy Elliot the Musical. Music by Elton John, lyrics and book by Lee Hall. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $35 and up. Previews begin Apr 16, 2pm. Runs to Nov 3. Days and times vary. Visit stratfordfestival.ca for details.
Stratford Festival. Little Shop of Horrors. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics and book by Howard Ashman. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $35 and up. Previews begin Apr 29, 2pm. Runs to Nov 2. Days and times vary. Visit stratfordfestival.ca for details.
Stratford Symphony Orchestra. Once Upon a Time. Humperdinck: Hansel and Gretel; Offenbach: Tales of Hoffman; Ravel: Mother Goose Suite. Katy Clark, Leanne Kaufman, sopranos; Stephen Russell, narrator. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-0990. $40; $10(st); free(under 12). Oct 5, 7:30pm.
St. Jude’s Celebration of the Arts. The Pearl Fishers with OperOttawa. Selections from Bizet: The Pearl Fishers. St. Jude’s Anglican Church, 160 William St., Oakville. 905-844-3972. $30; $20(st). Oct 5, 8pm.
Talk Is Free Theatre. Pal Joey. Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Lorenz Hart, book by John O’Hara. Five Points Theatre, 1 Dunlop St. W., Barrie. 705-792-1949. $40; $20(st). Opens Oct 10, 7:30pm. Runs to Oct 19. Wed/Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).
Theatre Sheridan. Canadian Musical Theatre Project 2019. Mainstage Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $25. Opens Oct 9, 7pm. Also Oct 10.
Toronto Musical Concerts. Urinetown, the Musical (in concert). Music by Mark Hollmann, lyrics by Hollmann and Greg Kotis, book by Kotis. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. 647-298-9338. $30; $25(sr/st). Opens Oct 25, 7:30pm. Also Oct 26.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Opera in Concert: Thaïs. Music by Jules Massenet, libretto by Louis Gallet. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-598-3375. $35 and up. Nov 7, 8pm. Also Nov 9.
University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Early Music Concerts: Acis and Galatea. Music by George Frederic Handel, libretto by John Gay. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting. Oct 19, 2pm. Also Oct 20(eve).
University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Thursdays at Noon: Opera Spotlight - The Marriage of Figaro Preview. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Oct 31, 12:10pm.
VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. L’enfant et les sortilèges & L’heure espagnole. Music by Maurice Ravel. Sung in English. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723 or 1-800-708-6754. $20-$50. Oct 20, 2:30pm.
Wavestage Theatre. The Secret Garden. Music by Lucy Simon, lyrics and book by Marsha Norman, based on the novel. Newmarket Theatre, 505 Pickering Cres., Newmarket. wavestagetheatre.com. $29; $25(sr/st). Opens Nov 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 10. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).
Westben. Dickens with a Musical Twist! First-Friday Lunchtime Tick Talk. Chris Cameron, musician. Clock Tower Cultural Centre, 36 Front St. S., Campbellford. 705-653-5508 or 1-877-883-5777. PWYC($10 minimum suggested). Nov 1, 12pm.
