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AUDITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES

COUNTERPOINT COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA invites volunteer 1st & 2nd violinists and other musicians in all sections including percussionists to play with us in our 33rd Season. Monday evening rehearsals. Concerts upcoming on March 25 & June10th Contact us at info@ccorchestra.org
www.ccorchestra.org

DURHAM CHAMBER ORCHESTRA is looking for new members...particularly brass, violas, doublebass and percussion…we rehearse in Whitby on Wednesday nights at 7:15pm to 9:45pm and perform our concerts in Ajax, Ontaio. DurhamChamberOrchestra.com

Join the 0NTARIO POPS ORCHESTRA! Flute, Bassoon, Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, Viola, Bass, Percussion players WANTED! Monday rehearsals. No Auditions. Register at:
www.ontariopops.com

PLAYERS NEEDED for children’s concert band program children at St. Albans Boys and Girls Club. Please contact Michelle Clarke 416-534-8461. stalbansclub.ca/st-albans-band

THE CELTIC FIDDLE ORCHESTRA OF SOUTHERN ONTARIO is looking for additional musicians: violin, viola, cello, bass and flute. We practice twice a month on Sunday afternoons from 1:30 to 4:00 at the QEPCCC in Oakville. Please contact Jill Yokoyama at 905-635-8079 or email
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THE SCARBOROUGH CONCERT BAND is looking for new members! Special need for principal clarinet, percussion, trumpet, and tenor and bari sax, but ALL WELCOME! Rehearsals Wednesdays at Winston Churchill Collegiate (Lawrence and Kennedy) 7:15-9:30. Email recruitment@scband.ca.

INSTRUCTION & COURSES

CLARINET, SAXOPHONE, FLUTE, RECORDER, TRUMPET, TROMBONE, PIANO LESSONS. PhD in music from UofT, 28 years of experience. Leo 416-879-9679;
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FLUTE, PIANO, THEORY LESSONS. RCM exam preparation. RCM certified advanced specialist. Samantha Chang, FTCL, FLCM, Royal Academy of Music PGDip, LRAM, ARCT. Toronto, Scarborough 416-293-1302, samantha.studio@gmail.com.
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PIANO, RUDIMENTS, VOICE. 29 years of experience. Russian and Suzuki Piano Schools. Kodaly Pedagogy. Prep for RCM exams. www.music4youand4me.ca. doremilounge@gmail.com. 416-831-8131 Polina.

LESSONS FOR ALL! Friendly and firm - I’m an experienced musician and mom teaching piano and singing to children (and young at heart) in my Toronto home (East Leslieville). To discuss your child’s need for music-making please contact kskwhite@gmail.com.

ON A HAPPY NOTE PIANO LESSONS Experienced teacher: classical, popular music, and theory. Students of all ages welcome, Bathurst and Eglinton area. 416-783-9517

PIANO LESSONS WITH CONCERT PIANIST EVE EGOYAN eveegoyan.com All ages, all levels welcome, at Earwitness Studio, Artscape Youngplace (downtown Toronto). Eve’s own exposure to exceptional teachers during her developmental years makes her a communicative, intuitive and creative teacher with over 25 years teaching experience (private lessons, masterclasses, adjudication) Each student is an individual. Email Eve to set up a free introductory meeting at
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PIANO, VOCAL and THEORY LESSONS, MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES and ADAPTED PIANO LESSONS at Larissa’s music studio in Mississauga. 416-574-0018

www.MosePianoForAll.com - Friendly Cabbagetown teaching studio welcomes nervous adult hobby pianists, teen washouts, and normal kids. Uncommonly patient and encouraging piano teacher with loyal following. Peter Kristian Mose, 416-923-3060. “Now there’s a teacher!” R.D., age 13

FOR SALE / WANTED

17 TH CENTURY DOUBLE MANUAL FRENCH HARPSICHORD KIT (HUBBARD) for sale. Case done. Any reasonable offer. Must sell. Contact joclsmiii@gmail.com.

BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE VIOLIN MADE AND SIGNED BY SEBASTIAN KLOTZ in MITTENWALD GERMANY, 1740. Very good playing condition. LEO: 416-879-9679; yanalo1@yahoo.com

CLASSICAL RECORD AND CD COLLECTIONS WANTED. Minimum 350 units. Call, text or e-mail Aaron 416-471-8169 or A@A31.CA.

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TRUMPET Bach Stradivarius model 37 (never used); SAXOPHONE Bundy Selmer alto; BASSOON Linton; TUBA Besson compact, in hard case with wheels. Phone 416-964-3642.

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VENUES AVAILABLE / WANTED

ARE YOU PLANNING A CONCERT OR RECITAL? Looking for a venue? Consider Bloor Street United Church. Phone: 416-924-7439 x22. Email: tina@bloorstreetunited.org.

PERFORMANCE / REHEARSAL / STUDIO SPACE AVAILABLE: great acoustics, reasonable rates, close to Green P Parking, cafés & restaurants. Historic church at College & Bellevue, near Spadina. Phone 416-921-6350. E-mail
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Music Theatre Listings - April 2020

Art of Time Ensemble. S’Wonderful. Music by George Gershwin, lyrics by Ira Gershwin. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000. $25-$64. Opens Apr 2, 8pm. Runs to Apr 4. Thurs-Sat(8pm). CANCELLED.

Belleville Theatre Guild. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. Pinnacle Playhouse, 256 Pinnacle St., Belleville. 613-967-1442. $25; $22(sr); $10(st). Opens Apr 7, 8pm. Runs to Apr 26. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: no show Apr 8. POSTPONED TO JUN 2-21.

Brampton Music Theatre. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. Rose Theatre, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton. 905-874-2800. $29-$38. Opens Apr 2, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 5. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1pm). POSTPONED, DATE TBD.

Canadian Children’s Opera Company. Alice in Wonderland. Music by Errol Gay, libretto by Michael Patrick Albano. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 231 Queen’s Quay W. 416-973-4000. $35; $25(sr); $20(ch). Opens Apr 30, 10am. Runs to May 3. Thurs/Fri(10am), Fri(1pm), Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(3pm).

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Collaborations. Singers from the young artist program of the Canadian Opera Company and l’Opéra de Montréal. 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. Apr 9, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Aida. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Apr 18, 7:30pm. Runs to May 8. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.

Canadian Opera Company. The Flying Dutchman. Music and libretto by Richard Wagner. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens May 1, 7:30pm. Runs to May 16. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.

Chorus Niagara. Topsy Turvy! The Best of Gilbert & Sullivan. Partridge Hall, FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, 250 St. Paul St., St. Catharines. 905-688-0722. $47; $45(sr 60+); $20(st valid id); $15(ch under 15 valid id); $5(eyeGO high school st valid id). May 2, 7:30pm.

Civic Light Opera Company. Tevye and Golde. Music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick. Zion Cultural Centre, 1650 Finch Ave. E. 416-755-1717. $28. Opens Apr 15, 7pm. Runs to Apr 26. Wed (7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Drayton Entertainment. Kinky Boots. Music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, book by Harvey Fierstein. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$49.50. Opens Mar 11, 2pm. Runs to Apr 5. Days and times vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details. CANCELLED.

Drayton Entertainment. Billy Bishop Goes to War. Written and composed by John MacLachlan Gray with Eric Peterson. St. Jacob’s Schoolhouse Theatre, 11 Albert St. W., St. Jacob’s. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$49.50. Opens Apr 8, 2pm. Runs to May 3. Days and times vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details. CANCELLED.

Grand Theatre. Grow. Music by Colleen Dauncey, lyrics by Akiva Romer-Segal, book by Matt Murray. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $30-$87. Opens Apr 14, 7:30pm. Runs to May 2. Tues-Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: Open caption performances May 1(8pm), May 2(2pm). CANCELLED.

International Resource Centre for Performing Artists. Ten Singing Stars - New Generation - A Concert and Live Broadcast. Zoomer Hall, 70 Jefferson Ave. 416-362-1422. $20. May 4, 7:30pm. CANCELLED.

Kempenfelt Community Players. A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder. Music by Steven Lutvak, lyrics by Lutvak and Robert L. Freedman, book by Freedman. Ferndale Banquet Hall, 24 Ferndale Industrial Dr., Barrie. 705-739-4228. $20-$60. Opens May 6, 8pm. Runs to May 10. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Kingston Road Village Concert Series. Mass Hysterical, A Comedic Cantata. St. Andrew’s United Church (Markham), 32 Main St. N., Markham. 416-699-6091. $30/$25(adv). Apr 24, 8pm. Also Apr 25(Georgetown), May 3(Waterloo). CANCELLED.

Kingston Road Village Concert Series. Mass Hysterical, A Comedic Cantata. St. John’s United Church (Georgetown), 11 Guelph St., Georgetown. 416-699-6091. $35/$30(adv). Apr 25, 8pm. Also Apr 24(Markham), May 3(Waterloo). CANCELLED.

Kingston Road Village Concert Series. Mass Hysterical, A Comedic Cantata. Emmanuel United Church (Waterloo), 22 Bridgeport Rd. W., Waterloo. 416-699-6091. $25. May 3, 8pm. Also Apr 24(Markham), Apr 25(Georgetown). CANCELLED.

Lower Ossington Theatre. Beauty and the Beast. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $54.99-$79.99. Opens Mar 5, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 5. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3:30pm), Sun(12pm/4pm). CANCELLED.

Lower Ossington Theatre. Matilda. Music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, book by Dennis Kelly, based on the novel. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $49.99-$69.99. Opens Apr 18, 3pm. Runs to May 10. Fri-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(3pm), Sun(12pm, 4:30pm).

Mansfield’s Cabaret. Evil Dead, the Musical. Music by Christopher Bond, Frank Cipolla, Melissa Morris, George Reinblatt, lyrics and book by George Reinblatt. Mansfield’s Cabaret, 50 Bond St. E., Oshawa. 905-233-8420. $49.99. Opens Apr 17, 8pm. Runs to Nov 28. Fri/Sat(8pm). CANCELLED THROUGH APR 30.

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).
CANCELLED THROUGH APR 12.

Mirvish. Hamilton. Music, lyrics and book by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $50 and up. Opens Feb 11, 8pm. Runs to May 17. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm), Sun(7:30pm).
CANCELLED THROUGH APR 12.

Mirvish. Room. Music and lyrics by Cora Bissett and Kathryn Joseph, book by Emma Donoghue, based on the novel. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens Apr 4, 8pm. Runs to Apr 26. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). CANCELLED THROUGH APR 12.

Mirvish. The Boy Friend. Music, lyrics and book by Sandy Wilson. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $49 and up. Opens Mar 29, 2pm. Runs to May 3. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: Open caption performance May 3(2pm). CANCELLED.

Mirvish. Miss Saigon. Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg, lyrics by Alain Boublil and Richard Maltby Jr. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens May 5, 8pm. Runs to May 24. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Musical Theatre Productions. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Tim Rice. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $33.90. Opens Mar 27, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 5. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm). CANCELLED.

Off Centre Music Salon. Beethoven, After All. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-466-6323. $50; $40(sr); $15(13-25); $5(12 and under). Apr 19, 3pm. POSTPONED.

Onstage Uxbridge. The Mikado. Music by Arthur Sullivan, libretto by W. S. Gilbert. Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St. S., Uxbridge. onstageuxbridge.com. $25. Opens Mar 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 4. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). CANCELLED.

Opera Atelier. The Resurrection. Music by George Frederic Handel, libretto by Carlo Sigismondo Capece. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $49-$205. Opens Apr 11, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 19. Days and times vary; visit operaaterlier.com for details.

Orchestra Toronto. Sueños Ibericos. George Weston Recital Hall, Meridian Arts Centre (formerly Toronto Centre for the Arts), 5040 Yonge St. 416-467-7142. $25-$45; $39(sr); $19(OTOpus); $15(under 13). Apr 19, 3pm.

Peterborough Theatre Guild. Annie. Music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, book by Thomas Meehan. Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St. N., Peterborough. 705-745-4211. $32; $30(sr); $20(st). Opens May 1, 8pm. Runs to May 9. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Royal City Musical Productions. I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change. Music by Jimmy Roberts, lyrics and book by Joe DiPietro. Co-Operators Hall, River Run Centre, 35 Woolwich St, Guelph. 519-763-3000. $32; $25(st). Opens Apr 23, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 26. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm). POSTPONED, DATE TBD.

Scarborough Music Theatre. Cabaret. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff. Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. 416-267-9292. $23-$30. Opens Apr 30, 8pm. Runs to May 16. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: May 16 show at 2pm.

Shaw Festival. Gypsy. Music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Arthur Laurents. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-lake. 1-800-511-7429. $24 and up. Previews begin Apr 8, 2pm. Runs to October 13. Days and times vary. Visit shawfest.com for details. CANCELLED THROUGH APR 30.

St. James Players. Matilda. Music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, book by Dennis Kelly, based on the novel. St. James Auditorium, 221 Romaine St., Peterborough. 705-743-9901. $20; $15(sr/st). Opens Apr 24, 7pm. Runs to Apr 26. Fri/Sat(7pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). POSTPONED, DATE TBD.

Stratford Festival. Chicago. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Festival Theatre, 55 Queen St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $42 and up. Previews begin Apr 11, 2pm. Runs to Nov 1. Days and times vary. Visit stratfordfestival.ca for details. CANCELLED THROUGH MAY 2.

Tapestry Opera. Rocking Horse Winner. Music by Gareth Williams, libretto by Anna Chatterton. Streetcar Crowsnest, 345 Carlaw Ave. 416-537-6066. $50-$95. Opens Apr 23, 8pm. Runs to May 2. Days and times vary; visit tapestryopera.com for details.

Theatre Ancaster. British Invasion, the Concert. Ancaster High School Auditorium, 374 Jerseyville Rd. W., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $37; $32(sr); $17(st). Opens Apr 24, 7:30pm. Runs to May 3. Days and times vary; visit theatreancaster.com for details. CANCELLED.

Theatre Aquarius. Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St, Hamilton. 905-522-7529. $40 and up. Opens Apr 15, 7:30pm. Runs to May 2. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm).
POSTPONED, DATE TBD.

Theatre Sheridan. Guys and Dolls. Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. Macdonald-Heaslip Hall, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $30; $27(sr). Opens Apr 7, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 19. Tues-Thur(7:30pm), Fri-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: no show Apr 10. CANCELLED.

Theatre Sheridan. In Real Life. Music and lyrics by Kevin Wong, book and lyrics by Nick Green. Studio Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $30; $27(sr). Opens Apr 9, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 19. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2:00pm). Note: no show Apr 10. CANCELLED.

Theatre Unlimited Performing Arts. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Music and lyrics by Richard and Robert Sherman, book by Jeremy Sams. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd., Mississauga. 905-615-4720. $35; $32(sr); $31(st). Opens Apr 17, 8pm. Runs to Apr 26. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: extra show Apr 25, 2pm.

Toronto City Opera. Il Giubilo: From Sicily to Toronto - A Celebration of Culture and Music. St. Andrew’s Church (Toronto), 73 Simcoe St. 647-699-9391. $75. Fundraising concert followed by food, wine and silent auction. Apr 19, 3pm. CANCELLED.

Tweed and Company Theatre. Hot Mess. Featuring Kelly Holiff. Marble Arts Centre, 13 Bridgewater Rd., Tweed. tweedandcompany.com. $20. Opens Apr 25, 7pm. Also Apr 26.

TYT Theatre. Rapunzel: The Family Friendly Musical. Annex Theatre, 730 Bathurst St. tyttheatre.com. $29.99-$34.99. Opens Apr 10, 12:30pm. Runs to May 2. Days and times vary; visit tyttheatre.com for details. POSTPONED, DATE TBD.

VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Adriana Lecouvreur. Music by Francesco Cilea, libretto by Arturo Colautti. Sung in Italian with English Surtitles. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $20-$50. Apr 5, 2:30pm. POSTPONED, DATE TBD.

Wavestage Theatre. Chicago. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Newroads Performing Arts Centre (formerly Newmarket Theatre), 505 Pickering Cres., Newmarket. wavestagetheatre.com. $29 and up. Opens Apr 2, 7:30pm. Runs to Apr 5. Thurs/Fri(7:30pm), Sat(7pm), Sun(2pm). POSTPONED TO NOV 19-22.

Windsor Light Music Theatre. Chicago. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Chrysler Theatre, St. Clair College Centre for the Arts, 201 Riverside Dr. W., Windsor. 519-974-6593. $36; $31(sr/st); $19(ch). Opens May 1, 8pm. Runs to May 10. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Music Theatre Listings - March 2020

Barrie Concerts. A Night at the Opera. Kerry Stratton Orchestra. Hiway Pentecostal Church, 50 Anne St. N., Barrie. 705-726-1181. $85. Mar 21, 7:30pm.

Blyth Festival/Shaggy Pup Productions. Menopause, the Musical. Blyth Memorial Community Hall, 431 Queen St., Blyth. 877-862-5984. $48. Opens Mar 13, 7:30pm. Also Mar 14(2pm/7:30pm).

Canadian Children’s Opera Company. Songs for a New World. Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. Aki Studio Theatre, 585 Dundas St. E. 416-366-0467. $25; $15(st). Mar 8, 3pm. Also 7pm.

Canadian Opera Company. Opera Connect: Music in the Atrium of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Atrium, 610 University Ave. 416-363-8231. Free and does not require a ticket. Mar 4, 12pm.

Canadian Stage. How to Fail as a Pop Star. Written and performed by Vivek Shraya. Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley St. 416-368-3110. $49-$79. Opens Feb 18, 8pm. Runs to Mar 1. Tues-Thurs/Sat(8pm), Fri(7pm), Sun(2pm).

City Centre Musical Productions. The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, based on the novel. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd. 905-615-4720. $35; $32(sr); $31(st). Opens Mar 6, 8pm. Runs to Mar 15. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: also Mar 14(2pm).

Don Wright Faculty of Music. Opera at Western: Spring Gala - Favourite Scenes. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767. $15/$10(adv). Opens Mar 13, 7:30pm. Also Mar 14(2pm).

Eclipse Theatre Company. Sunday in the Park With George. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine. The Old Jam Factory, 2 Matilda St., 2nd Floor. eclipsetheatre.ca. $20-$52. Opens Mar 3, 8pm. Runs to Mar 8. Tues-Sun(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Grand Theatre. Room. Music and lyrics by Cora Bissett and Kathryn Joseph, book by Emma Donoghue, based on the novel. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $30-$87. Opens Mar 10, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 28. Tues-Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Also Mar 18, 1pm. Note: Open caption performances Mar 27(8pm), Mar 28(2pm).

Hart House Theatre. Oh, What A Lovely War! Written by Ted Allan, Charles Chilton, Joan Littlewood and Gerry Raffles. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-8849. $28; $20(sr); $15(st). Opens Feb 28, 8pm. Runs to Mar 7. Wed-Sat(8pm), Mar 7(2pm/8pm).

Meridian Hall. Nederlands Dans Theater. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. 1-855-872-7669. $55-$145. Mar 21, 8pm.

Mirvish. Hamilton. Music, lyrics and book by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $50 and up. Opens Feb 11, 8pm. Runs to May 17. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: Open caption performance Apr 5, 2pm.

Mirvish. Riverdance 25. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $28 and up. Opens Feb 25, 8pm. Runs to Mar 1. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. 6 Guitars. Performed by Chase Padgett. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $39-$59. Opens Mar 24, 8pm. Runs to Mar 29. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Summer: The Donna Summer Musical. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens Mar 10, 8pm. Runs to Mar 22. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

National Ballet. New Work by Crystal Pite & Chroma & Marguerite and Armand. Music by Joey Talbot and Jack White, and Franz Liszt. Crystal Pite, choreographer. Wayne McGregor, choreographer. Frederick Ashton, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $41 and up. Opens Feb 29, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 7. Wed-Sat(7:30pm). Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm).

National Ballet. Romeo and Juliet. Music by Sergei Prokofiev. Alexei Ratmanski, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $68 and up. Opens Mar 11, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 22. Wed-Sat(7:30pm). Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: also Mar 12(2pm).

Necessary Angel. The Events. Text by David Greig, music by John Browne. Streetcar Crowsnest, 345 Carlaw Ave. 647-341-7390 x1010 or boxoffice@crowstheatre. $20-$60. Opens Mar 1 2pm. Runs to Mar 15. Days and times vary.

North Toronto Players. The Millionaire (A Musical Murder Mystery). Papermill Theatre, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd. northtorontoplayers.com. $29. Opens Mar 13, 8pm. Runs to Mar 22. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: Mar 21 also at 2pm.

Northumberland Players. Chicago. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Ebb and Bob Fosse. Capitol Theatre, 20 Queen St., Port Hope. 905-885-1071. $32.50-$37.50. Opens Feb 21, 8pm. Runs to Mar 1. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Also Feb 23(8pm).

Opera by Request. Turandot. Music by Giacomo Puccini, with Franco Alfano, libretto by Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Mar 7, 7:30pm.

Opera by Request. Puccini’s Il Tabarro & Gianni Schicchi. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretti by Giuseppe Adami and Giovacchino Forzano. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Mar 28, 7:30pm.

Opera York. The Merry Widow. Music by Franz Lehár, libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811. From $40; $25(st). Feb 28, 7:30pm. Also Mar 1(mat).

Royal Conservatory of Music. The Glenn Gould School Koerner Hall Opera 2020: Ravel’s L’heure espagnole & Puccini’s Suor Angelica. Michael Cavanagh, stage director; Nicolas Ellis, conductor. Koerner Hall, TELUS Centre, 273 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $25. Opens Mar 18, 7:30pm. Also Mar 20.

Shaggypup Productions. Menopause, the Musical. Victoria Hall, 55 King St. W., Cobourg. 855-372-2210. $45. Opens Mar 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 28.

Show One Productions. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $35-$115. Opens Mar 7, 8pm. Also Mar 8(2pm/7pm).

Tapestry Opera. Songbook X. Krisztina Szabó, mezzo; Christopher Foley, piano. Ernest Balmer Studio, Distillery District, 9 Trinity St. 416-537-6066. $25. Opens Mar 20, 8pm. Also Mar 21.

Theatre Orangeville. Early Morning Rain: The Legend of Gordon Lightfoot. Created by Leisa Way. Orangeville Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $44; $22(st). Opens Feb 13, 8pm. Runs to Mar 1. Wed/Sun(2pm), Thurs/Fri(8pm), Sat(7pm). Note: also Feb 26(7pm) (Relaxed Performance).

Toronto Beach Chorale. Carmina Burana. Music by Carl Orff. St. Anne’s Anglican Church, 270 Gladstone Ave. 647-812-2505. $30/$25(adv); $15/$12.50(7-18); free(under 7). torontobeachchorale.com. Mar 1, 3pm.

Toronto Operetta Theatre. H.M.S. Pinafore. Music by Arthur Sullivan, libretto by W. S. Gilbert. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $55-$95. Opens Mar 4, 8pm. Runs to Mar 8. Wed/Fri/Sat(8pm), Sun(3pm).

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Thursdays at Noon: Opera Spotlight - Mansfield Park. Edward Johnson Building, Walter Hall, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Open to the public. Mar 5, 12:10pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Mansfield Park. Music by Jonathan Dove, libretto by Alasdair Middleton. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. $40; $25(sr); $10(st). Opens Mar 12, 7:30pm. Runs to Mar 15. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2:30pm).

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Early Music Concerts: Giulio Cesare. Daniel Taylor, conductor. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). Opens Mar 20, 7:30pm. Also Mar 21.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. We the Broadway North. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-3750. Free. Open to the public. Mar 23, 7:30pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Parlami d’Amore (Speak to me of love). Operatic repertory from three centuries. Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building, University of Toronto, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. $20; $10(st). Mar 27, 5pm.

Music Theatre Listings - February 2020

Blackrose Entertainment. Songs of Pride Land: Music of The Lion King. Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., Oshawa. 905-721-3399. $25. Feb 17, 2pm.

Canadian Opera Company. The Barber of Seville. Music by Gioachino Rossini, libretto by Cesare Sterbini. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Jan 19, 2pm. Runs to Feb 7. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.

Canadian Opera Company. Hansel and Gretel. Music by Engelbert Humperdinck, libretto by Adelheid Wette. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Opens Feb 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 21. Days and times vary; visit coc.ca for details.

Canadian Opera Company. Opera for Young Audiences: Hansel and Gretel. Music by Engelbert Humperdinck, libretto by Adelheid Wette. Sung in English. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $39-$109. Tickets half-price for children under 16. Suitable for Grades 4 and up. Feb 13, 10:30am. Also Feb 15(2pm).

Chorus Niagara. Singathon 2020. Chorus Niagara Children’s Choir; Krista Rhodes, Lynne Honsberger, piano. Seaway Mall, 800 Niagara St., Welland. 905-934-5575. Free. Donations accepted. Event continues until 3pm. Feb 8, 10am.

City Youth Players/Electric Moon Theatre Company. The Addams Family. Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr., Thornhill. 416-500-2701. $29; $25(sr/st); $22(ch). Opens Feb 21, 8pm. Runs to Feb 23. Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm).

Don Wright Faculty of Music. Opera at Western: The Mikado. Music by Arthur Sullivan, libretto by W. S. Gilbert. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767. $30/$20(adv). Also Feb 1(2pm), 7, 8(2pm), 9(2pm). Opens Jan 31, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 9. Fri(7:30pm), Sat(2pm). Note: also Feb 9(2pm).

Drayton Entertainment/Cambridge Symphony Orchestra. Broadway Showstoppers. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $35; $25(st). Opens Feb 14, 7:30pm. Also Feb 15(2pm/7:30pm).

Hart House Theatre. Legally Blonde: The Musical. Music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, book by Heather Hach, based on the film. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-8849. $28; $20(sr); $15(st). Opens Jan 17, 8pm. Runs to Feb 1. Wed-Sat(8pm), Feb 1(2pm/8pm).

Kempenfelt Community Players. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. Georgian Theatre, 1 Georgian Drive, Georgian College Campus, Building C, Barrie. 705-739-4228. $25.97-$32.95. Opens Feb 6, 8pm. Runs to Feb 16. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Lower Ossington Theatre. Motherhood The Musical. Written by Sue Fabisch. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington Ave. 1-888-324-6282. $59.99. Opens Jan 17, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 16. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(3:30pm).

Meadowvale Music Theatre. The Wedding Singer. Music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, book by Tim Herlihy and Chad Beguelin, based on the film. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd., Mississauga. 905-615-4720. $31-$35. Opens Feb 7, 8pm. Runs to Feb 16. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: also Feb 15(2pm).

Meridian Hall. We Will Rock You. Features music of Queen, book by Ben Elton. Meridian Hall (formerly Sony Centre), 1 Front St. E. 1-855-872-7669. $87 and up. Opens Feb 7, 8pm. Also Feb 8(2pm, 8pm).

Mirvish. The Phantom of the Opera. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe, book by Lloyd Webber and Stilgoe. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $44 and up. Opens Jan 8, 8pm. Runs to Feb 2. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Hamilton. Music, lyrics and book by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $50 and up. Opens Feb 11, 8pm. Runs to May 17. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: Open captioned performance Apr 5, 2pm.

Mirvish. Riverdance 25. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $28 and up. Opens Feb 25, 8pm. Runs to Mar 1. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Musical Stage Company/Obsidian Theatre Company. Caroline, or Change. Music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics and book by Tony Kushner. Jully Black, performer. Measha Brueggergosman, performer. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens Jan 30, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 15. Days and times vary; visit musicalstagecompany.com for details.

Nathaniel Dett Chorale. Voices of the Diaspora -- Harriet Tubman: The Opera. Music and libretto by Nkeiru Okoye. Tribute Communities Recital Hall, York University, 4700 Keele St. 416-736-2100. $30; $25(sr); $15(st); free(ch). Feb 7, 7:30pm.

Opera by Request. Das Rheingold. Music and libretto by Richard Wagner. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $30; $70(Cycle). In concert with English Surtitles accompanied by piano and selected orchestral instruments. Feb 14, 7:30pm.

Opera by Request. Die Walküre. Music and libretto by Richard Wagner. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $30; $70(Cycle). In concert with English Surtitles with piano accompaniment and selected orchestral instruments. Feb 15, 6pm.

Opera by Request. Siegfried. Music and libretto by Richard Wagner. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $30; $70(Cycle). In concert with English Surtitles with piano accompaniment and selected orchestral instruments. Feb 16, 2pm.

Opera by Request. Götterdämmerung. Music and libretto by Richard Wagner. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $30; $70(Cycle). In concert with English Surtitles with piano accompaniment and selected orchestral instruments. Feb 17, 3pm.

Opera Revue. Opera Revue. A night of opera, art song and comedy in a casual bar setting. Works by Mozart, Donizetti and Handel. Danie Friesen, soprano; Claire Harris, piano. The Emmett Ray, 924 College St. 647-637-7491. PWYC. Feb 5, 9:30pm.

Peterborough Theatre Guild. 33 Variations. By Moises Kaufman. The Guild Hall, 364 Rogers St., Peterborough. 705-745-4211. $15-$25. Opens Jan 17, 8pm. Runs to Feb 1. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Ryleepuss Productions. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St. S., Uxbridge. 1-866-808-2006. $25; $22(sr); $18(st). Opens Feb 13, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 22. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm). Note: Feb 22 show at 2pm.

Scarborough Music Theatre. Little Shop of Horrors. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics and book by Howard Ashman. Scarborough Village Community Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. 416-267-9292. $30; $27(sr/st). Opens Feb 6, 8pm. Runs to Feb 22. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: Feb 22 show at 2pm.

Show One Productions. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $35-$115. Opens Mar 7, 8pm. Also Mar 8(2pm/7pm).

St. Anne’s Music and Drama Society. Patience. Music by Arthur Sullivan, libretto by W. S. Gilbert. St. Anne’s Parish Hall, 651 Dufferin St. 437-233-6237. $30; $25(sr/st). Opens Jan 24, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 2. Thurs/Fri(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Tapestry Opera. Jacqueline. Music by Luna Pearl Woolf, libretto by Royce Vavrek. Betty Oliphant Theatre, 404 Jarvis St. 416-537-6066. $50-$95. Opens Feb 19, 8pm. Runs to Feb 23. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sun(4pm).

Theatre Ancaster Classics Company. South Pacific, in Concert. Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Old Firehall Arts Centre, 334 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $28; $26(sr); $12(st). Opens Feb 8, 2pm. Runs to Feb 9. Sat/Sun(2pm/7:30pm).

Theatre Sheridan. Cabaret. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff. Macdonald-Heaslip Hall, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $30; $27(sr). Opens Feb 11, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 23. Tues-Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: no eve Feb 22.

Theatre Sheridan. Stars of Mars. Music and lyrics by Daniel Abrahamson, book and lyrics by Ashley Botting. Studio Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $30; $27(sr). Opens Feb 14, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 23. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Vera Causa Opera. Rapunzel & The Dino Opera by Dylan Langan. Parkwood Gardens Church, 501 Whitelaw Rd., Guelph. 519-277-9277. $15; free(st/ch). Feb 15, 2pm. Also Feb 15(7pm, Cambridge), 16(2pm, Waterloo).

Vera Causa Opera. Rapunzel & The Dino Opera by Dylan Langan. Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson St., Cambridge. 519-277-9277. $15; free(st/ch). Feb 15, 7pm. Also Feb 15(2pm, Guelph), 16(2pm, Waterloo).

Vera Causa Opera. Rapunzel & The Dino Opera by Dylan Langan. First United Church Waterloo, 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-277-9277. $15; free(st/ch). Feb 16, 2pm. Also Feb 15(2pm, Guelph), 15(7pm, Cambridge).

Victoria College Drama Society. 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman. Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. W. vcds.ca. $15; $12(sr); $10(st). Opens Jan 30, 8pm. Runs to Feb 1. Thurs-Sat(8pm).

VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Kamouraska. Music and libretto by Charles M. Wilson, based on the novel. Sung in English. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $20-$50. Feb 16, 2:30pm.

Wavestage Theatre. Into the Woods, Youth Production. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine. George Ignatieff Theatre, 15 Devonshire Pl. wavestagetheatre.com. $29. Opens Feb 8, 7pm. Also Feb 9(2pm).

Westben. Chocolate Voices Experience. Come taste the music with us! Join the multiple award-winning chocolatier Angela Roest, chocolatier; Chris Cameron, opera singer/author; Brian Finley, piano. Clock Tower Cultural Centre, 36 Front St. S., Campbellford. 705-653-5508 or 1-877-883-5777. $65. Feb 15, 7pm.

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