Live Listings

Against the Grain Theatre. Figaro’s Wedding. Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, libretto by Joel Ivany. Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, 106 Trinity St. 647-367-8943. $35-$90. Opens Dec 3, 8pm. Runs to Dec 20. Days and times vary. Visit againstthegraintheatre.com for details.

Angelwalk Theatre. A Whole New World: The Magical Music of Alan Menken. Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front St. E. 416-901-2299. $65. Dec 8, 2pm.

Attila Glatz Concert Productions. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 1-855-872-5000. $51.10-$112.49. Dec 29, 2:30pm.

Attila Glatz Concert Productions/Roy Thomson Hall. Bravissimo! Opera’s Greatest Hits. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416- 872-4255. $55- $145. Dec 31, 7pm.

Attila Glatz Concert Productions/Roy Thomson Hall. Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert. Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St. 416-323-1403. $65-$155. Jan 1, 2:30pm.

Brampton Music Theatre. Frozen Jr. Music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez. Lester B. Pearson Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800. $15-$20. Opens Dec 6, 7pm. Also Dec 7(4pm, 7pm).

Canadian Opera Company. Opera Express: Winter Whimsy. Artists of the COC Ensemble Studio. West Wing of Union Station, 65 Front St. W. (at York St.). coc.ca/operaconnect. Free. Dec 13, 12pm.

Canadian Opera Company. The Barber of Seville. Music by Gioachino Rossini, libretto by Cesare Sterbini. Emily D’Angelo, mezzo (Rosina); Vito Priante, baritone (Figaro); Santiago Ballerini, tenor (Almaviva); Renato Girolami, bass (Bartolo); Brandon Cedel, bass (Basilio); Speranza Scappucci, conductor; Joan Font, stage director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Runs Jan 19-Feb 7. Start times vary.

Canadian Opera Company. Hansel and Gretel. Music by Engelbert Humperdinck, libretto by Adelheid Wette. Emily Fons, mezzo (Hansel); Simone Osborne, soprano (Gretel); Russell Braun, baritone (Peter); Krisztina Szabó, mezzo (Gertrude); Michael Colvin, tenor (The Witch); Anna-Sophie Neher, soprano (Sandman/Dew Fairy); Johannes Debus, conductor; Joel Ivany, stage director. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. $35-$225. Runs Feb 6-21. Start times vary.

Capitol Theatre. Cinderella, The Panto. Written and directed by Caroline Smith. Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen St., Port Hope. 1-800-434-5092. $21-$35. Opens Nov 15, 8pm. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit capitoltheatre.com for details.

Casey House Foundation. Voices for World AIDS Day. Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front St. W. 416-962-4040. Free. Suggested donation $20. Fundraiser for Casey House. Dec 2, 7:30pm.

Church of the Holy Trinity. The Christmas Story. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. 416-598-4521. Suggested donation $25; $5(ch). Opens Dec 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 22. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(4:30pm). Note: Dec 22 shows at 2pm and 5pm. Note: no 7:30pm on Dec 7.

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 11, 7pm. Runs to Dec 22. Wed (7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Clarkson Music Theatre. The Addams Family. Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd., Mississauga. 905-615-4720. $35; $32(sr); $31(st). Opens Nov 22, 8pm. Runs to Dec 1. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: extra show Nov 30, 2pm.

Crow’s Theatre. STARS: Together. Created by STARS, Chris Abraham and Zack Russell. Guloien Theatre, 345 Carlaw Ave. 647-341-7390. $20-$73.45. Opens Nov 26. Runs until Dec 15. Days and times vary.

Danie Friesen. Opera Revue. Danie Friesen, soprano; Claire Harris, piano; and others. The Emmett Ray, 924 College St. 647-637-7491. PWYC. Dec 4, 9:30pm.

DB Works/Ward Productions. The Ward Cabaret. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 231 Queen’s Quay W. 416-973-4000. $30-$60; $27.50-51(st). Opens Dec 12, 8pm. Runs to Dec 22. Tues-Sun(8pm). Note: Dec 22 show at 2pm.

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(2 pm), 7, 8(2 pm), 9(2 pm). Opens Jan 31, 7:30pm. Runs to Feb 9. Fri(7:30pm), Sat(2pm). Note: also Feb 9(2pm).

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. Elf. Music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, based on the film. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Nov 20, 10:30am. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Sleeping Beauty: The Panto. Written by Caroline Smith. St. Jacob’s Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Nov 27, 10:30am. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Dreamtheatre Productions. The Sound of Music. Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St., Richmond Hill. 905-787-8811. $40.50. Opens Jan 2, 8pm. Runs to Jan 4. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

First-St. Andrew’s United Church. Amahl and the Night Visitors. Music and libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti. First-St. Andrew’s United Church, 350 Queens Ave, London. 519-679-8182. $20; $10(st). Opens Dec 6, 7:30pm. Also Dec 7(2pm/7:30pm).

Grand Theatre. Mary Poppins. Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, book by Julian Fellowes. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London. 519-672-8800. $30-$87. Opens Nov 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 29. Days and times vary. Visit grandtheatre.com for details.

Greater Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra. Christmas at Columbus Centre. Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave. W. 647-238-0015. $30; $25(sr); $15(st). Dec 15, 3pm.

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 Dr., 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. Annie. Music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, book by Thomas Meehan. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $59.99. Opens Nov 16, 3:30pm. Runs to Dec 29. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(3:30pm). Note: no show Dec 8.

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).

Mainstage Theatre Company. Matilda. Music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, book by Dennis Kelly, based on the novel. Papermill Theatre, Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd. mainstagetheatre.com. $35; $20(st). Opens Dec 13, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 15. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

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).

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. Piaf/Dietrich: A Legendary Affair. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens Sep 17, 8pm. Runs to Dec 22. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. Cats. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, libretto by T. S. Eliot. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $49 and up. Opens Nov 27, 7:30pm. Runs to Jan 5. Days and times vary. Visit mirvish.com for details.

Mirvish. Anastasia. Music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, book by Terrence McNally. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $39 and up. Opens Dec 3, 7:30pm. Runs to Jan 12. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm). Note: variations Dec 23-Jan 3.

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. Days and times vary. Visit mirvish.com for details.

Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. La Traviata. Fully staged opera; Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Living Arts Centre, Hammerson Hall, 4141 Living Arts Dr., Mississauga. 905-306-6000. $50-$90. Jan 25, 8pm. Also Jan 28.

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.

Musical Theatre Productions/Allswell Productions. Sweeney Todd. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler. McManus Stage at the Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St., London. 519-672-8800. $33.90. Opens Nov 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 7. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(1:30pm). Note: also Dec 7, 1:30pm.

National Ballet of Canada. Etudes & Piano Concerto #1 & Petite Mort. Music by Carl Czerny, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Harald Lander, choreographer. Alexei Ratmansky, choreographer. Jiří Kylián, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $41 and up. Opens Nov 27, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 1. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), 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. $45 and up. Opens Dec 12, 7pm. Runs to Jan 4. Days and times vary. Visit national.ballet.ca for details.

Next Stage Theatre Festival. Every Silver Lining. Written by Laura Piccinin and Allison Wither. Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst St. 416-966-1062. $18. Opens Jan 8, 7pm. Runs to Jan 19. Days and times vary; visit fringetoronto.com for details.

Off Centre Music Salon. Runaway Waltz. Works of Strauss, Debussy, Poulenc, Glinka, Tchaikovsky and others. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-466-6323. $50; $40(sr); $15(13-25); $5(12 and under). Dec 1, 3pm.

Orangeville Music Theatre. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $30. Opens Jan 10, 8pm. Runs to Jan 19. Fri(8pm), Sat(7pm), Sun(2pm).

Orangeville Music Theatre. Elf Jr. Music and lyrics by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $30; $20(ch). Opens Jan 24, 8pm. Runs to Jan 26. Fri(8pm), Sat(2pm/7pm), Sun(2pm).

Peterborough Theatre Guild. 33 Variations. By Moisés 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).

Randolph Academy. Cabaret. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff. Annex Theatre, 730 Bathurst St. 416-924-2243. $28. Opens Dec 3, 8pm. Runs to Dec 7. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

Ross Petty Productions. Lil’ Red Robin Hood. Written by Matt Murray. Tracey Flye, director and choreographer. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $27-$99. Opens Nov 29, 7pm. Runs to Jan 4. Days and times vary. Visit rosspetty.com for details.

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.

Shakespeare in Action/Weston Silver Band. A Weston Christmas Carol. Actors of Shakespeare in Action; Weston Silver Band Quintet. Artscape Weston Common, 35 John St. For information, contact shakespeareinaction.org. PWYC. Bring a non-perishable food item. Opens Dec 10. Also Dec 11 & 12.

Shaw Festival. A Christmas Carol. Adapted by Tim Carroll, music by Paul Sportelli. Royal George Theatre, 85 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-7429. $30 and up. Opens Nov 13, 1pm. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit shawfest.com for details.

Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge, based on the film. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-lake. 1-800-511-7429. $30 and up. Opens Nov 16, 1pm. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit shawfest.com for details.

Soulpepper Theatre. Peter Pan. Adapted by Fiona Sauder and Reanne Spitzer, music by Landon Doak, based on the play. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Ln. 416-866-8666. $30-$45. Opens Dec 6, 7pm. Runs to Dec 24. Days and times vary. Visit soulpepper.ca for details.

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).

St. Francis Centre. Broadway Divas Live! Jennifer Walls, performer. St. Francis Centre, 78 Church St. S., Ajax. 905-619-2529. $30. Jan 25, 7pm.

Starvox Entertainment. Bend It Like Beckham: The Musical. Music by Howard Goodall, lyrics by Charles Hart, book by Gurinder Chadha and Paul Mayeda Berges, based on the film. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $79 and up. Opens Dec 7, 8pm. Runs to Dec 24. Tues-Sun(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: Dec 24 shows at 1pm and 5pm.

Stratford Symphony Orchestra. New Year in Vienna. Avondale United Church, 194 Avondale Ave., Stratford. 519-271-0990. $40; $10(st); free(under 12). Jan 1, 3pm.

Theatre Ancaster. Christmas at the Movies. Old Firehall Arts Centre, 334 Wilson St. E., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $28; $26(sr); $12(st). Opens Dec 13, 7:30pm. Also Dec 14(2pm/7:30pm).

Theatre Aquarius. Hairspray. Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the film. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St, Hamilton. 905-522-7529. $40 and up. Opens Nov 27, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 24. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm). Note: Dec 24 show at 1:30pm.

Theatre Aurora. Assassins. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by John Weidman. Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Dr., Aurora. 905-727-3669. $25; $23(sr); $10(st). Opens Nov 28, 8pm. Runs to Dec 7. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Theatre Orangeville. Little Women. Music and lyrics by Jim Betts, book by Nancy Early. Orangeville Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $44; $22(st). Opens Nov 28, 8pm. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit theatreorangeville.ca for details.

Theatre Sheridan. Newsies. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, book by Harvey Fierstein, based on the film. Macdonald-Heaslip Hall, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $30; $27(sr). Opens Nov 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 8. Tues-Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: no show Dec 1.

Theatre Sheridan. Nine. Music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, book by Arthur Kopit. Studio Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd., Oakville. 905-815-4049. $30; $27(sr). Opens Nov 29, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 8. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

TO Live. Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. 1-855-985-2787. $49-$69. Opens Nov 24, 2pm. Runs to Dec 1. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

TO Live. The SpongeBob Musical. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. 1-855-985-2787. $55 and up. Opens Dec 18, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 22. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(2pm), Sun(12:30pm, 6:30pm).

Toronto International Ballet Theatre. The Nutcracker. Music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. 416-368-6161. $96 to $147. Dec 14, 2pm and 7pm.

Toronto Operetta Theatre. The Gypsy Baron. Music by Johann Strauss II, libretto by Ignaz Schnitzer. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $55-$95. Opens Dec 28, 8pm. Runs to Jan 5. Days and times vary; visit torontooperetta.com.

Toronto Youth Theatre. Cinderella: The Panto. Annex Theatre, 730 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $29.99-$34.99. Opens Dec 14, 3:30pm. Runs to Jan 5. Days and times vary; visit tyttheatre.com for details.

Torrent Productions. Jack and the BeansTalk: A Merry Magical Pantomime. Royal Canadian Legion #001, 243 Coxwell Ave. 1-800-838-306. $38; $28(ch). Opens Dec 20, 7pm. Runs to Dec 29. Mon/Tues/Thurs-Sun(2pm), Fri/Sat(7pm).

Tweed and Company Theatre. A Tweed and Company Christmas. St. Andrew’s Church, 55 Victoria St. N., Tweed. Tweedancompany.com. $20. Dec 21, 2pm/7pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Symphony Orchestra: Operatic Showpieces. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting. Dec 5, 7:30pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. New Music Festival: UofT Opera presents Coffee with the Composers. Colin McMahon. Geiger-Torel Room, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Jan 19, 1pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. New Music Festival: Opera Student Composer Collective presents “Maid and Master: The Massey Murder”. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Jan 19, 2:30pm.

VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Kata Kabanová. Music by Leoš Janáček. Sung in English. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $20-$50. Dec 1, 2:30pm.

White Mills Theatre Company. A Christmas Carol. Adapted by Brandon White, based on the book. Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Rd. whitemillstheatreco.com. $35-$46.50. Opens Nov 29, 7pm. Runs to Dec 14. Fri/Sat(7pm). Also Dec 4.

Young People’s Theatre. The Adventures of Pinocchio. Music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, book by Brian Hill. Young People’s Theatre, 165 Front St. E. 416-862-2222. $10-$54. Opens Nov 11, 10:15am. Runs to Jan 5. Days and times vary. Visit youngpeoplestheatre.ca for details.

Young People’s Theatre. A Million Billion Pieces. By David James Brock, music by Gareth Williams. Young People’s Theatre, 165 Front St. E. 416-862-2222. $24; $19(st). Opens Nov 25, 10:30am. Runs to Dec 13. Days and times vary. Visit youngpeoplestheatre.ca for details.

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).

Brampton Music Theatre. Frozen Jr. Music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez. Lester B. Pearson Theatre, 1 Theatre Ln., Brampton. 905-874-2800. $15-$20. Opens Dec 6, 7pm. Also Dec 7(4pm, 7pm).

Broadway Jazz Productions. Anything Goes! An Evening of Cole Porter. Lana’s Lounge, 220 King St. N., Waterloo. 519-725-5262. Free; dinner reservation recommended. Nov 29, 6pm.

Capitol Theatre. Cinderella, the Panto. Written and directed by Caroline Smith. Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen St., Port Hope. 1-800-434-5092. $21-$35. Opens Nov 15, 8pm. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit capitoltheatre.com for details.

Casey House Foundation. Voices for World AIDS Day. Glenn Gould Studio, 250 Front St. W. 416-962-4040. Free. Suggested donation $20. Fundraiser for Casey House. Dec 2, 7:30pm.

Church of the Holy Trinity. The Christmas Story. Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Sq. 416-598-4521. Suggested donation $25; $5(ch). Opens Dec 6, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 22. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(4:30pm). Note: Dec 22 shows at 2pm and 5pm. Note: no 7:30pm on Dec 7.

Clarkson Music Theatre. The Addams Family. Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Meadowvale Theatre, 6315 Montevideo Rd, Mississauga. 905-615-4720. $35; $32(sr); $31(st). Opens Nov 22, 8pm. Runs to Dec 1. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm). Note: extra show Nov 30, 2pm.

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. Nov 6, 9:30pm. Also Dec 4.

Don Wright Faculty of Music. Opera at Western: The Secret Gardener (La Finta Giardiniera). Music by W. A. Mozart. Paul Davenport Theatre, Talbot College, Western University, 1151 Richmond St. N., London. 519-661-3767. $30/$20(adv). Opens Nov 21, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 24. Thurs/Fri(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

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. Elf. Music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, based on the film. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Nov 20, 10:30am. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Sleeping Beauty: The Panto. Written by Caroline Smith. St. Jacob’s Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Nov 27, 10:30am. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Grand Theatre. Mary Poppins. Music and lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman, with George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, book by Julian Fellowes. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $30-$87. Opens Nov 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 29. Days and times vary. Visit grandtheatre.com for details.

Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company. The Pianist of Willesden Lane. Adapted and directed by Hershey Felder. Mona Golabek, piano. Greenwin Theatre, Meridian Arts Centre, 5040 Yonge St. 416-932-9995. $30 and up. Opens Nov 4, 8pm. Runs to Nov 17. Mon-Thurs/Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm/7pm), Wed(1pm). Note: Nov 17 at 2pm only.

Hope United Church. The War Time Radio Show. Written by Brian Stevens. Hope United Church Auditorium, 2550 Danforth Ave. $12-$15. 416-691-9682. Opens Nov 8, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 10. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm).

Kempenfelt Community Players. Madagascar, Jr. Music and lyrics by George Noriega and Joel Someillan, book by Kevin Del Aguila, based on the film. Georgian Theatre, 1 Georgian Drive, Georgian College Campus, Building C, Barrie. 705-739-4228. $32; $28(sr/st). Opens Nov 8, 7pm. Runs to Nov 10. Fri/Sat(7pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Loose Tea Music Theatre. Singing Only Softly & The Diary of Anne Frank. Music by Cecilia Livingston and Grigory Frid, libretti by Monica Pearce and Grigory Frid. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. looseteamusictheatre.com. $35; $25(st). Opens Nov 2, 7:30pm. Also Nov 3, 4.

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).

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. $59.99. Opens Nov 16, 3:30pm. Runs to Dec 29. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(3:30pm). Note: no show Dec 8.

Maureen Batt. Crossing Borders: Traversía Latinoamericana. Works by Carrabré, Martins, Pearce, Rivést, Vega-Zaldivar. Maureen Batt, soprano; Fabián Arciniegas, tenor; Claire Harris, piano. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. 647-290-7970. $15-$25. Nov 5, 7:30pm.

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. 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).

Mirvish. Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Diaries. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $59 and up. Nov 12, 8pm. Also Nov 14.

Mirvish. Cats. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, libretto by T. S. Eliot. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $49 and up. Opens Nov 27, 7:30pm. Runs to Jan 5. Days and times vary. Visit mirvish.com for details.

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.

Musical Theatre Productions/Allswell Productions. Sweeney Todd. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler. McManus Stage at the Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $33.90. Opens Nov 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 7. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(1:30pm). Note: also Dec 7, 1:30pm.

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).

National Ballet. Orpheus Alive & Chaconne. Music by Missy Mazzoli. Robert Binet, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $41 and up. Opens Nov 15, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 21. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

National Ballet. Etudes & Piano Concerto #1 & Petite Mort. Music by Carl Czerny, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Harald Lander, choreographer. Alexei Ratmansky, choreographer. Jiří Kylián, choreographer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $41 and up. Opens Nov 27, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 1. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Off Centre Music Salon. Runaway Waltz. Works of Strauss, Debussy, Poulenc, Glinka, Tchaikovsky and others. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-466-6323. $50; $40(sr); $15(13-25); $5(12 and under). Dec 1, 3pm.

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. Rossini’s Barber of Seville. Music by Gioachino Rossini, libretto by Cesare Sterbini. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. In concert with piano accompaniment. Nov 15, 7:30pm.

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).

Peterborough Theatre Guild. 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin. The Guild Hall, 364 Rogers St., Peterborough. 705-745-4211. $15-$25. Opens Nov 8, 8pm. Runs to Nov 23. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Productions Opéra Concept MP. Another Brick in the Wall: The Opera. Conceived and created by Julien Bilodeau and Dominic Champagne, based on the music and lyrics of Roger Waters. Meridian Hall, 1 Front St. E. 1-855-872-7669. $56 and up. Opens Nov 13, 8pm. Runs to Nov 23. Days and times vary. Visit meridianhall.com for details.

Randolph Academy. Cabaret. Music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff. Annex Theatre, 730 Bathurst St. 416-924-2243. $28. Opens Dec 3, 8pm. Runs to Dec 7. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

Ross Petty Productions. Lil’ Red Robin Hood. Written by Matt Murray. Tracey Flye, director and choreographer. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $27-$99. Opens Nov 29, 7pm. Runs to Jan 4. Days and times vary. Visit rosspetty.com for details.

Royal City Musical Productions. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. River Run Centre Main Stage, 35 Woolwich St, Guelph. 519-763-3000. $42; $39(sr); $25(st). Opens Nov 20, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 24. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm).

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.

Shaw Festival. A Christmas Carol. Adapted by Tim Carroll, music by Paul Sportelli. Royal George Theatre, 85 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. 1-800-511-7429. $30 and up. Opens Nov 13, 1pm. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit shawfest.com for details.

Shaw Festival. Irving Berlin’s Holiday Inn. Music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, book by Gordon Greenberg and Chad Hodge, based on the film. Festival Theatre, 10 Queen’s Parade, Niagara-on-the-lake. 1-800-511-7429. $30 and up. Opens Nov 16, 1pm. Runs to Dec 22. 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.

Soulpepper Theatre. Peter Pan. Adapted by Fiona Sauder and Reanne Spitzer, music by Landon Doak, based on the play. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Ln. 416-866-8666. $30-$45. Opens Dec 6, 7pm. Runs to Dec 24. Days and times vary. Visit soulpepper.ca for details.

Starvox Entertainment. Bend It Like Beckham: The Musical. Music by Howard Goodall, lyrics by Charles Hart, book by Gurinder Chadha and Paul Mayeda Berges, based on the film. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $79 and up. Opens Dec 7, 8pm. Runs to Dec 24. Tues-Sun(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: Dec 24 shows at 1pm and 5pm.

St. James Players. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St N, Peterborough. 705-743-9901. $27; $23(sr/st); $20(ch). Opens Nov 8, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 16. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm). Note: also Nov 9, 2pm.

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 Festival. The House of Martin Guerre, In Concert. Music and lyrics by Leslie Arden, book by Anna T. Cascio. Avon Theatre, 99 Downie St, Stratford. 1-800-567-1600. $35-$100. Nov 4, 8pm.

Talk Is Free Theatre. Into the Woods. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine. Georgian Theatre, 1 Georgian Dr., Barrie. 705-792-1949. $46; $23(st). Opens Nov 14, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 16. Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

Theatre Ancaster. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson, book by Catherine Johnson. Ancaster High School, Theatre Auditorium, 374 Jerseyville Rd., Ancaster. 905-304-7469. $37; $32(sr); $17(st). Opens Nov 15, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 30. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm). Also Nov 23(2pm).

Theatre Aquarius. Hairspray. Music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman, book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan, based on the film. Theatre Aquarius, 190 King William St, Hamilton. 905-522-7529. $40 and up. Opens Nov 27, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 24. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(1:30pm). Note: Dec 24 show at 1:30pm.

Theatre Aurora. Assassins. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by John Weidman. Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Dr, Aurora. 905-727-3669. $25; $23(sr); $10(st). Opens Nov 28, 8pm. Runs to Dec 7. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Theatre Gargantua. The Wager. Created by Jacquie P. A. Thomas, written by Michael Spence. Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Ave. 416-260-4660. $22-$35. Opens Nov 14, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 30. Wed-Sat(7:30pm).

Theatre Orangeville. Little Women. Music and lyrics by Jim Betts, book by Nancy Early. Orangeville Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $44; $22(st). Opens Nov 28, 8pm. Runs to Dec 22. Days and times vary. Visit theatreorangeville.ca for details.

Theatre Sheridan. Newsies. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, book by Harvey Fierstein, based on the film. Macdonald-Heaslip Hall, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $30; $27(sr). Opens Nov 26, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 8. Tues-Thurs(7:30pm), Fri/Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm). Note: no show Dec 1.

Theatre Sheridan. Nine. Music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, book by Arthur Kopit. Studio Theatre, 1430 Trafalgar Rd, Oakville. 905-815-4049. $30; $27(sr). Opens Nov 29, 7:30pm. Runs to Dec 8. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

TO Live. Isango Ensemble - A Man of Good Hope. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. 1-855-985-2787. $60-$85. Opens Nov 13, 8pm. Runs to Nov 17. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

TO Live. Taj Express: The Bollywood Musical Revue. St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. 1-855-985-2787. $49-$69. Opens Nov 24, 2pm. Runs to Dec 1. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Tongue in Cheek Productions. Opera 5: Eight Singers Drinking. Works by Handel, Porter, Montsalvatge, Berlioz, Viardot and others. Gallery 345, 345 Sorauren Ave. 647-825-3151. $35; $25(arts worker). Nov 8, 8pm.

Toronto City Opera. Les contes d’Hoffmann. Music by Jacques Offenbach, libretto by Jules Barbier. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. 647-699-9391. $45-$55; $35(st). Opens Nov 21, 7:30pm. Also Nov 23(4pm), 24(3pm).

Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Grand 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: King Arthur. Music by Henry Purcell, libretto by John Dryden. Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting. Nov 19, 7:30pm.

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. The Marriage of Figaro. Music by W. A. Mozart, libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. $40; $25(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting. Opens Nov 21, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 24. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2:30pm).

University of Toronto Faculty of Music. U of T Symphony Orchestra: Operatic Showpieces. MacMillan Theatre, Edward Johnson Building, 80 Queen’s Park. 416-408-0208. $30; $20(sr); $10(st). U of T students admitted free with a valid TCard, space permitting. Dec 5, 7:30pm.

Vera Causa Opera. The Child and the Spells by Maurice Ravel. First United Church (Waterloo), 16 William St. W., Waterloo. 519-277-9277. $15; free(st/child). Opens Nov 15, 7pm. Runs to Nov 17. Fri/Sat(7pm), Sun(3pm).

VOICEBOX: Opera in Concert. Katya Kabanová. Music by Leoš Janáček. Sung in English. Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $20-$50. Dec 1, 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.

Windsor Light Musical Theatre. Matilda. Music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, book by Dennis Kelly, based on the novel. St. Clair Centre for the Arts, 201 Riverside Dr W, Windsor. 519-974-6593. $36; $31(sr/st); $19(ch). Opens Nov 15, 7:30pm. Runs to Nov 24. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sun(2pm).

Young People’s Theatre. The Adventures of Pinocchio. Music and lyrics by Neil Bartram, book by Brian Hill. Young People’s Theatre, 165 Front St. E. 416-862-2222. $10-$54. Opens Nov 11, 10:15am. Runs to Jan 5. Days and times vary. Visit youngpeoplestheatre.ca for details.

Young People’s Theatre. A Million Billion Pieces. By David James Brock, music by Gareth Williams. Young People’s Theatre, 165 Front St. E. 416-862-2222. $24; $19(st). Opens Nov 25, 10:30am. Runs to Dec 13. Days and times vary. Visit youngpeoplestheatre.ca for details.

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.

Canadian Opera Company. Vocal Series: Meet the Young Artists. A program of arias featuring Members of the COC Ensemble Studio. Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. Free. Sep 19, 1pm.

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.

Capitol Theatre. Million Dollar Quartet. Features music of Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley. Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen St, Port Hope. 1-888-732-1680. $38-$41; $30-32(ch). Opens Aug 6, 2pm. Runs to Sep 1. Tues-Thurs/Sat-Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm).

Civic Light Opera Company. Kiss Me, Kate. Music and lyrics by Cole Porter, book by Bella and Samuel Spewack. Zion Cultural Centre, 1650 Finch Ave. E. 416-755-1717. $28. Opens Sep 11, 7pm. Runs to Sep 22. Wed (7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

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.

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.

Grand Theatre. Titanic: the Musical. Music and lyrics by Maury Yeston, book by Peter Stone. Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond St, London. 519-672-8800. $25-$40. Opens Sep 17, 7:30pm. Runs to Sep 28. Days and times vary; visit grandtheatre.com for details.

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. Peter Pan the Musical. Music by Mark Charlap and Jule Styne, lyrics by Carolyn Leigh, Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Randolph Theatre, 736 Bathurst St. 1-888-324-6282. $59.50-$79.50. Opens Aug 23, 7:30pm. Runs to Sep 22. 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).

Opera by Request. Tosca. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Guiseppe Giacosa. William Shookhoff, music director/pianist. College St. United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. In concert with piano accompaniment. Sep 7, 7:30pm.

OperOttawa. Opera Gala. First Baptist Church, 140 Laurier Ave. W., Ottawa. 613-806-0512. $25. Sep 29, 7:30pm.

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.

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.

Theatre Orangeville. Dean and Jerry: What Might Have Been. Created by Jesse Collins. Orangeville Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $40. Opens Sep 18, 2pm. Runs to Sep 22. Wed/Sun(2pm), Thurs/Fri(8pm), Sat(7pm).

Tweed and Company Theatre. Harvest Dinner and Dark Night Cabaret. Tweed Pavillion, Memorial Park, 45 Victoria St S, Tweed. tweedancompany.com. $60(dinner and show). Sep 28, 6pm.

Unsung Heroes Productions. Stronger Together. Vaughan City Playhouse, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill. unsungheroesproductions.com. $40. Opens Sep 21, 7pm. Also Sep 22(1pm, 7pm).

Well Seasoned Productions. Young at Heart. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Ave. 416-460-4491. $35; $28(sr). Opens Sep 13, 7:30pm. Runs to Sep 15. Fri/Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).