Live Listings

Music Theatre Listings - September 2019

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).

In the Clubs (Mostly Jazz) Listings - September 2019

120 Diner

120 Church St. 416-792-7725

120diner.com (full schedule)

Most shows $10-$20

All shows: PWYC ($10-$20 suggested)

Alleycatz

2409 Yonge St. 416-481-6865

alleycatz.ca

All shows: Call for cover charge info.

Mon 8:30pm Salsa Night with DJ Romantico with free lessons.

Tues 8:30pm Bachata Night with Weekly Guest DJ with free lessons.

Wed 7pm Midtown Blues Jam hosted by Andrew “Voodoo” Walters.

Thurs 7pm Spotlight Thursdays.

Fri & Sat 9:30pm Funk, Soul, R&B Top 40 $10 cover after 9pm.

Sat 3pm-6pm Matinee Jazz.

Sun 4pm Blues in The Alley w/ Big Groove.

Sep 5 Johnny Cox & Magnetic Line. Sep 6 Lady Kane. Sep 7 Disco Night w/ Escapade. Sep 12 The Garden. Sep 13 URequest. Sep 14 York Jazz Ensemble (matinee), Red Velvet (eve). Sep 19 20 Flight Rockers. Sep 20 Blonde Ambition. Sep 21 URequest. Sep 26 The Neckties. Sep 27 Gyles Band. Sep 28 Lady Kane.

Artword Artbar

15 Colbourne St., Hamilton. 905-543-8512

artword.net (full schedule)

The Blue Goose Tavern

1 Blue Goose St. 416-255-2442

thebluegoosetavern.com (full schedule)

Bloom

2315 Bloor St. W. 416-767-1315

bloomrestaurant.com (full schedule)

All shows 7pm 19+. Call for reservations.

Burdock

1184 Bloor St. W. 416-546-4033

burdockto.com

Ticket prices vary by show, but typically $10-$20; check website for individual show prices.

Sep 1 9:30pm Juice Girls w/ Teleri, Dinosaur Island, Dumb Stupid Liars. Sep 2 9:30pm Palm Haze. Sep 5 6:30pm Lisa Bregneager, 9:30pm The Big Branch Festival Kick-Off Concert feat. Duo Adar & Duo Jonsson Courdroy. Sep 6 9:30pm Sarah Jane Scouten. Sep 7 2:30pm Sebastien Javier w/ BenAnthony LaVoz, 6:30pm Toronto Brass Quintet, 9:30pm Owen Davies. Sep 8 6:30pm ATLAAS. Sep 10 8pm Kveikstokk feat. Lars Marius Garshol. Sep 11 9:30pm Jon Corbin w/ Rodney. Sep 12 6:30pm Matt Lagan, 9:30pm Sarah MacDougall. Sep 14 6:30pm Angie Hilts, 9:30pm Baumber/Cohen/Roth/Obery/Melanson w/ THE HUMAN RACE. Sep 18 9:30pm Roman Clarke. Sep 19 9:30pm TuneTown. Sep 20 9:30pm
Plumes w/ Daily Alice. Sep 21 6:30pm Harry Bartlett and Madeleine Ertel w/ Mingjia Chen and Claire Lee. Sep 22 6:30pm Quote The Raven. Sep 25 9:30pm Roman Clarke. Sep 26 9:30pm Peirson Ross. Sep 27 9:30pm Side Hustle. Sep 30 9:30pm DevilDuck Records Presents Youngbloods: House Panther, Cold Tea, Wrecker.

Cameron House

408 Queen St. W. 416-703-0811

thecameron.com

Castro’s Lounge

2116 Queen St. E. 416-699-8272

castroslounge.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover/PWYC

C’est What

67 Front St. E. (416) 867-9499

cestwhat.com (full schedule)

All concerts are PWYC unless otherwise noted.

Sep 8 7pm The Fairest And Best. Sep 14 3pm Victor Monsivais Trio. Sep 15 6pm Too Dumb to Quit. Sep 21 3pm The Hot Five Jazzmakers. Sep 28 3pm Victor Monsivais Trio. Sep 29 6pm Too Dumb to Quit.

Emmet Ray, The

924 College St. 416-792-4497

theemmetray.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover/PWYC

Grossman’s Tavern

379 Spadina Ave. 416-977-7000

grossmanstavern.com (full schedule)

All shows: No cover (unless otherwise noted).

Every Sat 4:30pm The Happy Pals Dixieland Jazz Jam. Every Sun 4:30pm New Orleans Connection All Star Band; 10pm Sunday Jam with Bill Hedefine. Every Wed 10pm Action Sound Band w/ Leo Valvassori.

Hirut Cafe and Restaurant

2050 Danforth Ave. 416-551-7560

hirut.ca

Every Sunday 3pm Hirut Sundays Open Mic. First and Third Tuesday 8pm Fingerstyle Guitar Association.

Sep 5 8pm Ethio-Jazz w/ Girma Woldemichael & Daniel Barnes. Sep 12 8pm Bright Lit, Big City w/ Carolyn Bennett, Emil Sher, Daniel Perry, Marcia Johnson, Nadja Lubiw-Hazard. Sep 13 8:30pm Jazz of the Americas w/ Don Naduriak and friends. Sep 20 8pm Steve Koven Trio. Sep 21 8pm Pat Connors & Scarborough Songs Poetry. Sep 27 9pm Hirut Hoot Comedy Cabaret.

Home Smith Bar – See Old Mill, The

Hugh’s Room

2261 Dundas St. W 416 533 5483

hughsroom.com

All shows at 8:30pm unless otherwise noted. See website for individual show prices.

Sep 3 T.U. Jazz Fest Opening Night: Robi Botos Trio. Sep 5 In Cash We Trust: A Musical Tribute to Johnny Cash. Sep 6 Alfie Zappacosta. Sep 7 Friends of Fiddler’s Green. Sep 9 Sue Foley. Sep 10 9am-2pm Ravel Event, 8:30pm She’s Listening for Ovarian Cancer Research. Sep 12 Indo-Canadian Slide Project. Sep 13 Soulsville: The Music of Stax Records. Sep 14 Ron Nigrini’s Farewell Performance. Sep 15 Martha Chaves Comedy Brunch. Sep 18 Luke McMaster: Icons of Soul. Sep 19 Les Stroud. Sep 20 Diana Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley. Sep 21 Candyrat Guitar Night with Luca Stricagnoli and Gareth Pearson. Sep 22 Elizabeth Shepherd’s Montreal Project. Sep 23 Matchedash Parish. Sep 24 Tommy Youngsteen’s Nebraska. Sep 25 A Trip Down Abbey Road w/ Greg Wyard. Sep 26 Madison Violet. Sep 27 Patricia Cano + Louis Simão feat. Carlos Bernardo. Sep 28 The Jitters. Sep 30 Dr. Mike Daley Presents: The Bob Dylan Story.

Jazz Bistro, The

251 Victoria St. 416-363-5299

jazzbistro.ca (full schedule)

Sep 5 8:30pm Colin Hunter and The Anthony Terpstra Seventet. Sep 6 8:30pm Colin Hunter w/ The Joe Sealy Quartet. Sep 7 8:30pm Colin Hunter w/ The Joe Sealy Quartet. Sep 8 7pm Tracey Gallant. Sep 11 8pm The 251 Jam w/ The David Rubel Quartet. Sep 12 8:30pm James Brown Trio. Sep 13 9pm Joaquin Nunez Hidalgo: Brown Jazz Trio. Sep 14 9pm Joaquin Nunez Hidalgo: Brown Jazz Trio. Sep 15 7pm Adi Braun: “Everyone Prefers Blondes.” Sep 18 8pm Moshe Hammer and San Murata. Sep 19 9pm Alexander Brown. Sep 20 9pm Irwin Hall. Sep 21 9pm Irwin Hall. Sep 25 8pm The 251 Jam w/ The David Rubel Quartet. Sep 26 9pm Paul Marinaro. Sep 27 9pm Paul Marinaro. Sep 28 9pm Paul Marinaro. Sep 29 7pm Andrew Beg.

Jazz Room, The

Located in the Huether Hotel, 59 King St. N., Waterloo. 226-476-1565

kwjazzroom.com (full schedule)

All shows: 8:30-11:30pm unless otherwise indicated. Attendees must be 19+. Cover charge varies (generally $12-$25)

Sep 6 La Banda Local. Sep 7 Alexis Baro Quintet. Sep 12 8pm Carol Welsman. Sep 13 Rebecca Binnendyk. Sep 14 Alison Young. Sep 20 David Cheon Trio. Sep 21 Rémi-Jean Leblanc Quartet. Sep 27 Jill McKenna Trio. Sep 28 Gabriel Palachi Trio. Sep 29 8pm Simão/Bernardo Group.

Lula Lounge

1585 Dundas St. W. 416-588-0307

lula.ca (full schedule)

Every Fri 7:30pm Afterwork Global Party Series free before 8pm; Every Fri 8:30pm Havana Club Fridays $15; Every Sat 10:30pm Salsa Saturdays $15.

Sep 5 7pm 14^th Annual Patsy Cline Birthday Show. Sep 12 6pm Best of R&B and Soul, Vol. 4. Sep 16 6pm Cherie Dimaline Book Launch. Sep 17 5:30pm Speaker Slam: Gratitude. Sep 19 One-Stop Jazz Safari. Sep 26 6pm Women in Percussion Festival – Opening Night. Sep 29 6pm Women in Percussion Festival: Kim So Ra & Rajna Swaminathan.

Manhattans Pizza Bistro & Music Club

951 Gordon St., Guelph 519-767-2440

manhattans.ca (full schedule)

Mezzetta Restaurant

681 St. Clair Ave. W. 416-658-5687

mezzettarestaurant.com (full schedule)

Every Wed 9pm & 10:15pm Wednesday Concert Series.

Sep 18 David Occhipinti & Dan Fortin. Sep 25 Julie Michels & Ted Quinlan.

Monarch Tavern

12 Clinton St. 416-531-5833

themonarchtavern.com (full schedule)

Sep 3 8pm Belleville-Ville. Sep 27 8:30pm FIST. Sep 8 8pm ZA / Neon Bloom / Hedgehog Eyes. Sep 9 7:30pm Martin Loomer & His Orange Devils Orchestra. Sep 10 8pm Dehd w/ Deeper & Media Jeweler. Sep 14 8:30pm Rose of the West. Sep 15 8pm Luke Temple. Sep 16 8:30pm Martian Crisis Unit, Your Grandad, New Sky. Sep 18 8pm BAILEN. Sep 20 8:30pm Yoo Doo Right w/ Sahara, Sunglaciers, Pacer. Sep 22 8pm Lola Kirke. Sep 25 8pm Maggie Koerner. Sep 28 8:30pm Billy Moon w/ Feels Fine, Mata Raze, & More.

N’awlins Jazz Bar & Dining

299 King St. W. 416-595-1958

nawlins.ca

All shows: No cover/PWYC.

Every Tue 6:30pm Stacie McGregor. Every Wed 7pm The Jim Heineman Trio. Every Thur 8pm Nothin’ But the Blues with Joe Bowden. Every Fri & Sat 8:30pm N’awlins All Star Band; Every Sun 7pm Brooke Blackburn.

Nice Bistro, The

117 Brock St. N., Whitby. 905-668-8839

nicebistro.com (full schedule)

Live jazz and dinner, $45.00 per person. Dinner from 6pm and music from 7pm to 9pm.

Sep 18 Paper Moon (Zooey Adams & Tony Quarrington). Sep 28 Ben Bishop & San Murata.

Old Mill, The

21 Old Mill Rd. 416-236-2641

oldmilltoronto.com (full schedule)

The Home Smith Bar: No reservations. No cover. $20 food/drink minimum. All shows: 7:30-10:30pm unless otherwise listed.

Sep 6 Canadian Jazz Quartet w/ Mike Murley. Sep 7 Rosemary Galloway. Sep 12 Sophia Perlman & Adrean Farrugia Co-Host Thursday Night Jazz Party. Sep 13 Vern Dorge Quartet. Sep 14 Brian Blain. Sep 18 John MacMurchy. Sep 19 Bob DeAngelis & Friends. Sep 20 Jim Clayton Trio. Sep 21 Steve McDade Quartet. Sep 25 Hilario Duran Trio. Sep 26 Bruce Cassidy. Sep 27 Hannah Barstow Quartet. Sep 28 David Buchbinder Quartet.

Only Café, The

972 Danforth Ave. 416-463-7843

theonlycafe.com (full schedule)

Pilot Tavern, The

22 Cumberland Ave. 416-923-5716

thepilot.ca

All shows: 2:30pm. No cover.

Sep 7 Turboprop. Sep 15 Gabriel Palatchi Trio. Sep 21 Dave Hutchinson Quartet. Sep 28 Steve Koven Trio.

Poetry Jazz Café

224 Augusta Ave. 416-599-5299

poetryjazzcafe.com (full schedule)

Reposado Bar & Lounge

136 Ossington Ave. 416-532-6474

reposadobar.com (full schedule)

Reservoir Lounge, The

52 Wellington St. E. 416-955-0887

reservoirlounge.com (full schedule).

Every Tue & Sat, 8:45pm Tyler Yarema and his Rhythm. Every Wed 9pm The Digs. Every Thurs 9:45pm Stacey Kaniuk. Every Fri 9:45pm Dee Dee and the Dirty Martinis.

Rex Hotel Jazz & Blues Bar, The

194 Queen St. W. 416-598-2475

therex.ca (full schedule)

Call for cover charge info.

Sep 1 12pm Dixieland: Louisiana Havana, 3:30pm Club Django, 7pm EGBO Trio, 9:30pm Debi Botos Group. Sep 2 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Hannah Barstow Trio. Sep 3 6:30pm El Blotto Twangueros, 9:30pm Chris Gale hosts the Classic Rex Jam. Sep 4 6:30pm Clock Radio: Michael Davidson / Dan Fortin, 9:30pm Daniel Easty Group. Sep 5 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:45pm Joel Frahm w/ Turboprop. Sep 6 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Jenna Marie R&B, 9:45pm Joel Frahm w/ Turboprop. Sep 7 12pm Adam & Adam’s REMNANTS, 3:30pm Laura Hubert, 7pm Justin Bacchus, 9:45pm Mike Murley Quartet. Sep 9 12pm Dixieland: Louisiana Havana, 3:30pm Red Hot Ramble, 7pm EGBO Trio, 9:30pm Conor Gains. Sep 9 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Mike Malone & The Writers Jazz Orchestra. Sep 10 6:30pm El Blotto Twangueros, 9:30pm Chris Gale hosts the Classic Rex Jam. Sep 11 6:30pm Michael Davidson Trio, 9:30pm Tim Hamel Quintet. Sep 12 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Way North. Sep 13 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Jenna Marie R&B, 9:45pm Dave Young / Terry Promane Octet. Sep 14 12pm Adam & Adam’s REMNANTS, 3:30pm Swing Shift Big Band, 7pm Elena Kapeleris, 9:45pm Dave Young Quintet. Sep 15 12pm Dixieland: Louisiana Havana, 3:30pm LMC w/ John Sherwood, 7pm EGBO Trio, 9:30pm Julian Anderson-Bowes. Sep 16 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Adam Teixeira Quartet. Sep 17 6:30pm El Blotto Twangueros, 9:30pm Annual Back to School Humber College Faculty Jam. Sep 18 6:30pm Michael Davidson Quartet, 9:30pm Jeremy Pelt w/ Johnny Griffith Quartet. Sep 19 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Jeremy Pelt w/ Johnny Griffith Quartet. Sep 20 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Boogaloo Squad, 9:45pm Remi-Jean LeBlanc Group. Sep 21 12pm Adam & Adam’s REMNANTS, 3:30pm Jerome Godboo Autumn Blues Solstice, 7pm Neon Eagle, 9:45pm The Music of John Lennon w/ Michael Occhipinti. Sep 22 12pm Dixieland: Louisiana Havana, 3:30pm Dr. Nick & The Rollercoasters, 7pm EGBO Trio, 9:30pm Victoria Yeh’s Spirit Awakens. Sep 23 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 9:30pm Chris Hunt Tentet +2. Sep 24 6:30pm El Blotto Twangueros, 9:30pm Chris Gale hosts the Classic Rex Jam. Sep 25 6:30pm Michael Davidson Group, 9:30pm Alan Hetherington’s Mistura Fina. Sep 26 6:30pm Kevin Quain, 9:30pm Gabriel Palatchi Trio. Sep 27 4pm Hogtown Syncopators, 6:30pm Boogaloo Squad, 9:45pm Chuck Jackson’s Big Bad Blues Band. Sep 28 12pm Adam & Adam’s REMNANTS, 3:30pm Paul Reddick Blues, 7pm Neon Eagle, 9:45pm Louis Simão’s Velha Guarda. Sep 29 12pm Dixieland: Louisiana Havana, 3:30pm Excelsior Dixieland Jazz Band, 7pm EGBO Trio, 9:30pm Barry Romberg Group. Sep 30 6:30pm U of T Jazz Ensembles, 8:30pm John McLeod’s Rex Hotel Orchestra.

Salty Dog Bar & Grill, The

1980 Queen St. E. 416-849-5064

thesaltydog.ca (full schedule)

Every Tue 7-10pm Jazz Night. Every Thu 8:30pm Karaoke. Every Fri 9:30pm Blues Jam - house band with weekly featured guest. Every Sat 3pm Salty Dog Saturday Matinée.

Sauce on Danforth

1376 Danforth Ave. 647-748-1376

sauceondanforth.com

All shows: No cover.

Every Mon 9pm Gareth Parry’s Book Club. Every Tue 6pm Julian Fauth. Every Wed Paul Reddick & Friends. Every Thu 8pm Steve Koven and Artie Roth. Sat and Sun Matinees 4pm various performers.

The Senator Winebar

249 Victoria St 416 364-7517

thesenator.com (full schedule)

Tranzac

292 Brunswick Ave. 416-923-8137

tranzac.org (full schedule)

3-4 shows daily, various styles, in three different performance spaces. Mostly PWYC.

The ETCeteras - September 2019

Competitions

Sep 01: Azrieli Music Prizes. Celebrating Excellence in New Composition. Call for submissions closes Sep 1. Further information at azrielifoundation.org/music.

Sep 02: Queen’s University. Bader and Overton Canadian Cello Competition. Applications accepted until Sep 2. Further information at getaccepted.com/theisabel.

Sep 30: Schulich School of Music, McGill University. Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers. Application deadline: Sep 30. Further information at mcgill.ca/gsc.

Dec 01:Toronto Mozart Violin Competition. Application deadline: Dec 1 but applications are being accepted now. Further information at mozartproject.ca.

Film Screenings

Sep 25 6:30: Cameron Tingley. Life As We Know It. Humorous short films about modern society set to a dynamic musical score. Riverdale Public Library, 370 Broadview Ave. 416-469-3033. Free.

Galas and Fundraisers

Sep 19 5:00: Mississauga Symphony Orchestra. 24th Annual Giant Used Book Sale. All proceeds from this sale go to the Mississauga Symphony. Over 60,000 items in excellent condition at bargain prices: Adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction, music sheets, scores and books, vinyl, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and games. Sheridan Centre, 2225 Erin Mills Pkwy, Mississauga. Also Sep 20 (10am), 21 (10am), 22 (11am). Cash only.

Oct 06 2:00: Orpheus Choir of Toronto. Sidgwick Scholars 30th Anniversary Fundraiser. Opera hits in celebration of the 30th anniversary of our emerging artists program. Holy Blossom Temple, 1950 Bathurst St. 416-530-4428. Free admission (suggested minimum donation $150).

Lectures, Salons and Symposia

Sep 16 4:30: The International Resource Centre for Performing Artists. An up-close and personal conversation with Barbara Hannigan, soprano, conductor and director, Equilibrium Program for young professional singers and conductors. Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. Have questions for Barbara? Send them to barbara@ircpa.net. Have questions about the event? Call 416-362-1422. Free. Pre-register via the website: ircpa.net

Sep 19 7:00: North York Central Library. Queen of Soul: Aretha Franklin. An informative talk by musicologist Dr. Mike Daley about life of American soul and gospel singer Aretha Franklin. Musical and video examples will be included. North York Central Library Auditorium, 5120 Yonge St. 416-395-5639. Free. Registration required.

Sep 21 10:30am: SweetWater Music Festival. String Instrument Showcase: Luthier Exhibit. Some of Canada’s best string instrument makers show off their creations. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E. Owen Sound. 519-477-1403. Free.

Sep 21 1:15: SweetWater Music Festival. Luthier Performance and Talk. Featuring Mark Fewer and music journalist Robert Harris, who will also moderate a talk with outgoing and incoming artistic directors Mark Fewer and Edwin Huizinga. Local musicians play along with featured SweetWater musicians led by incoming artistic director Edwin Huizinga. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-477-1403. Donations appreciated.

Sep 22 2:00: Toronto Opera Club. Eric Domville, guest speaker. Edward Johnson Bldg., Faculty of Music, 80 Queens Park, Room 330. 416-924-3940. $10.

Sep 29 2:00: Classical Music Club Toronto. Tchaikovsky on Original Instruments. Continuing the recent trend of performing Romantic period music on period instruments, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra is presenting a series of concerts at Koerner Hall Sep 19 to 22 featuring Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings and several pieces by Mendelssohn. Our program will include performances by Orchestra MusicAeterna under its founding conductor, Theodor Currentzis, as well as Jos van Immerseel and his Anima Eterna period ensemble. For further information, visit classicalmusicclubtoronto.org or contact John Sharpe at 416-898-2549 or torontoshi@sympatico.ca. Annual membership: $25(regular); $10(sr/st). Free for first-time visitors. Donations accepted for refreshments.

Oct 06 2:00: Toronto Opera Club. Iain Scott, guest speaker. Edward Johnson Bldg., Faculty of Music, 80 Queens Park, Room 330. 416-924-3940. $10.

Masterclasses

Sep 07 9:00am: Honens Festival. Master Class. William Fedkenhauser (violinist of the Miró Quartet) and Nicolas Namoradze (piano) share their artistic advice and experience with the best and brightest of Albertan musicians. TransAlta Pavilion (piano) & Room ED2008 (violin), Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts, Mount Royal University, 4825 Mt. Royal Gate SW, Calgary. 403-299-0140. Free.

Sep 10 12:10: University of Toronto, Faculty of Music. Voice Studies Performance Class. Includes panel discussions and master classes with special guests and performances by Voice Studies students. Visit music.utoronto.ca for details. Walter Hall, University of Toronto Faculty of Music, 80 Queens Park. 416-978-3750. Free. Also Sep 19, 24, Oct 1.

Sep 20 1:00-3:00: University of Toronto, Faculty of Music. Master Class with Barbara Hannigan. Ligeti’s Mysteries of the Macabre with the Contemporary Music Ensemble and Maeve Palmer, soprano. Walter Hall, University of Toronto Faculty of Music, 80 Queens Park. 416-978-3750. Free.

Sep 20 3:00-4:00: University of Toronto, Faculty of Music. In Conversation with Barbara Hannigan and Brett Dean. Q&A with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s Visiting Artists. Walter Hall, University of Toronto Faculty of Music, 80 Queens Park. 416-978-3750. Free.

Sep 30 12:00noon: University of Toronto, Faculty of Music. Tamara Wilson: Riki Turofsky Master Class in Voice. American soprano Tamara Wilson has given master classes and lectured to students throughout the US. Geiger-Torel Room, University of Toronto Faculty of Music, 80 Queens Park. 416-978-3750. Free.

Sing-alongs, Jams, Circles

Sep 02 7:00: Synergy Dance Lab. A new monthly event for dancers and dance lovers. Jen Gillmor will host an open creative movement jam with her live music offerings. At 8:15pm the space will be opened to the public to enjoy watching as various dancers will improvise performances with Jen at the musical helm. One or more dancers will be the pre-programmed special guests each month while other dancers from the jam are encouraged to take the stage for this low-pressure, spontaneous and supportive performance opportunity. Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary. Come enjoy the synergy of improvised music and dance. Array Space, 155 Walnut Ave. 416-532-3019. For further information: Jen Gillmor at gillmor.jennifer@gmail.com or 416-899-3342. Also Oct 7. $12.

Sep 21 12:00. SweetWater Music Festival. Classical Jam: Community Play Along. Local musicians play along with featured SweetWater musicians led by incoming Artistic Director Edwin Huizinga. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-477-1403. Free.

Tours

Sep 22 10:30am: Canadian Opera Company. 90-Minute Tour of the Four Seasons Centre. Led by a trained docent. Includes information and access to the Isadore and Rosalie Sharp City Room, the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre and R. Fraser Elliott Hall, as well as backstage areas such as the wig rooms and dressing rooms, the orchestra pit, and other spaces that only a stage door pass could unlock. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-363-8231. coc.ca. $20(adults); $15(sr/st). Also Sep 29 & Oct 6.

Workshops

Sep 21 10:30am: SweetWater Music Festival. Mozart for Munchkins. Violinist Edwin Huizinga and guitarist Graham Campbell lead a program for children and their families. Includes an Instrument Petting Zoo so kids can get a chance to play an instrument. Harmony Centre, 890 4th Ave. E., Owen Sound. 519-477-1403. Free.

Sep 21 11:00am: Thin Edge Music Collective. Workshop. Guest artists Ko Ishikawa and Miyama McQueen-Tokita will discuss the intricacies of writing for the traditional Japanese instruments sho and bass koto. Includes a panel discussion with composers Daryl Jamieson, Hiroki Tsurumoto, Yuka Shibuya, and Takeo Hoshiya. Canadian Music Centre, 20 St. Joseph St. 416-961-6601. Free.

Sep 22 2:00: CAMMAC Toronto Region. Reading for Singers and Instrumentalists of Bach’s Magnificat. Lydia Adams, conductor. Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St. 416-781-4745. $10; $6(members).

Sep 28 10:30am: Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. Singsation Saturday Choral Workshop. As part of TMC’s 125th-anniversary celebrations, conductor David Fallis will lead participants through some of the great choral works commissioned by the TMC. Cameron Hall, Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St. More information at tmchoir.org/singsation-saturdays. $10 fee includes refreshments.

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AUDITIONS & EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

AUDITION FOR THE SUMMERHILL ORCHESTRA: August 29th and September 5. Available positions: 2nd oboe/EH, principal horn and strings. Contact summerhillorchestra@gmail.com to book an audition.

Available pro bono positions with the KINDRED SPIRITS ORCHESTRA: Oboe, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Violins, Violas, Violoncellos and Contrabasses. For information, visit KSOchestra.ca or email GM@KSOrchestra.ca

MCS CHORUS HAS OPENINGS FOR ALTOS, TENORS AND BASSES. MCS Chorus is an auditioned SATB chamber choir, performing a wide variety of choral music, with an emphasis on classical repertoire. We offer a diversified season of extensive community engagement events and ticketed concerts performed with chamber orchestras, instrumental ensembles and soloists. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings, 7:15-10:00pm at St. Andrew’s Memorial Presbyterian Church, 24 Stavebank Road North, Mississauga beginning the first Tuesday after Labour Day, and continue through to the end of May. We’d be delighted to have you audition us – come join us at one of our weekly rehearsals. Contact Jen at 647-546-4524 / email: mcschorus.crawford@gmail.com

MUSIC DIRECTOR, GLEN ACRES BAPTIST CHURCH. WATERLOO; part-time (10 hours/week). See http://www.glenacres.on.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Music-Director-vfinal.pdf for further details and to apply.

NAVAL RESERVE BAND IN DOWNTOWN TORONTO IS LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS: Clarinet, French Horn, other positions available. Take pride and join. Get paid to play. Email david.pottinger@forces.gc.ca

THE JUBILATE SINGERS invite those who enjoy music from around the world to explore joining our musical adventures. To learn more, call Pauline McKenzie at 416-223-7690, or look at our website, jubilatesingers.ca

THE WYCHWOOD CLARINET CHOIR is seeking enthusiastic clarinetists! Contact www.wychwoodclarinetchoir.ca to arrange an audition. Rehearsals on Wednesdays evenings.

TENOR AND BASS SECTION LEADERS NEEDED, for Anglican Church in Unionville. Paid positons. Contact nwucotton@spoth.ca

BUY & SELL

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

FRENCH HORN: double horn in excellent condition. Suitable for a committed student or working musician. mjbuell@gmail.com

STRING QUARTET GIG BINDERS AND SHEET MUSIC for weddings, receptions, corporate functions. Over 300 Baroque, Classical, Romantic, popular. $250 obo. stu.rogers@sympatico.ca

TRUMPET Bach Stradivarius model 37 (never used); TENOR saxophone, Yamaha; TRUMPET, Olds Ambassador; Phone 416-964-3642.

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INSTRUCTION

CELLO LESSONS DOWN TOWN TORONTO Individual approach to every student. Young professionals, adults and beginners. Dr. Dobrochna Zubek zubekdobrochna@hotmail.com http://dobrochnazubek.com
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DO YOU SING IN A CHOIR? Would you like to practice your sight-singing skills? Or need a little help learning your notes or rhythms? Or experience the joy of singing duets? Treat yourself! Private and group lessons available near Woodbine subway. Call or text Sheila at 416-574-5250, or lilackayak@gmail.com

FRIENDLY, WISE PIANO TEACHER with loyal following and buckets of patience. Royal Conservatory refugees and nervous adults/teens most welcome. Lovely Cabbagetown studio. “Best teacher ever!” - Beaches tween. “Beats studying with those Quebec nuns!” - Rosedale senior. Peter Mose, 416.923.3060. MosePianoForAll.com. (My students have never won any prizes, except for love of music.)

FLUTE, PIANO, THEORY LESSONS. RCM Certified Advanced Specialist. Samantha Chang, FTCL, FLCM, LRAM, PGDip, ARCT. Toronto, Scarborough 416-801-9196, samantha.studio@gmail.com www.samanthaflute.com

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

SIGHT-SINGING WORKSHOPS: sacred/secular Renaissance music, on the last Monday of the month starting Sept 30th. 7:30-9:30pm. Drop-in $10. Free for members of the Toronto Early Music Centre. All levels are welcome. Near Woodbine subway. Call/text 416-574-5250.

SERVICES

ACCOUNTING AND INCOME TAX SERVICE for small business and individuals, to save you time and money, customized to meet your needs. Norm Pulker, B. Math. CMA. 905-251-0309 or 905-830-2985.

DOG BOARDING (near Woodbine subway). Heading away for a while and can’t bring your favourite canine companion? I take just one dog at a time and give it a very special vacation. Your dog will pull you to my door on repeat visits! Call or text Sheila at 416-574-5250 or lilackayak@gmail.com.

RESTORE PRECIOUS MEMORIES lost on old records, tapes, photos etc.? Recitals, gigs, auditions, air checks, family stuff. on 78’s, cassettes, reels, 35mm slides etc?. ArtsMediaProjects will lovingly restore them to CD’s or DVD’s. Call George @ 416-910-1091.

MUSIC CONSULTANT 30+ yrs experience in USA, Canada & Europe. Publicity - Contracts - Recording - Counsel for all music career matters. Affordable rates. 416.703.1543

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.

GREAT CONCERT VENUE – HOPE UNITED CHURCH. Amazing acoustics, with two grand pianos, Keats Pipe Organ. Accessible, near parking. 2550 Danforth (Main subway stn). 416-691-9682. Email HopeUnitedChurch@gmail.com.

Music Theatre Listings - June/July/August 2019

Belleville Theatre Guild. The Last Five Years. Music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown. Pinnacle Playhouse Theatre, 256 Pinnacle St., Belleville. 613-967-1442. $25; $22(sr); $10(st). Opens May 30, 8pm. Runs to Jun 16. Wed-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Brott Music Festival. PopOpera. Arias, duets and ensembles from favourite operas. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-525-7664. $55; $50(sr); $33(Brott35); $20(st). Jul 4, 7:30pm.

Brott Music Festival. La Bohème. Music by Giacomo Puccini, libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-525-7664. $68; $62(sr); $33(Brott35); $25(st). Jul 18, 7:30pm.

Brott Music Festival. My Fair Lady. Music by Frederick Loewe, lyrics and book by Alan Jay Lerner. FirstOntario Concert Hall, 1 Summers Ln., Hamilton. 905-525-7664. $68; $62(sr); $33(Brott35); $25(st). Aug 15, 7:30pm.

Bruce County Playhouse. Nunsense. Music, lyrics and book by Dan Goggin. Southampton Town Hall, 201 High St, Southampton. 519-483-6339. $30. Opens Jul 25, 8pm. Runs to Aug 10. Tues-Sat(8pm), Thurs/Sun(2pm).

Bryant Productions. The Secret Garden in Concert. Music by Lucy Simon, lyrics and book by Marsha Norman, based on the novel. Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst St. 416-504-4473. $35; $25(st). Opens Jun 14, 8pm. Also Jun 15(2pm, 8pm).

Civic Light Opera Company. Man of La Mancha. Music by Mitch Leigh, lyrics by Joe Darion, book by Dale Wasserman. Zion Cultural Centre, 1650 Finch Ave. E. 416-755-1717. $28. Opens Jun 5, 7pm. Runs to Jun 16. Wed(7pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Drayton Entertainment. Jack and the Beanstalk: The Panto. King’s Wharf Theatre, 97 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jun 5, 10:30am. Runs to Jun 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. Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St. S., Drayton. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jun 5, 2pm. Runs to Jun 30. Days and times vary. Visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Thoroughly Modern Millie. Music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics by Dick Scanlan, book by Richard Morris and Dick Scanlan, based on the film. Huron County Playhouse, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jun 5, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 22. Tues-Sat(2pm), Thurs/Sat(7:30pm). Note: extra show Jun 9, 2pm.

Drayton Entertainment. You’ll Get Used to It: The War Show. By Peter Colley. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jun 5, 2pm. Runs to Jun 22. Tues-Sat(2pm), Thurs/Sat(7:30pm). Note: extra show Jun 9, 2pm.

Drayton Entertainment. Disney’s Newsies. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, book by Harvey Fierstein. Huron County Playhouse, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jun 27, 2pm. Runs to Jul 13. Tues-Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(7:30pm). Note: extra show Jul 9, 7:30pm.

Drayton Entertainment. You’ll Get Used to It… The War Show. By Peter Colley. Huron Country Playhouse II, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jun 27, 2pm. Runs to Jul 13. Tues-Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(7:30pm).

Drayton Entertainment. Grease. Music, lyrics and book by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. 46 Grand Ave. S., Cambridge. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jul 10, 7:30pm. Runs to Aug 3. Days and time vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton. King’s Wharf Theatre, 97 Jury Dr., Penetanguishene. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jul 11, 2pm. Runs to Aug 10. Days and time vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Rocky the Musical. Music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, book by Thomas Meehan and Sylvester Stallone, based on the film. Huron County Playhouse, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jul 18, 2pm. Runs to Aug 3. Days and time vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Disney’s Newsies. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Jack Feldman, book by Harvey Fierstein. St. Jacobs Country Playhouse, 40 Benjamin Rd. E., Waterloo. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jul 18, 2pm. Runs to Aug 3. Days and time vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Fiddler on the Loose. Conceived by David Rogers, musical arrangements by Mark Payne. Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St. S., Drayton. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Jul 24, 2pm. Runs to Aug 10. Days and time vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Grease. Music, lyrics and book by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Huron County Playhouse, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Aug 8, 2pm. Runs to Aug 31. Days and time vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Jack and the Beanstalk: The Panto. Huron Country Playhouse II, RR1, 70689 B Line, South Huron. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Aug 8, 2pm. Runs to Aug 31. Days and time vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Drayton Entertainment. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, book by Linda Woolverton. Drayton Festival Theatre, 33 Wellington St. S., Drayton. 1-855-372-9866. $29-$48. Opens Aug 15, 2pm. Runs to Aug 31. Days and time vary; visit draytonentertainment.com for details.

Elora Festival. Shoestring Opera: Schoolyard Carmen. Music by Georges Bizet, libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. Wellington County Museum, 536 Wellington Rd. 18, Fergus. 519-846-0331. $20; $15(st); $10(child); $50(family pack). Jul 20, 11am.

Festival of the Sound. Viennese Opera Party. Charles W. Stockey Centre, 2 Bay St, Parry Sound. 705-746-2410 or 1-866-364-0061. $48-$53; $43-$48(sr). Jul 21, 7:30pm.

Gravenhurst Opera House. Dean & Jerry: What Might Have Been. Created by Jesse Collins. Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd. S., Gravenhurst. 1-888-495-8888. $40; $30(st). Opens Jul 24, 2:30pm. Runs to Aug 16. Tues-Thurs(2:30pm), Wed-Sat(8pm).

Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company. Knishes ‘n Grits. By Thom Allison and Micah Barnes. Greenwin Theatre, Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge St. 416-932-9995. $28 and up. Opens May 21, 8pm. Runs to Jun 2. Mon-Thurs/Sat(8pm), Wed(1pm), Sun(2pm).

Helga Schmidt/Attila Glatz Concert Productions/Elev8 Global Entertainment. Jonathan Antoine: Live In Concert, Beyond the Curtain. Jonathan Antoine, tenor; Tina Guo, cello; DCappella, a cappella group. Winter Garden Theatre, 189 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $45-$150. Jun 6, 7:30pm. Also Jun 8.

Highlands Opera Studio. From Opera to Broadway. St. George’s Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533. $32.50. Jul 31, 8pm.

Highlands Opera Studio. Pop Goes the Opera. Minden United Church, 21 Newcastle St, Minden. 1-855-455-5533. $32.50. Aug 3, 8pm.

Highlands Opera Studio. Celebrations! St. George’s Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533. $32.50. Aug 7, 8pm.

Highlands Opera Studio. Art of Song. St. George’s Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533. $32.50. Aug 10, 8pm.

Highlands Opera Studio. Women in Opera: Then and Now. Music by G. Puccini, M. Atallah, and K. Harder, libretti by G. Forzano, A. Abracen, and M. Telford. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavilion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533. $37.50. Aug 15, 8pm. Also Aug 17 (Orillia).

Highlands Opera Studio. Alumni Concert. St. George’s Anglican Church, 617 Mountain St, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533. $32.50. Aug 20, 8pm.

Highlands Opera Studio. Ariadne Auf Naxos. Music by Richard Strauss, libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. Northern Lights Performing Arts Pavillion, 5358 County Rd. 21, Haliburton. 1-855-455-5533. $37.50. Opens Aug 22, 7:30pm. Runs to Aug 26. Thurs/Mon(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Long Reach Opera Workshop. Le nozze di Figaro. Music by Mozart, libretto by Da Ponte. Gene Wu, baritone (Figaro); Jeffrey Smith, bass (Basilio); and undergraduate and Masters students from UofT, Western, Dalhousie, McGill, Mount Allison, San Francisco Conservatory of Music, and York University. Jeanne Lamon Hall, Trinity-St. Paul’s Centre, 427 Bloor St. W. $20; $10(sr/st/culture workers); free(LROW alumni). Opens Jun 26, 7:30pm. Also on Jun 27, 28, 29.

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).

Luminato. Obeah Opera. Conceived, written and composed by Nicole Brooks. Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront Centre, 207 Queen’s Quay W. 416-368-4849. $45-85; $30-60(st). Opens Jun 13, 8pm. Runs to Jun 22. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sun(2pm).

Luminato/The Cave Collective. The Cave. Music by John Millard, lyrics by Tomson Highway. Tank House Theatre, Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Distillery District, 50 Tank House Ln. 416-368-4849. $30 and up. Opens Jun 18, 8pm. Runs to Jun 23. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

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. Dear Evan Hansen. Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, book by Steven Levenson. Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $69 and up. Opens Mar 5, 8pm. Runs to Sep 29. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. The Sound of Music. Music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $39-$129. Opens May 28, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 2. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm).

Mirvish. Little Black Dress. Written by Danielle Trzcinski, Amanda Barker, Natalie Tenenbaum and Christopher Bond. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $30-$70. Opens Jun 4, 8pm. Runs to Jun 9. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm), Sun(7pm).

Mirvish. The Book of Mormon. Music, lyrics and book by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $35 and up. Opens Jun 11, 8pm. Runs to Jun 23. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm), Sun(1:30pm/7:30pm).

Mirvish. The Lion King. Music and lyrics by Elton John and Tim Rice, with additional music by Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin and Hans Zimmer. Book by Roger Allers and Irene Mecchi. Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. 416-872-1212. $89 and up. Opens Jun 13, 7:30pm. Runs to Aug 4. Tues-Sat(7:30pm), Sat(2pm), Sun(1pm, 6:30pm).

Mirvish. Waitress. Music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, book by Jessie Nelson, based on the film. Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St. 416-872-1212. $59 and up. Opens Jul 9, 8pm. Runs to Aug 18. Tues-Sat(8pm), Wed(1:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Mirvish. The Office! A Musical Parody. CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. 416-872-1212. $45-$79. Opens Jul 30, 8pm. Runs to Aug 25. Tues-Sat(8pm), Sat/Sun(2pm), Sun(7pm).

Muse 9 Productions/Village Opera. Bon Appétit! A Musical Tasting Menu. Lee Hoiby: Bon Appétit!; Danika Lorèn: The Secret Lives of Vegetables; Peter Tiefenbach: Chansons de mon placard. Merchants of Green Coffee, 2 Matilda St. muse9food.bpt.me. $30; $25(st/artists). Jun 27, 8pm.

National Ballet of Canada. Physical Thinking. Music by Franz Schubert and Thom Willems. William Forsythe, choreographer and designer. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $39 and up. Opens Jun 1, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 8. Sat/Sun(2pm), Wed-Fri(7:30pm).

National Ballet of Canada. The Merry Widow. Music by Franz Lehár. Ronald Hynd, choreographer. John Meehan and Steven Woodgate, stage directors. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W. 416-345-9595. $40 and up. Opens Jun 19, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 23. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Thurs/Sat/Sun(2pm).

Nightwood Theatre Lawyer Show. Mamma Mia! Music and lyrics by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and some songs with Stig Anderson. Book by Catherine Johnson. Jane Mallett Theatre, St Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E. 416-366-7723. $74-$91. Opens Jun 6, 8pm. Runs to Jun 8. Thurs-Sat(8pm), Sat(2pm).

Opera by Request. Nabucco. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Temistocle Solera. William Shookhoff, piano and conductor. Christ Church UCC, 1700 Mazo Cr., Mississauga. 416-455-2365. $20. Jun 1, 7:30pm.

Opera by Request. A Summer Feast. William Shookhoff, piano and conductor. College Street United Church, 452 College St. 416-455-2365. $20. Jun 7, 7:30pm.

Opera by Request. Maria Stuarda. Music by Gaetano Donizetti, libretto by Giuseppe Bardari. St. Andrew’s United Church (Bloor St.), 117 Bloor St E. 416-455-2365. $20. Jun 15, 7:30pm.

OperaMuskoka/Toronto City Opera. La Traviata. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Rene M. Caisse Memorial Theatre, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge. 705-765-1048. $35. Aug 20, 7:30pm.

Orangeville Music Theatre. Grease. Music, lyrics and book by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Town Hall Opera House, 87 Broadway, Orangeville. 519-942-3423. $25.95. Opens Jun 21, 8pm. Runs to Jun 30. Fri(8pm), Sat(7pm), Sun(2pm).

Pomegranate Opera Productions/Pride Toronto. Pomegranate. Music by Kye Marshall, libretto by Amanda Hale. Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander St. pomegranateopera.com. $30-$50. Opens Jun 5, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 9. Wed-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

Port Hope Festival Theatre. Guys and Dolls. Music and lyrics by Frank Loesser, book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. Cameco Capitol Arts Centre, 20 Queen St, Port Hope. 1-888-732-1680. $38-$41. Opens May 21, 2pm. Runs to Jun 16. Tues-Thurs/Sat-Sun(2pm), Thurs-Sat(8pm).

Shaggy Pup Productions. Menopause, the Musical. Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd. S., Gravenhurst. 1-888-495-8888. $45-$55. Jun 7, 8pm.

Silly Stages. Chasing Rainbows. Songs of Judy Garland. Louise Pitre, singer. Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., Oshawa. 905-721-3399. $35. Jun 27, 8pm.

Silly Stages. Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, book by Doug Wright. Regent Theatre, 50 King St. E., Oshawa. 905-721-3399. $29-$39. Opens Jul 9, 1:30pm. Runs to Jul 14. Tues/Wed/Sat/Sun(1:30pm), Wed-Sat(7:30pm).

Soulpepper. 88 Keys. Written and hosted by Tom Allen. Mike Ross, director and music director. Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane. 416-866-8666. $30-$75. Opens Jun 1, 1:30pm. Runs to Jun 21. Days and times vary. Visit soulpepper.ca for details.

Soundstreams/Luminato/Pinkhouse Productions. Hell’s Fury, the Hollywood Songbook. Conceived and directed by Tim Albery, with music by Hanns Eisler. Russell Braun, baritone. Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 231 Queen’s Quay W. 416-368-4849. $45-$95; $30-$70(st). Opens Jun 19, 7pm. Runs to Jun 23. Wed-Sat(7pm), Sun(2pm).

Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. La traviata. Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. Robert Gill Theatre, University of Toronto, 214 College St. 416-366-7723. $28. Opens Jul 26, 8pm. Also Jul 28(2pm); 31(2pm); Aug 3(8pm).

Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Earnest, The Importance of Being. By Victor Davies and Eugene Benson. Robert Gill Theatre, University of Toronto, 214 College St. 416-366-7723. $28. Opens Jul 27, 2pm. Also Jul 30(8pm); Aug 1(8pm); 4(2pm).

Summer Opera Lyric Theatre. Riders to the Sea and Gianni Schicchi. Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Giacomo Puccini. Robert Gill Theatre, University of Toronto, 214 College St. 416-366-7723. $28. Opens Jul 27, 8pm. Also Jul 31(8pm); Aug 2(8pm); 3(2pm).

Theaturtle. Charlotte: A Tri-Coloured Play With Music. Music by Ales Bresina, libretto by Alon Nashman. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-978-2452. $20. Jun 1, 2pm.

Toronto Catholic District School Board Staff Arts. Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater, book by Doug Wright. Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts Theatre, 36 Greenfield Ave. 416-222-8282 x2787. $30. Opens May 31, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 8. Days and times vary. Visit tcdsb.org/staffarts for details.

Vera Causa Opera. Canadian Opera Fest 2019. The Village Girl (concept by Chloe Bissada, words and music by Dylan Langan); Refracted (words by Charlotte Lilley and music by Emma Verdonk); La jugement (words by Emma Lemieux and music by Dylan Langan); The Shoemaker’s Orphans (words by Rivi and Kyri Friedman and music by Emma Verdonk); L’étrange et belle (words by Leslie McCorkindale and Vanessa Parr with music by Dylan Langan). Cambridge Centre for the Arts, 60 Dickson St., Cambridge. 519-277-9277. $15; free(st/child). Jun 14, 7pm. Also Jun 15(7pm, Waterloo), 16(2pm, Guelph).

Vera Causa Opera. Canadian Opera Fest 2019. The Village Girl (concept by Chloe Bissada, words and music by Dylan Langan); Refracted (words by Charlotte Lilley and music by Emma Verdonk); La jugement (words by Emma Lemieux and music by Dylan Langan); The Shoemaker’s Orphans (words by Rivi and Kyri Friedman and music by Emma Verdonk); L’étrange et belle (words by Leslie McCorkindale and Vanessa Parr with music by Dylan Langan). Knox Presbyterian Church (Waterloo), 50 Erb St. W., Waterloo. 519-277-9277. $15; free(st/child). Jun 15, 7pm. Also Jun 14(7pm, Cambridge), 16(2pm, Guelph).

Vera Causa Opera. Canadian Opera Fest 2019. The Village Girl (concept by Chloe Bissada, words and music by Dylan Langan); Refracted (words by Charlotte Lilley and music by Emma Verdonk); La jugement (words by Emma Lemieux and music by Dylan Langan); The Shoemaker’s Orphans (words by Rivi and Kyri Friedman and music by Emma Verdonk); L’étrange et belle (words by Leslie McCorkindale and Vanessa Parr with music by Dylan Langan). Harcourt Memorial United Church, 87 Dean Ave., Guelph. vcopera.ca or 519-277-9277. $15; free(st/child). Also Jun 14(7pm, Cambridge), 15(7pm, Waterloo).

Watercourse Theatre. Spend Your Kids' Inheritance. Music by Frank Horvat, book and lyrics by Catherine Frid. Bil Antoniou, Tara Baxendale, Rick Jones, Charlotte Moore, Denise Norman, Kyle Orzech, Jillian Rees-Brown and Brianne Tucker, Andrew Lamb, stage director; Giustin MacLean, music director. Helen Gardiner Phelan Playhouse, 79 St. George St. 416-966-1062 or spendyourkidsinheritance.com. $13. Latecomers not allowed. Please arrive early!. Opens Jul 4. Also Jul 6(12:45pm), Jul 8(10pm), Jul 10(8:15pm), Jul 12(4:45pm), Jul 13(4:30pm), Jul 14(1:45pm).

Wavestage Theatre. Godspell. Music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by John-Michael Tebelak. George Ignatieff Theatre, 15 Devonshire Pl. wavestagetheatre.com. $39; $28(sr/st). Opens Jun 20, 7:30pm. Runs to Jun 23. Thurs-Sat(7:30pm), Sat/Sun(2pm).

We Are Here Productions. Urinetown the Musical, in concert. Music, lyrics and book by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis. Wychwood Theatre, 601 Christie St. wearehereproductions@gmail.com. $30. Opens May 31, 8pm. Also Jun 1, 2.

Westben. The Snow Queen. Music by John Greer, libretto by Jeremy James Taylor. Canadian Children’s Opera Company. The Barn, 6698 County Road 30, Campbellford. 877-883-5777. $39; $37(sr); $15(under 30); $5(under 19). Jul 7, 2pm.

Westben. Saturday at the Opera. The Barn, 6698 County Road 30, Campbellford. 877-883-5777. $60; $58(sr); $15(under 30); $5(under 19). Jul 27, 2pm.