West Side Story
From the first note to the final breath, WEST SIDE STORY soars as the greatest love story of all time. Directed by David Saint, using Tony Award®-winning librettist Arthur Laurents' Broadway direction, WEST SIDE STORYremains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The new Broadway cast album of WEST SIDE STORY recently won the 2010 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Show Album. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway's finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as "Something's Coming," "Tonight," "America," "I Feel Pretty," and "Somewhere."
DATES:
May 8 - June 3, 2012
THEATRE:
Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M2N 6R8
416-250-3708
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Monday- No shows.
Tuesday- 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday- 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Thursday- 7:30 p.m.
Friday- 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday- 2:00 p.m.
RUNNING TIME:
2 hours 25 minutes. One 15 minute intermission.
Beauty and The Beast
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Toronto! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide.
This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including "Be Our Guest" and the beloved title song.
Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts!
DATES:
July 3 - July 22, 2012
THEATRE:
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
145 Queen St. W
Toronto, ON M5H 4G1
416-363-6671
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Monday- No shows.
Tuesday- 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday- 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Thursday- 7:30 p.m.
Friday- 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday- 2:00 p.m.
RUNNING TIME:
2 hours 30 minutes. One 15 minute intermission.
Million Dollar Quartet
On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians were gathered together by Sam Phillips, the "Father of Rock 'n' Roll" at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations featuring timeless hits including "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "That's All Right," "Sixteen Tons," "Great Balls of Fire," "I Walk the Line," "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," "Who Do You Love?," "Matchbox," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Hound Dog" and more.
Caution: Strobe lights and smoke effects.
DATES:
July 10 - July 29, 2012
THEATRE:
Toronto Centre for the Arts
5040 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M2N 6R8
416-250-3708
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Monday- No shows.
Tuesday- 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday- 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Thursday- 7:30 p.m.
Friday- 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Sunday- 2:00 p.m.
RUNNING TIME:
1 hour 40 minutes. No intermission.
War Horse
1912: At the village auction, Albert's father, Ted Narracott (a poor farmer who has had one too many beers that morning), decides to take on his brother and long-standing enemy, local bully Arthur Narracott. They set to bidding over a young hunter colt. After having driven the price up to astronomical proportions, Arthur gives up the bidding and lets Ted buy the horse.
Over the next two years Albert and Joey, as the horse is named, grow to love and to develop a profound understanding of each other. 1914: War with Germany is declared. The local yeomanry set about recruiting and Ted, unknown to Albert, decides to sell Joey to the army. Major, a local soldier, promises Albert that he will look after Joey when he goes to war: he gives him his solemn word that the horse will be safe. Albert reluctantly lets him go.
Major Nicholls is as good as his word, proving a loyal keeper and friend of Joey's. He introduces him to Topthorn, a thoroughbred and the finest horse in the yeomanry. The two horses come to find peace and security together, for a while. After Major Nicholls is killed in action the horses are captured by the Germans. Meanwhile, back in Devon, the news of Major Nicholls' death has reached Albert. Convinced that Joey will no longer be safe outside of his custody, Albert escapes from the farm and runs away to join the army and bring his beloved horse home safely.
DATES:
Now Playing until September 30, 2012
THEATRE:
The Princess of Wales Theatre
300 King Street West
Toronto, M5V 1J2
(416) 872-1212
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Tuesday to Saturday - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday - 1:30 p.m.
* Added performaces Thursday, June 28 at 1:30 p.m. & Sunday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m.
* No show Sunday, July 1
RUNNING TIME:
2 hours 40 minutes. Intermission included.
Bring It On
BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL is the explosive new musical comedy that raises the stakes on over-the-top team rivalries. Set against the world of competitive cheerleading, this powerhouse new show hilariously proves that winning isn't everything when it means losing something - or someone - you really care about.
DATES:
May 2nd to June 3, 2012
THEATRE:
Ed Mirvish Theatre (formerly The Canon),
244 Victoria Street
Toronto, ON, M5B 1V8
416-872-1212
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Tuesday to Saturday - 8PM
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday - 2PM
Added performance Thursday May 3, 2PM
Sunday May 6, 8PM
No Show Wed May 2, 2PM
RUNNING TIME:
2 hours 27 minutes. Intermission included.
Rent
Be the first to see the next generation of musical theatre performers. Performed by the graduating class of Sheridan College's prestigious Music Theatre Performance Program, Rent, written by Jonathan Larson, set in NYC's East Village, is a modern take on the classic Puccini opera, La Boheme. It tells the unforgettable story of a group of young artists learning to survive, falling in love, finding their voices and living for today.
DATES:
May 15 to June 3, 2012
THEATRE:
Panasonic Theatre,
651 Yonge Street,
Toronto, ON M4Y 1Z9
416 872-1212
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, May 15 - 7:30PM
Wednesday, May 16 - 2:00PM
Wednesday, May 16 - 7:30PM
Thursday, May 17 - 7:30PM
Friday, May 18 - 8:00PM
Saturday, May 19 - 2:00PM
Saturday, May 19 - 8:00PM
Sunday, May 20 - 2:00PM
Tuesday, May 22 - 7:30PM
Wednesday, May 23 - 7:30PM
Thursday, May 24 - 7:30PM
Friday, May 25 - 8:00PM
Saturday, May 26 - 2:00PM
Saturday, May 26 - 8:00PM
Sunday, May 27 - 2:00PM
RUNNING TIME:
2 hours 40 minutes. Intermission included.
Flashdance
Now is the time to live the dream all over again. Based on the movie that defined a generation, FLASHDANCE The Musical tells the unforgettable story of Alex, a working-class girl from Pittsburgh striving to make her dreams of becoming a professional dancer a reality. Directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, Memphis, The Addams Family), this new musical features a score of smash hits including the Academy Award®-winning title track "Flashdance - What a Feeling," "Maniac," "I Love Rock & Roll," along with 10 original songs. Experience the magic all over again. FLASHDANCE will leave you begging for more!
DATES:
July 31 to August 19, 2012
THEATRE:
Ed Mirvish Theatre (formerly The Canon),
244 Victoria Street
Toronto, ON, M5B 1V8
416 872 1212
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 8PM Wednesday / Saturday - 2PM & 8PM Sunday - 2PM
RUNNING TIME:
TBD
Backbeat
Backbeat is the story of how the Beatles 'became' the Beatles when John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Pete Best and Stuart Sutcliffe embarked on their journey from the famous docks of Liverpool to search for success in the seedy red light district of Hamburg.
The compelling triangular relationship between the band's original bassist Stuart Sutcliffe, the striking German photographer Astrid Kirchherr with whom he fell in love, and his best friend John Lennon, became an intrinsic part of The Beatles' story and put them on an unstoppable trajectory onto the world stage.
Directed by the award-winningDavid Leveaux, Backbeat features all-time rock 'n' roll classics including Love Me Do, PS I Love You, Twist & Shout, Rock 'N' Roll Music, Long Tall Sally, Please Mr Postman and Money live on stage as performed by 'The Beatles'.
DATES:
July 21 to September 2, 2012
THEATRE:
Royal Alexandra Theatre,
260 King Street West
Toronto, ON, M5V1H9
416 872-1212
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
TBD
RUNNING TIME:
2 hours 20 minutes. One 20 minute intermission.
Beyond the Cuckoo's Nest
Commissioned by YPT, this riveting play explores teen mental health. Patricia, Jude and Trey meet regularly at a drop-in group for teenagers diagnosed with a mental health issue. In a series of scenes from both the group and their personal lives, we get to know their unique situations as they struggle with school workloads, worried parents, peer pressure and broken hearts. Beyond the Cuckoo's Nest reminds us that stigmatization of mental illness is still one of the biggest barriers to finding and holding on to hope.
* (Recommended Grades 8-12)
DATES:
May 7 to May 17, 2012
THEATRE:
Young People's Theatre
165 Front Street East
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 3Z4 Canada
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
BAOBAB
In this story, inspired by West African legends, an ancient baobab tree stands tall amidst a persistent drought. One day the tree brings forth an egg and from the egg is born a little boy. The villagers recognize that this little boy is the only one who can undertake the quest to bring water back to the land. But there are four formidable tasks to be completed before success is possible. Can a little boy change the history of the world?
Using puppetry, masks, and percussion rhythms, Baobab makes powerful change come to life.
* (Recommended for grades JK to 3)
DATES:
May 8 to May 17, 2012
THEATRE:
Young People's Theatre
165 Front Street East
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 3Z4 Canada
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Bolshoi Ballet Performs Swan Lake
The Bolshoi Ballet returns to Toronto with the most revered of classical ballets, SWAN LAKE, a perennial dance favourite about sorcery and royalty. Based on Russian folk tales, SWAN LAKE, which the Bolshoi premiered in 1877, is the haunting story of Odette, a beautiful maiden turned swan by an evil sorcerer. A tragic love story, Odette's romance with Prince Siegfried is doomed by a curse which leaves him to wander endlessly on the empty banks of the lake of his dreams. Today, the Bolshoi Ballet remains one of the world's most famous ballet companies, even Lady Gaga is a fan, and has performed with them!
DATES:
May 15 to May 19, 2012
THEATRE:
Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
1 Front Street East
Toronto, ON M5E 1B2
1-855-872-7669
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Tue May 15, 2012 - 7:30PM
Wed May 16, 2012 - 7:30PM
Thu May 17, 2012 - 7:30PM
Fri May 18, 2012 - 8:00PM
Sat May 19, 2012 - 2:00PM
Sat May 19, 2012 - 8:00PM
Einstein on the Beach
Scored and written by Philip Glass. Designed and directed by Robert Wilson. Choreography by Lucinda Childs.
Robert Wilson-Philip Glass' landmark collaboration, Einstein on the Beachranks among the greatest artistic triumphs of the 20th century. Yet for the past two decades this operatic gem has gone unproduced. Now, as Glass celebrates his 75th birthday, the Luminato Festival of Arts and Creativity enables new generations to experience it first-hand. In its North American premiere, this new production marks the first time that Einstein has been presented on this continent outside New York City.
DATES:
June 8 to June 10, 2012
THEATRE:
Sony Centre for the Performing Arts
1 Front Street East
Toronto, ON M5E 1B2
1-855-872-7669
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
Fri June 8, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Sat June 9, 2012 - 6:00 PM
Sun June 10, 2012 - 3:00 PM