Mean Girls at Mirvish Productions
Mean Girls mostly goes swimmingly — this touring production is, overall, a crisp and polished entertainment machine that I enjoyed immensely. But its conclusion struggles to match the rest of the show’s momentum.
Singin’ in the Rain at Mirvish Productions
This Singin’ in the Rain often feels quite distant. But when it rains, it pours.
The Shape of Home: Songs in Search of Al Purdy at Crow’s Theatre (a Festival Players Production)
The Shape of Home is a Purdy damn perfect theatrical experience.
The Crack of Doom! (Or: How I Learned to Love the Meteor) (Bain&Bernard)
The Crack of Doom! is not shy about where it’s going.
Bubble Babz: Songs from the Tub at the 2022 Toronto Fringe (Edge of the Sky)
Barbara Johnston has a new character: Bubble Babz.
A Perfect Bowl of Pho at the 2022 Toronto Fringe (Send Noods Productions)
Through its unabashed embrace of joyful theatricality, Pho makes a new meal out of old ingredients — and cooks up a bowl large enough to share.
Statistics at the 2022 Toronto Fringe (Ladyville Productions)
Statistics breaks down the pressures and pleasures of “Life Sci Culture”.
Flight of the Ballooncaster: The Hottest Air at the 2022 Toronto Fringe (Balloon-Based Productions)
A timeless, self-contained musical comedy.
& Juliet at Mirvish Productions
A campy approach combines with bombastic technical and musical execution to create the exact cocktail of overstimulating escapism that the show is going for.
Chicago at the Stratford Festival
Feore’s scrappy and athletic Chicago is surprisingly earnest.
Killing Time: A Game Show Musical at Mixtape Projects
The “unapologetically fun” theatre company makes an unapologetically fun show… fancy that!
