Events:

Alumnae Theatre, “Cosi”: April 13 – 28

Louis Nowra (born Mark Doyle) is a celebrated Australian writer across many genres – stage plays, novels, non-fiction, screenplays, etc. In North America, he is probably best-known for his 1992 hit play Così, which he adapted for the screen in 1996. More »

DanceWorks, “Bboyizm”: April 13, 14

show_izm_cna2010_019.jpgDanceWorks, Toronto’s longest-running contemporary dance series presents Ottawa urban dance sensation Bboyizm in its Toronto debut with two shows: IZM on Friday April 13 and Saturday April 14 at 8pm, and a matinee performance of the family-friendly show, EVOLUTION OF B-BOYING, Saturday, April 14 at 1pm, both at Harbourfront Centre’s Enwave Theatre. More »

Lower Ossington Theatre, “Forever Plaid”: April 13, 14, 27, 28, 29

PLAIDPOSTER.jpg“Forever Plaid” is one of the most popular and successful shows in recent memory. This deliciously goofy revue follows four young singers struggling to make it in the 1950′s. After being killed in a tragic automobile accident they are miraculously revived 40 years later and return from the afterlife. With a second chance, they seek to achieve musical glory by performing the show that never was. More »

Tarragon Theatre, “Was Spring”: April 4 – May 6, 2012

TaL-R: Clare Coulter, Caroline Gillis, Jessica Moss starring in Was Springrragon Theatre is pleased to present the Toronto premiere of Was Spring, written and directed by the multi-talented, award-winning playwright, director, actor and filmmaker, Daniel MacIvor.

Was Spring previews from March 27, opens Wednesday April 4 and runs to May 6 in Tarragon Theatre’s Extra Space. Tickets range from $24-$51 (inclusive of HST) and are available by calling the box office at 416.531.1827 or by visiting www.tarragontheatre.com. More »

Toronto Centre for the Arts, “I Love You Because”: March 28 – April 15, 2012

I_love_you_because.jpgI Love You Because is a modern day musical twist on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice – a musical love story about a young, uptight greeting card writer who has his life turned upside down when he meets a flighty photographer on a blind date. This hilarious romantic comedy stars Dora Award winners Jeff Madden and Elena Juatco, along with Jay Davis, Gabi Epstein, Michael DeRose and Cara Leslie. Playing March 28 – April 15, 2012 at the Toronto Centre for the Arts. Tickets on sale now at the Toronto Centre for the Arts box office 416-872-1111. More »

inDANCE, “Nine” and “Quicksand”: April 12 – 14

inDANCE__Quicksand_2.JPGToronto’s acclaimed contemporary dance company inDANCE is proud to present a double bill of two original journeys into a vivid labyrinth of intense human encounters. Choreographed by Hari Krishnan, Nine and Quicksand will be presented at the Fleck Dance Theatre April 12 to 14 as part of Harbourfront’s NextSteps series. More »