Second City, “Live Wrong and Prosper”: Spring, Summer 2012
Live Wrong and Prosper!!
In this age of ill-gotten fortune, scandalous celebrities, and shameless self-promotion, The Second City will go to any lengths to get the biggest laughs.
Canada’s finest comedic performers are ready to admit their absurd addictions and indulge in your guilty pleasures. So occupy a theatre seat and buckle up, as together we explore the deep mysteries of the universe, like what makes marshmallows so irresistibly good? are the police watching when you illegally download your favourite television show? and why does your boyfriend insist on live-tweeting during our most intimate moments? More »
Lower Ossington Theatre, “Forever Plaid”: April 13, 14, 27, 28, 29
“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 »
Théâtre français de Toronto (TfT), “L’Emmerdeur (The Pain in the Ass)”: April 18 – May 5, 2012
Théâtre français de Toronto (TfT) is pleased to present L’Emmerdeur (The Pain in the Ass), the Francis Veber play that gave birth to the “idiot” of Le Dîner de cons (The Dinner Game). Directed by TfT Artistic Director Guy Mignault, it will play at the Berkeley Street Theatre from April 18 to May 5, 2012.
Following the critical and popular success of the Dîner de cons, presented at Théâtre français de Toronto two years ago this spring, Guy Mignault reconnects with Francis Veber, whom he considers “the Modern Molière,” to offer the audience a side-splitting cult piece. More »
Tarragon Theatre, “Was Spring”: April 4 – May 6, 2012
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rragon 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 »
Théâtre français de Toronto, “L’Emmerdeur”: April 18 –May 5
L’Emmerdeur (The Pain in the Ass): Zany Hijinks at the Berkeley Street Theatre
Théâtre français de Toronto (TfT) is pleased to present L’Emmerdeur (The Pain in the Ass), the Francis Veber play that gave birth to the “idiot” of Le Dîner de cons (The Dinner Game). Directed by TfT Artistic Director Guy Mignault, it will play at the Berkeley Street Theatre from April 18 to May 5, 2012. More »
