Bretta Gerecke News

Canadian Stage presents the Toronto premiere of Catalyst Theatre's Frankenstein, an award-winning adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic gothic novel integrating poetic verse, song, original music, stylized movement and fantastical costumes and sets made entirely of paper.

Canadian Stage announces the third annual Festival of Ideas & Creation at the Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley Street, Toronto, from May 10 to 22, 2010.

Mark Bellamy, Artistic Director of Vertigo Theatre announced today their 2010 - 2011 mystery subscription series, presented at Vertigo's own ‘Vertigo Theatre Centre' located at the base of the Calgary Tower. Vertigo Theatre continues to be Canada's only presenter of mystery based shows, and the 2010-2011 series features:

Luminato, Toronto Festival of Arts and Creativity, is pleased to reveal the three curatorial threads being explored at the upcoming Luminato Festival, as exemplified by the 2010 theatre and dance program. From the relationship between east and west, the way rights and freedoms are expressed artistically, to a celebration of the diva, these over-arching concepts unify the many artistic disciplines presented at Luminato, and provide Festival-goers with a thought-provoking way to navigate the 2010 Festival program. Luminato takes place June 11-20, 2010. Tickets go on sale April 15.

THE DROWNING GIRLS opens in the Tarragon Theatre's Extra Space tonight, Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 8:00 pm. Previews began Tuesday, October 6. THE DROWNING GIRLS was written by Beth Graham, Charlie Tomlinson, Daniela Vlaskalic and is directed by Charlie Tomlinson.

Canadian Stage Company Artistic Producer Martin Bragg announced today details regarding the 2009-2010 Season, marking his final season with the Company after 17 memorable years. The Company's 22nd subscription season kicks off in September and includes five plays at the Bluma Appel Theatre and three at the Berkeley Street Theatre. Rounding out the playbill is the annual CanStage TD Dream in High Park. Season subscriptions are available with 5-play packages starting from $90 and 8-play packages starting from $138. To subscribe, call 416-368-3110, visit canstage.com or purchase in-person from the Box Office at the Bluma Appel Theatre (27 Front Street East) or Berkeley Street Theatre (26 Berkeley Street).