Review: Stratford’s “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” is scrumptiously frothy, indulgent fun
“It’s an absolute blast,…And visually, the production is bright and fun.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Unbearable questions and an ethic of care drive Banafsheh Hassani’s new play “Regarding Antigone”
“In my many attempts at making what I was feeling into a theatrical story… I came up with the story of a theatre troupe that is trying to put up an adaption of Antigone, and ends up having Antigone happen to them.” ~ Banafsheh Hassani بنفشه حسنی
Review: Toronto Musical Productions’ “Chicago” makes a confident, cabaret-style Comeback
“The production’s greatest strength lies in the cast’s obvious enthusiasm for the material and the songs.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Review: “What the Day Owes to the Night” – a stunning homage to heritage and humanity
“This is not just the story of one man’s heritage, but a shared human story — a language older than words.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Review: “HANS: My Life in Fairy Tales” honours beloved storyteller and his imagination
“HANS: My Life in Fairy Tales is a carefully crafted and visually inventive production recommended for ages four and up that honours both the storyteller and his stories.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Review: Shaw Festival’s revival of “Anything Goes” is stunning
“This is a joyously escapist and visually stunning revival that crackles with eye-popping choreography, dynamic performances, and elegant design.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Review: Shaw Festival’s final trip to Narnia is minimalist and safe
“Visually, the production adopts a minimalist aesthetic: it aims to leave scope for imagination but challenges audiences in its spareness.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Jake Planinc on staging a Canadian classic and bringing Matchstick’s new production of “Leaving Home” to Toronto
““I’d dreamed of taking the production to Toronto, and the Coal Mine was always my #1 target. I’m incredibly grateful.” ~ Jake Planinc
Colleen A. Smith on 10 years of growth at the FirstOntario PAC and the new milestone season
“It is so important that people feel like they belong at the PAC, and further, that they see themselves on our stages,” Colleen A. Smith
Xin Wang’s “Cooo” is a responsive soundscape created especially for “new ears”
“I think sound discovery-based works are excellent choices for new ears… As long as we discover together, they are ready for it.” ~ Xin Wang
Noreen Nanja offers a refreshing remix of romance, roots and reckoning
“I wanted to write a book where the coming-of-age arc explored the dynamics of growing up between two cultures.” ~ Noreen Nanja