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Listening to a radio edit of almost any gangster rap song is a lot like listening to a truck while it’s backing up.
Shrimp Rings, Jesus, and That Cats Movie
Maybe it was just a bad trailer, because MEOW Magazine gave the Cats movie four M’s.
What I Wish I’d Known: Laura Nanni
Cultivate the same environment of creativity and fun for yourself that you wish for the artists and audience you plan for.
Season Announcement: TO Live 2019-2020
“We are proud to present a season of top artists from around the world and around the City all of which reflect the dynamic diversity of Toronto,” said Clyde Wagner, President and CEO, TO Live. “Our new season builds on our commitment to celebrate, inspire and connect our audiences by showcasing a wide variety of innovative creative expressions.”
The Greatest Showmance
“Showmance” is not a real word; it was invented by people in the acting industry. For those of you not familiar with the term, this is how Steffi DiDomenicantonio’s dictionary defines the word: two co-stars are working together in a show and are playing love interests. Time passes and the onstage feelings get confused for real-life feelings.
New Works, Sequels, Remounts, and Retrospectives: Best of Fringe 2019
Artists appearing in TO Live’s Best of Fringe discuss the challenges and charms of their Fringe run, reflect on the genesis of their work, and contemplate what’s next.
Announcement: TO Live Best of Fringe 2019 Line-Up
TO Live has announced the Best of Fringe 2019 Line Up and these are all the plays that will be featured this year.
Where to Eat and Drink… Festival Players of Prince Edward County
Heading to a show at Prince Edward County? Here’s where you should go before or after for a bite or a drink.
In Conversation: Esther Jun
In conversation with Esther Jun about her upcoming concert The Promised Land, presented by Soulpepper. Esther talks to us about the pursuit of that Promised Land, the power of music to elevate a concept, the relevance of Steinbeck’s work today, and the joy this production has brought her.
Purple Rain, Blue Seats, and The Little Mermaid
I knew the news was real when Kawhi blocked me on both Instagram AND Twitter.
A Man, a Rope, a Cowboy
Fool for Love marks Eion Bailey’s Soulpepper debut and his return to the stage after decades of film and television work. Soulpepper invited us to watch a rehearsal of Fool for Love, and we spoke with Eion and others about the process of learning the unique skill of lassoing.
Satan Speaks, Ducking Punches, and How I Lost My Virginity
I never lost my virginity. I know exactly where I left it. It’s in a hotel room somewhere in Kingston, Ontario.
In Conversation: Gershwyn Eustache Jnr and Leah Harvey
Small Island principal actors Gershwyn Eustache Jnr (Gilbert) and Leah Harvey (Hortense) reflect on their characters, the legacy of the Windrush generation, and what cinema audiences can expect from Small Island.
40th Annual Dora Mavor Moore Award Winners
Announcing the winners of the 40th annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards!
Crunchless Doritos, Doug Ford Boozed, and My All-Time Favourite Films (Sort Of)
- I will never for the life of me understand why people feel compelled to take pictures of their own feet.
Performers talk love of Prince Edward County crowds and community
Festival Players’ 2019 summer season features small cast ensembles, one person shows, improvisation, and traditionally scripted plays. We had the opportunity to speak with some of this season’s performers about what they were looking forward to most about working in Prince Edward County.
Plastic Straw Bans, Skeptical Phone Apps, and Never-to-Be-Written Screenplays
- I think it really says something that when people use the phrase the real world, nine times out of ten, the connotations are negative.