Openings & Closings – Week of November 6
OPENINGS
These are the shows that are opening in Toronto the week of November 6, 2017.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9
DAUGHTER, The Theatre Centre/QuipTake/Pandemic Theatre
A darkly satirical piece about a father stuck in a moment of confusion—raised in patriarchy, confronting his new identity as a patriarch/father, and not knowing how to operate in the world. Read creator Adam Lazarus talk about “how fucked up men can be” here.
At the Theatre Centre, closes November 19
EVIL DEAD THE MUSICAL, Starvox Entertainment
The hilarious and outrageous story of five college friends spending the weekend in an abandoned cabin in the woods after accidentally unleashing an evil force that turns them all into Candarian demons.
At the Randolph Theatre, closes November 19
GREASE — THE MUSICAL, Irregular Entertainment
A fresh revival of the greatest high school rock musical ever written, sending Grease back to its roots on the gritty streets of 1950s North Chicago, while incorporating the most beloved songs from the film in spectacular new arrangements.
At the Elgin Winter Garden Theatre, closes December 10
MY NAME IS ASHER LEV, Harold Green Jewish Theatre/Studio 180
A young Jewish artist is torn between his Hasidic upbringing and his desperate need to fulfill his creative promise. As his genius threatens to destroy his relationship with his parents and community, he must make a difficult choice between art and faith. Read Jonas Chernick reflect on what it’s like to take on roles that have negative repercussions.
At the Greenwin Theatre, Toronto Centre for the Arts, closes November 26
CLOSINGS
These are the shows that are closing in Toronto the week of November 6, 2017.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11
LO (OR DEAR MR. WELLS), Nightwood Theatre/Crow’s Theatre
It was ten years ago that Laura was Alan Wells’ student at Corpus Christi High School. She was uncharacteristically intelligent for fifteen years old—perceptive and vulnerable—a dream student for an uninspired English teacher. Now, at twenty-five years old, Laura has written her first book. She calls it Dear Mr. Wells and Alan is the first person she wants to read it.
At Streetcar Crowsnest, closes November 11
iPhoto caption: Vancouver’s Third Beach. Photos courtesy of Sarah Afful
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