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iPhoto caption: Members of the North American touring company of 'MJ.' Photo by Matthew Murphy.
Review of MJ: The Musical among winners at the 2025 Nathan Cohen Awards
The Canadian Theatre Critics Association has announced the winners of the 2025 Nathan Cohen Awards for Excellence in Critical Writing. This year’s prizes for outstanding review and critical essay were adjudicated by Natasha Tripney, international editor of the Stage.
REVIEW: Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers at Tarragon Theatre
Makambe K. Simamba is magnetic, surprising, unrestrained — her talent shines through equally as both playwright and performer.
“Loving, Supportive, Kind, Generous”: Remembering Stephen Sondheim in Canada
To take stock of Sondheim’s particular contribution to Canadian theatre, a number of writers and artists gathered on Zoom with theatre critic Karen Fricker to discuss his influence and legacy.
Bird Puns, Nappoholics Readers, and Faking a Stroke
Tony Nardi was eating lunch in a restaurant last week. The waiter came over and asked him, “Is ANYTHING all right?”