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Production photo of Waitress at the Grand Theatre. iPhoto caption: Photo by Dahlia Katz.

REVIEW: How does the American musical Waitress land in today’s Canada? It’s complicated

The Theatre Aquarius and Grand Theatre co-production is fascinating for its attempt to harness the pleasures of the Broadway musical form, while casting an awkward-stepping jaundiced eye at fantasies of American identity.

By Gwen Caughell / Apr 3, 2025
Production still from Studio 180's A Public Display of Affection at Crow's Theatre. iPhoto caption: Photo by Dahlia Katz.

REVIEW: A Public Display of Affection simultaneously holds your hand and breaks your heart

Like a disco ball shimmering to a Donna Summer hit, playwright-performer Jonathan Wilson illuminates and refracts detailed memories about absent friends whose names, struggles, and lives have otherwise vanished, while walking through modern streets where a little gay hand-holding in Starbucks goes completely unnoticed.

By Ilana Lucas / Apr 2, 2025
Production still of Gavin Crawford in Fully Committed at Theatre Aquarius. iPhoto caption: Photo by Dahlia Katz.

REVIEW: Theatre Aquarius’ Fully Committed playfully satirizes the world of fine dining

The play’s back-and-forth premise makes for an excellent showcase of Gavin Crawford’s substantial comedic chops.

By Charlotte Lilley / Apr 1, 2025
Production still of Riot King's Red at The Theatre Centre. iPhoto caption: Photo by Damon McLean.

REVIEW: Riot King’s Red examines Rothko’s uncompromising legacy

While Red cannot unseal the legacy of its paintings, this iteration conjures an immense compassion for the arts workers who try.

By Saffron Maeve / Mar 31, 2025