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    Glenn started writing for NOW’s theatre section in 1997 with his much-missed colleague Jon Kaplan. Currently, he edits and contributes to the film and stage sections. He sees approximately 280 live stage shows (plays, comedy shows, dance and opera) and 150 movies a year. His mother once described his job to someone as “Seeing The Lion King.” For three years he was a weekly pop culture commentator on CTV News Weekend With Scott Laurie, and he still reports occasionally on CBC, CTV, TVO and Global TV when he’s not in a dark theatre, editing or writing reviews, or reading a book. He can’t stand people who talk or use their phones at the theatre.

  • Review: Alice In Wonderland is a new all-ages classic

    ALICE IN WONDERLAND adapted from the Lewis Carroll book by Fiona Sauder, with music by Landon Doak and Victor Pokinko (Bad Hats Theatre/Soulpepper). At the...
    Young actors performing in a colourful theatre play with vibrant costumes and expressive gestures, capturing the essence of children's theatre and live performance art in Toronto.
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  • Review: Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat lives up to its title

    JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber (Mirvish). At the Princess of Wales Theatre (300 King West) until February...
    Diverse theatrical cast performing on stage in a vibrant colorful set, showcasing a multicultural production at NOW Toronto theater.
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  • A triumphant ‘Da Kink, final Ross Petty panto and moving memoir: this week in Toronto theatre

    Fashions come and go, but human truths are timeless. That's one of the many takeaways from Trey Anthony's 'Da Kink In My Hair (Rating: NNNNN),...
    Colorful theatrical performance featuring diverse actors, highlighting Toronto arts and culture.
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  • A revamped fairy tale and a corny Cornish musical: this week in Toronto theatre

    Any improv artist knows you don’t need a lot of people to help populate a stage with memorable characters. Imagination, skill and clarity suffice. That’s...
    Vibrant scene from a theatrical performance on stage featuring two actors in colourful costumes, engaging in a lively dialogue amidst a forest backdrop.
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  • Some Shakespeare history, a campy take on a holiday classic and more: this week in Toronto theatre

    Recent openings Today it's rare to see the title role of Shakespeare's Othello performed by anyone other than a Black actor. But back in 1833,...
    Baritone and woman actor performing in a theatrical play, emotional scene with period costumes, dramatic lighting, and intimate moment, showcasing Toronto's vibrant performing arts scene.
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  • Undocumented workers and a Fringe hit revisited: this week in Toronto theatre

    Recent openings There have been many fine new Canadian plays to premiere this season. But none has the clarity, emotional pull and power of Kanika...
    Vibrant theatre performance featuring two women in green shirts on stage, showcasing local arts and culture in Toronto.
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  • Review: Post-Democracy savagely critiques the 1 per cent

    POST-DEMOCRACY by Hannah Moscovitch (Tarragon Theatre). Runs to December 4 at the Tarragon Mainspace (30 Bridgman). $15-$55, limited $20 same-day rush. 416-531-1827, tarragontheatre.com. Rating: NNNN...
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  • Review: Choir Boy hits some powerful notes

    CHOIR BOY by Tarell Alvin McCraney (Canadian Stage/Arts Club Theatre Company). Runs at the Bluma Appel Theatre (27 Front East) until November 19. $29-$109. canadianstage.com....
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  • Sisters, fathers and the songs of ABBA: this week in Toronto theatre

    Three Sisters' Shauna Thompson (left), Hallie Seline and Caroline Toal, photographed by Dahlia Katz Recent openings Toronto Chekhov lovers have been very lucky. This fall,...
    Vibrant theatre production with three women engaging in dialogue, set against a colorful stage backdrop in Toronto.
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  • Review: The Waltz charms us with laughs, romance and dancing

    Photo by Dahlia Katz THE WALTZ by Marie Beath Badian (Factory Theatre/Blyth Festival). Runs at the Factory Theatre Mainspace (125 Bathurst) until November 13. $10-$60....
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  • The week in Toronto theatre: reviews and news roundup

    Photo by Dahlia Katz Recent openings In my recent review of The Shark Is Broken, I implied that sometimes a successful Fringe-type show should stay...
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  • Review: Indecent is a remarkable play about the transformative power of theatre

    Photo by Cylla von Tiedemann INDECENT by Paula Vogel (Studio 180 production, presented by David Mirvish). Runs at the CAA Theatre (651 Yonge) until November...
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  • Review: Bengal Tiger At The Baghdad Zoo is a strange beast

    Photo by Dahlia Katz BENGAL TIGER AT THE BAGHDAD ZOO by Rajiv Joseph (Crow's Theatre/Modern Times Stage Company). At Crow's Theatre's Guloien Theatre (345 Carlaw)...
    Bengal Tiger At The Baghdad Zoo at Crows Theatre
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  • Review: The Family Crow: A Murder Mystery will leave you ravin’

    Photo by Dahlia Katz THE FAMILY CROW: A MURDER MYSTERY created and performed by Adam Francis Proulx (The Pucking Fuppet Co., presented by Eldritch Theatre)....
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  • Review: The First Stone is a powerful look at violence and reconciliation

    Makambe K. Simamba (left) and Dorothy A. Atabong photographed by Cylla von Tiedemann THE FIRST STONE by Donna-Michelle St. Bernard (New Harlem Productions/Great Canadian Theatre...
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