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In the 30+ years of its history, Canadian Stage has employed thousands of artists and developed and produced hundreds of new productions. Many of the plays developed by Canadian Stage have been awarded and nominated for Canada's most prestigious literary and performing arts honours, including the Governor General's, Chalmers and Dora Mavor Moore Awards.
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Apr 25, 2025
Canadian Stage Presents Robin Hood: A Very Merry Family Musical
After the successful run of the Wizard of Oz in the 24.25 season, Canadian Stage is back with Ross Petty's iconic holiday tradition, this season with Robin Hood: A Very Merry Family Musical
Apr 24, 2025
Dream in High Park's 42nd season features Romeo & Juliet
As always, the Canadian Stage season gets underway with the beloved Dream in High Park, now in its 42nd year, presenting the star-crossed classic, ROMEO & JULIET
Apr 22, 2025
Canadian Stage announces an electrifying 25.26 season
Canadian Stage announces an electrifying 25.26 season marked by hotly anticipated Canadian Premieres alongside World Premieres of new Canadian plays.
Feb 22, 2024
Louise Pitre on performing in The Inheritance
In conversation with Louise Pitre on returning to the Bluma stage, performing in The Inheritance, and more.
Jan 5, 2024
Interview with the Director of The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes
In an interview with Festival TransAmériques (FTA), Director Bruce Gladwin shares the inspiration behind the internationally celebrated play, The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes, their creative process, and the vision for Back to Back Theatre.
Jan 2, 2024
Notes on The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes
In this edition of CS Grid, theatre scholar Peter Eckersall shares an essay on the themes and content of The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes.
Aug 3, 2023
‘For a Minute It’s Real’: Notes on Topdog/Underdog
In this issue of CS Grid, Topdog/Underdog Dramaturge Jordan Laffrenier touches on the relationship between brothers Booth and Lincoln and how their stories echo the realities of many. Jordan also offers insight on acclaimed playwright Suzan-Lori Parks and what she has said about plays’ ability to rewrite history while navigating between theatre and real life.
Jul 6, 2023
Dreams Come True at A Midsummer Night’s Dream
We’re celebrating 40 years of Dream in High Park by bringing back our inaugural Shakespeare production from 1983, A Midsummer Night’s Dream!
Making his High Park directorial debut, in this edition of CS Grid, we interviewed Dream in High Park veteran performer Jamie Robinson on his thoughts leading this milestone production, why this play is beloved by audiences and why you need to check it out.
May 23, 2023
Daniel Brooks (1958-2023)
Canadian Stage sends its love to the family and friends of Daniel Brooks who passed away peacefully on Monday. A beloved artist at Canadian Stage, Daniel was most recently on stage in 2022 with Other People, a play that he wrote and performed in. Our Artistic Director, Brendan Healy, shares some thoughts on his experience of working with Daniel on that show and on the generous gift of mentorship that Daniel offered him and others over two decades. Daniel will be greatly missed.