Canadian Stage announces an electrifying 25.26 season

Hotly anticipated Canadian Premieres alongside World Premieres of new Canadian plays; the return of Canadian theatre icons Ronnie Burkett and Robert Lepage; exceptional Canadian acting ensembles tackling major contemporary and classical works; and family favourites the Dream in High Park and the Annual Holiday Panto.  

Canadian Stage’s Artistic Director Brendan Healy and Executive Director Monica Esteves announce the organization’s 25.26 season marked by an exhilarating program of Canadian Premieres, World Premieres of new Canadian plays, the return of beloved Canadian icons, and annual family favourites, the Dream in High Park and the Holiday Panto - all from a diverse line-up of brilliant Canadian theatre-makers. 

Canadian Stage's 25.26 Season:

ROMEO & JULIET
Star-crossed lovers return to Dream in High Park 
Directed by Marie Farsi helming stellar ensemble of Canadian theatre veterans and rising stars 

SLAVE PLAY
Canadian Stage Associate Artistic Director Jordan Laffrenier directs the Canadian Premiere of Jeremy O. Harris’ acclaimed play 

THE FAR SIDE OF THE MOON
Internationally acclaimed Canadian icon Robert Lepage returns to Canadian Stage for the revival of his masterful production 

MOONLIGHT SCHOONER
Sabryn Rock directs the World Premiere of Kanika Ambrose’ play 

ROBIN HOOD: A VERY MERRY FAMILY MUSICAL
Ross Petty’s beloved holiday Panto tradition at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre returns to Canadian Stage for second year 
Directed by Mary Francis Moore and starring Julia Pulo and featuring Damien Atkins in his Panto debut 

A DOLL’S HOUSE
Canadian Stage Artistic Director Brendan Healy directs five-time Tony-winning adaptation 
Starring Hailey Gillis as Nora and featuring an all-star cast 

YOU, ALWAYS
Andrea Donaldson directs World Premiere of Erin Shields’ play 
Starring Maev Beaty and Liisa Repo-Martel 

LITTLE WILLY
Ronnie Burkett’s uproarious Little Daisy Theatre returns to Canadian Stage with this production 

CLYDE’S
Philip Akin directs Lynn Nottage’s five-time Tony-nominated play 
Starring Sophia Walker 

As we look forward to Canadian Stage's 25.26 season, we're proud to share some truly remarkable milestones from our 24.25 Season.

During our 24.25 season, we brought together the largest assembly of local artists and creatives in decades - over 350! That number is set to grow even further in 25.26, and it speaks volumes about the talented individuals of Toronto’s creative community. 

We’re thrilled to report the highest number of single ticket buyers since 2003, along with a 51% year-over-year increase in subscription revenue, a demonstrable indicator of growing audience support.