By Ron Johnson
The Coal Mine Theatre has battled the pandemic and then a fire that consumed its plucky Danforth Avenue theatre. But the acclaimed small theatre is set for its grand return with entirely new and larger digs and a new show, Yerma, which features the stage debut of acclaimed Toronto film and TV star Sarah Gadon. … Continued
By lindsaylow
The national declaration of February as Black History Month was passed in December 1995. February 2023 marks the 27th year since it was first celebrated nationally. Rosemary Sadlier, an author, consultant, speaker and one of the key people who pushed for the commemoration of Black History Month with The Honourable Jean Augustine, says she hoped … Continued
Ross Petty and Karen Kain have been the titans behind Toronto’s most popular stage productions for decades. Kain has spent 50 years with the National Ballet of Canada, first as a principal dancer and then as an artistic director of the company. Petty created his annual pantomime theatre tradition, Ross Petty Productions. Now, Kain has … Continued
Danielle Kaplan was warned by friends before dating her (now) husband, Stephen Kaplan, that he “definitely wasn’t her type.” He was “too wild and mischievous.” Steve was a Type-A business-minded, adrenaline junkie who loved feeling the “rush” of his thrill-seeking adventures. Danielle is, and has always been cautious and risk-adverse. Still, she was intrigued. After … Continued
As a producer-actor duo, Jane Loughman and Toronto’s David Hewlett have worked together on films in the past, but this year’s The Swearing Jar marks not only Loughman’s TIFF debut but the pair’s own TIFF debut working on the same movie together. Loughman produced the film and Stargate star David Hewlett played the role of Bill. … Continued
Halloween is fast approaching, and you need a costume! Thankfully, there are a ton of Toronto-themed outfits that you can pull off with a single trip to the mall. We have sports themes, spooky themes and a few inside jokes to make your city friends giggle. Here are 12 of the best costumes for this … Continued
For Rena, co-cast head, stage manager and occasional Janet with Toronto’s long-running The Rocky Horror Picture Show shadow cast, the show isn’t just a career or an interest — it’s a way of life. Luckily, she found someone who loves it just as much as she does — her husband of four years and boyfriend … Continued
From a very young age, Nicole Huff had a fierce passion for the arts. “I grew up dancing, singing, acting, playing piano, figure skating and doing karate — my parents enrolled me in so many different activities,” says the Toronto actor. But it was acting and music that drew her in the most. “I was … Continued
When Jess Allen joined The Social in its first year as a correspondent, she quickly garnered her own fan base. Viewers were excited when they turned on the TV to see her join the other hosts with her quick wit and commentary. Ahead of the 10th season of The Social, which premiered on Sept. 6, … Continued
In her most formative years, Tamara Podemski lived for dance rehearsals. The Toronto-based actor and musician compares her school experience to the television show Fame. “We were in dance clothes all the time. Yeah, it was that dramatic,” she says. “I can’t say the same about the academics. The academics just kind of fell to … Continued
By Ron Johnson
Airports are overcrowded and flights keep getting cancelled, so you may be thinking of cancelling that end-of-summer vacation. But that just gives Toronto residents another opportunity to try something new in their own backyard! And while Canada may be known for winter activities, stand-up paddle boarding—or SUPs as the cool kids call it—has slowly become … Continued
Sangita Patel, host of HGTV Canada’s Home To Win, has been gracing television screens across the city as an entertainment reporter for ET Canada for almost 10 years. Known for her envious bff-relationship with Dwayne Johnson (a.k.a. the Rock), she is also crazy about CrossFit — a fitness obsession she shares with her husband Samir … Continued
