Though Black Swan pretty much scared the bejesus out of us (we’ll never look at a broken toenail the same way again), you can catch the inspiration for the film when Swan Lake pirouettes into town, courtesy of the world-renowned Bolshoi Ballet.
Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front St. E., 1-855-872-7669. May 15-19.
Sheng Wang just one of the rising stars of comedy with Pacific Rim roots
An innovative theatre festival that will shine a light on human rights issues kicks off tonight at Theatre Passe Muraille. For two weeks, Panamerican Routes will explore such topics as immigration, displacement, Canadian mining in Latin America and revolution, through theatre, dance and multi-media shows, as well as workshops, a conference and a photography exhibit.
It’s pretty gross when couples match their clothes. Especially when they’re wearing matching dirty coveralls with the suggestive “Enquire Here” stamped on their chests. We like how the dude on the left still tries to keep it classy with a proper tie and hat, though. And at least we know they’re open-minded. But their expressions sure aren’t friendly, are they?
West Side Story is a remarkably good musical, surely one of the greatest. Since I first saw it half a century ago, this musical has lived in my memory — and those of several million others — with profound pleasure and meaning, like a first kiss in high school.
A lot of people think the origins of The Village People were in the ’70s disco era, but in truth, it started with these two guys: The Village Twosome. The musical duo soon broke up because it couldn’t be decided who, exactly, the guy on the left was supposed to be. A sultan? Lord of … Continued
You’ve got T-minus two days until Mother’s Day. Freaking out about what to get her? You’re not the only one. Besides the obvious bouquet of flowers, we’ve rounded up a list of gifts to grab in Toronto to suit every budget – no matter how big or small.
At the 2009 L.A. Film Festival, Swedish filmmaker Fredrik Gertten was anticipating the premiere of his documentary Bananas!, about a legal battle between Nicaraguan farmers and U.S. food-giant Dole. Unexpectedly, Gertten received a letter from Dole threatening legal action. The four-person film company fought back against Dole — and they made another film. Big Boys Gone Bananas! is showing at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema.
The Woolgatherer is a play from New Jersey’s William Mastrosimone currently playing in the Junction. Starring Dayle McLeod as Rose and Mark Wiebe as Cliff, the two-act play is an intimate portrayal of an uneasy one-night fling between two broken souls. Performed Chicago-style in an empty storefront — a first for the Junction — the audience is seated with their backs to the street. With only four rows of chairs, you cannot help but be immersed in the action.
Ask any Toronto bartender for their classic tipple of preference and there’s a good chance you’ll receive an answer that involves bitters and either whiskey or gin; Manhattans and Negronis, to be specific. If those two iconic cocktails spawned a love child, that nipper would be a beautiful thing, and chances are it would be very similar to a little-known drink called the Boulevardier.
Every week, we gather our favourite tweets from in and around Toronto’s fashion scene. This week, we’ve got looks from the Met Gala in N.Y.C, a chance to win free swag from Holt Renfrew and details from Nathalie-Roze & Co. on how you can send a Toronto teen to their prom by clearing out your closet.
