In the Heights
The 2008 Tony winner for best musical, set in a Hispanic community in New York City’s Washington Heights ‘hood, is like the West Side Story of our time, complete with all the angsty forbidden love and sexy dance numbers one can stand.
Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge Street, 416-644-3665. Feb. 7–19.
Hughie
If you love windbag hustlers, then you’ll love this 1942 Eugene O’Neill play about a small-town hustler who talks the ear off of a hotel night clerk in 1928 New York City.
The Theatre Centre, 1087 Queen Street W., 416-538-0988. Feb. 8 – March 3.
The Second City Spring 2012 Mainstage Revue
In anticipation of its new maintstage show (that’s set to premiere March 6) the folks at The Second City present hilarious new sketches, mixed with some old ones from their last revue, Dreams Really Do Come True! (and other lies).
The Second City, 51 Mercer Street, 416-343-0011. Feb. 7–12.
Divisadero: a Performance
Due to popular demand, Michael Ondaatje’s first full-length play, based on his book by the same name, is back with a new look and some new songs.
Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Avenue, 416-504-7529. Feb. 10–26.
Rhubarb Festival
The 33rd edition of the experimental and provocative festival showcases a variety of contemporary theatre, performance art, dance and music.
Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander Street, 416-474-8555. Feb. 8–19.
