Mary Poppins
Everyone's favourite nanny flies into Toronto with a limited-engagement of the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical based on the beloved Disney film.
Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W., 416-872-1212. Nov. 12-Jan. 8.
Romeo and Juliet
We all know the story about these two super-beautiful, super-depressing star-crossed lovers, but we've never seen a production quite like this new ballet from acclaimed choreographer Alexei Ratmansky.
Four Seasons Performing Arts Centre, 145 Queen Street West, 416-345-9595. Nov. 16-27.
The Addams Family
In this quirky musical, Wednesday Addams proves she's actually, like, normal by having a boyfriend that her parents disapprove of. Of course, the wonderfully weird Addams family doesn't like him because he's, like, normal. (So, did you hum the theme song and snap your fingers while reading this? We bet you did.)
Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge Street, 416-733-9388. Nov. 16-Nov. 27.
The Miracle on Mercer Street
Puppets and Christmastime go together like, well, puppets and Christmastime, and you'll certainly get into the holiday spirit with this delightful comedy about townspeople coming together to save the town's oldest tree.
The Second City, 51 Mercer Street, 416-343-0011. Nov. 19-Jan. 1.
Red
In this 2010 Tony Award-winning play, 20th century painter Mark Rothko struggles with what most of Hollywood does not: creating a masterpiece while struggling with fame, fortune and commercialism.
Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front Street East, 416-368-3110, Nov. 19-Dec. 17.
