Shrek the Musical
Based on the Oscar-winning film, the musical features all of your favourite characters (Donkey wears a cool pair of shades this time around) plus 19 brand-new songs. It’s worth seeing for the giant lady dragon alone.
Toronto Centre for the Arts, 5040 Yonge St., 416-644-3665. March 20 – April 1.
My Granny the Goldfish
A neurotic man’s grandmother travels all the way from Bombay to Vancouver to help him recover from his illness with the best medicine of all: laughter.
Factory Theatre, 125 Bathurst St., 416-504-9971. To April 15
The Seagull
Anton Chekhov’s classic (and depressing) play is translated into John Neumeier’s ballet with all of its dramatic characterization and intense emotion intact.
Four Seasons for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W., 416-345-9595. March 21 – 25.
Morro and Jasp: Go Bake Yourself
The hugely popular Fringe favourite serves up another edition of their clownsters’ culinary adventures.
Cahoots Theatre Company, 388 Queen St. E., 416-203-9000. March 22 – 31.
The Vindication of Senyora Clito Mestres
Playwright Montserrat Roig uses the metaphor of Greek queen Clitemnestra to explore one woman’s extreme transformation from having no will of her own to being in charge of her life.
Theatre Passe Muraille, Backspace, 16 Ryerson Ave., 416-504-7529. March 21 – 25.
