Swan Lake
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.
Home
Five characters, while staying at a home for the mentally ill, express their desire for not only social contact, but, essentially, a home of their own in this world.
Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane, 416-866-8666. May 17 – June 20.
Stockholm
Probing the psychology of the scary Stockholm Syndrome, this play explores a couple’s seemingly perfect relatonship, questioning the lines of love and lust, aggressor and victim.
Tarragon Theatre Extra Space, 30 Bridgman Ave., 416-531-1827. May 15 – June 3.
Rent — Top pick!
Thanks to this Tony Award-winning smash musical, we now know there are 525,600 minutes in a year and have this song eternally enmeshed in our brains.
Panasonic Theatre, 651 Yonge St., 416-872-1212. May 15 – June 3.
Autogeddon
An alien visits Earth and instead of taking over the world, it wants to figure out the weird relationship that humans have with their cars. Hey, it’s not like we’re all Knight Riders (although that would be pretty sweet).
Dancemakers Centre for Creation, 55 Mill Street, May 17-27.
