The Real World
The old adage says, “write what you know.” Well, in The Real World, a playwright takes that to heart when he writes about his family for his first work.
Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave., 416-531-1827. May 2 – June 3.
Crash
Suppression sucks. Especially when, like the protagonist in this play, you’re hiding the memories of an unsolved crime that are only triggered by the death of your father.
Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Ave., 416-504-7539. April 27 – May 13.
The Tennessee Project
If you have a hankering for mint juleps and southern drawls and don’t mind jumping from one neighbourhood to the next, then you’ll love The Tennessee Project, a theatre-crawl featuring the works of — who else? — Tennessee Williams.
Various locations. May 1 – May 7.
Bring It On: The Musical
Remember when you first watched the 2000 cheerleading movie Bring It On, starring what’s-her-name Kirsten Dunst, and thinking that it would make a great musical? No? Well, too bad, because that would have made you psychic.
Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St., 416-872-1212. May 2 – June 3.
Gruesome Playground Injuries — Top pick!
Two childhood friends compare scars and wounds for 30 years, exploring a tortuous relationship that asks: how far can a person go to heal another’s pain?
Theatre Centre, 1087 Queen St. W., 416-538-0988. May 2 – May 13.