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Toronto theatre listings

You’ll have a ball at Cirque du Soleil’s Luzia. Photo by Anne Colliard

Currently playing

THE GREAT GATSBY by Kait Kerrigan, Jason Howland and Nathan Tysen (Mirvish). The glitzy Broadway musical based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel set during the Roaring Twenties arrives in its North American tour. See my review here. Runs to August 23 at the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre (244 Victoria). mirvish.com ✭✭

✅ = Critic’s pick / ✭✭✭✭✭ = outstanding, among best of the year / ✭✭✭✭ = excellent / ✭✭✭ = recommended / ✭✭ or ✭ = didn’t work for me

✅JANE AUSTEN’S NORTHANGER ABBEY by Jane Austen, adapted by Tyler J. Seguin (Guild Festival Theatre). Seguin directs his own adaptation of Austen’s novel about a book-obsessed teen who gets carried away by her imagination, turning everyday life into a funny mix of romance, mystery and self-discovery. See related story here. See my review here. Runs to August 28 (extended) at the Greek Theatre, Guild Park & Gardens (201 Guildwood Parkway). guildfestivaltheatre.ca ✭✭✭✭

✅LUZIA Daniele Finzi Pasca, in association with Brigitte Poupart (Cirque du Soleil). After its internationally acclaimed premiere in 2016, and just in time for the FIFA World Cup, Cirque’s stunning homage to an imaginary Mexico returns to the Big Top. See my review here. Runs to August 30 at the Big Top (2150 Lake Shore Blvd). cirquedusoleil.com ✭✭✭✭

The North American tour of The Great Gatsby gets the green light. Photo by Evan Zimmerman

MAMMA MIA! by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Catherine Johnson (Mirvish). The long-running musical featuring ABBA songs and a plot about a bride-to-be inviting her mother’s ex-lovers to her wedding to identify her father returns in a 25th anniversary touring production. Runs to August 30 at the Princess of Wales Theatre (300 King West). mirvish.com

REVOLUTIONARY WOMEN IN BLUES created by Divine Brown (Soulpepper). Brown and a gifted team of performers and musicians bring to life the stories and music of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Ma Rainey and Bessie Smith in this Soulpepper concert. Runs to August 23 at the Young Centre’s Baillie Theatre (50 Tank House Lane). soulpepper.ca

TWELFTH NIGHT by William Shakespeare (Canadian Stage). Gregory Prest directs his adaptation of the Bard’s comedy of mischief, mistaken identities and romance, performed in High Park’s grand outdoor venue. Runs to September 6 at the High Park Amphitheatre (1873 Bloor West). canadianstage.com

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Opening this week (August 17 to 23)

PASTORAL by Ho Ka Kei (Jeff Ho) (Shakespeare in the Ruff). Warona Setshwaelo directs the premiere of Ho’s play, a sequel to Shakespeare’s As You Like It. In previews, opens August 18 and runs to August 30 at Withrow Park (725 Logan). shakespeareintheruff.com

MADGEN THEATRE FESTIVAL (Theatre of the Beat). This festival includes four new plays: Irene Yi’s I Have a Dream in Chinese; Elio Zarrillo’s Peaches; MJ Kang’s Problematic History Teacher; and Kabrena Robinson’s Uprooted. August 20 to 22 at 2174 Danforth Ave. theatreofthebeat.ca

SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL by various composers and Kyle Jarrow (TYT). Evan Harkai directs a production of the musical based on the Nickelodeon animated series. August 22 to 30 at the Randolph Theatre (736 Bathurst). tickets.ticketwise.com

Opening soon

HAMLET by William Shakespeare (Unchained Theatre Company). The indie theatre company presents Shakespeare’s tragedy. Opens August 27 and runs to August 30 at the Assembly Theatre (1479 Queen West). eventbrite.ca

(Listings continue through December for paid-tier members only)