Opening this Week

Hello from Africa! Here is the listings of theatre openings for this week in Toronto! Some really exciting shows are beginning previews over the next week, including - Doubt, House of Many Tongues and A Beautiful View.

A Beautiful View by Daniel MacIvor (Tarragon Theatre). Two women reconnect over years after a romantic encounter at an airport bar. Previews Apr 28. Opens Apr 29 and runs to May 24, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2:30 pm. $35-$45, students/seniors $30-$35, preview $20, Fri rush $15. 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, tarragontheatre.com.

Bedbound by Enda Walsh (MacKenzieRo). A father and daughter struggle to coexist in a tiny home in this Irish play. Opens Apr 30 and runs to May 17, Tue-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2:30. $20, Sun pwyc. Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, mackenziero.com.

Big Ideas (Alumnae Theatre). The company presents works-in-progress by Flora Danziger, Lucy Brennan, Jordan Hall and others. May 2 from 12:30 to 5:30 pm. Free. 70 Berkeley. 416-364-4170, alumnaetheatre.com.

Bio Boxes (Theatre Replacement). This collection of performance installation pieces is presented to one audience member at a time. Opens Apr 29 and runs to May 2, Wed-Sat 2:30 to 4:30 pm and 7:30 to 9:30 pm. 3 for $15; 6 for $25. Theatre Centre, 1087 Queen W. 416-534-9261, theatrecentre.org.

Born Yesterday by Garson Kanin (Shaw Festival). A corrupt tycoon's scheme to educate his girlfriend backfires in this comedy. Previews May 5-22. Opens May 23 and runs in rep to Nov 1. $30-$110; special mats srs $40, stu $25. Festival Theatre. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com.

Bye Bye Birdie by Michael Stewart, Lee Adams and Charles Strouse (Living Arts Centre). This Broadway musical is based on the life of Elvis Presley. May 6 at 7:30 pm. $25-$65. 4141 Living Arts. 905-306-6000.

Cleansing Of Constance Brown by Stan's Cafe (Harbourfront World Stage). This fusion of installation and theatre features various scenarios enacted in a corridor. Opens May 5 and runs to May 9, Tue 8 pm, Wed-Fri 6:30 and 9 pm, Sat 2 and 8 pm. $40. Enwave Theatre, 231 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, harbourfrontcentre.com.

Doubt, A Parable by John Patrick Shanley (Canadian Stage Company). A feisty nun suspects a priest of improper conduct at a 60s Bronx Catholic school. Previews May 4-6. Opens May 7 and runs to May 30, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mats Wed 1:30 pm, Sat 2 pm. $20-$90, limited rush and Mon pwyc. Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front E. 416-368-3110, canstage.com.

House Of Many Tongues by Jonathan Garfinkel (Tarragon Theatre). An Israeli general deals with his rebellious son and a property dispute with a Palestinian man. Previews Apr 29-May 5. Opens May 6 and runs to Jun 3, Tue-Sat 8 pm, mats Sat-Sun 2:30 pm. $32-$38, students/seniors $20-$27, previews $19, Fri rush $10. 30 Bridgman. 416-531-1827, tarragontheatre.com.

I, Claudia by Kristen Thomson (Young Centre for the Performing Arts). Thomson stars in the Crow's Theatre production of her solo show about a young girl dealing with adolescent and family troubles. Previews Apr 24-29. Opens Apr 30 and runs to May 23, Mon-Sat 8 pm, mats Sat and Wed 2 pm. $25-$35, students $20; rush $20 (students $5). 55 Mill. 416-866-8666, youngcentre.ca.

The Marriage Of Anansewa by Efua Sutherland (AfriCan Theatre Ensemble). The spider/man storyteller Ananse decides to auction his daughter in this West African play. Apr 30-May 3, Thu-Sat 8 pm, Sun 2 pm. $25, stu/srs $15. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. 416-973-4000, africantheatre.org.

A Midsummer Night's Dream adapted by Benjamin Britten (Canadian Opera Company). The operatic version of Shakespeare's play is performed in English. Opens May 5 and runs to May 23, May 5, 8, 13, 19, 21 and 23 at 7:30 pm, May 10 at 2 pm, May 16 at 4:30 pm. $60-$290, youth $30-$98. Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen W. 416-363-8231, coc.ca.
A Moon For The Misbegotten by Eugene O'Neill (Shaw Festival). Economic and emotional tensions develop between a woman, her father and their landlord. Previews Apr 28-May 22. Opens May 23 and runs in rep to Oct 9. $30-$110; special mats srs $40, stu $25. Court House Theatre. 1-800-511-7429, shawfest.com.

Poems From A Love Triangle by Bill Gilliam (Music Gallery). Based on the poems of WR Rodgers, this performance features music and poetry staged as a radio drama. May 2 at 8 pm. $20, stu/srs $15. 197 John. musicgallery.org.

Rock.Paper.Sistahz 8 (bcurrent). The festival of works by black women includes art, dance, spoken word, theatre and more by Isidra Cruz, Kanika Ambrose, Maxine Marcellin and others. Opens May 4 and runs to May 31, various dates, times and venues (see website). Pwyc-$18, pass $50. 416-707-0330, bcurrent.ca.

Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. (Randolph Young Company). This all-ages musical based on the cartoon series teaches math, grammar, science and more. Opens May 1 and runs to May 10, Fri-Sat 7 pm, mats Sat 2 pm, Sun 11 am and 3 pm. $20. Bathurst Street Theatre, 736 Bathurst. 416-872-1111, randolphacademy.com.

Shakespeare Series (Classical Theatre Project). This play series features Macbeth (Apr 24), Romeo & Juliet (May 8) and Hamlet (May 22). Opens Apr 24 and runs to May 22, Fri 8 pm. $20, stu/srs $25, all three $39. Hart House Theatre, 7 Hart House Circle. 416-915-6750, classicaltheatreproject.ca.

The Show Us Yours Series (Ten Foot Pole Productions). Three Fringe plays – Balls by Rob Salerno, Giant Invisible Robot by Jayson MacDonald and The Sputniks by Elison Zasko – are performed. Opens May 5 and runs to May 17, Tue-Sat 8 or 9 pm, Sun 2:30 or 3:30 pm (see website for specific times for each play). $19, passes $29-$38. Lower Ossington Theatre, 100A Ossington. 416-915-6747, tenfootpole.ca.