Theatre Review – Two very different shows that close June 9 – Discovering Allan Sherman (Harold Green Jewish Theatre) & Come Home – The Legend of Daddy Hall (Tarragon)
One charming and entertaining, the other ambitious and problematic.
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Theatre Review – Two worthy shows, both world premieres, closing this week. In Seven Days (Harold Green Jewish Theatre) and Tyson’s Song (Pleiades Theatre).
Both plays are from ethnic communities but hold universal messages as well.
Theatre Review – Nowadays Theatre in association with Crow’s Theatre/Earworm, written and directed by Mohammad Yaghoubi, Studio Theatre, Crow’s Theatre, to Mar. 3.
A disturbing play from the Iranian diaspora.
Theatre Review – Cahoots Theatre in association with Roseneath Theatre/Sweeter by Alicia Richardson, directed by Tanisha Taitt, Aki Studio, Daniel Spectrum, until Dec. 17.
A charming play for young audiences featuring a Black cast.
Theatre Review – Stratford Festival 2023/Women of the Fur Trade by Frances Koncan, directed by Yvette Nolan, Studio Theatre, July 8 to 30.
An irreverent and satiric look at Canadian history, particularly the Red River Rebellion and Louis Riel, through the prism of three smart women.