10 live theatre shows in Toronto to watch during the holidays
Live theatre shows in Toronto offer a diverse array of musicals, plays, comedy and immersive experiences, and there are so many going on over the holidays.
With many getting extra time off from work or school over the holidays, it's a perfect time to take in some live theatre. Toronto is home to so many theatre and production companies and live theatre venues, so why not take advantage?
Here are some live theatre shows you can see in Toronto over the holidays.
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December 1-22Featuring Toronto comedians from Second City, Bad Dog Comedy Theatre, and The Assembly Improv, Love Ack!tually is an improvised holiday musical comedy. Running every Friday in December, you can keep coming back to the show at Sweet Action Theatre again and again and never see the same show twice.Sweet Action Theatre
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December 2 - January 7A retelling of the classic fairytale, this show at Wychwood theatre is a wonderfully campy pantomime. With sing-alongs, silly antics and high-energy fun, Rapunzel, the Family Friendly Musical is the perfect show to see with little ones (but you'll probably have just as much fun.)Wychwood Theatre
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December 16-22Toronto-based comedy company Sex T-Rex returns with their acclaimed one act show at Bad Dog Theatre this holiday season. Described as a "swashbuckling adventure," this show parodies renaissance themed movies and video games like The Princess Bride and Legend of Zelda.The Assembly Theatre
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December 20Straight from London's West End, this is a "unique and audacious retelling" of Jane Austen's classic love story. The show incorporates modern pop songs to put a hilarious and witty spin on the tale you know and love.CAA Theatre
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December 22These aren't clowns you have to be afraid of. This Tony- and Oliver award-winning show has been delighting audiences worldwide since 1993. Perfect for audiences of all ages, Slava's Snowshow is "an excuse to celebrate life in a foolish way."Elgin Theatre
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December 22Touted 'the original showbiz musical', 42nd Street will immerse you in all the magic and chaos of Broadway from right here in Toronto. With dazzling dance numbers and hit songs like “I Only Have Eyes For You,” 42nd Street is a classic everyone will love.Princess Of Wales Theatre
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December 23Winner of 23 awards including including the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, SIX tells the tale of Henry VII's wives in their own voices. You'll be singing along and dancing in your seat at this show at the Royal Alexandra Theatre.Royal Alexandra Theatre
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December 23-24Hosted in Leslieville's intimate Red Sandbox Theatre, John D. Huston tells Dickens' classic Christmas tale in a one-man-show format with musical accompaniment by Abby Zotz.Red Sandcastle Theatre
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December 31Perfect for Potterheads and haters alike, Potted Potter is a hilarious Harry Potter themed parody experience. The show has gained acclaim playing to sold-out houses all around the world, and is fun for "ages six to Dumbledore (who is very old indeed)."Bluma Appel Theatre
Lead photo byMirvish Productions
Lead photo byMirvish Productions
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