You have until the end of December to the beginning of January to watch most plays, but you might want to get started now. With everything else that’s happening this season, who knows how many standing ovations you’ll actually be able to give?
Curtain opens
Act 1 – Scene 1
Demetri Martin – December 6th
Dropping out of law school is probably the best thing Demetri did for us…yes, us. He’s chilled and laid back and one of the more unconventional stand-up comedians out there (cerebral and off-beat). One-liners and drawings on a large pad M.O.; accompanied by some sort of musical instrument – anything from the harmonica to the ukulele. Clearly a man of many talents. He’s on only one night at the Queen of Elizabeth Theatre.
Scene 2
The 20/20 Experience: Justin Timberlake – December 10th
Get your Suit and Tie out and make sure you take a good look in the Mirrors before you head out to see this heartthrob. Since his last tour in 2007, JT came back with a bang with a two-part album making up for his musical hiatus. If you missed him in July, now is your chance to experience the 20/20…Experience. It’s Justin, on stage, 30 + songs at the Air Canada Centre, ‘nuff said.
Scene 3
If you’re in the mood for a rockin’ Christmas show, Donny and Marie Osmond invite you to the Princess of Wales Theatre for a traditional show filled with classic carols and never before footage from the ‘Osmond Family Christmas.’
Act 2 – Scene 4
The Jersey Boys are also back in town! It’s so simple, yet phenomenal. A story about a group of blue-collar boys from New Jersey and how they became one of the biggest American pop music sensations. So big in fact that Clint Eastwood himself is directing the feature film of this 2006 Tony Award-winning Broadway show. Through January 4th at the Ed Mirvish Theatre.
Scene 5
A classic Christmas tradition and you have two chances to see it this year. Presented by the Toronto International Ballet Theatre (at the Sony Centre of the Performing Arts) and The National Ballet of Canada (Four Seasons Centre), The Nutcracker is a favourite Christmas tradition for most and a must-see.
Scene 6
From ballet slippers to skates, Disney on Ice brings you yet another spectacular show. Treasure Trove is an action-packed ice adventure featuring all your favourite characters as they take you through some of the most popular Disney animated movies from over the years. Think Captain Hook, Simba, Woody, Timon, Peter Pan, Pumba, Buzz and way more at the Rogers Centre through December 28th.
Scene 7
Speaking of Disney faves, the Elgin Theatre brings back the annual Ross Petty Production: Cinderella. With slapstick comedy for the kids, slick political references for the adults and smashing musical numbers – there’s something for everyone.
The end.
Applause applause, take a bow.
But, before the curtain closes, don’t forget about Sunday brunch. Try a Scottish breakfast cheeseburger layered between scones (The Glasgow) at The Bristol. Then there’s The Maradona, steak and eggs over South American-style torta or the Brighton Toast – the house take on French toast, made of extra-thick sliced bread coated in vanilla egg wash and rolled in puffed rice cereal. Bring the crunch on.
Curtain closes.
See the Toronto Theatre Guide for a complete list of all Broadway shows, musicals, plays and concerts.
