Live theatre shows in Toronto are some of the best ways to spend some extra time with your friends and loved ones over the holiday season, and lucky for us, the city has no shortage of dazzling spectacles to fit the bill.
Whether you’re in the mood for a quirky take on a cinematic classic or a cherished holiday tradition you can see year after year and never get tired of, Toronto’s theatre scene is brimming with options for your next night out.
Here are some of our top picks for live theatre shows and performances you can watch over the holidays in Toronto.
Events you might want to check out:
Moulin Rouge! (November 19 – January 12 @ CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre)
Hoping to catch a truly dazzling stage spectacular this winter? You can can can as this award-winning adaptation of Baz Lurhmann's celebrated movie musical takes on Toronto.
Titanique (December 5 – January 12 @ CAA Theatre)
James Cameron's epic love story is being told in a way you've never seen it before — through the eyes of Celine Dion, girlfriend! Snag your tickets for this hilarious and heartfelt retelling of the historic event.
The National Ballet of Canada presents: The Nutcracker (December 6-31 @ Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts)
It doesn't get more quintessential around Christmastime than catching a performance of this beloved ballet.
The Wizard of Oz: The Toto-ly Awesome Family Musical (December 6 – January 5 @ The Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre)
Nothing signals the holiday season quite like the annual pantomime — and this year Canadian Stage is transporting you to the wonderfully wacky land of Oz.
Cirque Du Soleil Twas The Night Before (December 12 – January 3 @ Meridian Hall)
Experience holiday magic like you've never seen it before, as the legendary Cirque Du Soleil premieres their new, festive stage show at Meridian Hall.