Animal Farm
Mar. 9 to Apr. 7
Come From Away
Anthony MacMahon adapts
George Orwell’s classic 1945
novel. The story about animals
who overthrow their tyrannical
farmer is an allegorical lesson
that, unfortunately, stands the
test of time, ultimately showing
the corruptive nature of absolute
power. Young Centre for the
Performing Arts, 50 Tank House
Ln., soulpepper.ca
Power Rangers live!
Mar. 23
It’s hard to believe 25 years have
passed since the Mighty Morphin
Power Rangers first battled on
the small screen. Whether you’re
an original fan or the parent
of a current one, this live show
featuring five teens who trans-
form into a multi-coloured
superhero team to fight evil will
impress with its high-octane
stunts and martial arts displays.
Sony Centre for the Performing
Arts, 1 Front St. E., sonycentre.ca
Annie
Apr. 3 to May 6
The Depression-era story of
a redheaded orphan and her
millionaire adoptive father has
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entertainined families for more
than 40 years. Kids love
Annie’s spunky personality,
while children and parents
alike enjoy classic songs like
“Tomorrow” and “Hard Knock
Life.” Ed Mirvish Theatre,
244 Victoria St., mirvish.com
Fun home
Apr. 13 to May 6
This Tony Award–winning stage
production based on Alison
Bechdel’s graphic novel memoir
recounts Bechdel’s childhood
growing up in a funeral parlour,
as she tries to come to terms
with her deceased father’s secret
life as well as her own budding
sexual awakening. CAA Theatre,
651 Yonge St., mirvish.com
Video Games live
Apr. 13
Tommy Tallarico combines
his love of video games and
classical music to create a
sensory-overloaded live
experience. An orchestra
performs beloved video game
music, combined with lighting
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effects, audience participation
and clips from favourite
games, including Halo, Grand
Theft Auto, Zelda and Call
of Duty, as well as such classics
as Sonic, Super Mario Brothers,
Tetris, Space Invaders and
Pac-Man. Massey Hall,
178 Victoria St., masseyhall.com
February-april 2018
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