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EntErtainmEnt The seAsoN ’ s hoTTesT shoWs the top movies theatre , music and dance
Lady Gaga
Sept . 6 – 7 Lady Gaga ’ s latest world tour — celebrating her fifth studio album , Joanne — makes two stops in Toronto this fall . Sing along with old favourites like “ Poker Face ,” “ Born This Way ” and “ Paparazzi ,” as well as new hits from the album , including “ Diamond Heart ,” “ A-Yo ” and title track “ Joanne .” Air Canada Centre , 40 Bay St ., aircanadacentre . com
Volta
Sept . 7 – Nov . 12 Inspired by the energy and action of the world of sports , Cirque du Soliel ’ s 41st original production follows Waz , a popular gameshow host who goes on a journey of self-discovery . Along with Cirque ’ s signature acrobatics , the troupe ’ s physical feats include a skipping rope act , a ballet and a stunning BMX bike finale . The Port Lands , 51 Commissioners St ., cirquedusoliel . com
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Dreamgirls
Sept . 8 – Nov . 19 Dreamgirls has been a fan favourite and international success since it first opened on Broadway in 1981 . This fall , the Lower Ossington Theatre presents the story of the Dreamettes , three young women who get their big break when they are approached by
Bat Out of Hell an agent who helps guide their rise to stardom . Enjoy the soul and Motown-based score as the production explores the ups and downs of being famous . Lower Ossington Theatre , 100 Ossington Ave ., lowerossingtontheatre . com
Waiting for Godot
Sept . 9 – Oct . 7 Toronto ’ s largest not-for-profit theatre presents one of the 20th century ’ s most important plays , Waiting for Godot . Directed by Daniel Brooks , the production centres around two friends , Vladimir and Estragon , who joke , spar and contemplate life ’ s big questions , as they await the arrival of the mysterious Godot . Young Centre for the Performing Arts , 50 Tank House Ln ., soulpepper . ca
Life of Pi
Sept . 19 The Academy Award – winning film score from Life of Pi is brought to life by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra . This world premier of Mychael Danna ’ s orchestral suite features Canadian violinist James Ehnes , the curiOuS incident : brinkhOff mögenburg
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