Derrick Chua
@derrick-chua.bsky.social
Theatre Producer and Entertainment Lawyer in Toronto, Canada.
Primarily posting about Live Theatre in Toronto.
Primarily posting about Live Theatre in Toronto.
36 years. I remember Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, Annie Turcotte, Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz.
December 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
36 years. I remember Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, Annie Turcotte, Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz.
TO shows closing this weekend: Public Consumption at Factory, Profoundly Affectionate at Tarragon, Dishwashers at Mildred’s. Or can still see Christmas Market at Crow's, Fulfilment Centre at Coal Mine, Bug at King Black Box, Bad Hats Narnia at Soulpepper, Hallmark(ish) at Royal Theatre (con’t)…
December 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
TO shows closing this weekend: Public Consumption at Factory, Profoundly Affectionate at Tarragon, Dishwashers at Mildred’s. Or can still see Christmas Market at Crow's, Fulfilment Centre at Coal Mine, Bug at King Black Box, Bad Hats Narnia at Soulpepper, Hallmark(ish) at Royal Theatre (con’t)…
Rocking good time at opening night of the new Canadian adaptation / production of We Will Rock You with all-Canadian cast at Mirvish Productions.
December 5, 2025 at 4:37 AM
Rocking good time at opening night of the new Canadian adaptation / production of We Will Rock You with all-Canadian cast at Mirvish Productions.
Love a two-show Weds starting with Kanika Ambrose’s Midnight Schooner directed by Sabryn Rock at Canadian Stage, then debbie tucker green’s a profoundly affectionate, passionate devotion to someone (-noun) directed by Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu at Tarragon Theatre.
December 4, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Love a two-show Weds starting with Kanika Ambrose’s Midnight Schooner directed by Sabryn Rock at Canadian Stage, then debbie tucker green’s a profoundly affectionate, passionate devotion to someone (-noun) directed by Mumbi Tindyebwa Otu at Tarragon Theatre.
Quick final reminder that applications for the 2026 Toronto Fringe (Jun 30 - Jul 12, 2026) Main Venue Category close tonight Weds Dec 3 at 11:59pm, then Lottery Party will be on Mon Dec 8. Good luck!
fringetoronto.com/get-involved...
fringetoronto.com/get-involved...
Main Venue Category | Toronto Fringe Festival
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December 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Quick final reminder that applications for the 2026 Toronto Fringe (Jun 30 - Jul 12, 2026) Main Venue Category close tonight Weds Dec 3 at 11:59pm, then Lottery Party will be on Mon Dec 8. Good luck!
fringetoronto.com/get-involved...
fringetoronto.com/get-involved...
Such a delight catching up with Bad Hats NARNIA, playing at Soulpepper till Dec 28 with Belinda Corpuz, James Daly, Landon Doak, Sierra Haynes, Matthew Joseph, Matt Pilipiak, Jonathan Tan, Amaka Umeh, Astrid Van Wieren & Jonathan Corkal-Astorga bringing such heart.
www.soulpepper.ca/performances...
www.soulpepper.ca/performances...
December 3, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Such a delight catching up with Bad Hats NARNIA, playing at Soulpepper till Dec 28 with Belinda Corpuz, James Daly, Landon Doak, Sierra Haynes, Matthew Joseph, Matt Pilipiak, Jonathan Tan, Amaka Umeh, Astrid Van Wieren & Jonathan Corkal-Astorga bringing such heart.
www.soulpepper.ca/performances...
www.soulpepper.ca/performances...
Wonderful night celebrating 2025 Siminovitch Prize Laureate Ravi Jain and Protégé Miriam Fernandes, along with Finalists (and their protégés) Anne-Marie Olivier (Mary-Lee Picknell), Estelle Shook (Kathleen MacLean) and Adrienne Wong (Howard Dai). Congrats all!
siminovitchprize.com/people/ravi-...
siminovitchprize.com/people/ravi-...
December 2, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Wonderful night celebrating 2025 Siminovitch Prize Laureate Ravi Jain and Protégé Miriam Fernandes, along with Finalists (and their protégés) Anne-Marie Olivier (Mary-Lee Picknell), Estelle Shook (Kathleen MacLean) and Adrienne Wong (Howard Dai). Congrats all!
siminovitchprize.com/people/ravi-...
siminovitchprize.com/people/ravi-...
Break legs Public Consumption, Bug and A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings, all opening tonight. Or you can also see Bijuriya, Christmas Market, Fulfilment Centre, Profoundly Affectionate, Spycraft, Narnia, Dishwashers, Hallmark(ish), Ava, Weesageechak, Moonlight Schooner, Robin Hood, Shrek.
November 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Break legs Public Consumption, Bug and A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings, all opening tonight. Or you can also see Bijuriya, Christmas Market, Fulfilment Centre, Profoundly Affectionate, Spycraft, Narnia, Dishwashers, Hallmark(ish), Ava, Weesageechak, Moonlight Schooner, Robin Hood, Shrek.
Love a Thursday matinee, particularly a sold-out SPYCRAFT at Theatre Centre, written by Kirk Dunn & Claire Ross Dunn, directed by Richard Greenblatt, starring Diane Flacks, Blair Williams, Charlotte Dennis & Devin Lee.
November 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Love a Thursday matinee, particularly a sold-out SPYCRAFT at Theatre Centre, written by Kirk Dunn & Claire Ross Dunn, directed by Richard Greenblatt, starring Diane Flacks, Blair Williams, Charlotte Dennis & Devin Lee.
Break legs Bijuriya at Buddies and Moonlight Schooner at CanStage, both opening tonight. You can also catch Christmas Market, Fulfilment Centre, Profoundly Affectionate, The Dishwashers, Hallmark(ish), Ava, Bad Hats Narnia, Spycraft, Weesageechak Fest, Shrek.
November 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Break legs Bijuriya at Buddies and Moonlight Schooner at CanStage, both opening tonight. You can also catch Christmas Market, Fulfilment Centre, Profoundly Affectionate, The Dishwashers, Hallmark(ish), Ava, Bad Hats Narnia, Spycraft, Weesageechak Fest, Shrek.
Still remember being so confused with theatre folk talking about "pshaw", which I had only known as an expression of disdain, until I got to know Theatre's great PShaw. Condolences to Rosie, Cindy and his loved ones. Flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.
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www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com/obituaries/P...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Still remember being so confused with theatre folk talking about "pshaw", which I had only known as an expression of disdain, until I got to know Theatre's great PShaw. Condolences to Rosie, Cindy and his loved ones. Flights of angels sing thee to thy rest.
www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com/obituaries/P...
www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com/obituaries/P...
Looking forward to a fun night at The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical, starring Alexandra Clementi, Alyssa Lyn, Sean Meldrum, Emily Richardson, Levi Stepp, Heidi Michelle Thomas and Luke Witt. Plays at the Royal Theatre till Jan 4.
hallmarkish.com/toronto/
hallmarkish.com/toronto/
November 25, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Looking forward to a fun night at The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical, starring Alexandra Clementi, Alyssa Lyn, Sean Meldrum, Emily Richardson, Levi Stepp, Heidi Michelle Thomas and Luke Witt. Plays at the Royal Theatre till Jan 4.
hallmarkish.com/toronto/
hallmarkish.com/toronto/
Last chance for these TO shows closing today: The Comeuppance at Soulpepper, Dissonant Species at Factory Theatre, An Orchid and Other Such Lilies at Red Sandcastle and How Do We Get Out of Here at Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company.
November 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Last chance for these TO shows closing today: The Comeuppance at Soulpepper, Dissonant Species at Factory Theatre, An Orchid and Other Such Lilies at Red Sandcastle and How Do We Get Out of Here at Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company.
From London to Stratford, for a matinee of Amy Rutherford’s Reproduktion directed by Marie Farsi at Here For Now Theatre, then the Stratford Festival Langham Directors Workshop presentations with scenes directed by Steven Conde, Aaron Jan, Lennette Randall and Luke Reece.
November 22, 2025 at 10:50 PM
From London to Stratford, for a matinee of Amy Rutherford’s Reproduktion directed by Marie Farsi at Here For Now Theatre, then the Stratford Festival Langham Directors Workshop presentations with scenes directed by Steven Conde, Aaron Jan, Lennette Randall and Luke Reece.
Wonderful night in London’s Arendelle at the Grand Theatre’s opening of FROZEN with the fabulous Kelly Holiff and Chariz Faulmino, directed by Rachel Peake, music direction by Alexandra Kane, choreographed by Ainsley Hillyard. Runs till Jan 4 & well worth the time!
www.grandtheatre.com/event/frozen
www.grandtheatre.com/event/frozen
November 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Wonderful night in London’s Arendelle at the Grand Theatre’s opening of FROZEN with the fabulous Kelly Holiff and Chariz Faulmino, directed by Rachel Peake, music direction by Alexandra Kane, choreographed by Ainsley Hillyard. Runs till Jan 4 & well worth the time!
www.grandtheatre.com/event/frozen
www.grandtheatre.com/event/frozen
Just have to let it go that both Grand Theatre & Theatre Aquarius are opening FROZEN tonight. I’m in London for Rachel Peake directing Kelly Holiff & Chariz Faulmino as Elsa & Anna, but also looking forward to Hamilton next with Jeremy Webb directing Kaleigh Gorka & Jessica Gallant. Break legs all!
November 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Just have to let it go that both Grand Theatre & Theatre Aquarius are opening FROZEN tonight. I’m in London for Rachel Peake directing Kelly Holiff & Chariz Faulmino as Elsa & Anna, but also looking forward to Hamilton next with Jeremy Webb directing Kaleigh Gorka & Jessica Gallant. Break legs all!
Last chance to see The Comeuppance at Soulpepper, Dissonant Species at Factory Theatre, An Orchid and Other Such Lilies at Red Sandcastle and How Do We Get Out of Here at HGJTC, all closing this Sunday. (con’t…)
November 21, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Last chance to see The Comeuppance at Soulpepper, Dissonant Species at Factory Theatre, An Orchid and Other Such Lilies at Red Sandcastle and How Do We Get Out of Here at HGJTC, all closing this Sunday. (con’t…)
Last week for Comeuppance at Soulpepper, Dissonant Species at Factory, An Orchid at Red Sandcastle, How Do We at HGJTC. Also Christmas Market-Crows, Profoundly Affectionate-Tarragon, Fulfillment Centre-Coal Mine, Narnia-Soulpepper, Dishwashers-Mildreds, Ava-Mirvish, Shrek-YPT, Hallmark(ish)-Royal.
November 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Last week for Comeuppance at Soulpepper, Dissonant Species at Factory, An Orchid at Red Sandcastle, How Do We at HGJTC. Also Christmas Market-Crows, Profoundly Affectionate-Tarragon, Fulfillment Centre-Coal Mine, Narnia-Soulpepper, Dishwashers-Mildreds, Ava-Mirvish, Shrek-YPT, Hallmark(ish)-Royal.
And yes, I AM seeing three shows today, because I can!! Catching up with YPT’s SHREK at 11am, then 2pm THE CHRISTMAS MARKET at Crow's Theatre, then Dandelion Theatre 7:30pm AN ORCHID AND OTHER SUCH LILIES at Red Sandcastle, starring Walter Borden & Scott Wentworth. My kind of Sunday!
Busy TO theatre Sunday with two chances to see YPT Shrek (11am&2pm), HGJTC How Do We Get Out of Here (2&7pm), Dandelion Theatre An Orchid and Other Such Lilies (2:30&7:30pm), Second City Predictable Holiday Rom-Com The Musical (4&7pm). Or…
November 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
And yes, I AM seeing three shows today, because I can!! Catching up with YPT’s SHREK at 11am, then 2pm THE CHRISTMAS MARKET at Crow's Theatre, then Dandelion Theatre 7:30pm AN ORCHID AND OTHER SUCH LILIES at Red Sandcastle, starring Walter Borden & Scott Wentworth. My kind of Sunday!
Busy TO theatre Sunday with two chances to see YPT Shrek (11am&2pm), HGJTC How Do We Get Out of Here (2&7pm), Dandelion Theatre An Orchid and Other Such Lilies (2:30&7:30pm), Second City Predictable Holiday Rom-Com The Musical (4&7pm). Or…
November 16, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Busy TO theatre Sunday with two chances to see YPT Shrek (11am&2pm), HGJTC How Do We Get Out of Here (2&7pm), Dandelion Theatre An Orchid and Other Such Lilies (2:30&7:30pm), Second City Predictable Holiday Rom-Com The Musical (4&7pm). Or…
TO theatre closing this weekend: Predictable Holiday-Rom Com The Musical at Second City, CHILD-ish at Tarragon, tick tick boom at Alumnae, Far Side of the Moon at CanStage, DNA at Theatre Centre, Inhuman Resources at The Bridge, Little Shop of Horrors at Al Green, Vuka at Theatre Passe Muraille.
November 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
TO theatre closing this weekend: Predictable Holiday-Rom Com The Musical at Second City, CHILD-ish at Tarragon, tick tick boom at Alumnae, Far Side of the Moon at CanStage, DNA at Theatre Centre, Inhuman Resources at The Bridge, Little Shop of Horrors at Al Green, Vuka at Theatre Passe Muraille.
Fun night at Musical Stage Company latest Uncovered: Madonna and Cher, with Divine Brown, Nathan Carroll, Sara Farb, Jeigh Madjus, Steven Page, Elm Reyes, Jackie Richardson & Annika Tupper. Final show tonight:
musicalstagecompany.com/shows/uncove...
musicalstagecompany.com/shows/uncove...
November 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Fun night at Musical Stage Company latest Uncovered: Madonna and Cher, with Divine Brown, Nathan Carroll, Sara Farb, Jeigh Madjus, Steven Page, Elm Reyes, Jackie Richardson & Annika Tupper. Final show tonight:
musicalstagecompany.com/shows/uncove...
musicalstagecompany.com/shows/uncove...
Break legs for Opening Night of Kanika Ambrose’s THE CHRISTMAS MARKET, directed by Philip Akin, starring Matthew G. Brown, Savion Roach, Brenda Robins, Danté Prince. A b current Performing Arts Production with Crow's Theatre and Studio 180 Theatre. Runs till Nov 30 only so book asap!
November 12, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Break legs for Opening Night of Kanika Ambrose’s THE CHRISTMAS MARKET, directed by Philip Akin, starring Matthew G. Brown, Savion Roach, Brenda Robins, Danté Prince. A b current Performing Arts Production with Crow's Theatre and Studio 180 Theatre. Runs till Nov 30 only so book asap!
Two special events for musical theatre cabaret fans this week: one night only tomorrow Tues at Reid's Distillery, Eclipse Theatre presents The Stories Behind the Songs, then for Tues to Thurs at Koerner Hall, Musical Stage Company presents its annual Uncovered, this year with Madonna & Cher.
November 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Two special events for musical theatre cabaret fans this week: one night only tomorrow Tues at Reid's Distillery, Eclipse Theatre presents The Stories Behind the Songs, then for Tues to Thurs at Koerner Hall, Musical Stage Company presents its annual Uncovered, this year with Madonna & Cher.
So many Sunday matinees incl pay-what-you-can at Octet, Christmas Market & Dissonant Species. Or choose from Predictable Holiday-Rom Com The Musical, Doc Wuthergloom, CHILD-ish, The Comeuppance, Antigone, tick tick boom, Far Side of the Moon, Without an Evil Eye, Ava: The Secret Conversations.
November 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
So many Sunday matinees incl pay-what-you-can at Octet, Christmas Market & Dissonant Species. Or choose from Predictable Holiday-Rom Com The Musical, Doc Wuthergloom, CHILD-ish, The Comeuppance, Antigone, tick tick boom, Far Side of the Moon, Without an Evil Eye, Ava: The Secret Conversations.