Toronto Theatre Guide: 8 Must-See Shows Playing Winter-Spring 2026

1. Some Like It Hot (Feb 10 - Mar 15)

Winner of more awards than any show its season, including Best Musical from the Drama Desk, Drama League, and Outer Critics Circle. High-energy jazz-age romp based on the classic Billy Wilder film. A crowd-pleaser in every sense.

CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre | From $49

2. Shucked (Feb 25 - Apr 5)

Hit Broadway musical comedy that defies easy description. Corn puns, country music, and genuine heart. Opening at the Royal Alexandra Theatre before moving to Princess of Wales.

Royal Alexandra / Princess of Wales Theatre

3. Cyrano (Mar 14 - Apr 5)

A fresh theatrical adaptation of the classic romantic tale. Playing at the intimate CAA Theatre in the Mirvish district.

CAA Theatre, 300 King St. W.

4. Pinocchio — National Ballet of Canada (Mar 13-22)

Family-friendly ballet with Canadian twists and magical stage effects. The full National Ballet orchestra elevates this beyond a typical children's show. March Break timing makes this ideal for families.

Four Seasons Centre, 145 Queen St. W.

5. Through the Eyes of God (Feb 1-21)

World premiere by Anusree Roy, a sequel to her award-winning 2007 solo hit "Pyaasa." Canadian theatre at its most personal and powerful.

6. Summer and Smoke (Feb 3 - Mar 5)

Tennessee Williams classic co-produced by Crowpepper and Birdland Theatre. Headlined by bahia watson and Dan Mousseau. Intimate and emotionally devastating.

7. The Surrogate (Feb 24 - Mar 22)

New production at Crow's Theatre, one of Toronto's most exciting independent theatre companies. The Crow's Theatre space in Leslieville is worth visiting for the architecture alone.

8. Little Willy — Ronnie Burkett (Feb 27 - Apr 5)

Ronnie Burkett's Theatre of Marionettes. Burkett is a living legend of Canadian puppetry, and his shows are unlike anything else in Toronto theatre. For adults.