Foo Fighters stormed back to Toronto after an eight year absence performing a massive setlist of pure rock at Rogers Stadium Tuesday (Aug.4) night. Check out our 5-N review here: nextmag.ca/foo-fighters...

Foo Fighters play all night long with ferocious rock n'roll energy » NEXT Magazine

Legendary rockers return to Toronto with a bang

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Toronto’s annual curated summer theatre festival SummerWorks is back this week with a slate of engaging shows that offer insights and responses to challenges and crisis. With the promise of some fun along the way. We preview some of the best of Summerworks here: nextmag.ca/preview-at-s...

Preview: At SummerWorks 2026, artists are responding to the urgency of this moment » NEXT Magazine

This annual performance festival invites us to contemplate fight, flight and everything in between

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Ukrainian-Canadian actor Elizabeth Neretin abandoned her first try at Hollywood for theatre school five years ago. Now she’s taking it by storm starring in the streaming hit Lioness. Neretin speaks with NEXT Magazine’s Felix Hughes about her crooked route to stardom here: nextmag.ca/interview-ca...

Interview: Canadian “Lioness” star gave up on Hollywood before landing major role » NEXT Magazine

Elizaveta Neretin’s side trip to Juliliard helps restart acting career

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Some days at @stratfest.bsky.social Festival , Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane falls in love twice. In the afternoon, she’s Sarah Brown, the steadfast Save-a-Soul missionary in “Guys and Dolls”. Hours later, she’s Portia in “Something Rotten!”i Our interview with the star here: nextmag.ca/between-some...

Between ‘Something Rotten!’ and ‘Guys and Dolls,’ Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane has her biggest Stratford season yet » NEXT Magazine

Two leading roles, one performer, little downtime for Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane

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@shaniatwain’s intimate show Fri., July 17 at @horseshoetavern was one of best events ever in hallowed club. The checkerboard floor almost lifted off during her sizzling set that mixed global hits with excellent new songs from her upcoming album. Our 5-N rave review here: nextmag.ca/review-shani...

Review: Shania Twain at Horseshoe one of greatest gigs ever at legendary club   » NEXT Magazine

Country-pop superstar dazzles in-awe crowd with classic hits and solid new tracks

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Christopher Nolan’s latest “The Odyssey” is a stunning film that redefines meaning of “epic”. Matt Damon is brilliant in lead role, heading a strong cast with no weak links. “The Odyssey” is a must see film that deserves biggest and best screen possible. Our 5-N review: nextmag.ca/review-chris...

Review: Christopher Nolan does it again with stunning adaption of ‘The Odyssey’ » NEXT Magazine

Blockbuster changes what it means to make a film grand

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Jazz-age Paris meets Buenos Aries’s flamboyancy in @pointetango Dance Company’s 5-N @toronto_fringe production of “Tango After Midnight”. It’s “ a sublime experience that envelops its audience so completely.” Our rave review here: nextmag.ca/fringe-revie...

Fringe Review: The passion and precision of ‘Tango After Midnight’ will knock your shoes off » NEXT Magazine

A dazzling fusion of ballet, tango and theatrical storytelling

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The @toronto_fringe production of “Orbit”, though set on distant planets has themes searingly relevant on Earth. And, think it sucks to be put on hold on a customer service line? “ Orbit” explores what that feels like on a space ship. Our 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/fringe-revie...

Fringe review: ‘Orbit’ is a galactic adventure that keeps its critiques down to earth » NEXT Magazine

Press 0 if you’d like to speak to a human

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The @toronto_fringe production of “Ladies’Day” is a delightful 5-N ode to ‘60s women breaking free. Poolside beers fuel feminist sparks in this Fringe hit. Our rave review here: nextmag.ca/fringe-revie...

Fringe Review: In ‘Ladies’ Day,’ poolside beers fuel feminist sparks » NEXT Magazine

A delightful ode to ’60s women breaking free

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Another @toronto_fringe rave review. We loved “ Afeni”, the story of Tupac Shakir’s Mom and we learn she is so much more than legendary rapper’s mother. A Black Panther and committed activist who couldn’t be silenced, even in prison. 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/fringe-revie...

Fringe Review: ‘Afeni’ is a fierce lesson in revolutionary faith » NEXT Magazine

Solo show Afeni is an embodied essay on conviction and resistance

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Here comes the Toronto fringe festival and our dozens of reviews including this rave for "Jimmy Hogg: MASHED". Our 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/fringe-revie...

Fringe review: ‘Jimmy Hogg: MASHED’ is Toronto Fringe at its best » NEXT Magazine

Mesmerizing comedian's one-man show "Jimmy Hogg: MASHED" is a quirky blend of theatre, comedy, and storytelling

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Erin Shields tackles another classic with @soulpeppertheatre and @outsidethemarch’s production of “Medusa”. It’s impressive technically but may ultimately be thwarted by its ambition. Our 3-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-erin-...

Review: Erin Shields's "Medusa" is impressive in its technical ambition, but there’s a little too much feedback » NEXT Magazine

Soulpepper and Outside the March collab "Medusa" speaks in forked tongues

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Award-winning Canadian country star @deanbrody tells @nextmagcanada that with the release of his tenth album, he has “unshackled his heart” and doesn’t hesitate to share intimate thoughts on this very personal release. Check out our interview with Brody here: nextmag.ca/interview-de...

Interview: Dean Brody talks the legacy album Tenth Album is his most reflective yet » NEXT Magazine

Dean Brody focuses on love songs as a means for emotional vulnerability

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@supergirl is a super dud. Script is more a collage of ideas done better in other movies than a cohesive story. The patchwork production is full of logic holes and the whole thing peels and picks apart like the bottom of Trump’s pool. Our 2-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-super...

Review: ‘Supergirl’ is super bad, and not in a good way » NEXT Magazine

Joyless superhero film a formless mishmash of sci-fi tropes

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@mirvishproductions presentation of Broadway hit “The Outsiders” is a 5-N, jaw-dropping production that delivers an emotional punch with spectacular stagecraft. Review here: nextmag.ca/review-the-o...

Review: ‘The Outsiders’ is a jaw-dropping production that delivers an emotional punch » NEXT Magazine

REVIEW: Tony-winning musical "The Outsiders" soars with seamless stagecraft

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@toystory5oficial is deservedly the top grossing film this weekend in North America. It's surprisingly relevant without being preachy. Defying the odds, this fifth installment of the franchise is fresh and fun. Our 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-toy-s...

Review: ‘Toy Story 5’ a welcome return for a franchise that manages to still feel fresh » NEXT Magazine

New toys and old favourites show decades-old premise still has plenty of heart — and laughs in Toy Story 5

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The current @mirvishproductions of Paranormal Activity”, an adaptation of the film, is “an electrifying two hours all spent on the edge of your seat”. Our 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-live-...

Review: Live stage adaption of ‘Paranormal Activity’ thrills and frightens — delightfully so » NEXT Magazine

The unsettling terror of occurrences that shouldn’t be possible in the stage adaptation of Paranormal Activity

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@housewife_band singer Brighid Fry has played @nxne a few times so, she has an insider’s insights into the massive discovery festival. Fry offers her tips on what to see as NXNE opens today and her picks include: @sadboi and @yourgirlgrae. Full story here: nextmag.ca/veteran-nxne...

Veteran NXNE performer offers her picks to get most out of the festival » NEXT Magazine

Housewife singer shares her must-see shows at NXNE 2026

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Full disclosure, Stephen Spielberg’s latest “we are not alone” flick, “Disclosure Day” is supremely disappointing. We thought this guy loves aliens but, they’re barely in the movie. Film feels like a first draft. Our 3-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-steph...

Review: Stephen Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ is an alien-light disappointment » NEXT Magazine

Master filmmaker fumbles his latest ‘We are not alone’ effort

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@gillisha co-created and stars in @soulpeppertheatre’s “Tiger Bride”, a “ rock opera fairy tale” but insists she will always think of herself as ”a musician first”. Gillis speaks with @nextmagcanada’s theatre editor @ryanborochovitz, story here: nextmag.ca/preview-hail...

Preview: Hailey Gillis shows her stripes in experimental new musical » NEXT Magazine

‘Tiger Bride’ at Soulpepper is ready to be received by a trusting audience

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From massive underplays with big acts like @bbnomula.bsky.social, @jessiereyez.bsky.social and more playing small rooms to the best emerging musical talent from around the world, @nxne takes over Toronto’s best live music venues from June 10-14. Preview story here: nextmag.ca/nxne-2026-pr...

NXNE 2026 preview: Emerging artists and superstar underplays including bbno$, Dan+Shay as 350+ acts play annual discovery music festival » NEXT Magazine

The $49 pass unlocks five days of music in over 40 venues

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@nicholasgalitzine as He-Man and makers of @mastersmovie know key to a good superhero movie is not to take yourself too seriously. Film is filled with plenty of laughs as well as cool creatures and art direction. Our 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-maste...

Review: ‘Masters of the Universe’ understands superhero movies shouldn’t take themselves too seriously » NEXT Magazine

He-Man update is a fun-filled fantasy adventure — with plenty of laughs

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Fiddler on the Roof keeps it fresh by looking back performing at @algreentheatre, the original language of the characters in this play set in pre-Soviet Russia. Broadway's @stevenskybell plays Tevye in this satisfying and highly relevant production. Our 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-fiddl...

Review: ‘Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish’ is a classic that resonates with our times » NEXT Magazine

Review by Steven Low of the 2026 theatrical run of Fiddler on the Roof in Toronto's Elgin Theatre

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@kanepixels landed an @a24 film deal at 21. The eerie result is @backroomsmovie, a film with “an engrossing directorial style that sucks you into this world and doesn’t let go, even after the credos roll,” Our 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-unner...

Film Review: Backdoors gets under your skin in the best way

Director brings Backdoors movie to life from original horror shorts

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Despite high hopes for the sophomore release from rapper-turned-director @bootsriley his latest film, out today, @iloveboostersmovie which, while well directed stumbles with a weak script. It’s visually striking but is a slog story-wise. Our 3-N review here: nextmag.ca/review-boots...

Review: Boots Riley’s sophomore effort is a colourful fashion world satire » NEXT Magazine

Boots Riley's direction is on point, but the story leaves much to be desired.

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The @canadairelandfoundation’s festival of contemporary Irish theatre, Bealtaine Theatre Festival opens tonight. NEXT previews Best of the Fest and one of our recos is “ Chicken” where a woman plays the titular foul who thinks he’s an Irishman. Festival preview here: nextmag.ca/preview-the-...

Preview: The Bealtaine Theatre Festival brings a bold slice of contemporary Irish theatre to Toronto » NEXT Magazine

Canada Ireland Foundation’s second annual theatre festival returns with risk, reverence and “a little weird stuff”

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Veteran jazz-powered pop-rocker Joe Jackson played almost enough hits @thedanforthmusichall Thursday night at a gig where he ably demonstrated that he’s still got it. @northbymichael.bsky.social 4-N review here: nextmag.ca/live-review-...

Live review: Joe Jackson ‘looks sharp’ in satisfying show that proves veteran singer still has it » NEXT Magazine

Veteran jazz-powered pop-rocker digs a little too deep into deep cuts but plays enough hits to satisfy fans

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Quèbec composer Matthieu David Gagnon’s classical ensemble @florelaurentienne_ is inspired by province's beauty. Prog Rock influences, vintage synthesizers and a string quartet create their ambient sound. He speaks with NEXT ahead of Flore’s Friday @tdmusichall gig: nextmag.ca/interview-vi...

Interview: Vintage synthesizers power Flore Laurentienne’s ethereal update to classical music » NEXT Magazine

Quebec composer Mathieu David Gagnon says beauty of his home province inspires prog-rock influenced sound

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@tarragontheatreto’s latest “cicada” is an ambitious, occasionally bewildering eco-thriller. @monicadottor is part of a Toronto couple who find their new west end home has something deeply wrong below the surface. Check our 3-N @nextmagcanada review: nextmag.ca/review-cicad...

Review: ‘cicadas’ buzzes loudly but defies easy interpretation » NEXT Magazine

An eco-thriller that offers more atmosphere than answers

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Check out @nextmagcanada’s new Singles of the Week feature highlighting the best and most interesting new singles. @iamtalk takes Single of the Week for his track “Time Machine.” @allisonrussellmusic and @tennysonking also have noteworthy releases. Read it all here: nextmag.ca/singles-roun...

Singles roundup: NEXT takes a weekly look at the most notable singles released » NEXT Magazine

TALK drops top track, plus new music from Allison Russell, Myles Smith, Charli xcx and more

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