The Questionnaire: Three new performing arts heads on their pandemic pivots
After two tough years, the performing arts are live once more. Here, the leaders of Toronto’s top institutions explain how they plan to get things humming
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
I was hired in 2019 to lead the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. After almost three years, I’m finally making my official onstage debut
"Playing together again reminded us of who we are and what we love to do"
“By the time I was finished, 50 people had joined in”: This musician is giving street concerts to honour front-line workers
“I watched my neighbours emerge, drinks in hand, to watch. It was an overwhelming moment”
“This is like a musical hug”: How the Toronto Symphony Orchestra created one stunning performance from 29 separate locations
“I was crying while I watched it”
The coolest Contact exhibits, the return of Tessa and Scott, and seven other things to do, hear, and see this week
What to do in Toronto during the week of April 30
The return of Drake, a Westeros-ian opera and seven other things to do this week
What to do during the week of October 3
Eleanor McCain and Jeff Melanson’s $5-million breakup is Toronto’s messiest
They were the city’s most influential arts duo. When their marriage fell apart, the fallout was explosive
I’m 24, I make $140,000 a year and I own two homes. I don’t regret a thing
"I want to buy another property before I turn 27"
A Paul Simon show, a Mean Girls screening with Lindsay Lohan and seven other things to do this week
What to do in Toronto during the week of June 20
A warehouse Valentine’s party, a raucous indie fest and eight other things to do this week
What to do in Toronto during the week of February 8
A bohemian solstice carnival, a Christmas cocktail cruise and nine other festive things to do this holiday season
What to do in Toronto during the 2015 holiday season
A symphonic Psycho screening, a Wes Anderson–inspired ball and eight other things to do this Halloween weekend
Things to do instead of (or in addition to) handing out candy
Relive Motown’s golden years, buy a bunch of books and seven other things to do this week
What to do in Toronto during the week of September 21
