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BLOOD OF OUR SOIL is a story of war and trauma spanning generations. Hania travels to Eastern Ukraine in order to uncover the secrets of her Baba’s past. Pyretic Productions in association with Punctuate! Theatre. Until Saturday (Pwyc-$30 at 416-531-1827). Tarragon Theatre, 30 Bridgman Ave. COME FROM AWAY A musical based on a true story, taking place in Newfoundland, when locals opened their homes to travellers stranded during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. A Mirvish Production. Until June 30 ($25-$225 at 416-8721212). Elgin Theatre, 189 Yonge St.
CRYING HANDS A docu-drama by Bentein Baardson following Hans who was born deaf and taken as a political prisoner to a Nazi concentration camp. Performed through a series of interconnected scenes accompanied by storytelling and projections. Presented by Theatre Manu Community Engagement Partner the Deaf Culture Centre and performed in American Sign Language with a voice actor translating to English. Previews Wednesday, opens officially March 21, running until March 24 (Pwyc-$40 at 416504-7529). Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Ave. DEAR EVAN HANSEN is a deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the desire to fit in. A Mirvish Production. Previews until officially opening March 28, running until June 30 ($59-$250 at 416-872-1212). Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St. W. ISITWENDAM (AN UNDER
STANDING) Presented by Bound to Create Theatre, this theatrical production is about the journey of a half white, half Ojibway young man who is investigating a Residential School survivor’s reparation claim. Includes ancient Indigenous sign language, drumming, dance and song. Sunday until March 31 ($20$30 at 416-531-1402). Native Earth Performing Arts, 585 Dundas St. E.
JERSEY BOYS Four guys from Jersey had perfect harmonies on stage, but off stage it was a very different story. A Mirvish Production. Until Sunday ($29-$215 at 416-872-1212). Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St.
THE LAST SHIP Multiple Grammy Award-winning superstar Sting is set to perform at every show of this acclaimed musical. A Mirvish production. Until March 24 ($69-$250 at 416-872-1212). Princess Of Wales Theatre, 300 King St. W. NO sented WOMAN’S by Jaberi Dance LAND Theatre Preand new DanceWorks, work explores this the evocative real stories of Saturday women ($42.25-$36.75 in refugee camps. at 416- Until 973-4000). Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. THE REAR WINDOW An adaptation of the classic Hitchcock film, written and directed by Emily Dix. Until Sunday ($30 at 416-5047529). Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Ave. SCHOOL GIRLS; OR, THE AFRICAN MEAN GIRLS PLAY Reigning Queen Bee Paulina wants to become Miss Universe at her exclusive boarding school’s next pageant. Until March 24 ($35-$40 at 416-975-8555). Buddies In Bad Times, 12 Alexander St. SHE THE PEOPLE: GIRLFRIENDS’ GUIDE TO SISTERS DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES is a sketch show that is 100 per cent created, designed and performed by the women of Second City. Until Sunday ($30-$57 at 416-343-0011). Second City, 51 Mercer St. TORONTO SKETCH COMEDY
FESTIVAL presents the best scripted comedy ensembles from across North America and beyond. There are more than 200 artists performing on six stages over 12 days. Until Sunday ($10–$42.50, passes $90, at 647-505-1050). Various venues.