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Live review: Joe Jackson "looks sharp" in satisfying show that proves veteran singer still has it " NEXT Magazine
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (353+ words) Veteran jazz-powered pop-rocker digs a little too deep into deep cuts but plays enough hits to satisfy fans By Michael Hollett // May 16, 2026, 4: 53 pm Who: Joe Jackson Where: The Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave. Vibe: Still got it Highlight: Steppin" Out…...
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5+ day, 2+ hour ago (90+ words) The indie comedian redefining the hot-girl trope has had one hell of a year. NEXT Magazine 115 Danforth, Suite 302 Toronto, ON M4 K 1 N2 T 416. 519. 5004 You've been added to our list. Become a NEXT distribution, destination-location. Be a priority stop for thousands of…...
Review: Kremlin drama doomed by dodgy performances and dodgier accents " NEXT Magazine
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (203+ words) Jude Law makes bold choices in bringing dictator to the big screen By Felix Hughes // May 16, 2026, 10: 45 am The Wizard of the Kremlin Where: TIFF Lightbox What: Movie, 156 mins. Genre: Drama Rating: NN (out of 5) Why you should watch: For Jude…...
Interview: Vintage synthesizers power Flore Laurentienne's ethereal update to classical music " NEXT Magazine
1+ week, 20+ min ago (420+ words) Quebec composer Mathieu David Gagnon says beauty of his home province inspires prog-rock influenced sound By Melriva Martins // May 14, 2026, 12: 35 pm Who: Flore Laurentienne Where: TD Music Hall, 178 Victoria St. When: Fri. , May 16, 7 pm Why you should go: Experience the debut…...
Theatre Scenes: Palestinian poetry, youthful spices and the limits of subjective appraisal " NEXT Magazine
1+ week, 1+ day ago (191+ words) Roll the dice on whichever shows intrigue you, regardless of their ratings By Ryan Borochovitz // May 12, 2026, 3: 02 pm Though the main theatre season isn't over just yet " especially since Soulpepper and Tarragon both have shows opening well into the summer " there's…...
Review: "take rimbaud" is a manifesto with a lot on its mind but little to say " NEXT Magazine
1+ week, 1+ day ago (410+ words) They're unafraid to be loud and call it like it is " but what now? By Shannon L. Campbell // May 12, 2026, 2: 11 pm What: Take Rimbaud Where: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, 12 Alexander St. When: Now until Sat. , May 23 Highlight: An ensemble of actors…...
Album review: Songwriting couple return with overly ambitious ninth album " NEXT Magazine
1+ week, 2+ day ago (169+ words) Album bites off more than it can chew with odd creative choices By Felix Hughes // May 11, 2026, 6: 13 pm Whitehorse: All I Want Is All of It Genre: Country, Rock If you like: Sarah Mc Lachlan, Terra Lightfoot, Danny Michel Sound: Electric…...
Review: "Dog Man: The Musical" is all bark and little bite " NEXT Magazine
1+ week, 2+ day ago (334+ words) Despite being about a dog man, this musical is, in fact, catnip for kids By Lori Ossip // May 11, 2026, 5: 58 pm What: Dog Man: The Musical Where: CAA Theatre, 651 Yonge St. When: Now until Sun. , June 14 Highlight: A quip about a store…...
Review: "Werther" is beautiful, if you shut your eyes " NEXT Magazine
1+ week, 2+ day ago (262+ words) Thrilling music is countered by dull direction in this production of Massenet's opera By Stephen Low // May 11, 2026, 5: 39 pm What: Werther Where: Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen St. W When: Now until Sat. , May 23 Highlight: Russell Thomas's rendition…...
Album review: The Flatliners return with versatile punk project " NEXT Magazine
1+ week, 2+ day ago (210+ words) Album elevated by range of lead singer's vocals By Felix Hughes // May 11, 2026, 5: 12 pm Genre: Punk-rock If you like: A Wilhelm Scream, Banner City, Red City Radio Sound: Rollicking punk energy mixed with more sombre, emotionally-driven tracks. Release date: Fri. , May…...