Glenn Sumi
@glennsumi.bsky.social
25 yrs @ Toronto's NOW Magazine covering theatre (mostly), comedy, film. Now freelance. Star, Globe, Variety. He/him. Blog: So Sumi, covering Toronto performing arts.
Making it a double bill
November 18, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Making it a double bill
What a treat to talk with multiple Dora Award-winning actor/writer Kristen Thomson, who’s making her Coal Mine debut in FULFILLMENT CENTRE.
Director Ted Dykstra immediately thought of her when he read the script. They starred in PROBLEM CHILD almost 30 yrs ago.
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Director Ted Dykstra immediately thought of her when he read the script. They starred in PROBLEM CHILD almost 30 yrs ago.
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The role that got Kristen Thomson to return to the stage
The multiple Dora Award-winning actor and writer makes her Coal Mine debut in Abe Koogler’s drama Fulfillment Centre
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November 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
What a treat to talk with multiple Dora Award-winning actor/writer Kristen Thomson, who’s making her Coal Mine debut in FULFILLMENT CENTRE.
Director Ted Dykstra immediately thought of her when he read the script. They starred in PROBLEM CHILD almost 30 yrs ago.
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Director Ted Dykstra immediately thought of her when he read the script. They starred in PROBLEM CHILD almost 30 yrs ago.
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Today’s matinee.
Cuz I miss the Jennifer Lawrence of “mother!”
Cuz I miss the Jennifer Lawrence of “mother!”
November 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Today’s matinee.
Cuz I miss the Jennifer Lawrence of “mother!”
Cuz I miss the Jennifer Lawrence of “mother!”
So the ALL’S FAIR co-creator is Guggenheim fellow and two-time Pulitzer-nominated playwright Jon Robin Baitz?!
November 15, 2025 at 5:29 AM
So the ALL’S FAIR co-creator is Guggenheim fellow and two-time Pulitzer-nominated playwright Jon Robin Baitz?!
Catching up on this Theatre Gargantua show at Factory tonight.
November 15, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Catching up on this Theatre Gargantua show at Factory tonight.
In today’s newsletter, I review the disappointing Off-
@mirvish.bsky.social show about Ava Gardner, plus two nice surprises: TICK, TICK... BOOM! and PREDICABLE HOLIDAY ROM-COM THE MUSICAL.
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@mirvish.bsky.social show about Ava Gardner, plus two nice surprises: TICK, TICK... BOOM! and PREDICABLE HOLIDAY ROM-COM THE MUSICAL.
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Reviews: Elizabeth McGovern plays Ava Gardner, plus three indie offerings
Tick, tick... BOOM! and Predictable Holiday Rom-Com, both closing this weekend, are worth celebrating
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November 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
In today’s newsletter, I review the disappointing Off-
@mirvish.bsky.social show about Ava Gardner, plus two nice surprises: TICK, TICK... BOOM! and PREDICABLE HOLIDAY ROM-COM THE MUSICAL.
www.goaheadsumi.com/reviews-eliz...
@mirvish.bsky.social show about Ava Gardner, plus two nice surprises: TICK, TICK... BOOM! and PREDICABLE HOLIDAY ROM-COM THE MUSICAL.
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Love Mon eve shows.
November 11, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Love Mon eve shows.
In this week’s newsletter, I review the Lepage remount at Canadian Stage, the new Eldritch Theatre horror anthology, and CHILD-ish at the Tarragon.
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Reviews: The Far Side of the Moon, CHILD-ish, Doc Wuthergloom
This week’s roundup includes a verbatim show by children, the return of a Canadian classic and a ghoulishly good horror anthology
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November 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
In this week’s newsletter, I review the Lepage remount at Canadian Stage, the new Eldritch Theatre horror anthology, and CHILD-ish at the Tarragon.
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That Celebrity Traitors UK finale was… 🔥
November 8, 2025 at 1:32 AM
That Celebrity Traitors UK finale was… 🔥
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What if the election of Mandani were a sign that being a smart, positive, authentic, solution-oriented, candidate who listens to and appears to genuinely want to improve the lives of his constituents is a good approach?
November 5, 2025 at 2:54 AM
What if the election of Mandani were a sign that being a smart, positive, authentic, solution-oriented, candidate who listens to and appears to genuinely want to improve the lives of his constituents is a good approach?
I don’t think I’ll get through the entire Hellraiser franchise - frankly, I don’t have enough capacity for pain - but IV, “Bloodline,” does feature a very young Adam Scott.
November 3, 2025 at 12:33 AM
I don’t think I’ll get through the entire Hellraiser franchise - frankly, I don’t have enough capacity for pain - but IV, “Bloodline,” does feature a very young Adam Scott.
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me nine innings ago / me now
November 2, 2025 at 3:42 AM
me nine innings ago / me now
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You need to understand that he actually believes it is illegal to criticize him. Why? Because Trump believes he - not the people - decides the law.
This is why we are in the middle of, not on the verge of, a totalitarian takeover.
This is why we are in the middle of, not on the verge of, a totalitarian takeover.
November 1, 2025 at 10:02 PM
You need to understand that he actually believes it is illegal to criticize him. Why? Because Trump believes he - not the people - decides the law.
This is why we are in the middle of, not on the verge of, a totalitarian takeover.
This is why we are in the middle of, not on the verge of, a totalitarian takeover.
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These Blue Jays appear happy. After 2 days of torrential rain, the sun is shining and I’ve cleaned out the soggy seeds, cleaned the container and refilled it with new seeds.
Wishing the #TorontoBlueJays a big win tonight 🙏
🎵Let’s Go Blue Jays, Let’s Go🎵
#worldserieswinners
Wishing the #TorontoBlueJays a big win tonight 🙏
🎵Let’s Go Blue Jays, Let’s Go🎵
#worldserieswinners
November 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
These Blue Jays appear happy. After 2 days of torrential rain, the sun is shining and I’ve cleaned out the soggy seeds, cleaned the container and refilled it with new seeds.
Wishing the #TorontoBlueJays a big win tonight 🙏
🎵Let’s Go Blue Jays, Let’s Go🎵
#worldserieswinners
Wishing the #TorontoBlueJays a big win tonight 🙏
🎵Let’s Go Blue Jays, Let’s Go🎵
#worldserieswinners
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Interesting to learn that Jacobs-Jenkins is working on a response to The Emperor Jones for Shaw; I'm fascinated by that Eugene O'Neill play.
What a treat talking to Pulitzer and two-time Tony Award winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins about THE COMEUPPANCE, starting previews today at Soulpepper, and his Shaw Festival workshop of a new play next summer.
Out in today’s @thestar.com.
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Out in today’s @thestar.com.
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He’s the hottest playwright working in America today. But Canada is calling
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins will spend his summer in Niagara-on-the-Lake workshopping a new play for the Shaw Festival. But first up: "The Comeuppance" at Soulpepper Theatre.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Interesting to learn that Jacobs-Jenkins is working on a response to The Emperor Jones for Shaw; I'm fascinated by that Eugene O'Neill play.
What a treat talking to Pulitzer and two-time Tony Award winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins about THE COMEUPPANCE, starting previews today at Soulpepper, and his Shaw Festival workshop of a new play next summer.
Out in today’s @thestar.com.
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
Out in today’s @thestar.com.
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
He’s the hottest playwright working in America today. But Canada is calling
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins will spend his summer in Niagara-on-the-Lake workshopping a new play for the Shaw Festival. But first up: "The Comeuppance" at Soulpepper Theatre.
www.thestar.com
October 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
What a treat talking to Pulitzer and two-time Tony Award winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins about THE COMEUPPANCE, starting previews today at Soulpepper, and his Shaw Festival workshop of a new play next summer.
Out in today’s @thestar.com.
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
Out in today’s @thestar.com.
www.thestar.com/entertainmen...
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With last night's convincing win, my statistical model now gives the #BlueJays an 81.4% chance of winning the World Series. Go Jays Go! :-)
October 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
With last night's convincing win, my statistical model now gives the #BlueJays an 81.4% chance of winning the World Series. Go Jays Go! :-)
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I regret to inform everyone that my pedantic brain couldn’t let me live until I knew whether or not dodger blue and blue jays blue are the same blue. They are ONE PANTONE NUMBER APART.
October 29, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I regret to inform everyone that my pedantic brain couldn’t let me live until I knew whether or not dodger blue and blue jays blue are the same blue. They are ONE PANTONE NUMBER APART.
Loved pretty much everything about BLUE MOON — set during the opening night of Oklahoma! — including Ethan Hawke's revelatory performance as lyricist Lorenz Hart.
Also reviewed DOUBT: A PARABLE. And there's a free ticket giveaway to the new Tarragon show.
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Also reviewed DOUBT: A PARABLE. And there's a free ticket giveaway to the new Tarragon show.
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Review: Blue Moon is musical theatre heaven
Ethan Hawke delivers a near-legendary performance as lyricist Lorenz Hart; plus: Doubt: A Parable and a ticket giveaway
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October 24, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Loved pretty much everything about BLUE MOON — set during the opening night of Oklahoma! — including Ethan Hawke's revelatory performance as lyricist Lorenz Hart.
Also reviewed DOUBT: A PARABLE. And there's a free ticket giveaway to the new Tarragon show.
www.goaheadsumi.com/review-blue-...
Also reviewed DOUBT: A PARABLE. And there's a free ticket giveaway to the new Tarragon show.
www.goaheadsumi.com/review-blue-...
Took a much-needed break on the weekend - there haven’t been many openings.
So am happy to catch up with this always intriguing play in a Wren Theatre production.
So am happy to catch up with this always intriguing play in a Wren Theatre production.
October 23, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Took a much-needed break on the weekend - there haven’t been many openings.
So am happy to catch up with this always intriguing play in a Wren Theatre production.
So am happy to catch up with this always intriguing play in a Wren Theatre production.