Since 2021, in addition to the acclaimed and award-winning seasons of theatre presented at Streetcar Crowsnest, Crow’s Theatre has kept the corner of Dundas and Carlaw humming with an electrifying line up of live music by local artists of every imaginable genre.

For the 2024.25 season, Crow’s continues this tradition of lighting up the east end with entertainment for all tastes, with CROW’S CABARET in the Studio Theatre beginning this September.

“The vision for Streetcar Crowsnest has always been to create a space that’s as much a thriving community hub as it is a theatre,” says Paolo Santalucia, Associate Artistic Director of Crow’s Theatre. “Inspired by similar spaces in major theatres across the world, we’re thrilled to be curating a diverse range of programming that fosters both artistic excellence and genuine community engagement. CROW’S CABARET is an invitation for audiences to experience our theatre in new and unexpected ways, hopefully deepening their connection to the cultural pulse of the city.”

The series kicks-off in September with beloved actor and musician Noah Reid returning to Crow’s for two nights with The Country Sessions and his signature soulful approach to a curated list of classic country covers in this sophisticated reimagining of the genre’s most iconic works.

Next up in September, Broadway star Sara Farb and acclaimed composer-lyricist Britta Johnson take the stage in Very Serious Women. Playfully defying its title, this concert celebrates the rich, female-centric canon of musical theatre, blending timeless classics with fresh, contemporary pieces performed by two of Canada’s leading musical talents.

Later in the season, New York City-based actor, writer, and comedian Stephen Brower brings his 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival hit Palatable Gay Robot to Crow’s. This stand-up/theatre meta-mix introduces audiences to robot producer HumaVibe's latest device, Billie Bowtie. Programmed to be the perfect performer, Billie glitches through standup comedy, character, song, dance, and storytelling to land in a place of true humanity.

Wrapping up the fall Cabaret line-up, international drag icon Tynomi Banks hits the east end for an unforgettable evening of performance. An international drag icon, Banks has appeared on the premiere season of Canada’s Drag Race and season two of Canada's Drag Race: Canada vs. the World. Tynomi is currently collaborating and touring with Nelly Furtado, and recently released her debut single "Die For Love".

All Cabaret performances begin at 8:00pm and bar service will be available throughout the shows. Tickets for the unmissable CROW’S CABARET are $35 plus service fee and HST, and are available now at crowstheatre.com.

 - About CROW’S CABARET -

The Country Sessions

Noah Reid

September 20th and 21st

An intimate and soulful concert from acclaimed actor and musician Noah Reid, who curated Crow’s recent sold-out Cover to Cover music series. Best known for his CSA winning turn as Patrick in the Emmy award winning Schitt’s Creek, Reid most recently starred in Amazon/Plan B’s Outer Range and on Broadway in Tracy Letts’ The Minutes. As a musician, Reid has released three full length albums of original songs, Adjustments, Gemini and Songs From A Broken Chair, and has most recently completed his Everything’s Fine world tour, with sold out shows across Canada, the US, the UK, Europe and Australia.

Very Serious Women: An Evening of Classic and Original Musical Theatre

Featuring Sara Farb and Britta Johnson

September 25th – 28th

Friends and collaborators, Broadway star Sara Farb (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) and acclaimed composer-lyricist Britta Johnson (Life, After) come together for ‘Very Serious Women.’ A celebration of the rich, female-centric canon of musical theatre, blending timeless classics with fresh, contemporary pieces, this evening of musical performance offers a sophisticated exploration of the voices shaping musical theatre today.

Palatable Gay Robot

Starring Stephen Brower

October 2nd to October 5th

Meet HumaVibe's latest device, Billie Bowtie. Programmed to be the perfect performer, Billie must ride the line between palatable and personal - gay, but not too gay! As he navigates his sentience amidst growing pressure from the Moderator– performed in Toronto by comic icons Aurora Brown (Oct. 3), Linda Kash (Oct. 4), Sherry Miller (Oct. 5), and Naomi Snieckus (Oct. 2)–Palatable Gay Robot is a bold and irreverent theatrical piece that explores identity, technology, and the absurd complexities of modern relationships.

Solid Gold

An Evening with Tynomi Banks

October 10th – October 12th

Canada’s legendary queen welcomes you inside the life and career of a superstar drag performer with Solid Gold: An Evening with Tynomi Banks, live on stage! Performing iconic numbers of celebrated Black divas and brand new material mixed with funny stories, Tynomi dishes on celebrity run-ins, her experience on Canada’s Drag Race, lessons from her mom, and more.