Joshua Chong

Senior Arts Critic @TorontoStar • tips and pitches: [email protected]

[Joshua Chong @joshualdwchong]

The @TorontoStar's review hub for the 2026 @Toronto_Fringe is now live. @glennsumi and I — along with other Star critics — will be reviewing roughly 60 shows this year.

Check back often as more reviews are posted. #FringeTO #theaTO

Gift link: https://t.co/kTwLIY2vmL

[Joshua Chong @joshualdwchong]

What do you want to know about Ontario's summer theatre season or about theatre criticism more broadly? I'll be taking reader questions today at noon in an AMA for @TorontoStar.

Join the conversation here:
https://t.co/7t26c3iogh

[Mahdis Habibinia @mahdishabibinia]

Exclusive from me in @TorontoStar today: Sexual harassment, name calling, bullying: How 'toxic' conditions in some Toronto councillors' offices fed a city hall union drive https://t.co/eoa0scWFiy

[Toronto Star @TorontoStar]

Soulpepper debuts its new artistic vision with 12 shows and a Hot Docs partnership. @joshualdwchong has the details: https://t.co/QY3onM4naT

[David Friend @dfriend]

Let's talk Oscars!

At 11 a.m. ET, I'll join Toronto Star arts critic @joshualdwchong to discuss last night's big winners and surprises. Send us your thoughts and questions.

https://t.co/Q4CCIxnmDw

[Joshua Chong @joshualdwchong]

SCOOP: Almost a year after the Harboufront Centre announced its permanent closure, the iconic venue formerly known as the Fleck Dance Theatre will reopen next month, under a new lease with the Toronto Stage Company.

More in @TorontoStar:
https://t.co/lzWcfAOeSR

[Ilyas Hussein @IlyasHSN]

Baseball at its best is phenomenal theatre. Sports at their best are phenomenal theatre. And that World Series — despite its end — was phenomenal theatre.

I’ll never forget how these Blue Jays brought a city and nation to life.

“How can you not be romantic about baseball?”

[Blue Jays Fans UK ⚾️🇬🇧 @BlueJaysFansUK]

So exciting to be talking about the UK @bluejays fans here and our passion for the Jays in their bid for the #worldseries

It was great to talk to @joshualdwchong of the @TorontoStar

#wantitall

https://t.co/SdZ7Jtp8Vo

[josh o'kane @joshokane]

You are the senior vice-president of a large publicly traded company *with a news division* and are admitting you published AI-manipulated misinformation about yourself, which regardless of context sure seems worthy of highlighting

[Joshua Chong @joshualdwchong]

I'll be doing a live Q+A today for @TorontoStar. What do you want to know about Canadian theatre or arts criticism more generally? #theaTO

Ask your questions here beforehand, or join the live chat at 1 pm.

https://t.co/JRpi4cCDMv

[Joshua Chong @joshualdwchong]

My critic's notebook on Nuit Blanche 2025 is now up @torontostar.

Some great exhibits in Etobicoke, but this year's festival was mostly underwhelming. (One of the biggest unforced errors: not having a single installation in Scarborough.)

https://t.co/FSUqVfiWyg

[Jeremy O. Harris @jeremyoharris]

PSA on the current critically acclaimed production of SLAVE PLAY at @canadianstage…

I’m so grateful it’s happening and can’t wait to see it there! But I’m no longer the spokesperson for the show, nor do I wanna be!

I’m excited and thrilled to see everyone’s interpretation now!

[Joshua Chong @joshualdwchong]

What do you want to know about Canadian theatre or arts criticism more broadly?

The @TorontoStar is hosting an AMA with me on Wednesday (Oct. 8) at 1 p.m. Leave your questions here in advance or join me for the live chat next week. #theaTO

https://t.co/sTG0GXT90E

[Joshua Chong @joshualdwchong]

'Slave Play' was one of the most controversial shows in Broadway history. At Canadian Stage, it's unmissable https://t.co/XVOUjZyZPe via @torontostar

[Joshua Chong @joshualdwchong]

BREAKING: Stratford Festival announces new artistic director — a star British theatremaker with big ambitions

More in @TorontoStar:

https://t.co/t0GszSrKnL

[Joshua Chong @joshualdwchong]

I love reviewing classical music, but rarely get the chance to do it. Yesterday was one of those rare opportunities.

Here's my @TorontoStar review of Lang Lang's return to the @TorontoSymphony:
https://t.co/yXLM2R7xqB

[Mahdis Habibinia @mahdishabibinia]

In the 22 min it took Doug Ford to announce banning speed cams today, @MarkColley nearby clocked 48 cars going 10 km over or more. “And get this: I was standing in a construction zone, in front of a police station … in rainy conditions with poor visibility and slick roads.” ⬇️

[Joshua Chong @joshualdwchong]

I’ll be on @CommotionCBC tomorrow at 10:20 am to talk more about this ⬇️

Tune in (or out, if you’re a Jackson stan 😂)

[Joshua Chong @joshualdwchong]

I've been curious about "MJ," the Michael Jackson musical, since I saw that "Smooth Criminal" medley on the 2022 Tonys.

Unfortunately, this North American touring production at Mirvish is quite a massive letdown.

My 1.5-star review for @TorontoStar:
https://t.co/0QoYhKzwJC

[Joshua Chong @joshualdwchong]

I've been curious about "MJ," the Michael Jackson musical, since I saw that "Smooth Criminal" medley on the 2022 Tonys.

Unfortunately, this North American touring production at Mirvish is quite a massive letdown.

My 1.5-star review for @TorontoStar:
https://t.co/0QoYhKzwJC

[Joshua Chong @joshualdwchong]

Human trafficking, often hidden in the shadows, is brought to light in a harrowing new play https://t.co/xp4lVR8H4x via @torontostar