The Stratford Festival in Stratford, Ontario, kicks off its 2026 season this week with the classic musical Guys and Dolls. Preview performances for the production begin Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Festival Theatre, with the show running through November 1, 2026.
This year’s programming is themed This Rough Magic and serves as the final season for Artistic Director Antoni Cimolino, who is concluding a 40-year career with the organization. The production of Guys and Dolls is directed and choreographed by Donna Feore. The cast features Mark Uhre as Nathan Detroit and Dan Chameroy as Sky Masterson, alongside Jennifer Rider-Shaw as Miss Adelaide and Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane as Sarah Brown.
For attendees travelling from out of town, the festival offers a Stratford Direct Bus service for $42. The bus provides a return trip from the InterContinental Hotel in downtown Toronto to the festival theatres in Stratford.
Founded in 1953, the festival remains the largest classical repertory theatre company in North America. Residents interested in attending can book tickets by visiting the festival website or by calling 1-800-567-1600.
