Five Shows Under $25 in Toronto this Week

This week there are so many toe-tapping, heart-warming Christmas shows coming out that we decided it would be easier to highlight those new arrivals that don’t pertain to the holidays. We have a whole month to get into the spirit of the season, but for this week, we’re taking a look at those that buck the trend! Check out the budget-friendly picks for this week under the cut:

Legally Blonde: The Musical by Laurence O’Keefe, Nell Benjamin and Heather Hach (UC Follies). A sorority girl makes it to law school in this musical based on the 2001 film. Opens Nov 27 and runs to Dec 5, Thu-Sat 8 pm, mat Dec 5 at 2pm. $25, stu/srs $15. Show Info.

Munsch-O-Mania. Based on the stories of Robert Munsch (George Brown Theatre). George Brown’s 29th annual children’s show once again celebrates the world of Robert Munsch. Public shows Dec 5 and 12, Sat 10:30 am and 1 pm. $20, srs $15, stu $8. Show Info.

Buster Canfield and his Amazing Fleas by Eric Woolfe (Solar Stage Children’s Theatre). A boy meets a mysterious old man in this play featuring puppets, masks, magic and a flea circus. Dec 5 at 11 am & 2 pm. $16. Show Info.

The Wild Duck Project (Re:Current Theatre Company). Contemporary adaptation and deconstruction from Henrik Ibsen’s play The Wild Duck. Opens Dec 2 and runs to Dec 13, Wed-Sun 8 pm. $20, stu $15. Show Info.

P@ndora by Sarah Berthiaume (Young People’s Theatre). An online foray reveals the disturbing world of cyber-porn and exacerbates a 16 year-old girl’s self-image issues. Opens Nov 30 and runs to Dec 11, see website for schedule. $19-$24. Show Info.