MONTREAL -- Spring has sprung on the Montreal stage. Here's what to expect in the near future:

Opening this week at the Centaur Theatre is "The Mystery of Maddy Heisler," the story of a young man who falls in love with an older woman during World War II. The show runs until April 20. Call (514) 288-3161 or visit www.centaurtheatre.com for more information.

"I, Claudia," the story of a 12-year-old girl whose divorced father is getting remarried, is about to enter puberty, and, on top of all that, has a school science project due, continues at The Segal Centre for the Performing Arts at the Saidye until April 13. Regular admission tickets range from $30 to $43. Call (514) 739-2301 or visit www.saidyebronfman.org for more information.

Avril Lavigne comes back to the Bell Centre April 2. Tickets range from $39.50 to $54.40.

Joe Jackson returns from the '80s with a show at Metropolis April 2. Tickets cost $42.50.

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens enjoys a busy spring with a world-premiere production choreographed by Ohad Naharin of the Batsheva Dance Company April 3, 4, 5, 10 and 12. Next is "Madame Butterfly" with guest company the Houston Ballet from May 1 to 3. Then it's time for Classic Balanchine from May 22 to 24 and 29 to 31. Ticket prices vary; all at Place des Arts.

ANNE MURRAY, BILLY JOEL

The Harlem Globetrotters dazzle at the Bell Centre April 4. Tickets range from $19.50 to $118.

Collective Soul plays Metropolis April 8. Tickets cost $32.50.

Santana performs at the Bell Centre April 15. Opening is the Derek Trucks Band. Tickets range from $45 to $75.

Young Brits Hot Chip play Metropolis April 15. Tickets cost $22.

The Cult plays L'Olympia Theatre April 16. Tickets cost $45.

Swan Lake on Ice is a unique production performed by the Imperial Ice Stars that combines ice skating set to the musical score of Tchaikovsky. Show dates are April 16 to 19 and 23 to 27 at Place des Arts. Tickets range from $50 to $85.

Anne Murray performs at Theatre St. Denis April 20. Tickets range from $47 to $81.

The Wu-Tang Clan's April 21 concert at Metropolis is already sold out.