THE MOUSETRAP
By Agatha Christie
On a dark and wintry night, seven strangers are snowed in at a remote English guesthouse while news spreads of a murder in London. The sudden arrival of a police sergeant throws the guests in a panic: the killer is in their midst! The game is now afoot as the sergeant begins to uncover the unsavoury secrets of the visitors. Which one is the murderer? Who will be the next target? For over 70 years, the longest-running play in history has kept audiences guessing.
WAITRESS
Small-town waitress and expert pie-maker Jenna dreams of a new life outside of her tumultuous marriage. Facing an unexpected pregnancy that complicates her desires, Jenna sees winning the grand prize in a pie-baking contest as her lifeline. With pals from the diner and a new romance in her corner, will she find it within herself to take this gutsy leap of faith?
CASEY AND DIANA
Casey and Diana" is a play about Princess Diana's historic visit to Casey House, a hospice in Toronto, during the height of the AIDS crisis in 1991. The play, written by Nick Green,explores themes of courage, community, compassion, and hope.
BURNING MOM
In this inspiring comedy, Dorothy realizes that life is too short to delay your aspirations. After losing her husband, she decides to take their RV on the road trip of his retirement dreams: she’s going to Burning Man. After all, it’s only a 21-hour drive to a weeklong culture festival and party with no plumbing in the middle of a desert—how hard can it be?
CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND
This darkly funny, genre-defying play tells the story of a Khmer Rouge survivor returning to Cambodia after thirty years, just as his daughter prepares to prosecute one of the country's most notorious war criminals. While an onstage band brings foot-stomping Cambodian oldies and contemporary Dengue Fever hits to life, the electric play shifts back and forth in time as the father reveals family secrets that exhibit the enduring power of music and the human spirit.
PRIMARY TRUST
In the small upstate New York town of Cranberry, 38-year-old bookstore clerk Kenneth spends his evenings at the local tiki bar with his best friend, Bert. Sipping mai tais isn’t enough when bitter reality hits—Kenneth is suddenly laid off, launching him into a world with challenges he has long avoided. Aided by the kind townsfolk he meets along the way, including a warmhearted waitress, Kenneth reaches past his isolation to see the world for the first time.
THE THREE MUSKETEERS
All for one and one for all! In 17th-century Paris, a daring young d’Artagnan wishes to join the famed trio of musketeers—Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. Harnessing the skills of a swordsman and the heart of a warrior, he sets off with them to thwart a plot of the most dangerous man in France, the evil Cardinal Richelieu. Double-crossings, extravagant sword fights, and sweeping romance remind us of a time when love and honour ruled the world.
MIRACLE ON 34th STREET
When Kris Kringle starts working as a Santa at Macy’s department store and begins to spread Christmas cheer, things tumble out of control. He’s truly Santa Claus, he insists, but skeptical adults and an unimaginative little girl doubt him. The stakes rise when store executives take Kris to court, where he must prove he’s the real thing. Can goodwill triumph in the end? Coming to life on stage, this endearing tale fills our hearts and restores a childhood sense of wonder.
DOLLY PARTON’S SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL
Set during the 1930s in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, a Christmas Eve snowstorm approaches, Scrooge is visited by his deceased business partner and three ghosts who compel him to see life and love anew. Dickens’s classic characters and Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting make this the holiday event to share with friends and family.
JERSEY BOYS
The Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Ever wonder how a group of troublesome blue-collar boys from New Jersey became one of the most successful bands in music history? Jersey Boys is the Tony and Grammy Award–winning blockbuster that tells the true story of the iconic Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. With each member sharing his own perspective, this smash-hit jukebox musical pairs timeless themes with unforgettable songs.
RING OF FIRE
The Music of Johnny Cash
Let the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash guide you on a captivating journey of trials and triumphs, love and redemption. This inspired theatrical concert, brought to life by a talented ensemble of singers and musicians, delves into the heart of Cash's music. Experience his artistry through timeless hits like “I Walk the Line,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Country Boy,” and “A Boy Named Sue,” connecting with universal emotions and experiences along the way.
GUYS & DOLLS Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows
When the evangelist Sergeant Sarah Brown is charged with saving “genuine sinners,” she need look no further than the streets of 1950s Manhattan for its gangsters, gamblers, and showgirls. Sarah’s pursuit soon entangles her in a big bet between small-time crook Nathan Detroit and high roller Sky Masterson.
SEXY LAUNDRY
By Michele Riml
Alice and Henry are coming to grips with their lacklustre sex life. Time, kids, and stress—not to mention gravity—have taken their toll. In an effort to rekindle the magic in their 25-year marriage, they go on a naughty hotel retreat, equipped with a copy of Sex for Dummies. But they soon find that when the clothes come off, so do the gloves!
EVERY BRILLIANT THING
By Duncan Macmillan With Jonny Donahoe
What do you do when you’re just seven years old and mum finds it hard to be happy? Start writing down for her every brilliant thing worth living for—ice cream, water fights, rollercoasters—and then never stop. #315 The smell of old books. #994 Hairdressers who listen to what you want. #2000 Coffee. #9996 Sex.
CHOIR BOY
By Tarell Alvin McCraney
Pharus is a senior at the Charles R. Drew Prep School for Boys, and the proud leader of its legendary gospel choir. The prestigious school is committed to building “strong, ethical Black men,” but conforming to their traditions becomes harder as he learns to accept his identity as a young gay man.
THE TALE OF A HUMAN WHO THINKS HE’S AN ELF Join Buddy the Elf on his expedition from the North Pole to New York City, where he’s determined to win over his new family with Christmas cheer, syrupy spaghetti, and heartfelt songs. But what’s an elf to do when his dad’s on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in the man in red? Audiences of all ages can frolic in this romp that's part family reunion, part rom-com, and full of heart and humour.
Artists from the 2019–2020 season discuss what storytelling means to them, and why it's such a powerful connective tool.