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VILNA: A RESISTANCE STORY is an exciting new musical about Vitka Kempner, a 19-year-old Jewish girl who inspired the heroic Jewish resistance movement in the Vilna ghetto during the Holocaust. After the Nazis invade Poland, a fierce and fearless Vitka escapes to the free, bohemian city of Vilna, Lithuania where she meets a group of young artists—led by visionary poet Abba Kovner—and inspires them...

The death of E. A. Poe remains one of literature's greatest unsolved mysteries. Music, movement, projections, and shadow play combine to follow Poe through the catacombs of his final nightmare, encountering his most infamous creations along the way. Winner, "Best English Production" Montreal Fringe and finalist for "Best Adaptation" at Poe Fest International.

Makeshift Company to present Adams Prize 1st Runner-Up, a bold new musical by Annika Tupper. "All That She Wrote" debuts at the Toronto Fringe this Summer after a year of development by Makeshift's The Spark Project. This brand new musical drops us into a world obsessed with True Crime, confronting the meaning of justice, Queer friendship, Twitch live-streaming, retribution, and U-Ha...

Almost Ever After Imagine 'Love Actually' as a musical, with original songs inspired by The Beatles, Bruno Mars, Adele, and more. From Andrew Seok, writer of 'Rosamund' and 'The Man With The Golden Heart', comes a hilarious and heartfelt musical journey through five interconnected love stories exploring first sparks, second chances, unexpected encounters, and the complicate...

Don't Fall In Kara is floundering in Story Brewing 401, where final projects are brewed—literally—in cauldrons. Out of ideas, they cobble together a clichéd fairy tale starring a pompous prince, a self-saving princess, and a villain modelled after their crush, Eva. Then a suspicious vial of ink falls in. And so does Kara. Trapped inside their own half-finished story, Kara must survive a world...

Thunderor An epic full-scale Rock Opera musical hearkening back to the glory days of arena rock. Written by 2x JUNO nominated artist JJ Tartaglia and performed in grand fashion featuring the actual live band, THUNDEROR tells the story of a has-been musician who gives one more shot at glory. Wild and restless, tempting fate with romance and danger, he is joined by a troupe of would-be rockers in an...

When Walter Harry Horvitz told his sons from his death bed, “Look up, smile and be strong,” little did he know his last words would become the inspiration for a scintillating musical drama – the story of his life. Brothers, Ron and Andy Horvitz, principals of the 1•1•1 Group, have co-written the musical,  Can’t You See That I’m In Love?!  – – a real life love story from The Greatest Generation who...

Apothecary In a world built for men, women create community. Within the magical walls of a living sanctuary, situated in neither time nor place, Lady and Tilly work tirelessly and secretly to support all women in need as they appear at their door. Imperfect themselves, our protagonists discover what it means to do good in a world of complicated nuance. Toronto Fringe veterans Laura Piccinin, Allis...

In a giant endless airport where souls await their final departure, Iris has been granted the rare opportunity to return to earth and live another life. Before she can return, she must choose which life she would like to live next. Live each night, audience members will determine Iris's journey by selecting 8 acts of 20 to be performed in the order they are selected-- meaning every night is a...

Tamar Broadbent: Plus One Join this award-winning British comedy songwriter (BBC Radio 4, Boom Chicago) as she sings you through a tale of fertility tests, failed birth plans and the impressive feat of giving up wine for nine months. Featuring songs like ‘Embarrassing Mother!’ and ‘I Tried Hard to Breastfeed But It Sucked,’ Plus One is the perfect show for parents, parents-to-be and those who neve...

People Suck a musical airing of grievances This hilarious and all-too-relatable musical theatre song-cycle dares ask the question: WTAF is wrong with humanity?? After two hit productions in Melbourne, Australia, the 2015 Best of Fringe and Mirvish Award winner is coming home to Toronto! By Peter Cavell (Second City) and Megan Phillips ("The Anxiety Show"), directed by Jessica Sherman (&q...

Ctrl Alt Delete: An Alphabetical Musical The English Language is downsizing and can no longer afford to employ 26 letters. Now, for some letters in the alphabet, their sound can be made using other letters (e.g. the sound of F can be made using P-H), so the ultimate question becomes: which letter will be fired? Seven of the at-risk letters (F, K, Q, S, W, X, and Z) are called into a meeting, where...

State of the Union – Words by Eric C. Jones isn’t your typical musical revue. It's a musical town hall—a raw, riveting, and soul-stirring exploration of what it means to live, love, struggle, and dream in 21st Century America. Curated and written by award-winning writer Eric C. Jones, the show features music by an all-star lineup of composers: Ian Stephenson, Gary Sironen, Joshua Davis, Alex Winkl...

Mathew's Big Broadway Bash It’s a cabaret-style party bursting with show tunes, sing-alongs, surprises, and big Broadway energy! From Mamma Mia to Pippin, Grease to The Sound of Music, we’re serving up musical moments with sass, heart, and a Fringe twist. Expect powerhouse vocals, spontaneous games, a surprise guest, and the kind of joyful chaos only Fringe can deliver. Whether you’re a lifelo...

Trevor Barrette is a queer theatre maker based in Montreal, known for his kaleidoscopic productions and joy-forward storytelling. A graduate of John Abbott College’s Professional Theatre program, he founded the award-winning KaleidoscopeMTL, producing and directing ten productions, including the hit Fringe musical  Captain Aurora  and the immersive  Memento Mori . Trevor's work explores dynami...

Alexandra Conroy : writer, book / additional lyrics        “I was born in the wrong era.”   Growing up in NYC, Alexandra tried to see as many Broadway productions as possible while being a child actor herself. Always a story teller, she started writing very young with a musical in the 2nd grade and a movie in the 4th.  The idea for this story came to her as she began college, studying acting and w...

The King’s Wife  offers a bold new perspective on the story of Katherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry VIII, as she navigates the pressures of queenship and the fight to secure her legacy. A revolutionary pop musical by two-time Grammy-nominated songwriter Jamie Floyd and award-winning playwright Mêlisa Annis, this bold reimagining of history explores Katherine’s resilience and the enduring i...

Rachel Walker Mason Ever since I can remember I’ve been able to see music as colours when I listen to music or compose a song. I’ve since learned that this condition is called synaesthesia and people often refer to it as “my superpower”. I always felt my happiest and most fulfilled when I was singing or writing music so it felt natural to make it my career path. I’ve never wanted to do anything el...

James A. Rocco Director | Producer An award-winning director/producer as well as an acclaimed vocalist with a passion for creating inclusive, thought-provoking experiences that honor the heart of every story.   Known for his collaborative spirit, he brings a unique blend of artistry and authenticity to every project, ensuring the magic on the page comes vividly to life. Thirty Saints Productions i...

Richard C. Walter BOOK, MUSIC, LYRICS A composer-lyricist who has studied and worked in genres including musical theatre, choral, a cappella, pop, jazz, and film scoring. His show Madame Clicquot (co-written with Lisette Glodowski), has had two developmental readings in New York, and was part of New York Theatre Barn's New Works Series in 2020. Richard has been a guest composer at Columbia Uni...

A Girl in Persia is a epic sung-through full-length musical adaptation of the Book of Esther from the Tanakh (the Bible). Aiming to be faithful to Scripture, this adaptation's book, lyrics, and music are all written with a historical and cultural focus in mind. A runtime of nearly 3 hours (with an interval) allows for a fully immersive experience in the world of the Achaemenid Empire (c. 550-3...

Ute Lemper 's decades-long career spans stage, film, and music, with over 30 recordings. Renowned for her interpretations of Berlin Cabaret, Kurt Weill, Brecht, and chanson legends like Marlene Dietrich and Edith Piaf, she has also starred in major musicals across Broadway, the West End, Paris, and Berlin. She won the American Theater World Award and the Laurence Olivier Award for her performa...

We speak with two of the creators of The Brass Teapot (Chaz and Ramaa) as well as the director (Zoe) and actor (Sarah) about the upcoming Firefly Theatre Group workshop staging at The Sherry Theatre in North Hollywood, California. THE BRASS TEAPOT is a magical, mischievous dark comedy that warns to be careful what you wish for. Based on the 2012 indie cult film

DONNA TRINKOFF – Artistic Producer - of Amas Musical Theatre, a non-profit performing arts organization in New York City devoted the creation, development and production of new musicals and to the training and encouragement of inner-city young people. Since 1994, Donna has produced the original musicals Broadway and the Bard , starring Len Cariou, Red Eye of Love, The Other Josh Cohen, Triassic Pa...

We revisit the shows creators Scott and Aaron and are joined by cast memeber Allison as we talk about the upcoming Concert of Romero & Juliet Zombies! Shakespeare! 1980s inspired music! All of these elements are the foundation for the new rock musical, ROMERO & JULIET. Romero, a human, falls for Juliet, a zombie, during a music festival called Deadstock on Friday the 13 th in September 198...