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David Mirvish is delighted to announce the 16 shows in the 2017 - 2018 Mirvish Theatre Season. There will be seven shows in the Mainstage Subscription Series, three in the Off-Mirvish Subscription Series, and six bonus shows not on subscription.
The Main Subscription Season features seven spectacular shows, compromised of two plays and five musicals. The season begins with a brilliant and innovative stage adaptation, direct from Australia, of Alfred Hitchcock’s suspense-filled thriller, NORTH BY NORTHWEST, followed by the Canadian Premiere of the National Theatre's Olivier and Tony Award-winning production of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME.
The five musicals in the series include: the return of last season’s homegrown musical that took Toronto by storm, COME FROM AWAY; from New York’s Lincoln Center, a breathtaking Tony Award-winning revival of THE KING AND I; the new Tony Award-winning AN AMERICAN IN PARIS featuring all the great Gershwin songs; MURIEL’S WEDDING, a dazzling new show based on the beloved Australian film; and THE LORAX, a joyous musical adaptation of the classic story direct from London’s acclaimed Old Vic Theatre.
Our sixth Off-Mirvish Subscription Season will mark the first time a musical has been presented as part of the series. FUN HOME is the groundbreaking show that won five Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Rounding out the rest of the season is David French’s beloved Canadian classic, SALT-WATER MOON, told through a multi-cultural lens, and KING CHARLES III, a “future history” play that explores the power and betrayal in the world’s most famous royal family.
THE 7 SHOW SUBSCRIPTION is priced from $189 to $719,
($169 - $699 for renewing subscribers).
The North American Premiere of
NORTH BY NORTHWEST
Adapted by Carolyn Burns
Directed by Simon Phillips
September 19 – October 29, 2017 – Royal Alexandra Theatre
Every twist, every thrill, every hairbreadth escape from Alfred Hitchcock's supreme comedy of suspense is retained for this stunning new stage adaptation from director Simon Phillips (Priscilla Queen of the Desert)
Roger O. Thornhill is a suave and successful advertising executive, abducted by thugs who insist he is a man called George Kaplan. There's obviously been a mix up. When they don't believe him, that's infuriating. When they try to kill him, that's frightening. And when they pin a murder on him, that's time to run.
From New York to North Dakota, Thornhill is chased by spies, Feds, crop-dusting planes, and the inevitable cool blonde. Years before the James Bond films there was NORTH BY NORTHWEST–a lightning-paced thriller that mixes glamour with espionage for a truly irresistible cocktail. This is an unmissable theatrical spectacle, where the magic of film and theatre collide live on stage.
The National Theatre's acclaimed production of
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
A New Play by Simon Stephens
Adapted from the novel by Mark Haddon
Directed by Marianne Elliott
October 10 - November 19, 2017 – Princess of Wales Theatre
The National Theatre’s Olivier and Tony Award-winning production of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME makes its Canadian debut at the Princess of Wales Theatre.
Tony Award winner Marianne Elliott (War Horse) directs this “triumphant” (Sunday Telegraph) adaptation by two--time Olivier Award--winning playwright Simon Stephens, who brings Mark Haddon's internationally best-selling novel to thrilling life on stage.
Fifteen year old Christopher Boone has an extraordinary brain, exceptional at math while ill--equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers.
When Christopher falls under suspicion for killing his neighbour's dog, his detective work to identify the true culprit takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world.
The North American Premiere of
The Old Vic production of
DR. SEUSS’S THE LORAX
Adapted by David Greig
Music & Lyrics by Charlie Fink
Directed by Max Webster
December 10, 2017 - January 21, 2018 – Royal Alexandra Theatre
Long before “going green” was mainstream, the character the Lorax spoke for the trees and warned of the dangers of disrespecting the environment. The powerful message of THE LORAX has enlightened generations about the importance of seeing the beauty in the world around us and our responsibility to protect it.
This classic story has been brilliantly adapted for the stage by David Greig, with music and lyrics by Charlie Fink, and directed by Max Webster, in a dazzling new show direct from London's acclaimed Old Vic theatre. This funny, moving, and inspiring production that The Independent calls “terrifically inventive”, is a riot of eye-popping colour, gorgeous puppetry, and infectious original music. You won't want to miss it!
COME FROM AWAY
Book, Music & Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein
Directed by Christopher Ashley
Begins February 13, 2018 – Royal Alexandra Theatre
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
After a sold-out, standing-room-only Toronto engagement before heading to Broadway, COME FROM AWAY will return in a Canadian production.
It's been called the “edge of the world.” The weather is wild, but the locals never lack for warmth. And it's here, in Newfoundland, where a remote town became the epicentre of a remarkable true story filled with unusual characters, unexpected camaraderie and uncommon generosity.
COME FROM AWAY is the breathtaking new musical that Toronto embraced with open arms and had audiences leaving the theatre night after night claiming they were “proud to be Canadian!”
Mirvish Subscribers are invited back to “The Rock” once again to feel the excitement of this “big-hearted, thoroughly enjoyable new musical!” (Toronto Star).
The North American Premiere
A Global Creatures production of
MURIEL’S WEDDING THE MUSICAL
Book by PJ Hogan
Music & Lyrics by Kate Millar-Heidke & Keir Nuttall
With Songs by Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus and Stig Anderson
Originally written for ABBA
April 3 - May 28, 2018 – Ed Mirvish Theatre
“My life is as good as an ABBA song. It's as good as Dancing Queen.” - Muriel
Muriel Heslop is back! In this highly anticipated premiere, the iconic Australian film is set to become an equally iconic laugh-out-loud musical.
Stuck in a dead-end life in Porpoise Spit, Muriel dreams of the perfect wedding– the white dress, the church, the attention. Unfortunately, there's one thing missing. A groom.
Following her dreams to Sydney, Muriel ends up with everything she ever wanted–a man, a fortune, and a million Twitter followers. That's when things start to go really wrong.
The film's original writer-director PJ Hogan has updated his screenplay into a dazzling new stage show, bringing the story into the present but keeping all the irreverence and naughtiness of the film.
Director Simon Phillips (Priscilla Queen of the Desert) leads a stellar creative team, with eye-popping sets and costumes from Gabriela Tylesova and original music by award-winning singer-songwriters Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall. With a big cast and a live band, this will be the theatre event of the year!
Direct from Sydney, Australia, where it will have its World Premiere November 2017.
David Mirvish & Aubrey Dan present
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
Music & Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin
Book by Craig Lucas
Directed and Choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon
March 27 - April 29, 2018 – Princess of Wales Theatre
CANADIAN PREMIERE!
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is the new Tony Award-winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl, and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war.
Acclaimed director/choreographer and 2015 Tony Award-winner Christopher Wheeldon (National Ballet of Canada’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Winter’s Tale) brings the magic and romance of Paris into perfect harmony with unforgettable songs from George and Ira Gershwin in the show that earned more awards than any other musical in the 2015 season!
McGee Maddox, a former Principal Dancer with The National Ballet of Canada since 2014 and known for his roles in Onegin and Swan Lake, will join the AN AMERICAN IN PARIS cast this April and will be in the production when it visits Toronto in 2018. Maddox will star as Jerry Mulligan, the role made famous by Gene Kelly in the 1951 American musical film.
The New York Times raves, “AN AMERICAN IN PARIS is a triumph! Pure joy!” and the Wall Street Journal declares, “Once you've seen it, you'll find it hard to settle for less ever again.” Don't miss this stunning Broadway hit when it arrives in Toronto!
The Toronto engagement of AN AMERICAN IN PARIS will be presented by two Toronto theatrical impresarios, David Mirvish and Aubrey Dan.
The Lincoln Center Theater Production of
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
THE KING AND I
Directed by Bartlett Sher
July 10 – August 12, 2018 – Princess of Wales Theatre
Two worlds collide in the Lincoln Center Theater production of this “breathtaking and exquisite” (The New York Times) musical, directed by Bartlett Sher. One of Rodgers & Hammerstein's finest works, THE KING AND I boasts a score that features such beloved classics as Getting To Know You, I Whistle a Happy Tune, Hello Young Lovers, Shall We Dance, and Something Wonderful.
Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children. Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, THE KING AND I is “too beautiful to miss” - New York Magazine
OFF-Mirvish Season
THE 3-SHOW OFF-MIRVISH SUBSCRIPTION is priced at only $130 (rear orchestra) or $180 (front orchestra)
($115 or $165 for renewing subscribers).
New this season: Student Subscription $75
The Factory Theatre Production of
SALT-WATER MOON
By David French
Directed by Ravi Jain
October 12 – 29, 2017 – Panasonic Theatre
Ambition tore them apart. Can the stars guide them back together?
The First World War is over, and every day the villages of Newfoundland are abandoned for a new life in the big city. Under the light of the moon, two former lovers meet to confront their past choices and contemplate a possible future together.
Award-winning director Ravi Jain has re-imagined David French's beloved Canadian classic about love, loss, and reconciliation with spellbinding results. Factory Theatre's critically acclaimed smash-hit production returns to ask the question, “Can you ever truly return home?”
The Studio 180 Theatre Production of
KING CHARLES III
Written by Mike Bartlett
Directed by Joel Greenberg
Feb 10 – March 4, 2018 – Panasonic Theatre
THE QUEEN IS DEAD. LONG LIVE THE KING?
Charles. Camilla. William. Kate. Harry. One family holds the future of Great Britain in its hands. But what will the future be? The Queen is dead. The “King-in-waiting” finally ascends the throne. Defying centuries of tradition, Charles boldly attempts to reassert the Crown's power, landing himself–and his country–in a royal mess.
Exploring power and betrayal, the internationally acclaimed play, KING CHARLES III, skillfully reveals the people beneath the crowns as nuanced flesh and blood, and turns a Shakespearean lens on relationships in the world's most famous and exposed family.
Following sold-out runs in London's West End and on Broadway, Mike Bartlett's award-winning new play comes to Toronto for its Canadian premiere.
The Musical Stage Co. Production of
FUN HOME
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book & Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Based on the Graphic Novel by Alison Bechdel
April 13 – May 6, 2018 – Panasonic Theatre
WINNER! 2015 Tony Award
Best Musical
Best Book of a Musical
Best Score
WINNER! Best Musical – New York Drama Critics' Circle Award, Obie Award, Lucille Lortel Award, Outer Critics Circle Award, and Off-Broadway Alliance Award.
Alison, a 43 year-old lesbian cartoonist, struggles to untangle her complex relationship with her deceased father. Moving between past and present, Alison relives an unusual childhood growing up in a funeral home, her sexual awakening, and unanswerable questions about her father's secret life.
This ground-breaking new musical based on Alison Bechdel's best-selling graphic memoir was the winner of 5 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and has received worldwide critical acclaim for its stunning musical score and heartbreaking storytelling.
6 GREAT BONUS SHOWS
To Add to Your Theatre Experience! Not included in the 2017/2018 subscription packages
The North American Premiere
David Sonenberg, Michael Cohl, Randy Lennox and Tony Smith present
Jim Steinman’s BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL
Book, Music & Lyrics by Jim Steinman
Directed by Jay Scheib
Choreography by Emma Portner
October 14 – December 3, 2017 - Ed Mirvish Theatre
BAT OUT OF HELL THE MUSICAL, Jim Steinman's epic tale of love, rebellion, and rock `n' roll, is set to explode onto stage this October!
The streets are heating up as young, rebellious leader Strat falls in love with Raven, the beautiful daughter of the most powerful man in post-apocalyptic Obsidian.
This high-octane new musical tears through seventeen of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf's greatest hits including I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That), Paradise by the Dashboard Light, You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night), Two Out of Three Ain't Bad, Bat Out of Hell and two new Steinman originals written for the show.
Rogers & Hammerstein’s
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse
Directed by Jack O’Brien
June 6 – 11, 2017 - Ed Mirvish Theatre
THE HILLS ARE ALIVE! A brand new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien, is coming to Toronto. The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy and Academy Award winning Best Score, including My Favorite Things, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev'ry Mountain, Edelweiss and the title song.
James Seabright, Kevin McCollum, Corey Ross/Starvox Entertainment and Julius Green by arrangement with Suzanna Rosenthal for Showstopper Productions present the North American Premiere of
SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL
Co-created by Adam Meggido and Dylan Emery
June 7 - 25, 2017 - Panasonic Theatre
A new musical is born at every performance of SHOWSTOPPER! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL, each created on the spot by a team of Olivier Award-winning musical comedians. Audience suggestions are transformed instantly into all-singing, all-dancing shows with unpredictable and hilarious results.
With critically acclaimed West End seasons, a BBC Radio series, and a decade of festivals and touring to their name, The Showstoppers have delighted audiences around the world with their ingenious, unique blend of comedy, musical theatre, and spontaneity.
The Hope and Hell Co. Production of
DISGRACED
By Ayad Akhtar
Directed by Robert Ross Parker
November 11 - 26, 2017 - Panasonic Theatre
RETURN ENGAGEMENT!
A New York dinner party. A shattering cultural collision. When discussion turns to politics and religion, the match is lit on a combustible powder keg of identity politics.
After smashing box office records last season, the Hope and Hell Co. production of DISGRACED returns for a strictly limited engagement. This provocative and daring tale that The Globe and Mail calls “excellent” and “fearless” is a must-see for all theatre-goers!
THE ILLUSIONISTS – LIVE FROM BROADWAY
Directed and Choreographed by Neil Dorward
December 12 - January 14, 2018 – Princess of Wales Theatre
RETURN ENGAGEMENT!
The world's best-selling magic show is returning to Toronto!
This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of seven of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. THE ILLUSIONISTS–LIVE FROM BROADWAY has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.
RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES
March 12 - 18, 2018
Princess of Wales Theatre
RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band! For the first time ever, RAIN will bring the historic album to life in its entirety for this psychedelic multimedia spectacular along with all your favourite early tunes.
This mind blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next best thing to seeing The Beatles. Experience the world's most iconic band and come celebrate 50 years of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band with RAIN – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES.
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