The holiday season just got merrier. Toronto will host the world premiere of The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical, a hilarious Broadway-style show that blends classic holiday movie tropes with high-octane pop showtunes. Running November 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026 at The Royal Theatre, this festive new musical promises cookie contests, small-town romance, corporate intrigue and even a runaway moose!

Directed by Tim Drucker (Friends Parody Musical, Trixie & Katya LIVE) and choreographed by Brooke Engen (Hairspray, Beetlejuice, Rock of Ages), the show lovingly lampoons the iconic Halli-day holiday formula, while inviting audiences to laugh, sing, and celebrate the season together. The premiere was written by Tim Drucker and Bonnie Milligan (Tony Award Winner, Kimberly Akimbo) with music by Joel Waggoner (Carolnder, School of Rock) and Lyrics by Tim Drucker, Bonnie Milligan and Joel Waggoner.

The Story You Know…With a Twist

The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical follows Holly, a busy city executive who’s reluctantly sent back to her quirky hometown to help her mom run the family business. Along the way she reconnects with her old flame Mark, now the town Sheriff, and uncovers a scandal involving the local cookie contest. Between navigating love, small-town antics, and an impending corporate merger, Holly discovers that friendship, community, and love may matter more than career ambition. Featuring original pop tunes like “Love or Career” and “It Feels Like Christmas Because It Is Literally Christmas,”the show puts a modern, cheeky spin on the holiday movies we all know and love.

“As someone who has written over 100 original and deeply silly Christmas carols - I am proud to say that the songs in this show are original, silly and also SLEIGH MAMA! I dare you to come multiple times…and sing along!” says Joel Waggoner, Music & Lyrics for The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical.

Casting Announced:

Leading the world premiere cast is Alexandra Clementi as Holly, joined by Sean Meldrum (Mark), Heidi Michelle Thomas (Cookie), Emily Richardson (Merry), and Luke Witt (Cody). Ensemble members include Alyssa Lyn (Swing) and Levi Stepp (Swing).

Cast & Creative Team:

Director: Tim Drucker

Written by: Tim Drucker and Bonnie Milligan

Music by: Joel Waggoner

Lyrics by:Tim Drucker, Bonnie Milligan and Joel Waggoner.

Choreographer: Brooke Engen

Casting Director: Adam Martino

Holly: Alexandra Clementi

Mark: Sean Meldrum

Cookie: Heidi Michelle Thomas

Merry: Emily Richardson

Cody: Luke Witt

Swing: Alyssa Lyn

Swing: Levi Stepp

Tickets:

Ticket prices range from $41 to $98 (including fees), depending on admission type and performance date.

For groups of 6 or more, please contact Lori@FirstClassGroupTickets.com or 647-201-3349.

Tickets available at hallmarkish.com.