Big, big news! We are bringing It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken, the brand new musical set to the music of The Tragically Hip, to Kingston Grand Theatre this October!

Thousand Islands Playhouse presents the new musical IT'S A GOOD LIFE IF YOU DON'T WEAKEN at the Kingston Grand Theatre, October 22-November 8, 2026

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

The Playhouse has been developing this project over the last two years with our friends at Theatre Aquarius, alongside David and Hannah Mirvish, Michael Rubinoff (Originating Producer of Come From Away), and Canada’s most iconic band, The Tragically Hip.

IT'S A GOOD LIFE IF YOU DON'T WEAKEN

A new musical with songs by The Tragically Hip

In association with Theatre Aquarius

Book by Ahmed Moneka & Jesse LaVercombe

Directed by Mary Francis Moore

Orchestrations and Music Supervision by Bob Foster

Choreography by Marc Kimelman

Produced by permission of David and Hannah Mirvish and Michael Rubinoff

It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken immerses audiences in a powerful original story set to the timeless music of The Tragically Hip, capturing the raw energy, heartfelt lyrics, and unmistakable spirit that have become central to Canada’s musical identity.

Set in 2002, Waleed, an exiled journalist, arrives in Canada and unexpectedly falls for Kate, the owner of a local music store. Their connection is immediate and undeniable. But when circumstances change, they are forced to confront duty, uncertainty, and what truly matters - and where they each belong.

Featuring iconic songs by The Tragically Hip, including "Bobcaygeon", "Ahead by a Century", "New Orleans Is Sinking", "Wheat Kings", "Grace, Too", "Blow at High Dough" and "Courage”.

VENUE:

Kingston Grand Theatre

RUN DATES:

October 22 – November 8, 2026

OPENING NIGHT:

October 23, 2026

HOW TO BUY TICKETS:

On sale March 31, 2026

For tickets visit www.kingstongrand.ca.

It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken is a special presentation by Thousand Islands Playhouse, taking place at Kingston Grand Theatre.