Thousand Islands Playhouse is pleased to announce the cast and creative team for It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken.

After an incredible run in Hamilton, the same company that first brought what The Globe and Mail called a “gorgeous new Canadian musical” to life will now reunite for our production this fall, bringing this powerful story back to the city at its heart.

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”.

CAST:

Rebecca Auerbach- -Abigail

Dharma Bizier- -Ensemble

Michelle Bouey- -Swing

Karim Butt- -Sam

Sameer Cash - Fadi

Alyssa Curto - Ensemble

Brandon McGibbon - Jonathan

Kevin McLachlan- -Lucas

Ali Momen - Waleed

Kale Penny- -Swing

Talia Schlanger - Kate

Tahirih Vejdani - Didi

CREATIVE TEAM:

Ahmed Moneka - Playwright

Jesse LaVercombe - Playwright

Mary Francis Moore - Director

Bob Foster- -Orchestrations & Music Supervision

Marc Kimelman - Choreographer

Scott Penner - Set Designer

Joyce Padua - Costume Designer

Jason Hand - Lighting Designer

Ranil Sonnadara - Sound Designer

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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

Oct 22 - Nov 8, 2026

Opening Night: Oct 23 [sold out]

Kingston Grand Theatre

How to Buy Tickets:

Please note: This is a Thousand Island Playhouse production taking place at Kingston Grand Theatre. You will be taken to the Kingston Grand Theatre website to purchase your tickets.

For tickets visit www.kingstongrand.ca.