Echolocation is a road trip musical in the dark. A teenage love story without a map. Echolocation is a musical performed in pitch blackness. Ethan and Sadie are best friends, but they have little else in common. He’s serious, she’s goofy. He works after-school jobs, she has a rooftop hot tub. He’s sighted, and she’s completely blind. One thing they…

Beyond Perfection is Be More Chill meets Urinetown, it is an original story so timely, we’ve been warned to stop writing before more of it becomes true. Ryan and his wife Kate are the flawless faces of Perfection LLC’s government-run marriage program: an algorithmically crafted romance, broadcast for all to see. Their love is scripted, their happin…

Jessica Francis Fichter Book and Lyrics Jessica Francis Fichter is a South Carolina-based director, playwright, and teaching artist, currently serving as the Executive Director of Trustus Theatre in Columbia, SC. She has directed and taught in various locations, including NYC, where she earned an MFA in Directing from the Actors Studio Drama School…

BRIAN USIFER Broadway credits include The Heart of Rock and Roll (Music Supervision, Arrangements, Orchestrations) A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical (Arrangements, Orchestrations), Disney’s Frozen (Music Director, Additional Arrangements), Kinky Boots (Music Director, Additional Arrangements, Associate Music Supervisor - Tour, London and …

Emotions run high in the world of closed adoptions and sealed records, but the potential human stakes are even higher. It's the fall of 1967, and an unexpected pregnancy thrusts teen lovers into the stark arena of adult realities. An infertile married couple longs to become parents via a system rooted in secrecy and shame. A beloved baby, named Jos…

GALLANO.H tells the story of Ethan — a character shaped by loss — and the chorus of voices that surround him: Soul, Past, Present, and Future. Through live guitar, movement, and raw ballads, the performance dances between memory and momentum, stillness and song. This original musical was born from the real-life experience of TYK’s Artistic Director…

WINNER, is an original musical about coming out and coming-of-age set against the backdrop of a rigged school election in Southern California in 1999. The show’s electrifying rock-pop score was created by Joe Barros (Artistic Director of New York Theater Barn) and Nico Juber (one of 2023's Women to Watch on Broadway) with a concept album launching …

What if Gypsy Rose Lee (from Gypsy the Musical) met Gypsy-Rose Blanchard (current true crime darling)? For millennia, musical theater writers never dared to ask: If your mother sucks, can you kill her? Well… that changes now 💅 Blanchard's Turn: A Killer Gypsy Musical dives headfirst into the life of true crime darling turned social media influencer…

Twelve Maids takes you behind-the-scenes of life in Ithaca during Odysseus’s journey in The Odyssey, from the never-before-heard point of view of a palace maid. Often silenced or glossed over, Penelope’s maids are given a voice for the very first time in this dynamic new musical. Our stellar cast will transport you to Bronze Age Greece, where love,…

When Anne Boleyn returned from the courts of Flanders to her childhood home at Hever Castle, what augury could have foretold the atomic impact that the young woman would have on the very fabric of England? Before long, the beautiful Boleyn girl had won over Henry VIII, who was willing to commit national apostasy to make her his queen. Henry risked …

You are cordially invited to join our Di, the People’s Princess, for the gig of a lifetime…quite literally! Telling the story of a humble commoner (who just happened to be a Lady) in a concert/musical/event like nothing you have experienced before, THE DIANA MIXTAPE is here to set the record straight with an all star cast, iconic fashion throwbacks…

BALLS: THE MONSTER-CATCHIN’ MUSICAL COMÉDY A wild musical appears! “BALLS” is an action-packed immersive experience about the MONSTERS we collect and the FIGHTS we choose to fight. Be the very first to start a “NEW GAME” in this one-of-a-kind extravaganza, overflowing with 8-bit bops, improvised battles, and 151 original Collectabuddies. MONSTERS W…

'In the smoke-choked backrooms of 1920s Toronto, where jazz and bootleg liquor flow like an untamed river, 'The Man in the Iron Mask is reborn as a Prohibition-era musical. Twins—one, a ruthless crime lord draped in silk and sin; the other, a prisoner lost in the underbelly of King St —are bound by fate and a secret buried in blood. As speakeasy ba…

Earth Planet Universe: The John Muir Legacy Musical is a musical production exploring the path forged by John Muir, often considered the father of our National Parks. Join him on a 'hike' in the air-conditioned comfort of the Art Barn to explore National Park sites and learn about his life and the Native Americans who lived in each location for mil…

Are you feeling irrelevant? Invisible? Ignored? You might just be a middle-aged woman! Come find out! Terrible Fish is a one-woman cabaret about the gut punch of mid-life. It's cheeky, witty, musical, and more than a little unhinged! A wild ride through the joys, tears and rages of aging while female, spat out by an award-winning writer and perform…

Emilio runs a dazzling chameleon circus like his father did—but what happens when it all falls apart? A puppet-filled musical comedy about letting your inner sparkle shine. From the bozo who brought you THE FAMILY CROW. Internationally celebrated puppeteer, Adam Francis Proulx returns to his Dora-nominated performance after a month-long Off-Broadwa…

Based on the songs of four-time Juno Award-winning children’s singer-songwriter Jack Grunsky, “Playground” follows Eliot, a kid with a vivid imagination and appetite for adventure. Searching for acceptance at his new school, Eliot invents a game on the school playground, leading his new friends through a world of make-believe. Suitable for children…

An almost solo musical that confronts the rising threat of artificial intelligence and the commodification of identity. When a struggling actress lands the lead role in a cult film, she unknowingly signs the rights away to her image. As her AI-generated double rises to fame in her place, she’s forced to confront the brutal reality of what it means …

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—le…

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 Int…

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 l…

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 enco…

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 h…

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, …

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 …

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 nua…

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…

Tamar Broadbent: Plus OneJoin 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 s…

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…

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…

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 …

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 on…

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 M…

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 s…

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 e…

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 m…

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 co…

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. Ric…

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 i…

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 an…

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 in…

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, R…

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 Dead…

Michael Kooman (music) and Christopher Dimond (book & lyrics) received the 2013 Fred Ebb Award, a 2010 Jonathan Larson Grant, and are the first recipients of the Mary Rodgers/Lorenz Hart Award and the Samuel French Next Step Award. Between them, they have received the Burton Lane Award, the Harold Adamson Award, the KC/ACTF Musical Theatre Award, a…

We speak with Dan Petrenko, the Artistic Director of Winnipeg Jewish Theatre and the director of the upcoming production of The Band's Visit, as well as with actor Anat Kriger.

Alexis Sakellaris is a triple citizen and grew up between Europe and the US, always singing, acting, dancing their way from place to place :) They are currently performing their original queer musical comedy show A STAN IS BORN! at various theatre festivals in the UK. Alexis just finished a US tour and a run at Soho Theatre London with comedian Mat…

Blair Russell is a Tony nominated producer and developer of theatre and live performance whose experience ranges from fringe festivals to Broadway shows. ​ Credits include STILL (Off-Broadway); LIZARD BOY (Theatreworks Silicon Valley, Hope Mill Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe, Off-Broadway, Oregon Shakespeare Festival); POP OFF, MICHELANGELO! (Edinburgh …

Caroline Sheen is a Welsh actress who has played leading roles on stage in the ⁠West End⁠ alongside TV and film appearances. She won a Helen Hayes award for playing the role of ⁠Mary Poppins⁠ on the National Tour of America. Talk Musicals to Me Talk Musicals to me is a new podcast which asks leading theatre industry figures the same 10 questions ab…

What does a 31-year-old theatre kid do when he finds out his parents aren't quite who he thinks they are? Write a musical, of course! Our Little Secret: The 23andMe® Musical is the hilarious, moving, and completely true story of Noam Tomaschoff's discovery that he wasn't an only child… he actually had more than 35 siblings around the world! With a …

Dylan MarcAurele Dylan MarcAurele is a writer and composer based in NYC. His work has been performed in New York, London, Boston, Las Vegas, LA, San Diego, Provincetown, and Edinburgh. A fan of reality television, Dylan created the 27-thousand-follower account @rhonymusical. He is a member of the Theatre Now NY Writers Lab and holds a B.A. in Music…