Each year, we hand-pick artists and performers to curate our unique Presents series where you can enjoy both well-known, celebrated names as well as under-the-radar talents.
Jake’s Gift is a surprisingly funny drama that tells the story of a Canadian WW2 veteran’s reluctant return to Normandy, France, for the 60th anniversary of D-Day. While roaming the shores of Juno Beach, Jake encounters Isabelle, a precocious ten-year-old from the local village whose inquisitive nature and charm challenge the old soldier to confront some long-ignored ghosts–most notably, the wartime death of his eldest brother, Chester, a once promising young musician. At its heart, Jake’s Gift is about the legacy of remembrance and makes personal the story behind one soldier’s grave.
Book by Joseph Robinette,
Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
Directed by Beth Wilson.
Pit Band Directors: Lynne Davis & Chris Mabee.
Based on the motion picture A Christmas Story distributed by Warner Bros., written by Jean Shepherd, Leigh Brown and Bob Clark, and upon In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash written by Jean Shepherd.
Produced with permission of Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures and Dalfie Entertainment.
The Fitzgeralds are Canadian Champion fiddling and step dancing siblings – Tom, Kerry & Julie Fitzgerald, along with award winning guest artists. Each holiday season, the group performs an engaging, live version of its “Ontario Folk Music Award” nominated album, The Fitzgeralds - A Canadian Christmas! Live performances feature the group’s signature triple fiddle arrangements of holiday favourites, songs by great Canadian composers, original compositions, and the crowd favourite...Ottawa Valley step dancing!
Big Loud artist Dallas Smith has a track record of noteworthy success - from front man of Platinum-selling rock band Default to 3x consecutive CCMA Entertainer of the Year.
Across his storied career, the bona fide hitmaker has amassed 21 Gold-certified singles, nine Platinum-certified singles, and four Gold-certified albums, with more than 640 million global streams and over two million album equivalents to date. Adding yet another milestone, Smith made his Grand Ole Opry debut last summer.
You won't want to miss this! Triple Threat Theatre (T3) proudly presents "Christmastime Is Here". From the team that brought you more than 10 years of Splendour of the Season, Matilda, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, Annie, Les Misérables, and more, "Christmastime is Here" is a unique holiday celebration in two acts.
Celebrate the holidays with Alberta’s own Jann Arden as she puts her unique spin on the classics you know and love, featured on her 2015 release ‘A Jann Arden Christmas’.
Stories & Songs of Stompin’ Tom begin their 13th year in 2026 singing songs of defiance and hope, some by Tom and some by other Canadian songwriters. Since 1990 when Whiskey Jack and Tom first began to work together, his message to Canada has been simple:
“Keep ‘er Canadian b’y, we need ya!”
Dwayne Gretzky is Canada’s greatest party band and a can’t miss live music experience celebrating classic hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Celebrating the classic pop and rock songs that unite people across generations, Dwayne Gretzky has delivered electrifying renditions of over 800 songs.
For the past 15 years, Dwayne Gretzky has developed a fervent fanbase across Canada solely on the strength of their live show – performing timeless classic hits with faithful precision, and breathtaking energy not seen in these songs since the original artists in their prime. This culminated in the band headlining one of Toronto’s biggest outdoor venues, Budweiser Stage, to over 7000 people in the summer of 2025. Also in summer 2025, the band launched their new Youtube series, Dwayne’s World, which has gone viral and caught the attention of music fans globally, expanding their audience through the world.
Acclaimed as the finest big band in the Canada, Ross Wooldridge and his Orchestra are garnering rave reviews with their new show Swing Sensation!!
Under the leadership of Canada’s Clarinet King, Ross Wooldridge leads a 17 piece orchestra packed with some of Canada’s finest jazz instrumentalists in vibrant and dynamic concerts and dances, appearing regularly in the GTA at venues like The Redwood Theatre, The TD Toronto Jazz Festival and the Beaches Jazz Festival.
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