THE WIZARD OF OZ

The Wizard of Oz" is a timeless tale of adventure, courage, and friendship. Follow Dorothy as she’s whisked away to the magical land of Oz, where she embarks on a journey to find her way home. Along the Yellow Brick Road, she befriends the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, each seeking something they lack. Together, they confront the Wicked Witch and discover the true power of believing in themselves.

Filled with enchanting characters, unforgettable songs, and a heartwarming message, this classic story continues to inspire audiences of all ages.

CONEY HATCH

Coney Hatch is a Canadian hard rock band who released three albums in the 1980s and released their fourth album Four in 2013. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the band consisted of lead vocalist and guitarist Carl Dixon, vocalist and bassist Andy Curran, guitarist Steve Shelski and drummer Dave 'Thumper' Ketchum.

GREASE THE CONCERT

AND MUSIC OF THE 50s AND 60s

Tribute To Grease and the Music of the 50's and 60's is an all-Canadian professional production complete with amazing multi-media video. A Tribute to Grease features a superb cast and a repertoire that covers some of the greatest songs of the 50's and 60's. This company of talented singers, actors and comedians will leave you spellbound with their uncanny portrayal of "Grease" and the Music from the 50's and 60's.

THE BARRA MacNEILS - AN EAST COAST CHRISTMAS

The Barra MacNeils - An East Coast Christmas is a musical potpourri of traditional MacNeil family favourites gleaned from Christmas ceilidhs, midnight masses and the general festive frolic that accompanies each holiday season. With their captivating vocals, distinctive harmonies and extraordinary musicianship, The Barra MacNeils inject new life and energy into the sights and sounds of Christmas, prompting the Halifax Daily News to describe them as “a treasure of the East Coast, rich with tradition and unmatched in ensemble performance”; and the Globe & Mail to name the recording on which this tour is based “one of the best five Christmas albums of all time!”

THE BEATLE BAND

The Beatle Band (formerly The Fab Four Canada) is an engaging and entertaining musical tribute to one of pop-rock music's most revered and influential bands - The Beatles!

For audiences of any age, The Beatle Band and their Touring Years Show is must-see entertainment. Indeed, "a splendid time is guaranteed for all.” Recommended Age: 14+

PARABOLUS - The Complete TOOL Experience

A faithful adaptation in homage to the long legacy of the legendary genre-defying band that is TOOL. An honest interpretation from four warriors, deeply influenced and hailing from Montreal, Canada.

Parabolus – Complete Tool Experience is covering songs from all the Albums: Toolshed, Opiate, Undertow, Aenema, Salival, Lateralus, 10 000 Days & Fear Inoculum.

SPOTLIGHT DANCE PRODUCTIONS CHRISTMAS RECITAL

THE DEBATERS

Award-winning comedian Steve Patterson is coming to town with two of his favourite comedy elves for a no-holds-barred festive free-for-all. This two-hour joke-fest is for live audiences only and features two entertaining debates in the format familiar to fans of the hit CBC Radio program, plus bonus segments of smart stand-up comedy from Steve and his hilarious cohorts. Get your tickets now for the holiday-themed extravaganza that will surely tickle your sugar plums.

PAVLO & John McDermott

A Family Christmas

Embark on a festive journey this Christmas with the enchanting collaboration of John McDermott and Pavlo, as they seamlessly transport you from the rich traditions of the Celts to the sun-kissed landscapes of the Mediterranean. The irresistible blend of John McDermott’s exquisite tenor and Pavlo’s masterful guitar artistry creates a musical fusion that is simply too enticing to resist. Celebrate their shared passions for Irish, Scottish, Greek, Flamenco, Latin and Balkan influences, and prepare to witness an evening of unexpected and delightful holiday collaboration including: “Oh Holy Night,” “Christmas in The Trenches,” “The Huron Carol” and more!

SOUL OF MOTOWN CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

The Soul of Motown Christmas special is a spectacular tribute like no other complete with costumes, dancing, and more. This cast of singers and musicians tributes to The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, The Jackson 5, Martha and the Vandellas and more and features all your favourite songs of the Motown era!

INSPIRED 2 DANCE CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA

Join us for a magical afternoon at our annual Christmas Extravaganza!

CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR!

Un-Silent Night

“Why see a show when you can BE the show!” Choir! Choir! Choir! is the fully interactive, participatory show that turns audience into performer! So get ready to laugh, dance and SING! your hearts out with hundreds of other music-lovers just like you. It’s like a big birthday party for the greatest songs of all time and you’re invited! So grab a friend (or ten), and come out ready to GIVE IT ALL YOU’VE GOT! - all voices welcome, no experience necessary. They Teach, You Sing! Everyone Wins!

THE STRUMBELLAS

PART TIME BELIEVER TOUR 2024

Ever since forming in 2008 and releasing their debut album, 2012’s My Father and the Hunter, Two-time JUNO award-winning alternative group The Strumbellas have steadily shared follow-ups containing every ounce of folk-tinged gusto, from 2013's We Still Move on Dance Floors to 2016's Hope to 2019's Rattlesnake. The band will soon round the corner with a brand-new fifth studio album, Part Time Believer (out February 9), a collection that signals The Strumbellas’ grand return and rebirth.

A CANINE CHRISTMAS

Em-bark on a spectacular and hilarious journey as we take the circus for a walk! Our globally acclaimed two & four-legged cast members will dazzle you with tail-wagging feats of courage, bone-dropping illusions, and Labrador-able stunts!

ELVIS - WONDERFUL WORLD OF CHRISTMAS

Blackrose Entertainment Canada is proud to present Elvis Wonderful World of Christmas.

Inspired by the music of Elvis Presley, this Yuletide spectacular is hosted by none other than the man himself. Steve Michaels sings the Christmas classics as well as serenading you with the King's own holiday season favourites. The Wonderful World of Christmas is a Graceland of wonderment, celebrating the most glorious time of the year.

SOLITARY MAN - NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE

A tribute to Neil Diamond featuring Will Chambers. His show appeals to all ages and he loves to get the audience involved by encouraging them to clap and sing along.

GREEN RIVER REVIVAL - The Best of Creedence Clearwater Revival

GREEN RIVER REVIVAL , Canada's premiere CCR Tribute Concert, returns to the Academy Theatre after their previous sold out show there . Don't miss your chance to see the greatest hits of CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL performed live on stage right before your very eyes !! Sure to have you singing your hearts out and dancing in your seats, these boys are one of the most entertaining bands on the Canadian Theatre Circuit.

SAGA

For over 42 years, SAGA has led the way in music innovation and audience interaction. Throughout this time the band has released 21 studio recorded CD’s under the umbrella of major record companies and have filmed over 20 music video’s in which MTV had the band on heavy rotation: the first ever digital live recording by a rock group, an enhanced and interactive CD ROM digital retrospective of their music catalogue, and an electronic concert ticket card with audio and visual elements for the fans to keep - all designed to engage people in new and exciting ways.

FROZEN IN TIME - Kids Corner Production

Join your two favourite princesses for an afternoon of storytelling and sing along! A perfect family outing that kids of all ages will enjoy. Little ones are encouraged to dress as their favourite character.

54.40

A 54•40 concert experience gives an understanding of how their songs have touched, inspired, and changed people’s lives. For those who have followed the band from their humble beginnings in East Vancouver to younger fans that are just discovering the band’s originality, 54•40 shows are extraordinary affairs that bridge gaps between generations through a shared love of music.

HYPROV

FEATURING COLIN MOCHRIE AND ASAD MECCI

The most interactive comedy show in the world! Hyprov is a live show that combines the best of hypnosis and improv comedy with hilarious consequences.

GOWAN

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, and raised in the Tropic of Canada, Lawrence Gowan enjoyed a lengthy and successful solo career with four Platinum and three Gold albums and one Gold single to his credit, prior to joining Styx in 1999 as keyboardist and one of their three lead vocalists.

At age 19, Gowan achieved an ARCT in classical piano performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.

ZED

Led Zeppelin redefined rock in the Seventies and for all time. Then and now, Led Zeppelin looms larger than life on the rock landscape as a band for the ages with an almost mystical power to evoke primal passions. Now, imagine being transported back forty years to that golden age.

For ZED, it's much more than simply being a tribute. It's faithfully recreating the sound of Led Zeppelin's studio albums to an astonishing level of accuracy while also capturing the magical aura of the Led Zeppelin live experience.

KEEP THE FAITH

Keep The Faith is the Bon Jovi tribute band providing you with the unequivocal live concert performance you come to expect from a Bon Jovi tribute. Every note, every move, every detail has been carefully crafted and choreographed to deliver you the ultimate Bon Jovi experience. Keep The Faith is the tribute band that personal friends of Bon Jovi hire for performances!

SYMPLY SKYNYRD

Canada's premiere Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute, is a seven-piece tribute band devoted to bringing the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd to fans everywhere. Comprised of veteran musicians who are fans first, the band is committed to playing the best of Skynyrd for true fans and music lovers of classic rock. Playing all your favourite Skynyrd songs like Freebird, Sweet Home Alabama, Call Me the Breeze, Gimme Three Steps, Simple Man and more.

LIGHTHOUSE STILL ROCKIN’

Lighthouse burst on the scene in 1969, with an explosive sound that defied all conventions. Between 1970 and 1973 they were awarded four Junos, four gold albums and Canada’s first platinum album for Lighthouse Live! while hits such as One Fine Morning, Sunny Days, Hats Off to the Stranger, 1849 and Pretty Lady raced to the top of Canadian and International charts.

LISTEN TO THE MUSIC

LISTEN TO THE MUSIC is a tribute to the Doobie Brothers consisting of some of the best musicians and singers in Canada. These highly skilled musicians meticulously reproduce each and every great hit song live to give audiences a true experience of seeing and hearing the Doobie Brothers band perform live. You will want to see this amazing show over and over again.

THE REKLAWS

PRESENTED BY WOMEN’S RESOURCES

It is the 13th year for Women’s Resources signature fundraiser, the Marquee Event, this year featuring THE REKLAWS brother & sister Country duo! Recipients of 8 Canadian Country Music Awards with 5 more nominations in 2024 including Entertainer of the Year. Holding Double Platinum, Platinum and Gold singles & albums, they bring a party to every stage!

BACK OUT OF HELL - The Ultimate Tribute to Meatloaf

During a performance in Spain, following Peter Young's rendition of "2

Out Of 3" and "You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth," an audience member suggested that he create a tribute show dedicated to Meat Loaf. Heeding this advice, Peter has risen to prominence as one of the leading tribute artists to the legendary rock musician.

GLASS TIGER - This Island Earth

If you were a music fan in the 80’s you would have had to have been living on another planet in order to have missed the launch on MuchMusic of Canada’s very own; GLASS TIGER. People all around the world joined in the frenzy that was; Don’t Forget Me ( when I’m gone), Someday, My Town , Diamond Sun to name but a few. Join Glass Tiger with special guest MuchMusic VJ, Erica Ehm, for this “one-of-a-kind” retrospective of the music that travelled the globe. Together they will take you on a journey of the home we call….THIS ISLAND EARTH

PINK MARTINI FEATURING CHINA FORBES - 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

Featuring a dozen musicians, with songs in 25 languages, Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire on concert stages on six continents. After making it’s European debut at the Cannes Film Festival in 1997 and its orchestral debut with the Oregon Symphony in 1998, the band has gone on to play with more than 50 orchestras around the world, including multiple engagements with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, the Boston Pops, the National Symphony at the Kennedy Center, the San Francisco Symphony, and the BBC Concert Orchestra at Royal Albert Hall in London. Pink Martini has released 11 studio albums on its own independent label Heinz Records (named after Lauderdale’s dog), selling over 3 million albums worldwide.

SANDMAN

Sandman, the only Metallica sanctioned tribute band, has been blowing audiences away since 1994. Band members Rick Van Dyk (lead vocals and lead/rhythm guitar), Joe Di Taranto (lead/rhythm guitar and vocals), Paulo Fonseca (bass and vocals), Brent Niemi (drums), collectively have a lifetime of musical experience playing and recording.

CARROLL BAKER - “ONE FINAL TOUR”

Carroll Baker, “Canada’s First Lady of Country Music,” has been a powerhouse in the industry for over 55 years captivating millions with her soulful voice and commanding stage presence. Her remarkable legacy includes more than twenty #1 hits, fourteen albums, four compilation albums, and an astounding fifty five singles, solidifying her place as one of the most celebrated figures in Canadian music.

FOREVER YOUNG

Doug Varty’s Forever Young is the ultimate music tribute to Rod Stewart, the acclaimed British rock singer-songwriter. It takes a special kind of performer to create the voice and stage presence of Rod Stewart, the timeless vocalist known for hits like “Hot Legs,” “Forever Young”, “Maggie May” and “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy.” Doug Varty is that performer.

TRAMP OF THE CENTURY - Breakfast in America Tour

Tramp of the Century wants to allow its fans to relive this period when, both on record and on stage, the members of Supertramp are at their peak. Always striving to interpret this magnificent music with authenticity, passion and attention to detail, Tramp of the Century invites you to this show paying tribute to those nights under the stars, the Breakfast In America tours of 1979.

PAULY SHORE

Legendary comedian, actor, and podcaster Pauly Shore has been a household name since the 90s when his MTV show Totally Pauly ran for six years. The fan favorite series led to an HBO comedy special and starring roles in cult classic films, Jury Duty, Bio-Dome, and Encino Man. Shore most recently starred in Lionsgate's raunchy comedy film Guest House. Other recent projects include Adam Sandler's Sandy Wexler, Dreamworks’ Pinocchio: A True Story, and the indie feature How it Ends starring Whitney Cummings, Olivia Wilde, and Nick Kroll.

October 2023, Shore launched his new late-night variety style show, The Jam in the Van Show hosted by Pauly Shore. The show brings Pauly back to his MTV roots, with guests from the worlds of entertainment, music, and social media colliding weekly.

FLOYDIUM - Canada’s Pink Floyd Show

Floydium, the 8-piece Toronto-based band is renowned as Canada’s Pink Floyd Show. Formed in 2012, Floydium is dedicated to recreating the majesty and energy of Pink Floyd, spanning from the early ’60s “Syd Barrett era” to the 1994 release of The Division Bell. Pink Floyd, pioneers in progressive, psychedelic, and experimental rock, have sold over 250 million albums worldwide, making them one of the best-selling musical artists of all time.

THE CELINE EXPERIENCE TRIBUTE SHOW-Featuring January Butler

Following an incredible season of sell out theatre tours across the UK, and Europe, multi-award-winning tribute artiste January Butler is now taking her very own brand new theatre production show out into the world.

TARTAN TERRORS

Tartan Terrors bring their Celtic Invasion to festivals and shows across North America, blending the energy of a rock show with humour and step dance. With a distinctive sound and proud tradition of making Celtic music fun and accessible to any audience, the Terrors have played stages on 4 different continents, in some of the most prestigious Festivals, Highland Games, and theaters of North America. Join the phenomenon of the Tartan Terrors and see why Celtic Beat Magazine hails them as “the heirs apparent to the [Celtic] mayhem.”

UK CALLING - Canada’s Alternative 80s Experience

Toronto’s UK Calling bring a unique take to the 80s tribute show. This is a tribute to an era, a vibe and a style. Just like Toronto’s old CFNY-FM, this show brings alternative hits from the late 70’s and 80’s, focusing on artists like The Clash, Tears for Fears, The Cure and The Specials, the repertoire covers the best from New Wave, Post-Punk and 2tone Ska from the era.

THE WORLDS GREATEST TRIBUTE TO THE TRAVELING WILBURYS! Featuring THE TRAVELING MILBURYS

Don’t miss this spectacular salute to the supergroup of all supergroups; The Traveling Wilburys: George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne and Bob Dylan.
The Traveling Milburys deliver the goods in an evening filled with thrilling lights, sound, video and audience participation. An authentic recreation of The Traveling Wilburys right down to the outfits and instruments.

ALL McCARTNEY LIVE

All McCartney Live features International touring musician Ian B. Garcia of the Broadway show, "RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles" and England's West End spectacular, "LET IT BE: A Celebration of the Music of The Beatles".

Don't miss ALL MCCARTNEY LIVE, a world-class performance of the very best of the Paul McCartney Songbook. An unparalleled live presentation which captures the essence of Sir Paul.

TOM COCHRANE

Over the course of a long and illustrious career spanning almost 50 years, the pride of Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Tom Cochrane has achieved a level of success known to few recording artists. Tom launched his solo career with the release of the anthemic hit "Life Is A Highway" from the breakthrough album Mad Mad World. This record sold over one million copies in Canada alone and another six million copies worldwide, giving it cer􀆟fied Diamond Status in Canada and earning him a Grammy nomina􀆟on in the United States.