The electrifying rock experience, Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical roars back to Toronto this spring. The operatic rock-n-roll musical is returning to the CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre where it first made its North American premiere for six performances only from April 1 – 4, 2026. The new 2026 North American Tour is directed by Jay Scheib in a fresh production designed to leave audiences spellbound from beginning to end. 

The timeless music of Jim Steinman and the powerhouse vocals of Meat Loaf explode onto the stage featuring legendary renditions of some of rock’s most  iconic anthems, including “I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)”, “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” and “You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth”among other rock classics. 

“This new production of Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical is a visual feast that pushes the boundaries of live theatre,” says Glenn Orsher of S2BN. “With a powerhouse live band on stage and sprawling multi-level platforms, audiences are swept into a pulse-pounding world where the music never stops. It is a truly unforgettable, larger-than-life theatrical experience.”

Bat Out of Hell – The Musical has received rave reviews for its London production, garnering five-star ratings from The Independent, Daily Mirror, and Daily Express among others. The show kicks off its Canadian engagement in Toronto followed by three scheduled stops in Montreal, QC; London, ON; and Thunder Bay, ON. 

Set in the post-apocalyptic city of Obsidian, a group of rebellious, eternally young outsiders known as The Lost flee into the tunnels beneath the city to escape its ruler, Falco. Amid the chaos, Flaco’s teenage daughter Raven locks eyes with Strat, the fearless leader of The Lost, sparking a love-at-first sight obsession that threatens to destroy both of their families. Bat Out of Hell – The Musical explores enduring themes of rebellion, youth, and freedom in a high-octane story where passion defies power and love risks consuming everything in its path.

Bat Out of Hell – The Musical performance details: 

When: April 1 – 4, 2026 (six performances)

Where: The CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON

Run Time: 150 minutes including a 20-minute intermission

Age Recommendation: For audiences 13 years old and above

Tickets: $50 to $129 (additional fees may apply). Tickets are now on sale via Mirvish.com.

The North American Tour of Bat Out Of Hell – The Musical’s Creative Team includes:

• Book, music and lyrics by Jim Steinman
• Director – Jay Scheib
• Tour associate director – Tiernan Tunnicliffe
• Additional choreography by – Xena Gusthart
• Original musical supervision and additional arrangements – Michael Reed
• Tour music director – Greg Paladino
• Tour associate music director – Luke Malloy
• Tour music coordinator – Talitha Fehr
• Tour casting director – Kate Lumpkin, CSA (Kinlore Casting)
• Tour set designer – Ed Pierce
• Tour associate set designer – Kelly Pooler
• Tour video/projection designer – Shawn Duan
• Tour production video – Tristan Van Tine
• Tour video programmer – Scott Leff
• Lighting designer – David Rees
• Tour audio designer – Colle Bustin
• Tour costume supervisor – Matthew Solomon

The Canadian and U.S. dates of the musical are produced by Michael Cohl, Tony Smith and David Sonenberg with executive producers Glenn Orsher and Julian Stoneman.

Fans of Bat Out OF Hell – The Musical are encouraged to follow along on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube and to use #BatOutOfHell to join the conversation. 

About S2BN 

S2BN Entertainment is a diversified live entertainment company, founded by legendary promoter and producer Michael Cohl. Previously Chairman of Live Nation, his career spans over 45 years as a Producer and Promoter for iconic entertainers, having worked with some of the world’s most recognized artists including Barbra Streisand, Oprah Winfrey, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, U2, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and many more. S2BN is an industry leader known for delivering the highest-quality live experiences to fans of all ages worldwide, with work ranging from concerts and theater to family entertainment and museum-quality exhibitions. Past and current projects have won Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, a Peabody Award, a Billboard Creative Content Award, an NAACP Image Award and a GLAAD Media Award. S2BN shows offer audiences an unforgettable shared live experience unlike anything they’ve ever seen and nothing short of incredible – and full of lasting memories.

By Justin Waldman

We were lucky enough to be invited by Mirvish Productions to see their presentation of the tour of SOME LIKE IT HOT and we have to tell you, it was an absolute delight!

If you’re a fan of the Billy Wilder movie with Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon, and Marilyn Monroe, then with the modern changes that the stage production, which won four Tony’s brings will surely delight audiences. One of the Tony Awards won was Some Like it Hot won was Best Choreography, and there’s no doubt as to why, the tap dancing and choreographed numbers and simply sublime, while the entire Cast bring their all to the forefront and bring a modern life to this classic old Hollywood tale.

The Cast features Dequina Moore as Sweet Sue, Matt Loehr as Joe/Josephine, and Tavis Kordell as Jerry/Daphne respectively, and Leandra Ellis-Gaston as Sugar, bring to life the characters we fell in love in the Wilder film.

Truly, there is not a better time at the theatre than Some Like it Hot, so get ready to battle prohibition while running for your life at the toe tapping, incredibly fun and joyous musical adaptation of Some Like it Hot.

Now playing at the CAA ED MIRVISH Theatre until March 15, 2026. Tickets here.

She’s back!! After a very successful debut in Toronto in 2022, en route to a successful Broadway run, Mirvish Productions bring back & JULIET where it all began.

Mirvish Productions’ & Juliet mashes-up William Shakespeare and wife Anne Hathaway‘s actual story, with his masterpiece Romeo & Juliet, set against a backdrop of Pop mastermind Max Martin‘s catalog of smash hits! It is the perfect pick-me-up out of these winter blues, asking what would happen if Juliet survived?

I don’t know how they did it, but I loved it even more the second time! This Ensemble pairs together so wonderfully, led by Vanessa Sears, who is a 10 out of 10 vocally, a perfect Juliet. Julia Mclellan as Anne Hathaway also is a true powerhouse, drawing us into this magical, uplifting place!

We were left with tears – not of sadness – but of joy and hope from this! A truly special Musical which SHOULD adapted into a Film!

& JULIET is on now at Royal Alexandra Theatre till May 17, 2026. Tickets on-sale now at mirvish.com.

Some highlights from opening night!

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Mirvish Productions have brought back fan favourite WE WILL ROCK YOU for a limited engagement at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre! This latest version adds in some dashes of new to keep things current and fun even! The run goes till January 18, 2026 and trust me, you don’t need even to be familiar with Queen‘s legacy to catch that infectious spirit the show possesses!

The Musical, set against a soundtrack of Queen‘s beloved hits, centers on Galileo (Callum Lurie) who could well be a prophet or not as the all-powerful Globalsoft is looking to abolish Bohemians and any trace of creativity under the iron fist of the Killer Queen (Maggie Lacasse). This comes at all costs and severe punishments if you show any signs of originality in the land of Artificial Intelligence. Galileo meets Scaramouche (Paige Foskett) and together they must escape Globalsoft’s iron clutch, where they unite with a band of misfits, Bohemians, uniting in a fight to save Rock ‘n’ Roll and humanity. There also might be a little love in the air too! I don’t know…

Some highlights from premiere night!

So fun and campy! By the end of the night, everyone was stomping, clapping and cheering!

Tickets here, don’t forget to check it out.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

By Amanda Gilmore

This Broadway touring production of The Sound of Music has made its way to Toronto, and we couldn’t be more excited! After seeing the opening night performance, we can confirm that it’s everything we had hoped for from this timeless tale. Given that this is the Broadway touring production, it should come as no surprise that the lighting and set design are outstanding. They propel you into the grandeur of the Abbey and The Von Trapps’ home.

All the beloved songs from Rodgers and Hammerstein II are sung with heart and bravado. The classics such as “The Sound of Music” and “My Favorite Things” will make audiences want to burst into song along with Maria. Cayleigh Capaldi is perfectly cast as the lively Maria and makes this familiar role her own. The seven Von Trapp children are a joy to watch. Each delivers many memorable moments throughout the production. And this rendition of “Do-Re-Mi” will stay with audiences long after the curtain call!

This production of The Sound of Music is a great way to spend time with your family this Holiday Season! Make sure to catch it before it finishes its run at the Princess of Wales Theatre on January 4, 2026.

Some highlights:

By Justin Waldman

Playing from now until November 30, 2025 (which is already an extension) is the incredible transfer from New York of Ava: The Secret Conversations. This is the Canadian Premiere that stars Elizabeth McGovern alongside Aaron Costa Ganis, which the former had adapted herself from the book written by Peter Evans and Ava Gardner about their conversation in 1988 about Hollywood icon Gardner‘s life.

What it becomes is a perfectly-paced and beautifully-acted show about the life of Gardner, but elements that she didn’t always share – it wasn’t the story about Howard Hughes, Frank Sinatra, Mickey Rooney, Artie Shaw but it was about Ava Gardner, herself. She wanted to ensure that she got to tell her story the way she wanted to, and the translation to stage was nothing shy of exceptional.

When crafting a show that doesn’t let up on the audience and ensures that there is no intermission that entire act is crucial, there is no room for a lag, no room for anything dull – just has to be power hit after power hit and thankfully McGovern and Costa Ganis manage to deliver that tenfold. Ava: The Secret Conversations may be about a series of conversations that people weren’t entirely aware of their happenings, but the performance and show itself should be far from a secret.

A video review:

AVA: THE SECRET CONVERSATIONS plays at Mirvish’s CAA Theatre till November 30, 2025.

Tickets here.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Justin Waldman/Mirvish Productions)

Last night at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, Mirvish Productions opened their latest, Tell Tale Harbour which is based on The Grand Seduction by Ken Scott and co-written by Great Big Sea’s Alan Doyle (who also stars). The show is a simple story, but one that captivates the heart of the audience effortlessly, this small Atlantic Canada town is about to lose its fish plant – which is the primary way this town sustains itself. They’re offered an opportunity though, along with the other neighbouring towns – they can secure a state of the art frozen french fry factory – but one thing stands in their way – they need a resident doctor so the town bans together to try and swoon the English doctor into making Tell Tale Harbour his home.

The hilarious Musical Comedy focuses on Frank (Alan Doyle) who is determined to do everything in his power to make his little town a warm welcoming for Dr. Chris (Kale Penny) even if that means making the town seem like a slice of London. Caught in the middle of all these lies, indifferent but wanting to ensure she and her loved ones are safe but cannot partake, willingly, with the lies is Frank’s niece, Kathleen (Melissa MacKenzie) who slowly warms up to the Doctor despite her uninterest in playing with the façade. Tell Tale Harbour is hilarious, heart-warming and charming that is lifted by its wonderful Cast and an important part of the 2025/2026 Mirvish season.

Be sure to catch Alan Doyle in Tell Tale Harbour at the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto before it leaves November 2, 2025. Tickets now on sale at mirvish.com.

The King of Pop Michael Jackson certainly needs no introduction. To this day, his title remains undisputed. Perhaps MJ THE MUSICAL -nominated for ten TONY Awards – is that closure many fans never got with his premature passing, or even the chance to see and feel him live when they never got the opportunity. Whatever your reason, the production with a book by Lynn Nottage, and direction & choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, is a resounding smash, not to be missed as it runs at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, here only till November 2, 2025 before it tours other cities in Canada.

Completely floored by the attention to detail, the seamless transitions, the singing, the dancing, how in-sync the Cast were with one another, particularly the three Actors playing Jackson at various stages in his life: Quentin Blanton Jr., Brandon Lee Harris, and Jordan Markus. Absolutely tremendous and I am already itching to see it a second time!

Severable notables were in attendance for the Toronto Premiere of MJ THE MUSICAL including The Podemski Sisters, members of the Toronto Raptors, Jully Black, Erica Ehm, and more!

Some highlights from the evening:

Tickets are on-sale now here.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

It isn’t every day we get an invite to Theatre, so it’s always a pleasure when it happens. Such an emotional experience seeing Britta Johnson‘s LIFE AFTER, a new Canadian Musical playing now till May 10, 2025 at CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre.

The Musical which has won multiple DORA Awards already, centers on a teen girl named Alice who is trying to make sense of her father’s sudden passing, beginning to question if she caused it all after they had a disagreement on her birthday. Some phenomenal performances from this Ensemble Cast which includes Isabella Esler in the lead role, supported by Jake Epstein, Mariand Torres, Chilina Kennedy, Valeria Ceballos and Julia Pulo. The story is told concisely at 90 minutes, no intermission, but packed with vulnerability and heart.

Tickets here.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)

Running now through April 21, 2024 at Toronto’s CAA Theatre, Mirvish Productions present HYPROV! The innovative stage show brings together the talents of comedy legend Colin Mochrie and world-renowned hypnotist Asad Mecci for twisty, unpredictable and wildly-entertaining time!

Each show 20 volunteers go up on stage and are placed under hypnosis by Mecci, and from there Mochrie joins on-stage, guiding them through a series of improvisational sketches. You just never know what you’re going to get and the results that ensue are bound to be hilarious. It’s so magical what the mind can do when uninhibited!

A reel of highlights from last night’s Media and Influencer preview:

Tickets here.

(Photo/video credit: Ryan Emberley/Mr. Will Wong)