Apr
17
to Apr 20

Head Over Heels - Presented by Scona Theatre Co.

HEAD OVER HEELS is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. This laugh-out-loud love story is set to the music of the iconic 1980’s all-female rock band the Go-Go’s, including the hit songs, “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” Belinda Carlisle’s “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and “Mad About You.”

A hilarious, exuberant celebration of love, HEAD OVER HEELS follows the escapades of a royal family on an outrageous journey to save their beloved kingdom from extinction—only to discover the key to their realm’s survival lies within each of their own hearts. A show for NOW in the world; join the Scona Theatre Co. in this outrageous new show. Seating is in the round so every outlook is "beautiful".

TICKETS: https://www.showpass.com/head-over-heels/

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Mar
2
to Mar 31

THE SOUND OF MUSIC - Presented by Citadel Theatre

Set in late 1930’s Austria, the free-spirited Maria, set to take religious orders at an abbey, becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children. In her new position, she brings a new love of life and music into the hearts of each of the children and the surly Captain Von Trapp. A Tony Award winning musical with music and lyrics by Rogers and Hammerstein.

Venue: The Shoctor

Age Recommendation: 6+

Run Time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes (20-minute intermission included)

Evening Performances: 7:30 PM
Matinees: 1:30 PM

March 2, 2024 - March 31, 2024

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Dec
9
3:00 PM15:00

CEM presents: La Magie

Croyez-vous à la magie ?

Plongez dans l’univers des sorciers, ressentez la féerie de Noël et laissez-vous envahir par la magie née de mélodies envoûtantes. Le 9 décembre, les chants du CEM vous emporteront dans un tourbillon de magie musicale !

Do you believe in magic?

Immerse yourself in the world of wizards, experience the spirit of Christmas and let yourself be overcome by the magic of captivating melodies. On December 9, the songs of CEM will take you on a whirlwind journey of musical magic!

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Nov
29
to Dec 1

Something Rotten! presented by St. George's School of Montreal

Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as "The Bard." When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

There will be one 15-minute intermission.

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Nov
22
7:30 PM19:30

McGill Jazz Orchestra I | Celebrating the music of Joe Henderson

Marianne Trudel, Artistic Director and Conductor
Melissa Aldana, jazz saxophone (Catherine Thornhill Steele Visiting Artist)

Featuring artist-in-residence Melissa Aldana and premiering composer-in-residence Stephanie Urquhart’s piece, Talk Over Me.

Works by Thad Jones, Joe Henderson, Stephanie Urquhart, and Marianne Trudel.

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Oct
26
to Nov 5

Crescendo! presented by Shadow Theatre

A world premiere!

Crescendo! is inspired by true stories and takes us into the lives of women in a community choir. Both hilarious and moving, it is an examination of the need for music in our lives and the journey into the connections and community that make us human.

“both touching and exhilarating…”
— 12thNight.ca

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Sep
29
to Oct 1

Cinderella - presented by Alberta Musical Theatre Company

Cindy’s life is forever changed when she’s forced to leave her home in the city to live with her disapproving step-family. However, after a visit with her Fairy Godmother and an unforgettable evening at the Royal Ball, Cindy’s incredible destiny becomes impossible to avoid!

A part of The Roxy Theatre’s Phoenix Series

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Jun
16
to Jun 17

Think of Me

The untold story of neglected twins, born at the Elk Island gas station, looking for the father they never knew.
An Andrew Lloyd Webber Cabaret spectacular for the ages!

Conceived and performed by Natalie Czar and Chris Scott

Playing June 16th and 17th at The Grindstone

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Apr
13
7:30 PM19:30

Ruiqi Wang Chamber Ensemble | Joshua LeBlanc-Demers Orchestra

Ruiqi Wang Chamber Ensemble

Ruiqi Wang - voice
Stephanie Urquhart - piano
Eli Davidovici - bass
Joshua LeBlanc-Demers - drums
Sadie Hamrin - violin 1
Eddie Rosen - violin 2
Dannick Bujold-Senss - viola
Julian Shively - cello
Florence Beauquier-Léger - flute
Mahshad Nadalian - oboe
Jeremy Joe Sandfelder - clarinet, tenor saxophone
Daniel Zaldana - bassoon
Seuss Fu-Rubin - bass clarinet

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Joshua LeBlanc-Demers Orchestra
Ruiqi Wang - voice
Adelina Steinmetz - flute
Florence Beauquier-Léger - sop sax, alto sax
Jeremy Joe Sandfelder - tenor saxophone
Lucas Dubovik - tenor sax
Seuss Fu-Rubin - bari sax, bass clarinet
Remi Bolduc - trumpet
Joseph Machak - trumpet
Margaret Donovan - trombone
Ted Kadonoff - bass trombone
Cole Frieman - guitar
Stephanie Urquhart - piano
Mason Jeffery-Off - bass
Joshua LeBlanc-Demers - drums

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Apr
5
7:30 PM19:30

McGill Jazz Orchestra I | Teachers and students: a living force!

Marianne Trudel, Artistic Director and Conductor
with Schulich faculty and students

The spotlight shines on the exceptional talent working within the jazz department! Hear a mix of compositions and arrangements by Schulich students and faculty when profs join the band for an impressive night of music. 

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Mar
28
7:30 PM19:30

ORCHESTRE DE JAZZ 1 – McGILL

De niveau professionnel, l’Orchestre de jazz 1 de McGill a présenté des concerts au Canada et à l’étranger. L’ensemble a partagé la scène avec des artistes de renommée internationale tels que Joe Lovano, Slide Hampton et Danilo Pérez. L’orchestre, qui se dédie tant à l’interprétation des chefs-d’œuvre jazz pour big band qu’à celle du répertoire contemporain, est cette année sous la direction de Marianne Trudel, compositrice et pianiste, véritable dynamo sur la scène musicale québécoise et canadienne.

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Mar
23
7:30 PM19:30

McGill Jazz Orchestra I | At the Heart of the Jazz Tradition

Marianne Trudel, Artistic Director and Conductor
Charles McPherson, saxophone (Catherine Thornhill Steele Visiting Artist)
with Schulich faculty and students

A high-energy concert welcoming exceptional alto saxophonist and composer Charles McPherson, where his rich musical style, rooted in the blues and bebop, will be on full display! Get ready for works by CHARLES MINGUS, THAD JONES, and of course, CHARLES MCPHERSON!

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