Director

FIND YOUR BEGINNING Jenna Hunterson is a waitress and expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. When a baking contest offers her a chance at escape, Jenna fights to reclaim part of herself. Waitress celebrates the power of friendship, dreams, the family we choose and the beauty of a well-baked pie.

Waitress

Theatre Aquarius

### Event Description: "Waitress" at The Grand Theatre

**Event Title:** Waitress

**Venue:** The Grand Theatre, Spriet Stage

**Dates:** March 25 to April 12, 2025

**Opening Night:** Friday, March 28, 2025

**Description:**
Experience the heartwarming and touching musical "Waitress," featuring music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winner Sara Bareilles and a book by Jessie Nelson. Based on the beloved motion picture by Adrienne Shelly, this production is directed by Rachel Peake and brought to life on the Grand Theatre's Spriet Stage.

**Storyline:**
Follow the journey of Jenna, a small-town girl who bakes pun-filled pies while navigating a troubled marriage and an unexpected pregnancy. As she contemplates her future, Jenna's pie-making talents might just be her ticket to a new beginning. With memorable songs like "She Used to Be Mine" and "When He Sees Me," "Waitress" has charmed audiences on Broadway and beyond.

**Special Features:**
- **Afterwords:** Join host Breanne Ritchie for a guided discussion with guest artists, creative team members, and Grand staff members immediately after select Wednesday evening performances.
  - Dates: March 26, April 2, and April 9, 2025

- **Tea Talks:** Engage in pre-show creative conversations with host Rachel Peake and special guests. Tea Talks begin at 12:00 PM before the Wednesday 1:00 PM matinée.
  - Date: April 9, 2025

- **Open Caption Performance:** For patrons who are Deaf, hard-of-hearing, or who enjoy watching a performance with surtitles, an Open Caption Performance will be available.
  - Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM

**Ticket Information:**
- This show is currently available to subscribers only.
- Single tickets go on sale on June 17, 2024.
- Subscribe and save 25% off the regular price of tickets.

**Additional Information:**
"Waitress" is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI. For more information, visit [MTI Shows](http://www.mtishows.com).

**Contact:**
For more details and ticket purchases, visit The Grand Theatre's website or call the Box Office at 519-672-8800.

Don't miss this delightful and emotional musical that has captivated audiences worldwide!

Grand Theatre Ontario

### Event Description: The Sound of Music at The Grand Theatre

**Event Title:** The Sound of Music

**Venue:** The Grand Theatre, Spriet Stage

**Dates:** November 19 to December 28, 2024

**Opening Night:** Friday, November 22, 2024

**Description:**
Start your holidays with Maria and the von Trapps in this timeless, beloved family musical. "The Sound of Music" is a heartwarming story featuring music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and a book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse. Directed by Rachel Peake, this production brings to life the tale of Maria, an exuberant, free-spirited would-be nun who finds herself as the governess for the von Trapp family. Through the power of music, Maria transforms the lives of the stern Captain Georg von Trapp and his seven children, bringing harmony, romance, and hope into their home amidst political unrest.

**Key Songs:**
- My Favourite Things
- Do-Re-Mi
- Sixteen Going on Seventeen
- So Long, Farewell
- Something Good

**Special Performances:**
- **AfterWORDS:** Join host Breanne Ritchie for a guided discussion with guest artists and creative team members immediately after select Wednesday evening performances.
  - Dates: November 20, 2024; November 27, 2024; December 4, 2024
- **Tea Talks:** Engage in creative conversations pre-show with host Rachel Peake and special guests. Tea Talks begin at 12:00 PM before the Wednesday 1:00 PM matinée.
  - Date: December 4, 2024
- **Open Captioned Performance:** For patrons who are Deaf, hard-of-hearing, or who enjoy watching with subtitles, this performance features live-captioning.
  - Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 1:00 PM
- **Relaxed Performances:** Designed for patrons who benefit from a less restricted audience environment, these performances allow for re-entry, reduced sensory elements, and are welcoming to babes in arms.
  - Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM

**Ticket Information:**
- Currently available to subscribers only.
- Single tickets on sale starting June 17, 2024.
- Subscribe and save 25% off the regular price of tickets.

**Contact Information:**
- Box Office: 519-672-8800

**Presented by:** Arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.

**Enhance Your Experience:**
- **AfterWORDS:** Post-show discussions on select Wednesdays.
- **Tea Talks:** Pre-show conversations on select Wednesdays.

Join us at The Grand Theatre for a magical holiday experience with "The Sound of Music," a production that promises to bring joy, music, and a touch of magic to your holiday season.

The Sound of Music

Experience the fiery passion and timeless melodies of Georges Bizet's "Carmen" with the Vancouver Opera. This beloved opera, known for its richly colored music and dramatic intensity, takes the stage from April 27 to May 5, offering a series of performances that promise to captivate audiences. The story unfolds through the tumultuous relationship between the free-spirited Carmen and the possessive soldier Don José, set against a backdrop of love, jealousy, and tragedy.

Performance Schedule:
- Saturday, April 27, 7:30 PM
- Sunday, April 28, 7:30 PM
- Thursday, May 2, 7:30 PM
- Saturday, May 4, 7:30 PM
- Sunday, May 5, 2:00 PM

Single tickets will be available for purchase starting July 12. 

This production features an all-star cast, including Sandra Piques Eddy and Carolyn Sproule sharing the role of Carmen, Alok Kumar and Matthew White alternating as Don José, and Jonelle Sills as Micaela. The Vancouver Opera Orchestra and Chorus, under the baton of conductor Les Dala and direction by Rachel Peake, bring Bizet's enduring melodies to life, from the rousing "Toreador Song" to the seductive "Habanera."

Performed in French with projected English titles, this rendition of "Carmen" is not just a musical feast but also a powerful exploration of class conflict and gender inequality. Despite its initial mixed reception in 1875, "Carmen" has since become a cornerstone of the operatic repertoire, celebrated for its compelling characters and emotional depth.

Don't miss the opportunity to experience this masterpiece at the Vancouver Opera, where passion surges and spills in an unforgettable production.

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Carmen

Queen Elizabeth Theatre

The blood of passion surges and spills in one of the most beloved and widely performed works in operatic history. Animated by an all-star cast and audacious stagecraft, the conflicting worlds and failed romance of the sensual, rebellious Carmen and the possessive military man Don José absolutely burst off the stage.

Clickety clack, heels on the sidewalk, nails on a keyboard … or is that Dolly working on the title track? Step into the high-waisted skirts, polyester prints, and strappy peep-toe pumps of Judy, Violet, and Doralee for a night out with 9 to 5, its trio of leading ladies, and hit music by the Queen of Country herself including “9 to 5”, “Backwoods Barbie”, “Shine Like the Sun”, and “Get Out and Stay Out.”

Director

Rachel Peake

Events

Upcoming events

4 - 22 May, 2027

9 to 5 · Grand Theatre

Past events

Apr 30 - May 17, 2025

Waitress · Theatre Aquarius

Mar 25 - Apr 12, 2025

Waitress · Grand Theatre

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