After several sold out engagements in Toronto and Montreal, Soulpepper’s critically acclaimed tribute to one of Canada’s most beloved artists transfers to Toronto’s CAA Theatre for a limited summer engagement.

Leonard Cohen constantly reinvented himself throughout his long career, helping generations of fans understand the changing society around them. THE SECRET CHORD tells the story of his life, the many sides of the man, using Cohen's own words and bold arrangements of his iconic songs. His extraordinary life, music, and poetry is celebrated by a remarkable company of artists in a captivating evening you cannot miss.

The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience (at Mirvish)

CAA Theatre

Kaelin Murphy is an improving trumpet played from Owen Sound, Ontario. He obtained his undergraduate degree in jazz performance at the University of Toronto. While in Toronto he remained an active musician playing many different styles ranging from straight ahead jazz, to hip hop, to contemporary and free improvised music. He is also a graduate of the Banff International Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music, the School of Improvisational Music (Brooklyn, Ny) and alumnus of the Ottawa Youth Jazz summit

Kaelin Murphy Quartet

The Rex Hotel Jazz and Blues Bar

Patrick Smith is a freelance musician and teacher based in Toronto (originally from Ottawa). He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Performance (BMus with Honours) from the University of Toronto, during his time there he was given the Ann and Wallace McCoy Renewable Scholarship upon graduation was awarded the SUBA Institute Award for Performance Excellence. Outside of his formal education, Patrick has traveled to New York  to study with internationally acclaimed American saxophonist Mark Shim and in the past has studied under Canadian jazz legends Mike Murley, Kelly Jefferson and Tony Malaby.

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Jul 8 - Aug 16, 2026

The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience (at Mirvish) · Soulpepper Theatre Company

Jul 8 - Aug 16, 2026

The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience (at Mirvish) · Soulpepper Theatre Company

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