Following sold-out performances across the globe, Peter Brennan’s legendary Jeans ’n Classics returns to the Grand’s Spriet Stage with a brand-new five-concert series – performing the best of rock and pop.

Jeans 'n Classics 2024/25 Series

Grand Theatre Ontario

### Event Description: Pride and Prejudice at The Grand Theatre

**Event Title:** Pride and Prejudice

**Adaptation By:** Kate Hamill, adapted from the novel by Jane Austen

**Directed By:** Rebecca Northan

**Dates:** April 29 to May 17, 2025

**Opening Night:** Friday, May 2, 2025

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

**Event Overview:**
Experience a fresh and laugh-out-loud adaptation of Jane Austen's classic romance, "Pride and Prejudice," brought to life by the talented Kate Hamill. This production, directed by the award-winning Rebecca Northan, promises to infuse the beloved characters of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy with even more saucy irreverence and societal satire. Expect a delightful mix of humor, romance, and a touch of modernity as the Bennet family navigates the trials of love and marriage.

**Special Features:**
- **Afterwords:** On select Wednesday evenings (April 30, May 7, and May 14, 2025), join host Breanne Ritchie in the theatre's lounge for a guided discussion with guest artists, creative team members, and Grand staff members immediately after the performance.
- **Tea Talks:** Engage in creative conversations pre-show with host Rachel Peake and special guests connected to the show. Tea Talks begin at 12:00 PM before the Wednesday 1:00 PM matinée on May 14, 2025.

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

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**Note:** Hang on to your bonnets and prepare for a ballistic experience with the timeless love story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, capturing the hearts of both dear readers and brand-new Austen fans alike.

For more information and to subscribe, visit The Grand Theatre's website.

Pride and Prejudice

The concert will include works by Anthony DiLorenzo, Fisher Tull, Aaron Copland, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Ignacio Calvo, and Astor Piazzolla.

Chicago Brass Quintet

Wolf Performance Hall

### 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!

Waitress

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Sunfest, in collaboration with Cuckoo's Nest Folk Club, presents Genticorum, a renowned Quebec folk trio blending contemporary North American and European folk music with traditional Québécois tunes. Comprised of Yann Falquet, Pascal Gemme, and Nicholas Williams, the group’s energetic sound features fiddles, guitar, wooden flute, and percussion through rhythmic foot tapping. Their dynamic performances have earned them Canadian Folk Music Awards, JUNO nominations, and international acclaim. Genticorum’s latest album, Au coeur de l'aube (2023), follows over 1,000 concerts across 15 countries, with a growing fan base in New England and California.

Genticorum

Chaucer's Pub

Kevin Chen, piano

### Event Description: The Secret to Good Tea at The Grand Theatre

**Event Title:** The Secret to Good Tea  
**Venue:** The Grand Theatre, Spriet Stage  
**Dates:** February 18 to March 8, 2025  
**Opening Night:** Friday, February 21, 2025  
**Ticket Availability:** Currently available to subscribers only. Single tickets on sale June 17, 2024. Subscribe and save 25% off the regular price of tickets.

**Event Overview:**
Join us for "The Secret to Good Tea," a heartwarming and humorous play by Rosanna Deerchild, directed by Renae Morriseau. This intimate family portrait explores the relationship between a mother and daughter, Maggie and Gwynn, as they navigate through memories and revelations over a cozy cup of tea. The play is based on Deerchild's own experiences and her relationship with her mother, offering a vibrant and cheeky narrative that promises to resonate with audiences.

**Plot Summary:**
Gwynn, a local radio host, and her mother, Maggie, embark on a journey to dismantle the emotional walls that have kept them apart. With a pot of steaming hot tea as their only mediator, they uncover Maggie’s story, filled with laughter, truth, and understanding. This powerful first play by Deerchild, fresh from its world premiere in Manitoba, makes its Ontario debut at The Grand Theatre in partnership with National Arts Centre Indigenous Theatre.

**Enhance Your Experience:**
- **Afterwords:** On select Wednesday evenings (Feb 19, Feb 26, and Mar 5, 2025), join host Breanne Ritchie in the theatre's lounge for a guided discussion with guest artists, creative team members, and Grand staff members immediately after the performance.
- **Tea Talks:** Engage in creative conversations pre-show with host Rachel Peake and special guests connected to the show. Tea Talks begin at 12:00pm before the Wednesday 1:00pm matinée on March 5, 2025.

**Additional Information:**
- **Subscribe:** Ensure you don’t miss out on this touching production by subscribing now. Subscribers enjoy a 25% discount on tickets.
- **Insider Access:** Sign up with your email for the latest updates on productions, events, promotions, and more.

Experience the warmth, humor, and emotional depth of "The Secret to Good Tea" at The Grand Theatre. Secure your tickets and be part of this unforgettable theatrical journey.

The Secret to Good Tea

“Five-time Juno Award winner and an internationally acclaimed musician, Bunnett is known for her creative integrity, improvisational daring, and courageous artistry. Her exploration of Afro-Cuban melodies expresses the universality of music, and her ability to embrace and showcase the rhythms and culture of Cuba has been ground-breaking. She has toured the world bringing her own special sound to numerous jazz festivals, displaying her versatility as a flutist, saxophone player, and pianist.

Jane Bunnett: FT.Magic Sax Quartet, Orlando “Maraca” Valle & Maqueque

Paul Merritt, organ with Jennifer Short, oboe, Katerina Juraskova, cello, and Richard Frank, soprano and alto saxophone

St. John the Evangelist Church

Growing up, Joe Newberry and April Verch absorbed traditions of home and hearth – in his Missouri Ozarks and her Ottawa Valley of Canada. Although they are on the road much of the year, the two musicians are fond of saying that they are rarely homesick, because their music means they always have a bit of home with them wherever they go.

NewBerry and Verch

The trio's ability both to transmit essential human values ​​and to bring together a large audience through its songs, always seeking to create bridges in a society which relies on its diversity.

AYSAY

London Brewing Co-operative

Heist is an edge-of-your-seat, popcorn-theatre, action-thriller with all the necessary players: the charmer, the pretty boy, the sneak, the muscle, and the geek. Prepare for anything and everything, then watch as karma comes collecting in this Ocean's Eleven-inspired theatrical production.

HEIST

Brett Polegato, baritone & Robert Kortgaard, piano

### 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

These astounding young musicians will definitely light-up your heart. The Next Generation Leahy is a family of accomplished multi-instrumental musicians, entertaining audiences with dynamic stage performances, breath-taking vocals, fiddle, Cello, accordion, piano and even some lively French-Canadian step-dancing!

The Next Generation Leahy

There’s no better way to experience the vibrance and character of the Canadian jazz scene, than through the astounding music performances of the Jeremy Lebetter Trio. Passion and story-telling emanate from these musicians and are beautifully expressed through the group’s mastery of their craft. Stacked with talent, Jeremy Ledbetter joins with renowned drummer Larnell Lewis and Richard Brown on bass, to create a formidable trio of jazz!.

Jeremy Ledbetter Trio

Miró Quartet

Captivating fusion of Irish and Welsh musical traditions with two of the most celebrated artists in the Celtic music scene! Dublin’s own Aoife Ní Bhriain, a masterful traditional fiddle player and internationally acclaimed classical violinist, joins forces with the incredible Welsh harpist Catrin Finch, known for her trailblazing collaborations and classical prowess.

Catrin Finch & Aoife NI Bihiain

The luxurious and famous Orient Express is on its way from Istanbul to Paris. The train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, and holds a number of important guests, including the infamous detective Hercule Poirot.

Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express

Banished from court, and newly disguised as a boy, Rosalind escapes into the forest for a groovy, pastoral adventure. There, she runs into her love Orlando (whose loyalty she works to test).

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