### 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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### 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

On the heels of last year’s sold-out run, the Grand Theatre’s renowned youth mentorship program, the High School Project (HSP) will be presenting the Tony and Olivier award-winning Matilda The Musical, with book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin.

Matilda The Musical

### Event Description: Once Upon a Mattress at The Grand Theatre

**Presented by:** Little Theatre Company  
**Dates:** June 27 to June 29, 2024  
**Venue:** Auburn Stage, The Grand Theatre  
**Age Recommendation:** All ages  
**Running Time:** 90 minutes, no intermission  

**Showtimes:**
- **June 27, 2024:** 7:00 PM
- **June 28, 2024:** 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM
- **June 29, 2024:** 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM

**About the Show:**
"Once Upon a Mattress" is a delightful musical comedy that offers a fun twist on the classic tale of "The Princess and the Pea." Originally produced on Broadway in 1960, this revival promises to be a joyous experience for the entire family. 

**Synopsis:**
In a far-off kingdom, Queen Aggravain has decreed that no couples can marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, finds a suitable bride. Princesses from across the land attempt to win the prince's hand, but none can pass the Queen's impossible tests. That is, until the shy swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, arrives. Will she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry Prince Dauntless, and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry reach the altar? 

Carried by a wave of wonderful songs that are by turns hilarious, raucous, romantic, and melodic, "Once Upon a Mattress" provides side-splitting shenanigans and heartwarming moments. After all, a princess is a delicate thing.

**Tickets:**
Tickets are available for purchase for all showtimes. Don't miss this enchanting performance that is sure to entertain audiences of all ages.

For more information on Little Theatre Company, visit: [bellepointedance.ca/ltc.html](http://bellepointedance.ca/ltc.html)

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Once Upon a Mattress

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The Last Five Years

### Event Description: Million Dollar Quartet at The Grand Theatre

**Event Title:** Million Dollar Quartet

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

**Dates:** April 16 to May 11, 2024
- **Opening Night:** April 19, 2024

**Running Time:** 2 hours and 10 minutes (including a 20-minute intermission)

**Age Recommendation:** 12 and up

**Content Advisory:** This play contains racist language and terminology that accurately depicts a time-period where overt racism was more prevalent. It also includes theatrical devices such as flashing lights and water-based haze, as well as mature content.

**Synopsis:**
On December 4, 1956, an extraordinary twist of fate brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. That night, they recorded rock n’ roll history. In this Tony Award-nominated jukebox musical, audiences will be transported back to that infamous December night for one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. Relive this historic moment with some of the greatest hits that defined an era, including "Blue Suede Shoes," "That's Alright," "Folsom Prison Blues," "Great Balls of Fire," and many more.

**Creative Team:**
- **Book by:** Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux
- **Original Concept and Direction by:** Floyd Mutrux
- **Directed and Choreographed by:** Julie Tomaino
- **Music Direction by:** Patrick Bowman

**Cast:**
- **Tyler Check** as Carl Perkins
- **Christo Graham** as Jerry Lee Lewis
- **Justin Han** as W. S. Fluke Holland
- **Kelly Holiff** as Dyanne
- **Omar Alex Khan** as Sam Phillips
- **Erik Larson** as Jay Perkins
- **Adam Stevenson** as Johnny Cash
- **Michael Vanhevel** as Elvis Presley

**Enhance Your Experience:**
- **AfterWORDS:** Join host Breanne Ritchie for a brief guided discussion with guest artists, creative team members, and Grand staff members immediately after select Wednesday evening performances.
  - **Dates:** April 17, April 24, and May 1, 2024
- **Tea Talks:** Pre-show creative conversations with host James Stewart Reaney and special guests connected to the show. 
  - **Date:** May 1, 2024, at 12:00 PM

**Relaxed Performances:**
- Specifically designed to welcome patrons who benefit from a less restricted audience environment. These performances allow patrons to leave and re-enter throughout the show, reduce sensory elements such as light and sound, and eliminate startling effects such as strobe and fog. Babes in arms are welcome.
  - **Date:** Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 2:00 PM

**Tickets and Additional Information:**
- Tickets are available for purchase through The Grand Theatre's website.
- For more details on ticketing, seating, and accessibility, please visit the theatre's official site.

**Join us for an unforgettable night of music and history at The Grand Theatre!**

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