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MJ The Musical at NAC Southam Hall

MJ The Musical

Michael Jackson fans rejoice as the Tony-winning brand new musical all about the iconic superstar is here! With Jackson's plethora of moon-walking hits in tow, MJ the Musical is set to explore the star's life and his stratospheric rise to fame. The Michael Jackson Estate and Columbia Live Stage have partnered on the project, with two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage (Sweat, Ruined) set to pen the book. Now touring North America!

Dec 31 - Jan 5, 2025

NAC Southam Hall

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Tina - The Tina Turner Musical at NAC Southam Hall

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

Following its electrifying US premiere on Broadway, Tina Turner's spectacular bio-musical is heading on tour! Garnering rave reviews from critics and the public alike, Tina - The Tina Turner Musical is an exhilarating rollercoaster ride that eclipses all other musical biopics. Yes, it's really that good, you won't want to miss it!

Feb 11 - 16, 2025

NAC Southam Hall

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Nutcracker - A Canadian Tradition at Centrepointe Theatre

Nutcracker - A Canadian Tradition

Ballet Jorgen du Canada once again presents their very Canadian version of the Nutcracker. Choreographed by Bengt Jorgen to Tchaikovsky's timeless music, The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition is a visual feast that features over 100 costumes, and backdrops comprised of well-known 20th Century artworks. Among the usual cavalcade of mice and tin soldiers, expect to see a few Mounties and lumberjacks.

Handel's Messiah at NAC Southam Hall

Handel's Messiah

"Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people!" Join your city's orchestra for the good tidings of the beloved classic, Handel's Messiah, performed live. Undoubtedly one of the most fantastic and epic experiences of the Holiday season, it's impressive for all audiences, be it your first or fifth time!

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens - The Nutcracker at NAC Southam Hall

Les Grands Ballets Canadiens - The Nutcracker

Les Grands ballets Canadiens bring a must-see holiday classic on tour this Christmas, with a merry performance of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, marking sixty years since Fernand Nault first unveiled his special production of the classic with the company! With delightful costumes and sets along with the timeless musical score, an evening spent at a performance of this enchanting show is the perfect way to welcome in Christmas with the whole family.

Elf in Concert at NAC Southam Hall

Elf in Concert

Join your local orchestra for this glorious live-to-film concert of the beloved Christmas movie, bringing to life Buddy's story in a presentation that'll fill the whole family with holiday cheer! Elf: The Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who accidentally crawls into Santa's sack of gifts and is taken to the North Pole. Buddy is raised unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. The heartwarming musical follows Buddy on his quest for his real family, as well as bringing much-needed Christmas spirit to the city of New York.

A Drag Queen Christmas at Algonquin College Commons Theatre

A Drag Queen Christmas

The all-star queens of Logo TV's RuPaul's Drag Race are coming to save your Christmas and this year is even more speical, marking the 10th anniversary! Featuring all your favorite stars singing seasonal classics, new and old, A Drag Queen Christmas is guaranteed to get you in the naughty holiday spirit. So dig out your glad rags and prepare to sashay straight to this once-a-year spectacular!

Sum 41 at Canadian Tire Centre

Sum 41

If you came of age in the early 2000s, there's a good chance that Sum 41's "Does This Look Infected?" formed part of the soundtrack to your teen angst and rebellion. In 2024, they are embarking on their last headlining worldwide tour in support of the highly anticipated final album 'Heaven x Hell'. The tour will be split into two halves of the year, with dates in the spring and fall. Don't miss your chance to catch them live, for maybe the last time, with support from ska-punk band The Interrupters!

Russell Peters at TD Place Arena

Russell Peters

This Anglo-Indian Canadian stand-up comic is one of most successful touring, and has been nominated for numerous awards. Despite having eluding the stratospheric level of fame as his peers, Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld, his last world tour netted him $19m, putting him third on the list of the highest earners on the comedy circuit.

HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis at NAC Southam Hall

HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis

World famous mesmerist Asad Mecci and legendary improvisational comedian Colin Mochrie join forces for one of the most unpredictable, jaw-dropping shows you'll have ever witnessed in HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis. The daring format takes twenty volunteers from the audience being put under hypnosis live onstage. As their minds become swayed they're eventually whittled down to the five most suggestible, who'll spend the rest of the evening subconsciously performing with the world's greatest improv comedian!

Branford Marsalis at NAC Southam Hall

Branford Marsalis

Three-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and New Orleans native Branford Marsalis has jazz running through his veins. The sons of a jazz singer and music professor, Marsalis and his brothers have risen to the upper echelons of modern jazz due to their virtuosic playing and technique. In an astounding four decade career, the living legend has performed and recorded with the likes of Miles Davis, Art Blakey and Herbie Hancock.

Jan 22 - 23, 2025

NAC Southam Hall

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Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring In Concert at TD Place Arena

Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring In Concert

Experience the magical and breathtaking world created by J.R.R Tolkien's Lord of the Rings in a new and extraordinary way. Enjoy the first installment of this incredible tale on a 60-foot screen while over 200 musicians perform the Grammy Award-winning score. You'll see Middle-earth come to life and you follow hobbit Frodo Baggins on his journey to Mount Doom.

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