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The Enlightenment Of Percival Von Schmootz, December 3 - 13, 2015, Theatre Sheridan

Theatre Sheridan Productions

Fed up with a world filled with plagues, pestilence, and poor personal hygiene, a ridiculously optimistic young man sets out on a quest to end the Dark Ages. As he attempts to bring the light of hope to the world, Percival von Schmootz meets with hilariously disastrous results at every turn. It is only when things look the blackest that Percival is able to discover what true enlightenment means. A cross between Monty Python and Candide, this outrageous satirical comedy examines the ways we search for hope in our impossibly dark circumstances.

This musical was commissioned by The Canadian …

Legally Blonde, December 3 - 10, 2015, Theatre Sheridan

Theatre Sheridan Productions

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.

Director: Greg Peterson

Musical Director: Tara Litvack

Chess, April 16 - 26, 2015, Theatre Sheridan

Theatre Sheridan Productions

A musical with music by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, formerly of ABBA, and lyrics by Tim Rice. The story involves two chess grandmasters, an American and a Soviet citizen, fighting over a woman who manages one and falls in love with the other—all in the context of a politically-driven, Cold War-era tournament between the two men.

Director: Darcy Evans

Musical Director: Adam White

Brantwood 1920-2020, April 14 - 25, 2015, Theatre Sheridan

Theatre Sheridan Productions

This new work by Mitchell Cushman and Julie Tepperman was developed as part of the Canadian Music Theatre Project. Billed as a mysterious, immersive musical experience, it was staged at Brantwood School, in Oakville. Audience members participated as members of Brantwood’s final graduating class, invited back to tour their old stomping ground and immerse themselves in tales of youthful experience spanning ten decades.

Created, Written and Directed by Mitchell Cushman and Julie Tepperman.

Music and Lyrics by Bram Gielen, Anika Johnson and Britta Johnson

A Man Of No Importance, February 19 - March 1, 2015, Theatre Sheridan

Theatre Sheridan Productions

Alfie Byrne is a bus driver in 1964 Ireland, whose heart holds secrets he can’t share with anyone except his imagined confidante, Oscar Wilde. This production won Best Off-Broadway Musical award in 2003.

Director: Keith Pike

Musical Director: Adam White

In The Heights, February 17 - March 1, 2015, Theatre Sheridan

Theatre Sheridan Productions

Set in the Dominican-American neighbourhood of Washington Heights in New York City, this production made its Broadway debut in 2008 and earned thirteen Tony nominations and four awards, including Best Musical.

Director & Choreographer: Marc Kimelman

Musical Director: Robert Foster