Soulpepper Theatre returns with an exciting lineup for its 2024-25 season, featuring eight captivating shows.
In its 27th year, the esteemed theatre company presents a diverse selection, including two Canadian premieres, two world premieres, and a fresh production of Kim’s Convenience, following its Netflix success.
“The season promises to be a source of inspiration, joy, and innovation at a time when they are needed most,” Weyni Mengesha, artistic director, Soulpepper Theatre, said in a press release. “Each play takes audiences on a transformative journey, where characters grapple with the weight of long-standing systems and legacies.”
2024 LINEUP
With three shows helmed by the acclaimed Toronto-based director Mengesha, the season kicks off with a Soulpepper concert celebrating Jazz pioneers Billie, Sarah, and Ella: Revolutionary Women in Jazz, running from Oct. 15-27. Crafted by Divine Brown, this musical journey combines jazz with profound social commentary by delving into the lives of Jazz artists Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and Ella Fitzgerald.
On Nov. 1, the Broadway hit What The Constitution Means To Me undergoes a Canadian reinterpretation by American playwright Heidi Schreck, exploring themes of citizenship, rights, and democracy during the U.S. election period.
Closing the year is a provocative satire adapted from The Globe and Mail journalist Josh O’Kane’s best-selling book “Sideways: The City Google Couldn’t Buy.” Directed by Montreal’s Chris Abraham, The Master Plan dissects the corporate clash between Google-owned Sidewalk Labs and government-backed Waterfront Toronto, chronicling the ambitions and downfall of a smart cities project.
Families seeking holiday entertainment can delight in Alligator Pie, bringing Canadian poet Dennis Lee’s children’s poems to vibrant theatrical life starting Dec. 11.
For fans of the late Leonard Cohen, The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience docu-concert will showcase his greatest hits at Montreal’s Segal Centre, running from Dec. 8, 2024 to Jan.12, 2025.
2025 LINEUP
Starting off the new year, Kim’s Convenience returns, as playwright Ins Choi reunites with director Mengesha to portray the story of Mr. Kim, a first-generation Korean immigrant navigating fatherhood and community changes in Toronto.
“It’s a season brimming with heart and remarkable creativity, celebrating Canadian voices and the resilient human spirit. You won’t want to miss it,” Mengesha adds.
In February, explore the ups and downs of modern dating with Table for Two, followed by the Ladies of the Canyon: Joni and the California Scene concert in March, delving into Joni Mitchell’s influential move to California’s Laurel Canyon in 1968.
Lastly, welcome Spring 2025 with the Canadian premiere of the Tony-award winning musical A Strange Loop, which delves into themes of racism, self-doubt, and body image through the poignant journey of a Broadway playwright.
Tickets go on sale starting May 31 on Soulpepper Theatre’s official website.
