The Musical Stage Company
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The Musical Stage Company is the largest and leading charitable musical theatre company in Canada. Established in 2004 as Acting Up Stage Company, we strive to make Canada a leader in musical theatre.
We believe it’s better with music.
We are inspired by music’s unique ability to viscerally affect people and are committed to cultivating experiences – onstage and off – that transform..
The Musical Stage Company
8M ago
About NOBODY ASKED TO BE HERE
Music and lyrics by Camila Diaz-Varela Book by Avery-Jean Brennan Directed by desirée leverenz Music Director: Laura Barrett Assistant Director: Shira Bodnar Assistant Music Director: Preston Free Cooper* Associate Dramatruge: Ally Chozik Stage Manager: Colin Tatlock *Chill Beats Theme composed by Preston Free Cooper
The Sun and The Moon, overseeing everything that happens in our little solar system, guide the Listener through a tale of friendship, grief, and ice cream cakes. They tell the story of Quinn, an anxious, introverted now-30 year old, as they ..read more
The Musical Stage Company
8M ago
About: TINY TENEMENT OF TERRORS
Music and Lyrics by alaska b. Book by Aaron Jan Directed by Jay Northcott Music Direction by Robert Steven Wilkinson
After 57 days in stasis, Aubry and 10 of Brooklyn's finest cops must return to her dead boyfriend’s spore-infested apartment to destroy the multitude of plant-monsters he created. TINY TENEMENT OF TERRORS is an unholy fusion of gory 80’s sci fi and 1960’s camp, all done through the wonder of radio.
About First Drafts
A new work development program by The Musical Stage Company & Sheridan College.
Grounded in the urgency of the stories we ..read more
The Musical Stage Company
8M ago
About: PARKDALE
Music and Lyrics by Chris Tsujiuchi Book by Meghan Swaby Directed by Julie Tomaino Musical Direction by Alexa Belgrave
Welcome to 110 Parkdale Ave, the last subsidized low-rise building in the neighbourhood. It's special, but you can’t tell that from the outside. The building is far from perfect, but for the tenants who occupy its cracked walls and uneven floors, it’s home. When the tenants are faced with an eviction notice, they (reluctantly) step out of their bubbles to band together as a community in order to save their homes.
About: First Drafts
A new work development progr ..read more
The Musical Stage Company
8M ago
About: Destination: Wedding! Music and Lyrics by Kodie Rollan and Maria Aragon Book by Jennifer Villaverde Directed by Ann Hodges Associate Director Jordan Laffrenier Music Director Stephan Ermel
When a tropical storm descends on the island of Kapalaran, our "nearlyweds" are forced to move the beach wedding of their dreams indoors. This not-so-simple relocation immediately becomes the least of their problems. In the midst of a hurricane of drama and homicidal coconuts, our couple must let go of their best laid wedding plans and trust that their love will find a way through the storm.
About Fir ..read more
The Musical Stage Company
8M ago
CYGNUS
A New Canadian musical by Anton Lipovetsky (music & lyrics) and Steven Gallagher (book).
Starring: Brandon Antonio & Michael De Rose.
Prompted by major breaking news and surprising niche headlines, Canada’s most exciting musical minds have created an imaginative triptych of short original musicals inspired by the archives at The Globe and Mail. REPRINT was the inaugural production of Launch Pad, a ground-breaking musical development residency from The Musical Stage Company and Yonge Street Theatricals. This innovative program offers a 10-month residency in which musical theatre ..read more
The Musical Stage Company
8M ago
WHAT GOES UP
A New Canadian musical by Colleen Dauncey (music), Akiva Romer-Segal (lyrics) and Ellen Denny (book).
Starring: Brandon Antonio, Michael De Rose, Kaylee Harwood & Kelsey Verzotti.
Prompted by major breaking news and surprising niche headlines, Canada’s most exciting musical minds have created an imaginative triptych of short original musicals inspired by the archives at The Globe and Mail. REPRINT was the inaugural production of Launch Pad, a ground-breaking musical development residency from The Musical Stage Company and Yonge Street Theatricals. This innovative program offer ..read more
The Musical Stage Company
8M ago
FANGIRL
A New Canadian musical by Anika Johnson (Music & Lyrics), Barbara Johnston(Music & Lyrics), and Nick Green (Book).
Starring: Brandon Antonio, Michael De Rose, Kaylee Harwood & Kelsey Verzotti.
Prompted by major breaking news and surprising niche headlines, Canada’s most exciting musical minds have created an imaginative triptych of short original musicals inspired by the archives at The Globe and Mail. REPRINT was the inaugural production of Launch Pad, a ground-breaking musical development residency from The Musical Stage Company and Yonge Street Theatricals. This innovati ..read more