23/24 Flato Markham Theatre Arts & Entertainment House Program: Volume 2

Volume 2 // November 9 – December 31, 2023

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Classic Albums Live: Fleetwood Mac, Rumours

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Classic Lightfoot Live: A Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot

Thursday, November 9 // 8pm

Wednesday, November 29 // 8pm

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Men of the Deeps: Christmas in the Mine

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The Manhattan Transfer: Farewell Tour

Friday, December 1 // 8pm

Saturday, December 2 // 3pm & 8pm

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ELVIS Wonderful World of Christmas Thursday, December 21 // 8pm Friday, December 22 // 8pm Saturday December 23 // 3pm & 8pm

The Next Generation Leahy Friday, December 15 // 8pm

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Chris Funk the Wonderist

Wednesday, December 27 // 2pm & 7pm

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Ballet Jörgen The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition

Saturday, December 30 // 2pm & 7pm Sunday, December 31 // 11am & 3pm

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Classic Albums Live:

Fleetwood Mac – Rumours Thursday, November 9 // 8PM

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Joyful and thrilling!

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Amazing musicianship!

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Frequently cited as one of the greatest albums of all time with over 40 million copies sold worldwide and going 20x Platinum, Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours was their eleventh studio album and an instant success in 1977. With its deeply personal and emotionally charged songs like The Chain and Never Going Back Again, its cultural significance has only grown in the decades since, achieving a legacy and influence that cannot be overstated.

Classic Albums Live captures the essence of these songs, allowing the audience to relive the emotional journey that made Rumours an enduring classic. Celebrating one of the best albums in rock history, this unforgettable evening will be performed note for note - cut for cut!

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE Abbey Mullendore Vocals Clifton Broadbridge Guitar, Vocals Julie Mahendran Vocals, Keys Ian Goodtimes Bass Rob Phillips Guitar, Vocals Frank Koren Guitar Dale Harrison Drums Lindsay Clark Keys Nicole Robinson Vocals

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Classic Lightfoot Live

A Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot Wednesday, November 29 // 8pm

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The talent of Dan’s voice really seems to know how to address a romantic subject matter into a spectacular, easy listening piece of music that turns them into timeless classics.

Classic Rock History Classic Lightfoot Live: A Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot stands as Canada’s premier homage to the legendary folk rocker, Gordon Lightfoot. Led by the remarkable trio of vocalist and guitarist John Stinson, bassist Steve Eyers (Gord’s nephew), and lead guitarist Eric Kidd, this show whisks you down a nostalgic journey through Lightfoot’s iconic music.

Gordon Lightfoot’s impact on music is immeasurable; he’s hailed as Canada’s greatest songwriter, shaping the folk-pop sounds of the ‘60s and ‘70s. His name is synonymous with timeless tales of trains, shipwrecks, rivers, highways, love, and solitude. His repertoire, including classics like For Lovin’ Me, Early Morning Rain,Steel Rail Blues, and Ribbon of Darkness, have left an indelible mark on the world.

Stinson, with his mastery of both six and twelve-string guitars, emulates Gord’s signature sound with astonishing accuracy. Trained by the legendary Red Shea and backed by a talented ensemble of seasoned musicians, Classic Lightfoot Live promises an authentic and emotionally resonant experience, faithfully recreating Lightfoot's studio recordings.

The show is further elevated with special guests, featuring the acclaimed musician Dan Hill and the exceptionally talented songwriter and vocalist Andy Kim. This is more than a tribute; it’s a heartfelt celebration of Gordon Lightfoot’s enduring legacy, ensuring a night of nostalgia, sentimentality, and genuine emotion.

CLASSIC LIGHTFOOT LIVE John Stinson Vocals/Guitar Featuring Dan Hill

Steve Eyers Bass Guitar

Eric Kidd Lead Guitar

Andy Kim

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Men of the Deeps: Christmas in the Mine Friday, December 1 // 8PM

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house as the guys sang Working Man. Parry Sound Beacon Bay

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This upcoming holiday season, North America’s only coal miners’ chorus are preparing to take audiences on a journey like no other!

The choir of working and retired miners will be touring their muchloved Christmas album, Christmas in the Mine. Treat yourself to some of your favourite holiday tunes, sung in jolly miner style, of course! Sprinkling in a story or two and some jokes for good measure, Men of the Deeps takes show-goers underground to share the experience of celebrating Christmas in a real Cape Breton coal mine, with real Cape Breton coal miners. Joining the world-famous group is Cape Breton fiddler, the incomparable Colin Grant, featuring his hard-drivin’ tunes and energetic style.

Experience the rich folklore of Cape Breton through the songs and stories of those who live and breathe the island’s history!

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ALL T H AT JAZZ

The Manhattan Transfer: Farewell Tour Saturday, December 2 // 3PM & 8PM

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Breathtakingly good – their intricate close-harmony singing is stunning, the arrangements top-notch. And they make it look so easy, which it isn’t.

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The Manhattan Transfer has achieved an incomparable career of pop and jazz hits, a legacy that defines the group as it celebrates its 50th Anniversary and the release of their new album, FIFTY, on this Farewell Tour! The legendary quartet has garnered 21 Grammy nominations and 11 wins, released 29 albums, received an induction into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and collaborated with everyone from Phil Collins to Bette Midler. Recognized for their unique sound, they have sold-out world tours and record sales in the millions, bringing extraordinary melodic and jazz-infused vocals to new and established audiences spanning generations.

The Manhattan Transfer takes a final bow after five incredible decades. These are the very last of two shows the ensemble is performing in Toronto, making this a must-see!

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The Next Generation Leahy Christmas Friday, December 15 // 8PM

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This family brings pure joy! With their amazing, natural talent and charming delivery, this up-tempo show will never be forgotten.

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Make your holiday celebration complete with The Next Generation Leahy Christmas, where music, dance, stories, laughter, and joy intertwine for an indelible night! The talented Leahy siblings, aged 13 to 21, are accomplished multi-instrumentalists who infuse Celtic-based music with boundless energy.

These young artists exude the professionalism of seasoned musicians, having enthralled audiences across North America with their effortless mastery of the fiddle, accordion, play piano, and French-Canadian step-dancing. Join us this holiday season and be inspired, energized, and filled with the spirit of Christmas as these remarkable young talents bring their unique musical style to life.

THE NEXT GENERATION LEAHY Adele Fiddle, Piano, Cello, Step-dance, Vocals Gregory Fiddle, Accordion, Piano, Step-dance, Vocals, Drums Angus Fiddle, Piano, Guitar, Step-dance, Vocals Cecilia Fiddle, Piano, Step-dance, Vocals, Mandolin Joseph Fiddle, Step-dance, Accordion, Piano, Vocals Evelyn Fiddle, Step-dance, Piano, Vocals

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Elvis: Wonderful World of Christmas Thursday December 21 // 8PM Friday, December 22 // 8PM Saturday, December 23 // 3PM & 8PM Back by popular demand to celebrate the most glorious time of the year! Inspired by the music of Elvis Presley, Wonderful World of Christmas is a Yuletide spectacular hosted by none other than the man himself. Steve Michaels sings the Christmas classics and serenades the audience with the King’s very own holiday favourites.

Michaels is an acclaimed tribute artist and actor hailing from Milton, Ontario, with an unparalleled devotion to Elvis Presley.

His exceptional talent and devotion to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll have garnered him global acclaim. Steve has graced stages in Canada, the United States, India, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, the Philippines and Australia, enchanting audiences worldwide.

It feels like a warm intimate night in a cozy chalet... [reminding] us all of both Elvis’ roots and the true spirit of the season.

The skill and the talent make it a can’t-miss experience.

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Chris Funk the Wonderist:

Redefining Wonder Wednesday, December 27 // 2PM & 7PM

His parents wanted him to be a musician, he wanted to be a magician. Chris Funk’s Redefining Wonder is an engaging and visceral multimedia experience that has audiences talking and scratching their heads for years to come. Finally, a magic show with live music!

Chris has pioneered the use of instruments like the violin, guitar, flute, and more in his illusions. Whether it’s a violin concerto to a magical dancing sheet of music to impossibly suspending various instruments on stage, his show is in a league of its own. Live-feed cameras and interactive videos bring audiences up onstage and into the action, delivering a show that family audiences can call their own.

BEST MAGICIAN we’ve had on the show so far! I’ve NEVER seen anything like that!

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Ballet Jörgen’s The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition December 30 // 2PM & 7PM December 31 // 11AM & 3PM

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Ballet Jörgen combines respect for tradition with a canny eye for what will make its productions distinct.

Toronto Star Holiday magic is made year after year by Ballet Jörgen’s traditional treasure The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition.

Created by acclaimed choreographer and Artistic Director Bengt Jörgen to Tchaikovsky’s well-loved score, this delightful classic is a favourite that brings magic to the holidays. It is a holiday tradition that has showcased the magic of the season for years.

Born from a collaboration with Kleinburg’s world renowned McMichael Canadian Art Collection, and with well over 100 costumes in richly coloured fabrics, this production brings out the magic of Canada. Twentieth-century landscapes make up the stunning 30-foot backdrops, including Franklin Carmichael’s Church and Houses at Bisset (1931), Tom Thompson’s Snow in the Woods (1916), and L.L. Fitzgerald’s Trees and Wildflowers (1922). This is a beautiful Canadian work, and audiences are taken on Klara’s familiar, magical dream journey as she arrives in Canada and experiences winter landscapes filled with snowflakes, lumberjacks, Mounties, and creatures of the woods. Rediscover the joy of dance with the show that audiences flock back to again and again!

BALLET JÖRGEN Ballet Jörgen (CBJ) was founded in 1987 to support the development and dissemination of Canadian choreography and, since its inception, CBJ has exclusively danced works created for the company by Canadian and Canada based choreographers.

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