Following a critically-acclaimed summer season, The Capitol Theatre Port Hope today released their 2024 season program, featuring two world premiere productions, a jam-packed series of concerts, expanded programming for children and families, plus new affordable ticket options for visitors under 30 and pay-what-you-can options for all preview performances. Summer Stage Subscriptions, Music Lovers’ Subscriptions, and Flex Subscriptions for 2024 productions are now on sale for subscribers. General public tickets will be available in January.
The Capitol kicks off their summer season in May with A Year with Frog & Toad (Robert Reale & Willie Reale), followed by Bed & Breakfast by Mark Crawford, The Full Monty (Terrence McNally & David Yazbek), and the world premiere of Christmastown by Briana Brown. Next year’s world premiere holiday panto is Rapunzel: A Merry (Hairy) Holiday Panto by Carly Heffernan.
The Capitol’s concert programming in 2024 offers something for every music lover, from Any Dream Will Do: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber (conceived & directed by Adrian Marchuk), to the popular Billboard in Concert series with new 1973 and year 2000 editions, to Capitol favourite Gabi Epstein with Gabs Sings Babs.
Throughout the season to enhance the visitor experience, the Capitol will also offer backstage tours, artist talks, design presentations, and other special events to take visitors behind the scenes. These events are free for subscribers, and available for everyone.
“In 2024, we’re centering community at the Capitol,” said Artistic Director Rob Kempson. “There’s a thread through next year’s programming about connection. Each show is meant to bring out that wonderful spark that can happen when people come together to make something better. And that exact spark is what we love about making theatre—creating joyful opportunities for the folks in our community and beyond, to have a shared artistic experience.”
“The Capitol Theatre is an iconic and beloved institution, supported by a vibrant community,” added Managing Director Erin Peirce. “In partnership with Rob, I am proud to steward the organisation through this important period of economic and cultural growth. This past summer, we welcomed a large percentage of new visitors to the Capitol: folks keen to experience a wide variety of theatrical programming, and unique insider experiences. In response to visitor feedback, we have adapted show times, increased accessibility through flexible pricing, and programmed even more amazing, exclusive behind-the-scenes and talk back opportunities with our artists and creators. The Capitol Theatre has a strong history and an even brighter future.”