Banner for the Capitol Theatre's 2025 Season showing the theatre marquee and the theme, "A Place to Call Home"

A Place to Call Home

These are stories of identity, of discovery, and of the importance of community in those personal journeys. While the work on stage might tug at your heart strings, have you laughing all the way home, or keep your toes tapping, I know that it will also speak to individual experiences of finding out where we fit in the world. These productions reflect a strong commitment to our values and a strong sense of balance—to welcome folks from near and far.

In these uncertain times, we believe that finding stories to connect us is a responsibility of both artists and arts organizations. By supporting diverse identities, encouraging and amplifying the voices of traditionally marginalized communities, and creating substantial new strategies towards accessibility, we can ensure that the Capitol’s legacy is that of a true invitation for everyone. We hope that you’ll feel right at home, here at the Capitol.

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Save up to 15% when you subscribe by December 31, 2024. Single tickets on sale in January 2025.

Pay-What-You-Can-Afford Previews

This year, we’re offering tiered pricing for our preview performances to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to attend live, professional theatre in their community. Audiences on Preview Nights get the first look at each production and with tiered pricing options, there’s no reason to miss a show at the Capitol–no matter your budget!

Talk Backs

If you want to hear from the actors themselves, we’re hosting Talk Backs in 2025 after every Thursday evening performance. Stick around after the show for a FREE Q & A with the artists involved and find out more about the process of making live theatre.

Behind the Scenes

Throughout the season, we’ll be offering backstage tours, artist talks, design presentations, and other events to get you behind the scenes at the Capitol. These events are FREE for subscribers, but available for everyone!

Relaxed Performances

In 2025, the Capitol will be hosting a Relaxed Performance for each production in our Mainstage season. Held on the second Sunday of each show run, Relaxed Performances take an inclusive approach to theatre, ensuring that audience members with special needs can enjoy our productions. A Relaxed Performance might include house lighting on throughout the performance, introduction of characters/actors before the performance, reduction of sound/lighting levels, an invitation to enter and leave the space as needed, and ASL interpretation.

Alice in Wonderland

May 16 - Jun 1, 2025

This smash-hit family musical broke box office records over the past two years and now it’s coming to the Capitol! Bad Hats Theatre’s contemporary spin on Wonderland takes us down the rabbit hole with Alice, a girl with a lot of questions. It’s a musical reimagining of the classic tale like you’ve never seen before!

Handsome but Charmless

Jun 3 - 8, 2025

Titled after Kyle’s worst review, Handsome But Charmless chronicles his journey navigating life as an actor. Full of great Broadway music, hilarious stories, and reflections on the ups and downs of life in the theatre, Kyle (Bed & Breakfast, 2024) is sure to make you tap your toes while tickling your funny bone.

Waitress

Jun 13 - 29, 2025

Waitress tells the story of Jenna, an expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage by entering a pie competition. But when she meets her new doctor, her plans get more complicated, and sugar, butter, and flour simply won’t solve this conundrum. Featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, Waitress is the hit musical that’s “a little slice of heaven” (Entertainment Weekly).

The Newfoundland Songbook

Jul 3 - 13, 2025

From the remote outports to the vibrant city of St. John’s, you’ll hear the timeless sea-shanties, triumphant ballads, and the hilarious foot-stomping sing-a-longs that make Canada’s 10th province its most legendary. Featuring classic favourites from Great Big Sea, Ron Hines, Buddy Wassisname and the Other Fellers, and Johnny Burke.

Steel Magnolias

Jul 18 - Aug 3, 2025

Women are as delicate as magnolias but as tough as steel. This classic play tells the story of Truvy’s in-home beauty parlor and the women who frequent it. As the women confront their own unique challenges, they rely on their friendship to get them through some of the hardships of life: health, family, religion, and relationships. 

Let Me Explain

Aug 12 - 17, 2025

Izad Etemadi has spent most of his life explaining himself to others: his ethnicity, his sexuality, the pronunciation of his name. But as an elder-millennial dealing with back pain and digestive issues, he doesn’t have the time or energy to keep explaining things. This queer Iranian-Canadian immigrant born in Germany is going to attempt to explain his entire existence in 60-ish minutes, so he never has to do it again.

Rez Gas

Aug 22 - Sep 7, 2025

After moving away from his home reservation to pursue a music career, Destin stumbles back into town with unexpected car trouble and lands at the Wide Wigwam, the diner at the centre of the community. There he finds many of those who he left behind and who want to remind him of his history and his place in the community. Described as Corner Gas meets Come From Away, Rez Gas is a beautiful expression of Indigenous joy with a hip-hop-infused, unforgettable score.

Banner for 2025 production of "Billboard in Concert"

Billboard in Concert

The Power of Women: Mar 8 - 9, 2025
1986: Sep 27 - 28, 2025

Our signature remix of your favourite tunes returns in 2025 with a twist. Created by local and regional artists, these unique concerts celebrate the top billboard hits of a given year. 

How We Got to Jersey: A Tale of Two Frankies

Oct 24 - 26, 2025

Our signature remix of your favourite tunes returns in 2025 with a twist. Created by local and regional artists, these unique concerts celebrate the top billboard hits of a given year. 

Hansel & Gretel: the sticky & sweet panto

Nov 21 - Dec 28, 2025

Hansel and Gretel are siblings who are abandoned in a forest, and due to some rather unfortunate navigation, they fall into the hands of a nasty witch who lives in a gingerbread house. With songs you know and love, hilarious characters, and the silliest of stories, this sugar-laden panto will have you rolling in the aisles!