Toronto is about to get an exciting new way to pay tribute to The Tragically Hip. A brand-new musical, It's a Good Life If You Don't Weaken, is set to hit the stage, offering both longtime fans and newcomers a chance to celebrate the legendary band in a whole new light. The musical will feature songs from The Tragically Hip’s iconic catalogue, bringing their greatest hits to life in a fresh and thrilling way. 🎵
Named after the band's 2002 song (which will no doubt make an appearance in the script itself), It's a Good Life If You Don't Weaken follows a "family in turmoil," as long-held secrets come to the surface, and the support they find in a group of friends — and it all happens amid the surroundings of Kensington Market.
While the musical will debut at Theatre Aquarius in Hamilton in 2026, it will soon make its way to Toronto for further development in collaboration with The Creative School Chrysalis at Toronto Metropolitan University. The exact premiere date and additional ...
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