One of the best ways to learn about music is to see professionals in action. Watching and listening to the best at work can inspire you to new heights and set new standards for what can be achieved.
Some of your fondest memories will be about shows you’ve attended where musicians and artists dazzled your eardrums with delight.
It’s not just your style of music that you can learn from but from every style. Singers that have mastered voice control and perfect pitch can be appreciated by anyone who takes an interest in the art of song.
For that reason, we would like to recommend five of the most powerful performances in the history of Toronto musical productions. You can watch these plays at various Ed Mirvish theatres in Toronto to enrich your life with the culture of the arts.
The sheer talent of those that grace the stages of these productions is truly a spectacle to behold. It’s well worth paying the money to see these shows in person as they are guaranteed to make memories that last a lifetime.
Les Miserables
The Princess of Wales Theatre
This play is one of the all time classics whose music renown and has been celebrated for over three decades. The first performance was in 1989 at The Royal Alexandra Theatre.
The story is about the French revolution and the struggle of many unsung heroes. The music is powerfully gripping and known to bring goosebumps and tears to many who watch the performance. This is part of the reason it attracted some of the world’s best performers.
Michael Burgess was one of Canada’s stars who played the lead role Jean Valjean in over 1000 performances. Michael Burgess passed away in 2015 however his legendary performances will live on for many years to come.
Phantom Of The Opera at
Ed Mirvish Theatre & Princess of Wales Theatre
This is a tale of a disfigured man who grew up in a circus but was a musical genius with vicious capabilities. Although he is behind the very success of an old opera house, he is nonetheless out of site and mystery for those who aren’t aware of his existence.
If you’d like to get familiar with the music, this is a recording with the original Canadian cast:
This production is a spellbinding assortment of musical masterpieces written by the famous Andrew Lloyd Webber and Richard Stilgoe. The movie was almost as good as the play itself, but nothing compares to live performances making this a must-see for music lovers.
Check out the new Toronto cast for the next season.
Love Never Dies
Ed Mirvish Theater
Interestingly enough, a sequel was made to the Phantom Of The Opera, titled Love Never Dies. If you loved The Phantom Of The Opera, you can’t go on living without seeing the second.
Don’t expect the same music as the first Phantom. There’s never anything that will be quite like the first version of a play. Instead, go in with an open mind.
There are some marquee songs that are equally as powerful as the first, but the play definitely takes on a whole new life of its own.
Miss Saigon
Ed Mirvish Theatre
Another classic tale of a romance that takes place during the Vietnam war. The play is incredibly entertaining filled with tear-jerking moments. The music from Miss Saigon is considered in the top echelon musical plays and warrants your attendance.
Like every other major production, Miss Saigon won’t land in Toronto in 2020, but you can stay updated with ticket availability @ Toronto-theatre.com.
Jesus Christ Superstar
Ed Mirvish Theatre
Although this play is about Jesus, you don’t need to be religious to enjoy the music and lyrical acrobatics that are demonstrated in this production.
You might even find your head bobbing to some of the songs since the story takes place in a 1970s setting. This timeless classic is one story that will continue to be told throughout the years.
NOTE: Due to COVID-19 most 2020 musical events in Toronto have been postponed until further notice.
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Live performances are the ultimate experiences, however…
Check out the YouTube channel The Shows Must Go On for some of Andrew Llyod Webber’s greatest hits. They previously streamed the entire productions live during these months where COVID-19 was at its height.
You might want to keep a watchful eye for any more live shows, should they decide to stream again.
If you’re feeling impatient, you’re always welcome to learn about the singing lessons Toronto artists have used to build their careers.
Make your appearance on stage at one of the many Ed Mirvish Theaters with the help of Ian Garrett, so we can post a YouTube video here of you too! Until then, practice singing publicly as part of your vocal development in taking your voice to the next level.
