SAVOY THEATRE'S SPOTLIGHT 2019/2020 "SEASON SO FAR"

Cape Breton's Showplace offers performances for every taste and every age. 

CAPE BRETON, N.S. – The Savoy Theatre is spotlighting their Winter Season of shows for 2019/2020, giving ticket-buyers an opportunity to get excited about some really great upcoming performances, and maybe stock up on Christmas gifts for those hard-to-buy-for people on your list. The mix so far, includes a little something for everyone, as well as a brand new show, just finalized by Savoy Theatre Manager, Pam Leader. 

"We're excited to share our schedule up to this point and we also want to share the news that we'll be staging an original musical comedy version of Cinderella, which ran at Neptune Theatre this past Summer to rave reviews. Written by Jeremy Webb, the show will be fun for the whole family with some toe-tapping songs, and a whole lot of belly-laughs. It was an instant hit in Halifax and so we're excited to put our own Caper spin on it." 

Cinderella will run at the Savoy Theatre this upcoming April. Watch for more details, coming soon. 

Other Savoy 2019/2020 Winter offerings include (with more to come): 

NOVEMBER 2 DANNY BHOY The Age of Fools Tour

Just For Laughs is thrilled to announce that, fresh from his sold out tour in Australia and New Zealand,  Scottish comic superstar Danny Bhoy is bringing his new show Age of Fools to Canada!  Don’t miss your chance to see this internationally-renowned and critically-acclaimed comic with his unique brand of observational storytelling as he explores life in a new era.

TICKETS: $51.50  7PM

NOVEMBER 9-10 LEGENDS REMEMBRANCE Tribute Show 

Enjoy some of the most-loved war-time classics of all time and more. Featuring the music of The Andrew Sisters, Vera Lynn, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope. An evening of remembrance and nostalgia, as our accidental narrators take us on a musical journey like no other. Lest we forget. Featuring Mackenze Sechi, Margaret MacPherson, Emily Dingwall, Terrance Murphy & Jenn Sheppard plus a full band and a five-piece horn section. 

TICKETS: $46.50  7PM

NOVEMBER 17 THE CAPE BRETON CHORDSMEN 

Faithful followers of the Cape Breton Chordsmen — and there are many— have come to expect great things from this exciting group of entertainers, particularly at their annual November show at the Savoy. This year is no exception. The concert features special guests Men of the Deeps, guitarist extraordinaire Doug Johnson, Quattro —and the always popular audience singalong. Then the night will end with the Chordsmen and Men of the Deeps joining forces in glorious song. It will surely send you home with a smile on your face and music in your soul.

TICKETS: $25.00  7PM

NOVEMBER 23 (OPENS) ISN'T SHE JOLLY Dinner Theatre ALL SHOWS SOLD OUT

Christmas cheer is in the air from North Sydney to Glace Bay and the countdown to the: “Little Miss Cape Breton Christmas Angel Pageant” has begun! Who will take the coveted coal studded crown? Will it be the reigning champion Sweetie Bon Bon? Or will a surprise orphan entry get her Christmas wish? With tough competition and scheming parents sure to interfere-will the Christmas Eve Pageant run as smoothly as a sleigh ride or fall apart like a holiday tree in January? Join us to find out!

Tickets: $55 includes Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings, tea and coffee and dessert!

CONTACT BOX OFFICE TO GET ON A WAITING LIST 902-842-1577 

DECEMBER 1 THE NUTCRACKER BALLET SUITE Selection of Favourites

In 2015, the Savoy Theatre brought their own version of Tchaikovsky’s, The Nutcracker Ballet to the stage with choreography by Kim Roper and Cynthia Vokey and an original narrative written and directed by Cynthia Lahey. This compilation features local dancers of all ages from various dance schools. We invite you to come and explore the Land of the Sweet’s in the fourth annual showing of Savoy’s The Nutcracker: A Selection of favorites from the Ballet with all of your favourites from past performances and new pieces to see and delight you and your family this holiday season! Tickets are now available for December 1st 2 PM and 6 PM shows.

TICKETS: $39 (Reg); $18.50 (TD Youth) – Available by calling or visiting the box office

DECEMBER 12 TIS THE SEASON Christmas Show 

For Bette MacDonald, Maynard Morrison, Mary-Colin Chisholm, Jordan Musycsyn and Joe Waye, this show has become a way of celebrating the holidays by visiting their favourite venues and meeting old friends and new. This hilarious show has become the jumping off point to the yuletide season featuring show favourites, Beulah Claxton, Martin MacKinnon, Wayne Tomko among others! This time of year can be stressful, irritating, hard on the wallet and sometimes it can even land one or two of us in court! No one ever said it was easy, but it sure is great to see Christmas come around again! In this brand new version of the show, there are no holds barred. It is a side-splitting, uproarious take on the most wonderful time of the year!! 

TICKETS: $42.50

DECEMBER 15 THE THREE PIANOS CHRISTMAS Johnny's 80th Birthday Bash 

The fellas are back!!! The Three Pianos Return for a special show to celebrate Johnny’s 80th birthday…and just in time for Christmas! Featuring the musical stylings and hilarious antics of Aaron Lewis, Stephen Muise and Johnny Aucoin, the Three Pianos are set to deliver all your Christmas favourites with some special guests and a few surprises. You just never know what this trio will get up to, so book your tickets today and come celebrate Christmas…in every key you can think of!

TICKETS: $42.50  2PM & 7PM 

DECEMBER 21 BARRA MACNEILS An East Coast Christmas 

A traditional favourite, the Barra MacNeils’ An East Coast Christmas is a treat for the whole family. The five siblings are known for their brilliant instrumentals, ringing harmonies and delightful flair for story-telling. Their unique seasonal show is crafted each year to bring a special Celtic spin on traditional favourites and original east coast treasures with songs, stories and dance. Their stunning rendition of O Holy Night is just one of the many highlights that brings audiences to their feet.  Fans can also look forward to gems like Ave Maria, Christmas in Killarney, and Auld Lang Syne among an array of originals and seasonal delights. 

TICKETS: $42.50 3 PM & 7:30 PM

JANUARY 4 THANE DUNN AND THE CADILLAC KINGS Elvis' Birthday Celebration 

See Thane Dunn like never before! Everyone’s favourite tribute to Elvis returns with the new show everyone is raving about!  See the two-time World Champion perform two eras of Presley’s amazing career for the first time as he celebrates the birthday of Music’s Biggest Icon  – Elvis Presley. Thane has the look, sound, moves and magnetic personality that have made him a fan favourite to Elvis fans young and old alike. His show is captivating, and “I felt like I was watching the real thing” is often heard at his shows. He is actually endorsed by several people who actually worked and performed with Elvis including Bill Baize of JD Sumner and the Stamps Quartet  fame who performed onstage with Elvis from 1971 till 76. Baize is  quoted saying:  “Thane Dunn is the closest thing I’ve ever seen to Elvis” This is the Elvis show that does not disappoint.

TICKETS: $44.50 7PM

JANUARY 10 HOTEL CALIFORNIA Eagles Tribute Band 

For almost three decades now HOTEL CALIFORNIA have been recreating the legendary sound of THE EAGLES and thrilling audiences all over the world. The band set the bar in 1986, and they’ve remained the industry leading substitute for The Eagles ever since. Playing to huge outdoor and arena audiences, sharing bills with some of rocks legends, and going places no tribute band has gone before. A long run by any measure, but it begs the question – what makes HOTEL CALIFORNIA so special? Well, incredible lead vocal similarity, intensely accurate instrumental work, soaring harmonies, and top flight live performances, just for starters. These are the band’s hallmarks, and the foundation on which their reputation has been built. With over a century of collective professional experience in the band today, they’re still going stronger than ever in 2019. If you love The Eagles, then welcome to the Hotel California – you’ve just found the next-best thing.

TICKETS: $42.50 7PM 

JANUARY 18 JIM CUDDY BAND Countrywide soul 

Canada’s fan favourite, Jim Cuddy is back with a highly anticipated new album, Countrywide Soul, released in May 2019.  On this new album, Jim re-imagines solo and Blue Rodeo gems along with covers of classics by George Jones (“Almost Persuaded”) and Glen Campbell (“Rhinestone Cowboy”) and two brand new compositions (“Back Here Again” and “Glorious Day”). Produced by Tim Vesely, Jim Cuddy and Colin Cripps, Countrywide Soul was recorded live on the top floor of Jim’s barn and kept as natural as possible to retain the woody sound of the barn board room and the energy that only comes from playing together live.

TICKETS: $59 8PM

FEBRUARY 7 MATILDA THE MUSICAL ENCORE PRESENTATION 

After a highly successful October 2019 run, Matilda returns! Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world.

Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. Packed with high-energy dance numbers, catchy songs and an unforgettable star turn for a young actress, Matilda is a joyous girl power romp. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.

TICKETS: $54.50/$27.25 (TD YOUTH)

MARCH 6 THE IRISH ROVERS 

The legendary Irish Rovers return to Cape Breton! These Kings of Celtic have been honoured this year as one of Ireland’s greatest exports by EPIC, the Emmigration Museum in Dublin as well as back in their hometown of Ballymena.  The Rovers latest album “The Scottish Album – Up Among the Heather”, reflects the Scottish influence on the band’s Northern Irish roots, while their previous album “The Unicorn, the Continuing Story” gave us the long-awaited sequel to their famed Unicorn song, and a new video that answers the question, “Whatever happened to the Unicorns when the ark left them stranded on the shore?" Fans should fasten their seat belts for a rollicking night of the hits, Rovers latest, and hilarious stories from their years on the road. The days of the long tours are finally coming to an end for these Irish lads as they are now completing one last world tour.

TICKETS: TBA

APRIL 2,3,4,5 CINDERELLA An Original Musical Comedy 

Cinderella tells the story of a young woman who longs for a better life, away from her menacing stepsisters. To help make her dreams come true, an amateur fairy godmother appears and grants her wish to attend the royal ball. Cinderella is then in a race against the clock to try and find her prince before the spell is broken at the stroke of midnight. The show is based in the British tradition of the pantomime, which takes a well known story such as a fairy tale, and infuses it with extravagant characters, dancing, singing, comedic moments and encourages the audience to get in on the fun. Cinderella charmed over 24,000 patrons with its toe-tapping songs, belly-laughs and fun surprises. Written and directed by Neptune’s Artistic Director Jeremy Webb, this show leaves you with the magical feelings of love and joy. 

TICKETS: $49.50 / $25.00TD YOUTH 7PM & 2PM

Show-goers are encouraged to check theSavoy Theatre website often for more show releases. 

Savoy Theatre Box Office, 902.842.1577 tickets.capebreton.ca.

For info or Interviews: 902-842-1599 [email protected]