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The Tragically Hip's songs inspire jukebox musical, set for 2026 Hamilton debut

The Tragically Hip's songs inspire jukebox musical, set for 2026 Hamilton debut

TORONTO — The Tragically Hip's songbook is getting the jukebox musical treatment under the guidance of "Come From Away" producer Michael Rubinoff.
Music producer Bob Ezrin, actor Graham Greene among Governor General's performing arts laureates

Music producer Bob Ezrin, actor Graham Greene among Governor General's performing arts laureates

Music producer Bob Ezrin and actors Graham Greene and Patrick Huard are among the latest recipients of Canada’s highest honour in the performing arts.
The Killers, Olivia Rodrigo among headliners for Montreal's Osheaga music festival

The Killers, Olivia Rodrigo among headliners for Montreal's Osheaga music festival

TORONTO — Montreal's Osheaga has lined up rockers the Killers, hip-hop star Tyler, the Creator, and pop singer Olivia Rodrigo as headliners for this year's summer music festival.
Toronto run of 'Come From Away' to end in May after seven months of shows

Toronto run of 'Come From Away' to end in May after seven months of shows

TORONTO — Toronto's open-ended production of "Come From Away" will wrap up in May. Mirvish Productions says it's ordered a final extension to the Gander, N.L.-set musical, which began its latest run in September.
'SNL at 50': Alessia Cara's on-air mishap and meeting Kate McKinnon

'SNL at 50': Alessia Cara's on-air mishap and meeting Kate McKinnon

As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press looks back on some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances.
Mark McKinney on his 'SNL' stress flashbacks — and the Madonna sketch that never was

Mark McKinney on his 'SNL' stress flashbacks — and the Madonna sketch that never was

TORONTO — Decades later, Mark McKinney says the pressure of writing comedy sketches for “Saturday Night Live” still haunts him.
'SNL' at 50: BNL's Ed Robertson recalls meeting superfans Matt Damon and Ben Affleck

'SNL' at 50: BNL's Ed Robertson recalls meeting superfans Matt Damon and Ben Affleck

As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press looks back on some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances.
'SNL' at 50: The Tragically Hip's potent mix of weed and improvisation on live TV

'SNL' at 50: The Tragically Hip's potent mix of weed and improvisation on live TV

As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press looks back on some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances.
Junos head says org faces 'complicated' questions around Buffy Sainte-Marie's awards

Junos head says org faces 'complicated' questions around Buffy Sainte-Marie's awards

TORONTO — The head of the Juno Awards says he's not rushing to decide the fate of Buffy Sainte-Marie's many honours with the music organization, even after it was confirmed last week that she was stripped of her Order of Canada.
Country star Josh Ross says he's in good company leading Juno nominees with Tate McRae

Country star Josh Ross says he's in good company leading Juno nominees with Tate McRae

TORONTO — Country performer Josh Ross reached a personal Juno Awards milestone on Tuesday and he did it in good company with breakout pop singer Tate McRae.