Nightwood Theatre presents the 15th annual Lawyer Show

The Sound of Music
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse
Suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp
at the Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
June 13–15, 2024

(Toronto, ON)—Nightwood Theatre is proud to be returning to the stage with our fifteenth annual Lawyer Show,
Rodger and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music!

Directed by Sadie Epstein-Fine, assisted by Lee Stone, and Musical Directed by Melissa Morris, assisted by Alexa Belgrave, and supported by a team of professional designers and crew, this unique event brings a cast of over 35 lawyers together for four live performances at the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts. As Nightwood’s biggest annual fundraiser, the Lawyer Show delivers vital funds that go directly toward the company’s mentorship initiatives, training programs and main stage productions.

While Lawyer Shows happen across Canada in various regional theatres, Nightwood’s scale is one of the largest in the country. Over the past decade, Nightwood has engaged over 300 lawyer-actors, received hundreds of sponsorships from some of Toronto’s top law firms, and has raised over $1,300,000 to support local artists. Moreover, the engagement has led to other creative endeavours, where lawyer alumni have produced their own Fringe shows, performed stand-up comedy, and formed indie theatre companies.

The show’s Director and Choreographer, Sadie Epstein-Fine, shares, “I am always thrilled to come back to the Lawyer Show. The lawyers remind me why I love theatre. It is not the fact that there are many incredible actors, singers and dancers (which there are), but that they are truly joyous to be in the room putting on a play.”

Reflecting on The Sound of Music, they remark, “We are living in polarizing, scary times. As we dive deeper into the play it has become clear that we are living in a moment that the characters in the Sound of Music find themselves in. The play is also about connecting through a love of music and that is something we have all been able to relate to.”

Musical Director, Melissa Morris, adds, “The lawyers are such enthusiastic, hard-working and talented individuals. It has been a pleasure getting to know them and to watch them blossom into their characters! This is going to be a truly great show- you don’t want to miss it.”

SHOW DETAILS:
Available through the Nightwood Theatre site: https://www.nightwoodtheatre.net/2024-lawyer-show/

TICKETS:
Tickets: $65 – $85 (includes partial tax receipt). Tickets on sale now.
Dates:
Thursday, June 13 7:30 pm
Friday, June 14 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 15 1:30 pm
Saturday, June 15 7:30 pm
Location: Jane Mallett Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front Street, Toronto, ON

ABOUT NIGHTWOOD THEATRE
As Canada’s preeminent feminist theatre, Nightwood cultivates, creates, and produces extraordinary theatre by women and gender-expansive artists, liberating futures, one room at a time. Founded in 1979, Nightwood Theatre has created and produced award-winning plays, which have won Dora Mavor Moore, Chalmers, Trillium and Governor General’s Awards.

Nightwood Theatre would like to thank our 2024 Lawyer Show sponsors:

Appeal Sponsors: Epstein Cole LLP, FCT

Justice Sponsors: Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP, Carters Professional Corporation, Marchetti Lee Family Law, Mathers McHenry & Co, McCarthy Tétrault LLP, Mills & Mills LLP, Rayman Harris LLP, Shilbey Righton LLP, Torys LLP

The Sound of Music is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.
www.concordtheatricals.com

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