Produced in association with Obsidian Theatre Company.
Caroline, an African American maid to a Southern Jewish family, is struggling to keep afloat both emotionally and economically, while the young son of her employer tries to make sense of the world following the death of his mother. A Tony, Olivier, Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel and Obie award-wining musical—and the only musical of the 21st century on New York Magazine’s shortlist for “The Greatest Musical of All-Time”—Caroline, or Change mixes fact and fantasy, symbolism and reality, plus a wide palette of musical styles to tell the story of ordinary people facing extraordinary change.
Awards & Recognition
- Toronto Theatre Critics’ Award (2012): Best Musical
- Toronto Theatre Critics’ Award (2012): Best Actress in a Musical, Arlene Duncan
- Toronto Theatre Critics’ Award (2012): Best Supporting Actress in a Musical, Deborah Hay
- 4 Dora Awards: Outstanding Musical Production, Outstanding Female (Arlene Duncan), Outstanding Male (Sterling Jarvis), Outstanding Musical Direction (Reza Jacobs)
This event is part of TD’s Then and Now series, an inspiring and entertaining cultural showcase of one of Canada’s prominent communities. The lineup of events includes films, concerts, exhibitions, and performances by a host of Canadian and international artists. Visit www.td.com/thenandnow for more information.
Production Sponsor
Leading Lights
Company
Company
Directed by
Robert McQueen
Music Direction by
Reza Jacobs
Choreographed by
Tim French
Featuring
Arlene Duncan, Neema Bickersteth, Jewelle Blackman, Deborah Hay, Alana Hibbert, Sterling Jarvis, Kaya Joubert Johnson, Londa Larmond, Michael Levinson, Cameron MacDuffee,Mary Pitt, Nicholas Rice, Derrick Roberts, Sabryn Rock, Shawn Wright
Set Design
Michael Gianfrancesco
Lighting Design
Kimberly Purtell
Costume Design
Alex Amini
Sound Design
Peter McBoyle
Stage Manager
Erin Fitzgerald
Apprentice Stage Manager
Paul Beauchamp
Production Manager
Matthew Byrne
Assistant Director
Aadin Church
Assistant Musical Director
Beau Dixon
Reviews
Reviews
The best production Acting Up Stage has produced! Arlene Duncan delivers, hands down, one of the finest musical theatre performances ever seen in this city.
— The Toronto Star
*** 1/2 (out of 4). A sharp-as-a-tack Canadian premiere.
— The Globe and Mail
***** (out of 5). If you’re one of those who like theatre that risks much and wins big, Caroline, or Change is a must-see.
— The Toronto Sun
NNNNN (out of 5). First-class. Come prepared to think and feel deeply.
— NOW
The most exciting, the most moving, simply the most. A triumphant joint production.
— National Post
It is this year’s must-see.
— The Charlebois Post
This Canadian Premiere production of Caroline, or Change is first rate!
— AM 740
****1/2 (out of 5). A big, bold, belting delight.
— Torontoist
A powerful work that shifts the boundaries of what a musical can be.
— Stage Door
A superb production featuring a phenomenally talented cast.
— Mooney On Theatre
The first great piece of musical theater of the 21st century.
— Boston Globe
A high point in my theatre-going experience. Simple and profound, ravishing and revolutionary.
— New Yorker
A monumental achievement in musical theatre.
— New York Observer
Manna from heaven.
— USA Today
An extraordinary new musical.
— The New York Times
Miraculous. Let’s get it over with and call Caroline, or Change a masterpiece.
— Dallas Morning News
A turning point in musical-theater history.
— San Diego Union-Tribune
Groundbreaking, daring, beautifully and profoundly humane.
— Time Out New York
A show that really does have the power to change the cultural landscape.
— Guardian
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