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WELCOME TO THUMBS UP THEATRE TORONTO - CANADA'S LARGEST THEATRE-GOERS CLUB!
Love plays, musicals, comedy shows, and arts events — but don’t always have someone to go with? You’ll feel right at home with Thumbs Up.
We make it easy and affordable to enjoy Toronto’s vibrant cultural scene with a friendly, welcoming group of fellow theatre lovers. One of our core values is accessible theatre — which means we actively seek out discounted tickets, rush performances, and pay-what-you-can events whenever possible.
In addition to theatre, we also explore a wide variety of non-theatrical outings, including concerts, walking tours, street festivals, day trips, and more.
✅ It’s free to join!
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To accommodate members with sensitivities, we kindly ask that you do not wear perfume, cologne, or strongly scented products when attending our events.
See you at the theatre!
Belinda Sutton
President
Thumbs Up Theatre Toronto
www.thumbsuptheatre.com
Upcoming events
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- CA$50.00
THE GREAT GATSBY | roaring 1920s musical | $50 up all fees
CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 263 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, CAJoin us for The Great Gatsby, a dazzling Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that brings F. Scott Fitzgerald's timeless classic to spectacular life. VIDEO
Our discount tickets are $50 up in Orchestra and Mezzanine, everything included.
Please click on "Read More" below and follow the HOW TO PURCHASE instructions to pay for your ticket(s).
The Show: Set against the glamour and excess of the Roaring Twenties, this unforgettable production tells the story of the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and his pursuit of the elusive Daisy Buchanan in a world of wealth, ambition and impossible dreams. Featuring a soaring original score, breathtaking choreography and lavish production numbers, The Great Gatsby is a thrilling theatrical celebration of love, longing and the price of chasing the American Dream.
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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS (Choose your price!)
- $39 (Price 3 | reg $79 in Orch V-W and Mezz L-N)
- $59 (Price 2 | reg $99 in Orch Q-U and Mezz F-K)
- $59 (Price 1 | reg $129 in Orch L-P and Mezz AA-E)
Service Fee: $11 per ticket
No Meetup Fee
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HOW TO PAY
1. Sign up on this event page
2. Send an email to belindameetup@gmail.com to request the payment instructions
3. Specify you are inquiring about The Great Gatsby
4. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website.
5. Include the number of tickets you need.
6. Belinda will email you the payment instructions
7. If you don't receive the instructions in your inbox, check your junk box in case it has gone thereMembers must pay for their tickets in advance. Pick up your prepaid ticket(s) from Belinda at the meetup spot.
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OVERVIEW
Date: Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026
Time: Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Pick up your ticket(s) from Belinda between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the day of performance.
Where: CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 263 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Show Length: 2 hours, 35 minutes (including intermission)
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ACCESSIBILITY
The Ed Mirvish Theatre is an old theatre. Stair access is required for portions of the theatre. However the main lobby, with services and barrier-free washroom facilities, is accessible via the Victoria Street elevator/wheelchair lift. Accessible seating is available on the Orchestra level. If you have difficulty with stairs, let Belinda know.
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Meet Belinda between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. outside the Yonge Street entrance, on the right side as you face the theatre. Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink hat and bright pink glasses. Cell # (416) 879-7575 for use on day/time of performance ONLY.
Intermission Meetup Spot: TBD
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY
35 attendees 
REVOLUTIONARY WOMEN IN BLUES: Soulpepper Concert- - $55.25up
Young Centre for the Performing Arts, Distillery District, 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON, CAJoin us for "Revolutionary Women in Blues, a special, limited engagement concert series evening presented by the Soulpepper Theatre Company in Toronto's historic Distillery District.
Our group members will purchase seats online - to enjoy this special evening together.
The Concert: Revolutionary Women in Blues
The Blues is the sound of cultural resilience, and while the genre is the foundation for modern music, the stories of the women who shaped it are often unseen and unheard.
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Ma Rainey, and Bessie Smith lived exciting, courageous, and wild lives, all while quietly shaping American culture through music and more.
Ma Rainey is now known as The Mother of Blues, Sister Rosetta as The Godmother of Rock & Roll, and Bessie Smith as, The Empress Of Blues.
Join creator and star Divine Brown (Billie, Sarah and Ella: Revolutionary Women in Jazz) and an all-star team of performers and musicians as they bring us the story of these three extraordinary and revolutionary women.
WORLD PREMIEREAbout Soulpepper Theatre: Soulpepper is considered to be one of the best small theatres in Toronto. It consistently offers professional, high-quality productions. It is also one of the priciest small theatres in the city. Please note a seat is not guaranteed for a rush ticket! More information.
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OUR TICKETSWe will purchase regular-price tickets. Members can choose their own price level and seating location.
Price: $55.25/ $85 / $110.50 All tickets include HST and theatre service charges.
Meetup Fee: $3 per person (Please pay your host Peter a toonie & a loonie or $5 bill ... he has lots of change)
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HOW TO PAYOrder your ticket(s) online or by phone. See below for details.
Purchase tickets:
Online:
https://tickets.youngcentre.ca/15277/15606
Phone: 416-866-8666 ext 1Peter will be in seat A7
Seating Arrangements: This theatre has assigned seating. This means it may not be possible to sit together as a group. However, we will get together before and after the concert.
Members are responsible for purchasing their own tickets directly from the theatre.
** Please post your seat number as a comment on this event page. ***
If you want to contact Peter your host:
1. Click on this link to go to the messaging system: Peter
2. Click on the "Chat with Peter" red button to message him
3. Please specify you are inquiring about the: Revolutionary women in Blues concert
4. Write your message
5. Click on the arrow to send***
DETAILSDate: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time: Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Meet Peter by 7:00 p.m. at the theatre.Where: Young Centre For The Performing Arts, Charles & Marilyn Baillie Theatre, Distillery District, 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto
Concert Runtime: 90 min
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTSMeet Peter by 7:00 p.m. inside the Young Centre, between the two sets of doors. He will be wearing a white cap. Please have your $3 meetup fee ready to pay him (Nothing smaller than a loonie, please).
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY
10 attendees- CA$91.00
HELL'S KITCHEN | electrifying Broadway musical | CAA Ed Mirvish — $91 Mezz
CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 263 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, CAJoin us for Hell's Kitchen, an electrifying new musical from 17-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, making its Canadian premiere in Toronto. VIDEO
Our group discount tickets are $91 in Mezzanine and $115 in Orchestra everything included.
Please click on "Read More" below and follow the HOW TO PURCHASE instructions to pay for your ticket(s).
The Show: Inspired by Keys' life, music and upbringing in New York City's Hell's Kitchen neighbourhood, this powerful coming-of-age story follows a passionate 17-year-old girl as she searches for her place in the world. Featuring Alicia Keys' biggest hits, brand-new songs written for the show, and exhilarating choreography, Hell's Kitchen is a joyful, inspiring celebration of family, community, self-discovery and the transformative power of music.
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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS (Choose your price!)
Group Tickets:- $80 (Price 3 | reg $99 in Orch V-W and Mezz L-S)
- $104 (Price 2 | reg $129 in Orch Q-U and Mezz F-K)
Other Tickets:
- $64 (Price 4 | reg $79 in Mezz T-V and Q-U far sides)
- $120 (Price 1 | reg $149 in Orch AAA-P and Mezz AA-E)
- $199 (Premium | no discount in Orch A-J centre)
Service Fee: $11 per ticket
No Meetup Fee
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HOW TO PAY
1. Sign up on this event page
2. Send an email to belindameetup@gmail.com to request the payment instructions
3. Specify you are inquiring about Hell's Kitchen
4. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website.
5. Include the number of tickets you need.
6. Belinda will email you the payment instructions
7. If you don't receive the instructions in your inbox, check your junk box in case it has gone thereMembers must pay for their tickets by Sept. 6 @ 8 p.m. Pick up your prepaid ticket(s) from Belinda at the meetup spot.
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OVERVIEW
Date: Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026
Time: Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Pick up your ticket from Belinda between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the day of performance.
Where: CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 263 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Show Length: 2 hours, 35 minutes (including intermission)
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ACCESSIBILITY
The Ed Mirvish Theatre is an old theatre. Stair access is required for portions of the theatre. However the main lobby, with services and barrier-free washroom facilities, is accessible via the Victoria Street elevator/wheelchair lift. Accessible seating is available on the Orchestra level. If you have difficulty with stairs, let Belinda know.
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Meet Belinda between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. outside the Yonge Street entrance, on the right side as you face the theatre. Belinda is very short and will be wearing a bright pink hat and bright pink glasses. Cell # (416) 879-7575 for use on day/time of performance ONLY.
Intermission Meetup Spot: TBD
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY
6 attendees - CA$40.00
Operation Mincemeat | #1 smash hit musical | Royal Alex $40 up all fees
Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St W, Toronto, ON, CAJoin us for the smash-hit musical Operation Mincemeat. Winner of the 2025 Tony Award® for Best New Musical and the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, Operation Mincemeat is the #1 Broadway show of 2025 (Entertainment Weekly) and the best-reviewed production in West End history, earning an astonishing 88 five-star reviews.
Click on "read more" below for full details.
Our group tickets are $40 and $80 (all fees included) in Balcony and $107 (all fees included) in Orchestra. Upgrades are also available.
The Show: Based on an unbelievable true story, this wildly funny, fast-paced musical follows the secret WWII mission in which the Allies used a stolen corpse, a fake love letter, and an ingenious deception to outwit the Nazis and help change the course of the war. Blending razor-sharp comedy, thrilling espionage, and an unforgettable score, this is one of the most acclaimed new musicals in the world. Join us for what promises to be an unforgettable night of laughter, intrigue, and outstanding musical theatre!
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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS
Group Tickets:
- $29 (Price 6| Rear Balcony H-J)
- $69 (Price 4 | Balcony D-F)
- $96 (Price 2 | Orchestra N-P)
Other Discount Tickets:
- $80 (Price 3 | Orchestra S, Dress Circle H-J, Balcony A-C)
- $120 (Price 1 | Orchestra AA-L, Dress Circ A-D)
- $199 (Premium | Orchestra B-E centre, Dress Circle A centre)
Service Fee: $11 per ticket
No Meetup Fee
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HOW TO PAY
1. Sign up on this event page
2. Send an email to belindameetup@gmail to request the payment instructions
3. Specify you are inquiring about Operation Mincemeat
4. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website.
5. Indicate how many tickets you need.
6. Belinda will email you the payment instructions
7. If you don't receive the instructions in your inbox, check your junk box in case it has gone thereMembers must pay for their tickets in advance. Pick up your prepaid ticket(s) from Belinda at the meetup spot.
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OVERVIEW
Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Time: Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Meet Belinda between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the theatre.
Where: Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King Street West, Toronto, Ont.
Show Length: 2 hours, 35 minutes with intermission
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ACCESSIBILITY
The Royal Alexandra Theatre is an old theatre and does NOT have an elevator to take you upstairs to the Dress Circle or Balcony. Our group discount tickets are in Balcony, but you can purchase upgraded discount tickets in Orchestra if you have difficulty climbing stairs.
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Meet Belinda any time between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the left side of the lobby (as you enter the first set of doors) inside the theatre.She is very short and will be wearing a bright pink hat and bright pink glasses. Cell # (416) 879-7575 for use on day/time of show ONLY.
INTERMISSION MEETUP SPOT: TBD
DINNER BEFORE SHOW: Join other members at 5 p.m. at Lee Chen Asian Bistro, a restaurant featuring authentic Chinese food at 214 King Street West, Toronto. The restaurant is located about a block from the theatre. Members will receive their theatre ticket(s) at the restaurant if they dine there. Please message Belinda if you want to be included in the reservation.
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