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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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BEFORE YOU JOIN:
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📌 Fragrance-Free Group Notice:
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 (4+)
See all- St. Jacobs Trip: THE SOUND OF SOUL, farmer's market, lunch & bus — $194 all feesSt. Jacobs Country Playhouse, Waterloo, ONCAD 140.00
Join us for a wonderful day in the St. Jacobs area featuring The Sound of Soul, a show celebrating the greatest soul singers of all time. The trip also includes time to browse at the St. Jacobs Farmer’s Market, lunch at a steakhouse in Kitchener and round trip transportation by coach.
Our group will pay $194 everything included or you can opt to pay $140 without lunch. We will have Main Floor seats in the theatre. Only 20 spots are available for this day trip. Please follow the HOW TO PAY instructions below to pay for your ticket(s).
The Day Trip:
- Our day begins with free time to browse the vibrant St. Jacobs Farmer’s Market, where you can explore local produce, handmade goods, and more.
- Next up enjoy a delicious lunch at Golf's Steak House & Seafood in Kitchener, where you can choose your own entrée.
- If you opt to have lunch on your own, you can continue to browse at the farmer's market or nearby outlet stores.
- At 2 p.m., settle in for The Sound of Soul at the St Jacobs Country Playhouse. This electrifying retrospective features the incredible Lee Siegel — known as the “Soul Man” and star of Broadway and Drayton Entertainment — alongside a stellar band and talented friends.
- You’ll be transported back in time as the show pays tribute to 20 of the most defining voices of the genre, including legends like Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Sam Cooke, Bill Withers, Otis Redding, Percy Sledge, Edwin Starr, and more. With its roots in gospel and rhythm & blues, soul music has always been more than just a sound — it’s a movement, one that continues to inspire with messages of equality, acceptance, and love.
- Don’t miss this stirring, emotional, and powerful musical experience that will touch the very depths of your soul.
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OUR TICKETS
Tickets: $194 everything included | $140 everything but lunch
No meetup or service fees
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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 SOUND OF SOUL - ST. JACOBS
4. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website.
5. Include the number of tickets you need.
6. Indicate whether you want lunch.
7. Belinda will email you the payment instructions
8. 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.
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OVERVIEW
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Pickup Times: 8:30 a.m. York Mills subway station, 9 a.m. Islington subway station
Show Time: 2 p.m.
Return Time: About 6:30 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY
ABOUT THIS DAY TRIP: Please note this day trip is organized and operated by Mary Morton Tours, with transportation provided by Attridge Transportation. Belinda Sutton, of Thumbs Up Theatre Toronto, is simply coordinating bookings and collecting payments on behalf of members. While Belinda loves putting these outings together for the group, she is NOT responsible for the actual transportation, tour services, or any meals provided during the trip. Mary Morton Tours and Attridge Transportation are fully licensed and insured to provide these trips, and any meals included are provided by third-party venues. Thank you for your understanding and for joining us on these wonderful adventures!
- NATASHA, PIERRE & THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 @ Royal Alex $83 up (all fees)Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto, ONCAD 83.00
Join us for Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, a brilliant, award-winning musical based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. The music will send goosebumps up your spine it is so beautiful. VIDEO TRAILER.
Our group will pay $72 for seats in Balcony front in Rows A to D + service fee. Upgraded tickets are also available.
The Show: Young and impulsive, Natasha arrives in Moscow to await the return of her fiancé, Prince Andrey, from the front lines of Napoleon’s attempt to invade Russia. When she falls under the spell of Moscow society’s notorious playboy, the dashing rogue Anatole, it is up to Pierre, a family friend in the middle of an existential crisis, to pick up the pieces of Natasha’s shattered reputation and offer her hope and redemption.
Praised as “both the most innovative and the best new musical to open on Broadway since Hamilton” by The New York Times and “one of the decade’s best musicals” by Time Out, New York, The Great Comet is the winner of two Tony Awards, three Lucille Lortel Awards, the Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best New Musical, a Special Obie Citation, and the Richard Rodgers Award for Musical Theatre. This audacious work is recognized for expanding the possibilities of musical theatre with its daring score and bold storytelling.***
OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS
Group Tickets: $72 (regular $89 for Balcony Rows A to D) (includes HST)
Upgraded Tickets: $72 (regular $89 in Orchestra Row S), $88 (regular $109 in Orchestra Rows N and P, Circle G and H), $104 (regular $129 for Orchestra Rows DD to M, Dress Circle Rows A to F), $159 (Premium no discount for Orchestra Rows A to G centre and Dress Circle Row 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.com to request the payment instructions
3. Specify you are inquiring about Natasha Pierre
4. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website.
5. Belinda will email you the payment instructions
6. 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: Friday, August 22, 2025
Time: Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Meet Belinda between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the theatre.
Where: Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King Street West, Toronto, Ont.
Show Length: 2 hour, 30 minutes with one 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 and Balcony. Our group discount tickets are in Orchestra and Balcony.
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Meet Belinda any time between 6:30 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 5:15 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.
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY
UPCOMING BIG SHOWS:
Disney's The Lion King: February 6, 2025
Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical: March 13, 2025 - Niagara-on-the-Lake: LION, WITCH & WARDROBE, lunch, shopping & bus — $199Shaw Festival Theatre, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ONCAD 199.00
Join us for a magical day trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake featuring The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at the Shaw Festival Theatre, lunch at the Princess of Wales Hotel, browsing and round trip transportation by coach.
Our group will pay $199 everything included or you can opt for $148 with no lunch. Our show tickets will be in Orchestra. Only 20 spots are available for this day trip. Please follow the HOW TO PAY instructions below to pay for your ticket(s).
The Day Trip:
- Our day will begins with a delicious lunch at the charming Prince of Wales Hotel, where you’ll enjoy an entrée of chicken.
- If you opt for no lunch, you can browse around Niagara-on-the-Lake until showtime.
- At 1 p.m., step into the world of Narnia at The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, a fantastical realm where four children — Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy — embark on a quest to free the kingdom from the White Witch’s icy hold.
- With the guidance of the noble lion Aslan, the children face breathtaking battles, meet unforgettable mythical creatures, and learn what it truly means to be a hero.
- This enchanting new adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ classic tale promises to captivate audiences of all ages with its themes of imagination, loyalty, and courage.
- After the show, enjoy some leisurely time browsing the charming shops and residential streets of Niagara-on-the-Lake and don't forget a stroll to the lake!
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OUR TICKETS
Tickets: $199 everything included | $148 everything with no lunch
No meetup or service fees
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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 Lion, Witch & Wardrobe - Niagara-on-the-Lake
4. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website.
5. Include the number of tickets you need.
6. Indicate whether you want to join the group for lunch.
7. Belinda will email you the payment instructions
8. 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.
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OVERVIEW
Date: Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025
Pickup Times: 8:30 a.m. York Mills subway station, 9 a.m. Islington subway station
Show Time: 1 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (one intermission)
Return Time: About 7 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY
ABOUT THIS DAY TRIP: Please note this day trip is organized and operated by Mary Morton Tours, with transportation provided by Attridge Transportation. Belinda Sutton, of Thumbs Up Theatre Toronto, is simply coordinating bookings and collecting payments on behalf of members. While Belinda loves putting these outings together for the group, she is NOT responsible for the actual transportation, tour services, or any meals provided during the trip. Mary Morton Tours and Attridge Transportation are fully licensed and insured to provide these trips, and any meals included are provided by third-party venues. Thank you for your understanding and for joining us on these wonderful adventures!
