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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.
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Belinda Sutton
President
Thumbs Up Theatre Toronto
www.thumbsuptheatre.com
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- SOLD OUT - Cambridge Trip: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, farmers market & lunch $185Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, Cambridge, ONCA$185.00
UPDATE July 1: This trip is sold out! Please sign up to the waitlist. You will be contacted if a ticket becomes available.
Join us for a fantastic day trip to the Cambridge-St. Jacobs area featuring the musical Jesus Christ Superstar at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge, a visit to the St. Jacobs Farmer's Market, lunch at a steak house in Kitchener and round trip transportation by coach.
Our group will pay $185 everything included. We will have Main Floor seats. Only 10 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 at the bustling St. Jacobs Farmer’s Market where you’ll have time to browse and discover all the fresh local produce and unique finds.
- Afterwards, enjoy a delicious lunch at Golf's Steak House & Seafood in Kitchener, where you can choose your own entrée from the tempting menu.
- At 2 p.m., it’s showtime at the Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge for the global phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar. This iconic rock opera has captivated audiences for over five decades, bringing to life the final weeks of Jesus’ life through the eyes of Judas Iscariot.
- Set entirely to music, the show explores the complex relationships and inner struggles of Jesus, Judas, Mary Magdalene, and the Roman Empire.
- With legendary songs like “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” and “Superstar,” this thrilling production remains a powerful exploration of fame, revolution, and faith. Don’t miss this electrifying re-imagining of a timeless classic!
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OUR TICKETS
Tickets: $185 includes everything
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 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR - CAMBRIDGE
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.
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OVERVIEW
Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025
Pickup Times: 8 a.m. York Mills subway station (arrive at 7:40 a.m.), 8:30 a.m. Islington subway station (arrive at 8:10 a.m.)
Show Time: 2 p.m.
Return Time: About 6:30 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY
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DEPARTURE LOCATIONS:- York Mills Subway Station (North York)
Pickup is 8 a.m. on the east side of Yonge Street, just north of York Mills Road. Arrive at 7:40 a.m. MAP - Islington Subway Station (Etobicoke)
Pickup is at 8:30 a.m. on the east side of Islington Avenue, just north of Bloor Street, at the street-level entrance to the subway station (northeast corner of Bloor & Islington). Arrive arrive at 8:10 a.m. MAP
Look for a bus that says "Mary Morton Tours" or "Attridge Transportation" on it or ask whichever bus is parked there if they are from Mary Morton Tours. Call me at (416) 879-7575 if you encounter any difficulties.
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!
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY IN THE THEATRE.
- SOULPEPPER CONCERT: SIX STRINGS - A HISTORY OF THE GUITAR - $55 upYoung Centre for the Performing Arts, Toronto, ON
Join us for "SIX STRINGS - A HISTORY OF THE GUITAR", 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: “"Well, you see this guitar makes me feel like beatin' the fascists, and then that makes me sing how much I hate 'em." -Woody Guthrie”**
During the 20th century, the guitar was more than just an instrument—it was a cultural engine of the times. From crossroads blues to Woodstock anthems, from Django Reinhardt’s gypsy jazz to Chuck Berry’s electrifying riffs, the six-string has shaped genres, soundtracked movements, and fueled social change.
Join the creators of On a Night Like This along with an ensemble of musicians and storytellers for a high-energy docu-concert tracing the guitar’s rise and influence across a wide range of genres—from folk roots to jazz, flamenco, blues, and rock. Featuring iconic pop songs and legendary artists, this show will have you hearing the iconic six string in a whole new way.
About 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.***
OUR TICKETSWe will purchase regular-price tickets. Members can choose their own price level and seating location.
Price: $55 / $55/ $90 / $110
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.
Online: https://tickets.youngcentre.ca/15102/15111 Click on FLOOR, then select your seat
Phone: 416-866-8666 ext 1
Peter will be in seat A8 ($55 seat).
More $55 seats are available in row A.PURCHASE NOW - BEFORE THE $55 SEATS SELL OUT !
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 Ladies of the Canyon concert
4. Write your message
5. Click on the arrow to send***
DETAILSDate: Saturday, July 19, 2025
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
- St. Jacobs Trip: THE SOUND OF SOUL, farmer's market, lunch & bus — $194 all feesSt. Jacobs Country Playhouse, Waterloo, ONCA$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, ONCA$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
