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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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See you at the theatre!
Belinda Sutton
President
Thumbs Up Theatre Toronto
www.thumbsuptheatre.com
Join us for MJ The Musical, a high-energy, electrifying stage experience that brings the King of Pop’s genius to life like never before. This multiple Tony Award®-winning production is more than just a celebration of Michael Jackson’s greatest hits — it’s an inside look at the artistry, ambition, and drive that shaped one of the most iconic entertainers in history. Check out the VIDEO TRAILER.
Our group discount tickets will be in the best seats available at $80 + service fee in Mezzanine and $96 + service fee in Orchestra. Members can also purchase upgraded (and downgraded) discount tickets. Please follow the HOW TO PURCHASE instructions below to pay for your ticket(s).
ABOUT THE SHOW: Direct from Broadway and thrilling audiences across North America, London's West End, and Germany, MJ The Musical arrives in Toronto in September 2025 with unstoppable momentum. Centered around the creation of Jackson’s legendary 1992 Dangerous World Tour, this powerhouse production is the work of Tony Award®-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage. MJ The Musical pulls back the curtain to reveal the creative process, the collaborators, and the personal forces behind the moves, the music, and the man. Whether you're a lifelong fan or just discovering his legacy, this is your chance to experience Michael Jackson’s story and sound in a way that’s bold, theatrical, and unforgettable.
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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS
Group Tickets: $80 (regular $99 in Mezzanine Rows L and M) / $96 (regular $119 in Orchestra Rows Q to U near centre)
Other Discount Tickets: $39 (no discount in Mezzanine Row W), $69 (no discount in Mezzanine Rows T to V and Rows O to V far sides), $80 (regular $99 in Orchestra Rows V and W and Mezzanine Rows L to S), $96 (regular $119 in Orchestra Rows Q to U and Mezzanine Rows F to K), $112 (regular $139 in Orchestra Rows AA to P and Mezzanine Rows AA to E), $179 Premium (no discount in Orchestra Rows A to J near 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 MJ The Musical
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 there
Members 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, October 28, 2025
Time: Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Meet Belinda between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. outside the Yonge Street entrance of the theatre
Where: CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 263 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario (meet at Yonge Street entrance)
Show Length: 2 hours, 30 minutes (including intermission)
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ACCESSIBILITY
The Ed Mirvish Theatre is an old theatre. Our group seats will be in Orchestra and Mezzanine. There's an elevator at the theatre's Victoria Street entrance that can take you to the Orchestra-level lobby. If you want to sit in Mezzanine, you will need to use stairs to get to your seat(s). 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. Cell # (416) 879-7575 for use on day/time of performance ONLY.
Intermission Meetup Spot: TBD
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- CLUE murder mystery ... you'll die laughing @ Royal Alex $80 all feesRoyal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto, ONCA$80.00
Join us for Clue, a whodunnit based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game. This is the ultimate murder mystery that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist. Check out the VIDEO TRAILER.
The Play: A mansion. A murder. A mystery. Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench?
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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS
Group Tickets: $69 (no discount for Balcony Rows D to F)
Upgraded Tickets: $72 (regular $89 for Orchestra Rows Q to S, Dress Circle Rows H and J, Balcony Rows A to C), $88 (regular $109 for Orchestra Rows L to P, Dress Circle Rows F and G), $104 (regular $129 for Orchestra Rows B to K, Dress Circle Rows B to 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 Clue
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, May 20, 2025
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: 1 hour, 20 minutes with no 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: There is no intermission!
DINNER BEFORE SHOW: Join other members at 5:45 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.
- COMFORT FOOD…World Premiere…Crow’s Theatre, $36Crow's Theatre, Toronto, ON
Join us for Comfort Food, a play about sustenance, stellar evolution, and finding your way in the kitchen of life.
Plot: Bette is a popular cooking show host whose young-mom persona is about to expire – both on tv and in real life. Her only son has withdrawn and is spending more and more time in the deep space of the internet. As Bette looks towards the next chapter of her life, she can’t shake the feeling that everything she defines herself by is about to go up in flames.
Zorana Sadiq (MixTape) is an award-winning, Pakistani Canadian actor, playwright, and classical musician whose work and performances span theatre, radio, and new music.
Director Mitchell Cushman is a Siminovitch Prize Protege, and the founding Artistic Director of Outside the March.
***OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS
Discount Tickets: $36.40 (HST & service fee included)
Regular Tickets: $87.58 (adult), $70.63 (senior) (HST & service fee included)
Meetup Fee: $3 cash* per attendee (Please pay Rosa exact change at the meetup spot) *Note: Interac etransfers are not accepted.
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HOW TO PURCHASE
1. Sign up on this event page.
2. Send an email to belindameetup@gmail.com to request the promo code.
3. Specify you are inquiring about Comfort Food
4. Include the name you use on this Thumbs Up Theatre website.
5. If you don't receive a reply in your inbox, check your junk box in case it has gone there.
6. Once you receive the promo code, purchase your tickets online.Select May 25, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. performance and a Tier B Adult ticket. The price will change after you enter the Coupon code at the bottom of the screen.
Seating Arrangements: Seating is General Admission. Meet up before and after the show in the lobby.
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DETAILS
When: Sunday, May 25, 2025
Time: Show starts at 2 p.m. Meet Belinda at 1:15 p.m. in the theatre lobby near the box office.
Length: TBD
Where: Crow’s Theatre, 345 Carlaw Avenue, Toronto, ON
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Meet Belinda at 1:15 p.m. in the theatre lobby. She will be wearing a bright pink fascinator hat. Please pay your $3 meetup fee to Belinda at the meetup spot.
After-Show Meetup Spot: See Belinda in the lobby after the show. She will be wearing her pink fascinator hat.
THUMBS UP CELLPHONE POLICY: Cellphones must be turned off, or kept in silent or flight mode (no sound and no vibration), and MUST NOT be pulled out or used under any circumstances during shows.
- BEETLEJUICE The Musical ... screamingly good fun (CAA Ed Mirvish $91 all fees)The Ed Mirvish Theatre, Toronto, ONCA$91.00
Join us for BEETLEJUICE The Musical, a hilarious musical based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film. Check out the VIDEO TRAILER.
Our group discount tickets will be $80 + service fee in Mezzanine. Members can also purchase upgraded discount tickets. Please follow the HOW TO PURCHASE instructions below to pay for your ticket(s).
The Show: It’s showtime! This hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set, and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, BEETLEJUICE is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!
"A feast for the eyes and the soul"
-Entertainment Weekly"A joyful, ebullient antidote to reality!"
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OUR DISCOUNT TICKETS
Group Tickets: $80 (regular $99 in Mezzanine Rows L and M sides)
Other Discount Tickets: $69 (no discount in Mezzanine Rows O to S far sides and Mezzanine Rows T to W) $80 (regular $99 in Orchestra Rows V and W and Mezzanine Rows L to S), $96 (regular $119 in Orchestra Rows Q to T and Mezzanine Rows F to K), $120 (regular $159 in Orchestra Rows B to P and Mezzanine Rows BB to E), $199 Premium (no discount in Orchestra Rows A to J close to 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 Beetlejuice
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, July 16, 2025
Time: Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Pick up your ticket from the Victoria Street box office anytime after 6:30 p.m. on the day of performance.
Where: CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria Street, Toronto
Show Length: 2 hours, 35 minutes (including intermission)
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ACCESSIBILITY
The Ed Mirvish Theatre is an old theatre. Our group seats will be in Mezzanine. You will need to use stairs to get to your seat(s). If you have difficulty with stairs you should book Orchestra ticket(s). There's an elevator at the theatre's Victoria Street entrance that can take you to the Orchestra-level lobby. If you have difficulty with stairs, let Belinda know.
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MEETUP ARRANGEMENTS
Pick up your ticket(s) at anytime after 6:30 p.m. at the box office at 244 Victoria Street, on the far side of the theatre. You will need to show photo ID when picking up your tickets at the box office. Please note Belinda will not be there to give you your ticket(s). However, you can reach Belinda on her cell at (416) 879-7575 for use on day/time of performance ONLY.
Intermission Meetup Spot: TBD
PLEASE NOTE OUR ZERO-TOLERANCE CELLPHONE POLICY
- ** 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
