A Strange Loop masterfully tackles themes of race, sexuality, familial expectations, and personal authenticity with unmatched wit and honesty. With its bold storytelling and unforgettable music, this production is a must-see event for anyone who has ever wrestled with who they are and who they want to be.

Created by Michael R. Jackson, A Strange Loop is a sharp, hilarious, and profoundly moving exploration of identity, self-doubt, and creativity. Following the journey of Usher, a young Black queer writer working as an usher at The Lion King, this provocative, groundbreaking musical brilliantly blends humour and heart as Usher battles the swirling voices in his head—personified as “Thoughts”—while writing a musical about his own life.

Malachi McCaskill stars as Usher, a Black, queer writer writing a musical about a Black, queer writer writing a musical about a Black, queer writer… Malachi McCaskill starred in the west coast premiere of A Strange Loop in San Francisco (A.C.T.) and Los Angeles (Ahmanson Theatre) earlier this year.

The Musical Stage Company, Soulpepper Theatre, Crow’s Theatre, and new co-production partner, TO Live, have all joined forces to present the highly anticipated Canadian premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Strange Loop.

A Strange Loop – April 22 – June 1, 2025, at Soulpepper Theatre, Opening night: Wednesday April 30, 2025

Young Centre for the Performing Arts, The Marilyn and Charles Baillie Theatre, 50 Tank House Lane, Distillery Historic District, Toronto. Running time: 1 hour and 40 minutes with no intermission

Tickets, starting at $65, are now on sale and are available online at www.soulpepper.ca, by phone at 416-866-8666 and 1-888-898-1188, and by email at boxoffice@youngcentre.ca. For in-person sales, the Box Office, located in the Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane, is open Tuesday to Saturday 1-5 pm.

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