Entertainment takes on a new meaning at the charming Historic Gayety Theatre in downtown Collingwood.
The crowning jewel of Collingwood, Ontario’s Heritage District, The Historic Gayety Theatre, has been the area’s home to the performing arts since 1911. The exterior of this incredible venue, with its Art Deco appearance, cleverly hides its contemporary interior, which is furnished with modern amenities that attract crowds of all ages on any given night.
Upcoming Events
Gayety Movie Club & 97.7 The Beach Present:
 | Gayety Movie Club & 97.7 The Beach Present: RETRO CINEMA SERIES- DAZED & CONFUSED Thursday, July 5 & Sunday, July 8 |
Cowboy Junkie
  |  COWBOY JUNKIES PLAY THE HISTORIC GAYETY THEATRE COLLINGWOOD, ON TICKETS ARE $86.50 (INCLUSIVE) Cowboy Junkies have remained true to their unique artistic vision and to the introspective, quite intensity that is their musical signature, creating a critically acclaimed body of original work that has endeared them to an audience unwavering in its loyalty. For more information on Cowboy Junkies visit: www.cowboyjunkies.com |
Derek Edwards
 |  DEREK EDWARDS – OCT 28, 2018 DEREK EDWARDS – ALLS I’M SAYING rom Vegas to St. John’s, this Just For Laughs veteran is universally considered to be among the comic elite. Certainly his peers think so, as evidenced by the fact that he’s a four-time nominee, and winner of Best Standup Comic – Canadian Comedy Awards, as well as a multiple Gemini nominee for Best Performance in a Comedy. |
Steve Hill
 | STEVE HILL OCT 4, 2018 Steve Hill —“the most spectacular one-man band on the planet”—is touring in support of his critically acclaimed Steve Hill: The One-Man Blues Rock Band. Released May 11, the album immediately shot to number one on the blues charts on Itunes Canada. |
Shantero Productions presents THE BARRA MacNEILS
 |  Shantero Productions presents THE BARRA MacNEILS Saturday, June 2 - 7:30pm Reserved Seating $57.50 (HST included, $5.00 handling surcharge EXTRA) The Barra MacNeils are touring this spring in support of their latest release On The Bright Side, an exquisite collection of everything their fans love. It's an upbeat album, with fiddle tunes that you know will erupt into a flurry of step-dancing on stage. |
Sunshine Express
 | SUNSHINE EXPRESS By Sarah Quick and Globus Theatre A clever production with tons of heart, a hilarious and thoughtful comedy, in which the four actors perform nearly 30 unique characters — sometimes in the same scene — in a tribute to the seniors’ bus tour industry. It is all about snowbirds heading off to Florida on a coach tour! In Sunshine Express, the audience is welcomed aboard a “Charlie Cheetles Charters” tour bus going from Ontario to Florida and back. Their tour guide for the trip is the warm and welcoming Sandy and friendly and enthusiastic bus driver Tommy. The trip is seen through the eyes of Alan and Brenda, a couple dealing with the daily stresses of kids, money, and the Canadian recession. When Alan turns 40, a well-meaning elderly aunt books the couple onto a seniors’ tour bus down to the Sunshine State. |
Sawyer Bullock Magician Ordinaire
 |  Sawyer Bullock Magician Ordinaire June 30 2pm AND 4pm Sawyer Bullock is an international, award winning magician. His unique mixture of comedy and illusion has been performed in Las Vegas, the Dominican Republic, on his own TV show, as well as Blue Mountain and Canada’s Wonderland. Come for an hour of fun and amazement for the whole family! |
The British Invasion
 | ACROSS THE POND – The British Invasion July 10th-14th, 2018 From Leisa Way & Way-To-Go Productions This music production celebrates 50 years of British pop and rock music, from those thrilling hits of the 1960s to today’s biggest stars. It features the music of the “Fab Four” (the Beatles), the Rolling Stones, Elton John, Petula Clark, Dusty Springfield and many more great artists, who came to North America from Britain and Europe. From the first few bars to the final chord, the audience is swept away on a fabulous musical adventure. Leisa is again backed up beautifully by her band of talented musicians who, on several numbers, take over the vocals while she makes one of several costume changes. |
Ron Sexsmith
 |  THE HISTORIC GAYETY THEATRE WELCOMES RON SEXSMITH AUGUST 3RD, 2018 Ron Sexsmith’s status as one of the greatest songwriters of his generation has never been in doubt, even from the moment he released his self-titled major-label debut album in 1995. |
Come Down From Up River
Carl Dixon Sings the Guess Who
 |  Carl Dixon Sings the Guess Who Thursday August 16th 2018 Tickets $48.50 all inclusive Carl Dixon Sings the Guess Who is a musical tribute to one of Canada’s greatest and most popular bands, sung and played by former members who actually played under the Guess Who banner for years. Lead vocalist/guitarist Carl Dixon is familiar to music fans for his decades of recording and performing with Coney Hatch, The Guess Who and April Wine. He was front man and singer for the Guess Who for about eight years, between 97 and 2008, with a hiatus during the GW reunion of 2000. |
The World Goes Round
 | The World Goes ‘Round From Dave Campbell and The Gravenhurst Opera House September 4th-8th, 2018 Musical Revue The World Goes Round is a musical revue showcasing the songs of John Kander and Fred Ebb. The revue takes its title from a tune that the songwriting team wrote for Liza Minnelli to sing in the Martin Scorsese film, New York, New York. Enter the world of the distinguished and celebrated writing team, Kander and Ebb. The World Goes ‘Round is a stunning revue of the songbook from the multi-Tony award-winning team, with the original production winning three Drama Desk Awards. |
Country Classics Showband
 |  Country Classics Showband September 15 2018 Show at 8pm doors at 7pm From heartbreak to honky-tonks, there's no country quite like Classic Country! Let the clear, strong vocals of The Classic Country Showband put a little giddy up in your step, as we perform your all-time favorites. Hear the hits of some of your favorite one-of-a-kind country artists, including Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Conway Twitty, Anne Murray, George Jones, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, and Patsy Cline. |
ELTON ROHN – A TRIBUTE TO ELTON JOHN
  |  ELTON ROHN – A TRIBUTE TO ELTON JOHN SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 TICKETS ARE $55.85 (INCLUSIVE)SHOW TIME 8PM - DOORS OPEN AT 7PM Check out Elton Rohn’s website page and you are confronted with literally pages and pages of glowing testimonials from concert booking agents and festival promoters who have all experienced the Elton Rohn take on one of the world’s greatest rock superstars. |
A Whole new World
 | A Whole New World The Musical Magic of Alan Menken October 11th-13th, 2018 Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, & The Big Bopper Created by Chris McHarge and Colin Stewart Revisit your childhood with the iconic music of Alan Menken, the master songwriter of Aladdin, Beauty And The Beast, The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas, and Little Shop Of Horrors. Discover how one man’s music gave us a whole new world of animated characters, stories, and classic films. Hear all your favourite hits, including Be Our Guest, Part Of Your World, Friend Like Me, Under The Sea, Colors of the Wind, Go The Distance, Suddenly Seymour, and of course, A Whole New World. |
Jersey Seasons
 |  Jersey Seasons October 27th 2018 Show at 8pm Doors at 7pm Recently, the Broadway musical Jersey Boys became an international hit and brought attention to the hits from the 1960s especially The Four Seasons. Gavan Rousseau, 22, expresses the vocal quality of a young Frankie Valli that is reminiscent of his appearance on the Ed Sullivan show in 1962. Close your eyes and it’s Frankie Valli. |
Rockin All Night
 | Rockin’ All Night: November 21st- 23rd, 2018 Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, & The Big Bopper Created by Chris McHarge and Colin Stewart Celebrate the music of the hottest Rock & Roll stars of the 1950s with hits from Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper, all of whose lives were tragically cut short in a plane crash. You will hear the stories of these iconic performers and are sure to be dancing in your seats as you listen to thier well-loved music. |
A ring of Fire - The Johnny Cash Experience
 |  A Ring of Fire - The Johnny Cash Experience November 24th 2018 Show at 8pm Doors at 7pm Busting out foot lights, delivering songs like no other Johnny Cash tribute and producing the highest level of excitement and energy, Andy Vickers and the musicians involved bring true life to the music and style that made Johnny Cash famous. |
Fresh Horses A Garth Brooks Tribute
 |  Fresh Horses A Garth Brooks Tribute December 14th 2018 Show at 8pm Doors at 7pm Fresh Horses is a high energy show band that performs all the hits of Garth Brooks. Fresh Horses tours North America and has received excellent reviews along with a great following of fans. Les Smith the Band Leader looks and sounds so much like Brooks that people comment that they forget they are watching a Tribute Act. |
Christmas Cabaret
 | Christacular Christmas Cabaret Thursday, December 20th & Friday, December 21st, 2018 Chris Tsujiuchi & Friends! Our friend & very talented Musical Director, Chris Tsujiuchi produces a sold-out cabaret each Christmas in Toronto. Super fun, packed with talent, a little risqué (but not really). This cabaret will be a great mix of holiday music, musical theatre, and pop. Consider this a “morph” of our LOVE cabaret! A graduate of Sheridan College’s Musical Theatre Performance program, Chris’ Musical Direction credits include Over The Rainbow (Theatre Collingwood), Any Dream Will Do (Theatre Collingwood), Onegin (Musical Stage Company), 35MM (Toronto premiere), A Misfortune (Next Stage Festival), HAIR (FirstAct Productions), One Song Glory ’10 ’11 & ’12 (ActingUp Stage), A Joyful Noise (co-composer/lyricist, Smile Theatre), Mickey & Judy (Toronto Fringe), and bare: the Canadian Premiere (Waters Edge Productions). |
Reserve Our Auditorium for Charitable Events, Corporate Events, and More
Our auditorium, which features a high-tech sound system, theatrical lighting, and a sprung stage with ample wings on either side can be rented for corporate and charitable events, celebrations, movie nights, performances, and more. Host your next event at our theatre, and even the most discriminating attendees will be floored by the modern elements contained within this beautiful, historic theatre.
Book your company meeting, conference, event, concert, or celebration at The Historic Gayety Theatre today. To proceed, please fill out our booking form or contact us directly.
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