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Chrysalis to be the developing grounds for new musical soundtracked by The Tragically Hip

Chrysalis, Mirvish Productions, and Come From Away producer join forces on It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken
By: Chloe Bard
April 01, 2025

A new musical, It's a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken, will be developed in partnership with The Creative School Chrysalis. Featuring the music from The Tragically Hip, the show tells a powerful story of family, resilience, and friendship set in Toronto’s Kensington Market. Producers David and Hannah Mirvish and Michael Rubinoff will spearhead the project, integrating the band's iconic songs into an original narrative. Chrysalis will play a key role in shaping the production, providing a space for innovation and collaboration. This partnership highlights Chrysalis as an incubator to foster new theatrical works and support Canada’s creative industries.

The Creative School at Toronto Metropolitan University

The Creative School is a dynamic faculty that is making a difference in new, unexplored ways. Made up of Canada’s top professional schools and transdisciplinary hubs in media, communication, design and cultural industries, The Creative School offers students an unparalleled global experience in the heart of downtown Toronto.