May 27 – June 22, 2025

Tarragon Theatre, Mainspace Theatre (30 Bridgman Ave)
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Photo by Mike Meehan
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AFTER THE RAIN

Her parents are famous. Her boyfriend is stupid. And Suzie is a mess.

When she accepts a mature piano student obsessed with mastering only one song, Erik Satie’s “Gymnopedie No. 1”, struggling songwriter Suzie’s life takes an unforeseen turn. Full of family turmoil, life’s complexities, and centered around a devastating discovery, AFTER THE RAIN is a musical based on a true story about the healing power of music.

The show runs approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes including intermission.

Check out Intermission Magazine‘s feature article in conversation with creators Suzy Wilde & Rose Napoli to learn more about the music, story, and innovative process behind the show.

Image of performer Annika Tupper standing on a platform on stage with blue and golden lighting. To the left of her, performer Brandon McGibbon sits holding an electric guitar, surrounded by other band instruments on multiple rugs and a large window and brick wall behind him.
Photo of Brandon McGibbon and Annika Tupper by Dahlia Katz

A New Canadian Musical from The Musical Stage Company & Tarragon Theatre

Our Supporters

Developed with support from
Developed with support from
Bulmash-Siegel Foundation

Credits

A Co-Production by The Musical Stage Company & Tarragon Theatre

Originally developed with support from Tarragon Theatre, later co-commissioned by Tarragon Theatre and The Musical Stage Company with additional funding from the Bulmash-Siegel Foundation and the Aubrey & Marla Dan Fund for New Musicals.

Creative Team

Book
Rose Napoli

Music & Lyrics
Suzy Wilde

Director
Marie Farsi

Music Director
Rachel O'Brien

Set Design
David Boechler

Costume Design
Ming Wong

Lighting Design
Logan Raju Cracknell

Sound Design
Brian Kenny

Assistant Director
Darcy Gerhart

Associate Sound Design
Adam Campbell

Apprentice Music Director
Alexa Belgrave

Stage Manager
Kai-Yeuh Chen

Apprentice Stage Manager
Jenna Borsato

Apprentice Sound Designer
Adrian Shepherd-Gawinski

Music Preparation
Evan Hammell

Cast

JD Kunkel
Joe (Jojo) Bowden

Jean Stone / Donna
Deborah Hay

Mickey Mintz
Brandon McGibbon

Ashley Evans / Frank
Andrew Penner

Julian
Shaemus Swets

Suzie
Annika Tupper

Venue

Frequently Asked Questions

Show Calendar

Mask-required performances
June 7 at 2:00pm
June 10 at 7:30pm

Audio Described performance
by Superior Description
June 21 at 2:00pm

Tarragon also offers Assisted Listening Devices and a Relaxed Environment for all performances.
Venue Guides can be found here. This is also where the Show Guide can be found after opening.
AFTER THE RAIN contains haze, loud music, strobe lighting effects and simulated cannabis use.

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