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UNCOVERED: THE MUSIC OF DOLLY PARTON

The Musical Stage Company’s 15th annual signature concert spotlights hit songs from the Queen of Country, onstage at Koerner Hall!

Featuring wildly inventive arrangements of Dolly Parton classics by music director Reza Jacobs and award-winning Canadian artists who have graced international stages and screens, UnCovered is a one-of-a-kind ‘unmissable’ event.

Join us from the safety of your own home for a Special Holiday Viewing on December 30, for this evening of world-class talent, masterfully filmed in one of Toronto’s most breathtaking venues, offering you an up-close and personal view that is unlike how you have ever seen UnCovered before.

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PHOTOS

Jully Black, a Black woman of Jamaican-Canadian descent with long, full earth-toned hair and blonde highlights, wearing a belted navy wrap dress, stands spotlighted on a dark stage. Her eyes are closed and she’s blissfully smiling while holding the mic up, mid-note. A few other performers are seated in the low blue-lit background, stripes of pink lighting centered. An angled distanced image of 6 performers lined up and spotlighted on stage, as they sing into their standing mic. Left to right shown are Kelly Holiff, a white woman with long blonde hair and green eyes, wearing an orange southern belle dress and cowboy boots; Hailey Gillis, a white woman with long wavy brown hair half-tucked back, wearing a mustard cocktail dress; Jully Black, a Black woman of Jamaican-Canadian descent with long, full earth-toned hair and blonde highlights, wearing a belted navy wrap dress; Beau Dixon, a Black man with warm eyes and a moustache, wearing a blue blazer and light trilby hat; Andrew Penner, a white man with brown and silver hair and a grey blazer, & Sara Farb, a white woman with short, brown curly hair, wearing a belted, clay-colour jumpsuit. Behind them are glimpses of the orchestra and several instruments. Kelly Holiff, a white woman with long blonde hair and green eyes, wearing an orange southern belle dress and cowboy boots, stands spotlighted on on stage, holding up her mic as she sings, eyes closed in the moment. The orchestra is low-lit behind her in dark blues and pinks, stripes of green lighting framing the shot. A full-body image of Beau Dixon and Jully Black, seated on stage and partly highlighted while they dance in their seats. Beau (left), a Black man with warm eyes and a moustache, wearing a blue blazer and light trilby hat, plays harmonica into the mic he’s holding; and Jully (right), a Black woman of Jamaican-Canadian descent with long, full earth-toned hair and blonde highlights, wearing a belted navy wrap dress, leans into Beau, her eyes closed and smiling brightly in mid-dance. Other performers are standing behind them or out of focus in the right frame. A centered, distanced image of 4 performers spotlighted on stage, the two outer performers facing each other and singing into their handheld mics. Left to right shown are Kelly Holiff, a white woman with long blonde hair and green eyes, wearing an orange southern belle dress and cowboy boots, facing right; Beau Dixon, a Black man with warm eyes and a moustache, wearing a blue blazer and light trilby hat, standing center and singing into a standing mic while playing guitar; Andrew Penner, a white man with brown and silver hair and a grey blazer, standing behind Beau and smiling at him as he plays guitar; and Hailey Gillis, a white woman with long straight brown hair half-tucked back, wearing a mustard cocktail dress and facing left. Behind them are glimpses of the orchestra and several instruments. An angled image of Andrew Penner, a white man with brown & silver hair, a short beard, and a grey blazer, playing guitar and singing into a standing mic. He’s standing spotlighted on stage, with other performers in the low red-lit background; two seated and three with standing mic positioned as supporting vocalists. A side profile image of Sara Farb, a white woman with short, brown curly hair, wearing a belted, clay-colour jumpsuit, spotlighted on stage and singing into a standing mic. Her eyes are closed mid-note, her hands wrapped around the stand as she leans forward. Two other performers are seated in low blue lighting in the background. An angled image of Beau Dixon, a Black man with warm eyes and a moustache, wearing a blue blazer and light trilby hat, brightly lit on stage and singing into a standing mic while smiling at someone out of frame. He’s posed as if mid-stride and mid-blink. Two performers are seated in the background, smiling.
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A close-up image of Hailey Gillis, a white woman with long straightened brown hair half-tucked back, wearing a mustard cocktail dress, spotlighted and singing on stage, the mic in her right hand while her left hand holds onto the mic stand. Behind her in low blue lighting are two supporting vocalists. A distanced image of 3 performers lined up and spotlighted on stage, as they sing into their mics. Left to right shown are Hailey Gillis, a white woman with long straightened brown hair half-tucked back, wearing a mustard cocktail dress; Kelly Holiff, a white woman with long blonde hair and green eyes, wearing an orange southern belle dress and cowboy boots; & Sara Farb, a white woman with short, brown curly hair, wearing a belted, clay-colour jumpsuit. Behind them are glimpses of the orchestra and other performers, with several instruments set-up for use. A centered, distanced image of 6 performers lined up and spotlighted on stage, as they sing into their standing mic. Left to right shown are Kelly Holiff, a while woman with long blonde hair and green eyes, wearing an orange southern belle dress and cowboy boots; Hailey Gillis, a while woman with long wavy brown hair half-tucked back, wearing a mustard cocktail dress; Jully Black, a Black woman of Jamaican-Canadian descent with long, full earth-toned hair and blonde highlights, wearing a belted navy wrap dress; Beau Dixon, a Black man with warm eyes and a moustache, wearing a blue blazer and light trilby hat; Andrew Penner, a white man with brown and silver hair and a grey blazer, & Sara Farb, a white woman with short, brown curly hair, wearing a belted, clay-colour jumpsuit. Behind them are glimpses of the orchestra and several instruments. Several rows of audience member silhouettes run along the bottom frame, the rest of the theatre darkened. A centered, distanced image of 6 performers lined up and spotlighted on stage, as they sing into their mic and encourage the standing audience to clap along and dance. Left to right shown are Kelly Holiff, a while woman with long blonde hair and green eyes, wearing an orange southern belle dress and cowboy boots; Hailey Gillis, a while woman with long wavy brown hair half-tucked back, wearing a mustard cocktail dress; Jully Black, a Black woman of Jamaican-Canadian descent with long, full earth-toned hair and blonde highlights, wearing a belted navy wrap dress; Beau Dixon, a Black man with warm eyes and a moustache, wearing a blue blazer and light trilby hat; Andrew Penner, a white man with brown and silver hair and a grey blazer, & Sara Farb, a white woman with short, brown curly hair, wearing a belted, clay-colour jumpsuit. Behind them are glimpses of the orchestra and several instruments. Several rows of audience members run along the bottom frame, the theatre darkened.
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Sponsors

Producing Patron
Anonymous
Leading Lights
The Haynes-Connell Foundation
Funding provided by the Government of Ontario

Credits

A MUSICAL STAGE COMPANY PRODUCTION.

Orchestrations & Arrangements by Reza Jacobs and created collaboratively with input from all artists involved in UnCovered.

CREATIVE & PRODUCTION TEAM

Music Supervision by
Reza Jacobs (he/him)

Music Direction by
Adam Sakiyama (he/him)

Concept & Staging by
Fiona Sauder (she/they)

Stage Management by
Lisa Humber (she/her)

Covid & Production Coordination by
Robynne Harder (she/her)

Copyist Work by
Jonathan Corkal-Astorga (he/him)

Apprentice Stage Management by
Joey Lau (she/her)

Quote Curation by
Jason Spetter

Light Design by
Matt Birnbaum

CAST

Performed by
Jully Black (she/her)

Performed by
Beau Dixon (he/him)

Performed by
Sara Farb (she/her)

Performed by
Hailey Gillis (she/her)

Performed by
Kelly Holiff (she/her)

Performed by
Andrew Penner (he/him)

ORCHESTRA

Music Direction, Piano, & Conducting by
Adam Sakiyama (he/him)

Bass by
Justin Gray (he/him)

Performed by
Jamie Drake (he/him)

Violin by
Miranda Mulholland (she/her)

Venue

Frequently Asked Questions

GENERAL

What is UnCovered?

Now in its 15th edition, UNCOVERED is The Musical Stage Company’s annual signature concert event. Normally held solely at Koerner Hall in Toronto, UnCovered: The Music of Dolly Parton offered a live in-person performance run at Koerner Hall, and will be available entirely online from November 24th – December 11th, 2021 (with a bonus event on December 30th).

The 90 minute, UnCovered Digital Experience will showcase the professionally filmed, recorded, and beautifully edited film that was recorded during the in-person Dolly experience.

On the evening of your performance you will join a Zoom room with the other patrons from your performance date and a Musical Stage Company Representative. There, we will welcome you to the UnCovered Digital Experience, treat you to a live 3-song, acoustic performance by one of our featured artists, and then transfer you over to the digital theatre where you can watch the UnCovered film.

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UnCovered: The Music of Dolly Parton (2021) ran live September 30th – October 2nd, at its long-time home venue Koerner Hall – where we welcomed small, socially-distanced audiences of 175 guests per performance. The live concert experience has been filmed, capturing the breathtaking grandeur of Koerner Hall, and will be presented digitally alongside special live performances to patrons from November 24th – December 11th, 2021 (with a bonus event on December 30th).

Who is performing in UnCovered?

Our cast consists of Canadian Music Legends who have graced stages, screens, and concert-halls nation-wide.

Our cast includes (in alphabetical order); Jully Black, Beau Dixon, Sara Farb, Hailey Gillis, Kelly Holiff, and Andrew Penner.

What will the concert entail?

Featuring the same high quality musical arrangements you’ve come to expect from our annual concert, UnCovered: The Music of Dolly Parton  features breathtaking performances of Dolly Parton’s greatest hits, reimagined by music director, Reza Jacobs, and performed by Canadian music icons.

The online concert & performances will feature the same show-stopping cast of the live in-person concert.

What is the difference between UnCovered In-Person, and the Digital UnCovered Experience?

UnCovered: The Music of Dolly Parton (2021) ran live September 30th – October 2nd, at its long-time home venue Koerner Hall – where we welcomed small, socially-distanced audiences of 175 guests per performance. The live concert experience has been filmed, capturing the breathtaking grandeur of Koerner Hall. The concert will feature our incredible line up of Canadian music artists, performing Dolly classics reimagined for new voices. This event was held at 30% capacity for the safety and wellbeing of our audience members, crew, and performers. The show ran 75 minutes and was quite similar to previous UNCOVERED shows that are live at Koerner Hall.

The Digital Experience of UnCovered: The Music of Dolly Parton, will be taking place online, in our virtual theatre, from November 24th – December 11th (Wednesday – Saturday). The Digital Experience will begin at 8:00PM (EST) with a virtual lobby on Zoom, where a Musical Stage Company representative will welcome you to UNCOVERED, and treat you to a 3-song, live, acoustic performance by one of our featured artists. Then we will transfer you over to the digital theatre where you can view the UNCOVERED film.

How long is the concert?

The Digital Experience of UnCovered: The Music of Dolly Parton, will be closer to 90 minutes in length, including the pre-show zoom experience and live digital performances.

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The In-person UnCovered: The Music of Dolly Parton was approximately 75 minutes in length.

Show Calendar

UNCOVERED: THE MUSIC OF DOLLY PARTON
ONLINE / Thursday December 30, 2021 - 8:00pm
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TICKETS

DIGITAL EXPERIENCE

Tickets for the digital version of UnCovered: The Music of Dolly Parton, can be purchased Through TicketSpice (click here).
Tickets to the digital UnCovered experience are sold per household for $35 (inclusive of HST & ticket fees) on the specified viewing date of their choosing. 

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets for the UnCovered: Digital Experience still need to be purchased to qualify for any group experiences (including pre-show parties & add-ons).

Group Tickets (tickets of 8 or more) are offered for $29 per household and can be purchased by contacting katiegorham@musicalstagecompany.com.

GROUP EXPERIENCES

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets for the UnCovered: Digital Experience still need to be purchased to qualify for any group experiences (including pre-show parties & add-ons).

PRIVATE EVENTS

We are now accepting bookings of 8 or more households for bespoke digital events. Gather a group together, on a date of your choosing, for a private stream of UnCovered. 

GROUP BOOKINGS: DIGITAL EXPERIENCE

With a regular booking of a group of 8 or more households for the digital experience, you can take advantage of our group rate (save 20% off your order including fees).

ADD-ONS

DIGITAL PRE-SHOW PARTY ($125 Per Group)

Share a private, pre-show experience on Zoom, hosted by a Musical Stage Company representative. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the theatre-making process, participate in a live Q and A, and enjoy a unique performance by a Canadian music superstar. (minimum of 8 participating households required)

BUBBLY AND DESSERT (and/or) VINO AND CHEESE PACKAGE (Packages start at $100 per household)

We’ve partnered with The Jazz Bistro, one of Toronto’s finest bespoke restaurants, to offer you gourmet catering packages delivered right to your door, to pair with your UNCOVERED Group booking (only available in the GTA, minimum of 8 participating households required)

Questions about Group Experiences? Please reach out to Katie at katiegorham@musicalstagecompany.com.

ASL INTERPRETATION

Are you d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing and looking for a musical experience to light up your winter? We’re bringing back our ASL-interpreted screening of our digital experience of UNCOVERED: THE MUSIC OF DOLLY PARTON for one more performance on February 16, 2022 at 8:00 PM!

This creative interpretation of our signature concert was created in collaboration with both a Deaf interpreter and a hearing interpreter. All tickets for patrons who would like to take advantage of the ASL interpretation are Pay-What-You-Wish. 

To book your tickets, please click here and enter ‘ASL22’ in the “Admin Use Only” field to bring up the ASL-interpreted performance on February 16. Follow the instructions on-screen to book your tickets.

If you have any questions about securing tickets or your ASL interpreted performance experience, please contact Accessibility Manager Alethea Bakogeorge directly by email at aletheabakogeorge@musicalstagecompany.com.

PROGRAMME

Click here for the DIGITAL EXPERIENCE Programme