Compiled by Richard Young, Publisher & Content Manager, The Beat Magazine 2025
YOU WANT LIVE THEATRE? WE’VE GOT LIVE THEATRE!
Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical opens Friday, November 21, at the Grand Theatre and runs through January 4, 2026. Adapted for the stage from Disney’s Grammy Award-winning 2013 animated film, it features music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Frozen includes beloved songs such as “Let It Go”, “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?”, and “Monster.” This London, Ontario, premiere is helmed by Grand Theatre Artistic Director Rachel Peake.
Tickets: https://www.grandtheatre.com/event/frozen
Original Kids Theatre Company presents Macbeth, November 21-November 23.
Set in Scotland and partly based on a true historical account, Macbeth charts the bloody rise to power and tragic downfall of the warrior Macbeth. This version examines the classic story from a more modern perspective and explores themes of witchcraft, fate, and whether we can ever truly control our own destiny.
This production is recommended for ages 12 and up due to mature subject matter and some violence.
Spriet Family Theatre, 130 King St. (Covent Garden Market, 2nd fl), London, Ontario N6A 1C5
Tickets: (519) 679-8989
For more information, visit https://www.originalkids.ca/
Ronnie Burkett’s Wonderful Joe continues at the Grand Theatre (Auburn Stage) until Sunday, November 23.
Single tickets are $48, and Auburn Series Subscriptions offer a 25% discount ($71.44 for both Wonderful Joe and Mrs Krishnan’s Party). Tickets and subscriptions are available at grandtheatre.com, by phone at 519.672.8800, or at the Box Office, 471 Richmond Street.
Read J Bruce Parker’s Review here: https://thebeatmagazine2025.ca/2025/11/08/ronnie-burketts-wonderful-joe-is-topical-heartfelt-and-heart-wrenching/
Theatre Tillsonburg presents Ken Ludwig’s
Twas the Night Before Christmas, November 20-23, and November 27-30.
A festive comedy full of mischief, music, and holiday magic! A mouse, an elf, and a spunky young girl team up to help Santa save Christmas in this wildly entertaining holiday adventure. Packed with clever wordplay, wild characters, and heartwarming cheer, it’s the perfect outing for the whole family.
For more information and tickets, visit https://www.theatretillsonburg.com/
ART EXHIBITS
Lisa Johnson’s incredible solo exhibition, Full Circle, will be on display until November 29th at Westland Gallery
Read Beth Stewart’s Review here: https://thebeatmagazine2025.ca/2025/11/09/lisa-johnson-takes-your-breath-away-at-westland-gallery/
For information about Current Art Exhibitions at TAP Centre for Creativity, visit https://www.tapcreativity.org/gallery
LIVE MUSIC
What: The Jeffery Concerts: TSO Chamber Soloists Play Bach.
When: Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 3:00pm.
Where: St John the Evangelist Church, 280 St James Street, London, ON
Tickets: Single Ticket Price: $40. Online at https://www.grandtheatre.com/event/toronto-symphony-orchestra-chamber-soloists? or at the door
Student tickets: Available for free with a valid ID by emailing jefferyconcerts@gmail.com
For more information about The Jeffery Concerts, visit https://www.jefferyconcerts.com/season2526/index.html
Read The Beat Magazine’s Preview here https://thebeatmagazine2025.ca/2025/11/19/i-looked-at-all-those-smiling-faces-all-members-of-the-toronto-symphony-orchestra-and-they-looked-so-excited-to-be-playing-bach/
An All-Star Night of Bluegrass, Classic Country, Fiddle, Folk, and more at the Richmond Tavern, Friday, November 21.
Featuring Allison Brown, Mike Houston, Dan Henshall, and The Guichelaar Brothers
9:00pm (Cover begins at 8:30pm), $10.00 Cash Only at the door or in advance on Eventbrite
LONDON MUSIC HALL PRESENTS
Choir! Choir! Choir!’s Un-Silent Night: An Epic Holiday Sing-Along!
NEVER STOP SINGING
November 21, 2025
Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 8:00 PM
For more information, visit https://londonmusichall.com/events/choir-choir-choirs-un-silent-night-an-epic-holiday-sing-along/
The Aeolian presents Hawksley Workman, Saturday, November 22, 8:00pm.
Hawksley Workman is a JUNO Award-winning and Gold Record-certified singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Since his ground-breaking self-produced indie debut For Him and The Girls (1999) through to chart-topping singles of 2020, Hawksley has careened between major label international smash hits to Canadiana-soaked indie releases. Boasting a catalogue of 17 solo records, Hawksley’s genre-defying style strings together folk, chart pop and irrepressible cabaret. His show-stopping vocals on songs about weather, love, heartbreak and tales of end-times have garnered him a league of devoted fans. Performing over a thousand shows worldwide, Hawksley has headlined prestigious venues like Massey Hall and The Olympia in Paris. For a uniquely Canadian artist, Hawksley has built loyal fan bases in the UK, France, Norway and Australia, launching many successful tours, demystifying and delighting fans while drawing on an enviable catalogue of mischievous favourites, glammy stompers and heartfelt hymns to small town Canada.
Classic Albums Live: The Beatles – Revolver at Centennial Hall
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 | 8:00pm
https://centennialhall.london.ca/index.php
The Karen Schuessler Singers present Go For Baroque.
Saturday, November 22nd, 7:30 pm
Wesley-Knox Church, 91 Askin St, London
Exciting and expressive music of the Baroque era for choir and orchestra. We will explore what made the music of this pivotal period so daring and exciting with the works of Bach, Handel, Purcell, and more. With soloists and London Symphonia. Masterpieces abound!
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