Thousand Islands Playhouse Presents

It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken

A New Musical with Songs by the Tragically Hip

Synopsis

It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken immerses audiences in a powerful original story set to the timeless music of The Tragically Hip, capturing the raw energy, heartfelt lyrics, and unmistakable spirit that have become central to Canada’s musical identity.

Set in 2002, Waleed, an exiled journalist, arrives in Canada and unexpectedly falls for Kate, the owner of a local music store. Their connection is immediate and undeniable. But when circumstances change, they are forced to confront duty, uncertainty, and what truly matters – and where they each belong.

Featuring iconic songs by The Tragically Hip, including “Bobcaygeon”, “Ahead by a Century”, “New Orleans Is Sinking”, “Wheat Kings”, “Grace, Too”, “Blow at High Dough”, and “Courage”.

In association with Theatre Aquarius
Book by Ahmed Moneka & Jesse LaVercombe
Directed by Mary Francis Moore
Orchestrations and Music Supervision by Bob Foster
Choreography by Marc Kimelman
Produced by permission of David and Hannah Mirvish and Michael Rubinoff

* Thurs. Oct. 22 – Preview performance – all seats are $50.00 + Fees, HST and handling fee ($68.83 all in)
* Fri. Oct. 23 – OPENING NIGHT – all seats are $75.00 + Fees, HST and handling fee ($98.19 all in)

Maximum capacity is 740 seats.

Venue

The Grand Theatre

218 Princess Street

Kingston, ON

Showtimes

October 2026

  • Thursday 22 at 7:30 PM
  • Friday 23 at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday 24 at 2:00 PM
  • Saturday 24 at 7:30 PM
  • Sunday 25 at 2:00 PM
  • Tuesday 27 at 7:30 PM
  • Wednesday 28 at 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday 28 at 7:30 PM
  • Thursday 29 at 7:30 PM
  • Friday 30 at 2:00 PM
  • Friday 30 at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday 31 at 2:00 PM

November 2026

  • Sunday 01 at 2:00 PM
  • Tuesday 03 at 7:30 PM
  • Wednesday 04 at 2:00 PM
  • Wednesday 04 at 7:30 PM
  • Thursday 05 at 7:30 PM
  • Friday 06 at 7:30 PM
  • Saturday 07 at 2:00 PM
  • Saturday 07 at 7:30 PM
  • Sunday 08 at 2:00 PM
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