Britta Johnson is one of Canada鈥檚 most acclaimed composers, lyricists and writers for musical theatre. Life After is her celebrated and luminous musical which premiered in Toronto in 2017 and played a sold-out run at the Berkeley Street Theatre. It was subsequently produced at San Diego鈥檚 Old Globe Theatre and Chicago鈥檚 Goodman Theatre. It returns to Toronto's鈥疌AA Ed Mirvish Theatre鈥痠n a major new production helmed by Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning producers Yonge Street Theatricals for a strictly limited engagement.
Despite being a famous self-help author, Frank Carter's optimistic advice offers little solace to his 16-year-old daughter, Alice. After his untimely death, Alice embarks on a quest for truth, unravelling the events that changed her family forever.
Directed by Annie Tippe