Toronto will be the first city to experience the world premiere of The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical, a hilarious immersive Broadway-style show that blends your favourite holiday movie tropes with high-octane pop showtunes. The world premiere is directed by Tim Drucker (Friends Parody Musical, Trixie & Katya LIVE) and choreographed by Brooke Engen (Hairspray, Beetlejuice, Rock of Ages) with additional creatives to be announced. The show runs from November 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026, at The Royal Theatre.

With the team that brought Toronto hit titles such as Friends Parody Musical, Trixie & Katya LIVE, and The Office Parody Musical, The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical is set to be Toronto’s must-see event of the season. Whether you’re a hopeless romantic, a holiday movie superfan, or just in it for the moose, this show promises festive, immersive fun for everyone!

“I have no shame to say that when November 1st rolls around, I am always ready to let holiday movies play on loop until I cannot tell where one ends and the next begins. To say I am a fan is an understatement, and imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. These films are beyond ripe for the parody musical treatment. Hot lumberjacks obsessed with Christmas and plots flimsier than your friend’s new body on Ozempic; the options are endless. I cannot wait to bring holiday silliness to Toronto,” says Tim Drucker, director of The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical.

The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical tells the story of our heroine, Holly, an overworked city executive forced to return to her quirky hometown to help her mother run the family business. Holly reunites with Mark, an old flame (who is now the local Sheriff!), and discovers the town’s long-running cookie contest cheating conspiracy involves a moose on the loose. As Holly juggles romance, small-town drama, and a looming corporate merger, she learns that love and community might matter more than work. Packed with immersive holiday moments and original pop songs such as “Tariffs for Christmas” and “It Feels Like Christmas Because it is Christmas”, the show offers a playful twist on the classic holiday movies you already know and love.