It's a Good Life If You Don't Weaken is a new Canadian musical staged at the Sylvan Adams Theatre in Montreal, Canada. It is built around the music of The Tragically Hip, the band whose songs have long been part of Canada's musical memory.
The story is set in 2002. An exiled journalist arrives in Canada looking for a sense of belonging and a place to call home. Along the way the journalist meets Kate, who owns a local music store, and their bond becomes central to the show. The Tragically Hip's songs carry the story forward, including Bobcaygeon, Ahead by a Century, New Orleans Is Sinking and Courage.
What to expect
- A new Canadian musical, so the work is fresh rather than a revival.
- A story about arrival, displacement and finding belonging in a new country.
- A score drawn entirely from The Tragically Hip's catalogue, which will appeal to longtime fans and newcomers alike.
- Twenty-three performances between May 9 and May 30, 2027.
Planning your visit
The show runs at the Sylvan Adams Theatre, in Montreal, a city known for its theatre scene, French and English culture and its neighbourhoods to explore before or after a performance. Full details, including ticketing and scheduling, are available through the production's page on the Segal Centre website.