The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience
(at Mirvish)Created by Frank Cox-O’Connell, Marni Jackson and Mike Ross
Directed by Frank Cox-O’Connell
A Mirvish Presentation of a Soulpepper Production
July 8 – August 16, 2026
Soulpepper’s hottest concert at Mirvish!
After several sold out engagements in Toronto and Montreal, Soulpepper’s critically acclaimed tribute to one of Canada’s most beloved artists transfers to Toronto’s CAA Theatre for a limited summer engagement.
Leonard Cohen constantly reinvented himself throughout his long career, helping generations of fans understand the changing society around them. The Secret Chord tells the story of his life and the many sides of the man, using Cohen’s own words and bold arrangements of his iconic songs. His extraordinary life and music are celebrated by a remarkable company of artists in a captivating evening you cannot miss.
The Secret Chord — Trailer
Interview with the Creators
CAA Theatre
at Mirvish Theatre
Ben Caplan
Featured Performer
Hailey Gillis
Featured Performer
Travis Knights
Featured Performer
Andrew Penner
Featured Performer
Emily Schultz
Featured Performer
Jacob Gorzhaltsan
Reeds
Joel Joseph
Piano
Tom Moffett
Trumpet
Lowell Whitty
Drums
Roger Williams
Bass
Michael Torontow
Standby
Joanna Majoko
Standby
Kevin Wong
Piano
Frank Cox-O'Connell
Creator / Director
Marni Jackson
Creator
Mike Ross
Creator / Music Director
Sam Hale
Stage Manager
Scarlett Larry
Assistant Stage Manager
Simon Rossiter
Lighting Designer
Frank Donato
Projection Designer
David Costello
Original Projection Designer
