A new Musical by Indrit Kasapi, Michael Caldwell and Anika Johnson
A Theatre Passe Muraille production in association with IMAcollective
Design and Illustrations by Emily Jung
“If I were a different person, I could tell you who I really am.”
HEY BIG MIKE! is a wildly theatrical musical memoir that invites audiences to come home for the holidays with award-winning performer, Michael Caldwell. Ever since his mother passed away, Michael and his Vietnam-vet dad barely speak, instead spending their annual Christmas in Pittsburgh watching reruns on tv.
But when the words run out, the singing starts. Michael, backed by the musical genius of Anika Johnson’s original pop score, hosts a kaleidoscopic cabaret of unforgettable characters, each with their own distinct musical style and story to tell.
This poignant production is a powerful examination of what’s left unsaid and the hidden and not-so-quiet rituals we create to cope.
Show Dates
Playing Dec. 1 – 12, 2026
Running Time: 60 min
Location
Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Ave. | Mainspace
Tickets
Pay-What-You-Can-Afford
$20, $45, $70 (+ $2.50 fee)
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Relaxed Environment.
Open Audio Description will be available Saturday December 5th 7:30pm, and Wednesday December 9th 7:30pm.
Mask Mandatory performances TBD.
Haze.
Mentions of war and allusions to sexual acts.
Credits
Concept
Indrit Kasapi, Michael Caldwell and Anika Johnson
Book
Michael Caldwell
Music and Lyrics
Anika Johnson
Direction
Indrit Kasapi
Performers
Michael Caldwell and Anika Johnson
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Production Sponsors
We would like to thank the Toronto Arts Council for their generous support for this production.