Dancer (A Musical In Ten Furlongs)

Book and Lyrics by Jim Betts

Music Composed by Marek Norman

Musical Director Mark Camilleri

Director and Choreographer Stacey Tookey

Returning October 6th–November 1st, 2026

The Terminal Theatre, Queens Quay West

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“Believe the hype. It really is that good!”
— Toronto Star Critic’s Pick

“Keanu Uchida is a pure delight as the titular thoroughbred who can’t be tamed.”
— Broadway World

“Loaded with theatricality and drama.”
— The Slotkin Letter

“A new Canadian dance musical for the ages… thrilling and exhilarating… Dancer is an undisputed champion.”
— Toronto Star

The story

Dancer (A Musical In Ten Furlongs) is the story of Northern Dancer, the “horse nobody wanted” — the too-small, too-ungainly, too-willful thoroughbred who overcame doubt, injury and history to become the first Canadian-bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby, in 1964, and capture the heart of a nation.

With thrilling original songs, exhilarating choreography, and a timeless feel-good story, Dancer is a captivating and unmissable new Canadian musical and the must-see show of the coming fall.