Terra Bruce Productions presents The Wild Rovers, a new musical inspired by the music and magic of the beloved Irish Rovers.

The Wild Rovers is a mad-cap adventure that sees a famed band whisked away to a fantastical land of Athunia, not to be confused with their sworn enemy, Ethunia (and yes, they are pronounced exactly the same). These fictional countries find themselves on the brink of war and the loveable, hard-working band must help them find a path to peace through song.

From Writer Steve Cochrane, Director Jason Byrne, with Musical Directors/Arrangers and Additional Music by Kelly-Ann Evans and Josh Ward, the cast includes Julia Dunne, Philip Goodridge, Vicki Harnett, Liam Lynch, Steve Maloney, Powell Norbert, Melanie O’Brien, Sean Panting and Nicole Underhay. The musical features reimagined beloved songs with a mashup of Irish Rovers greatest hits and original music.

I spoke with the show’s Musical Director Kelly-Ann Evans to hear more about the music arrangements, the inspiration for the show and much more.

The Wild Rovers is playing at the historic Winter Garden Theatre until November 5 in the heart of downtown Toronto. For show details and ticketing, please go to terrabruce.com.