Segal Centre treats Montrealers to a Leonard Cohen experience with The Secret Chord

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Leonard Cohen shared his soul with the world through his poetry and music, expressing a deep and timeless humanity that resonates with everyone. His words and melodies continue to touch hearts, particularly in Montreal, his birthplace.  

We now have a unique opportunity to experience his music and writing once again at the Segal Centre. Thanks to Soulpepper’s concert production The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience, this special tribute will run from December 8, 2024, to January 12, 2025. Co-created by Frank Cox- O’Connell, Marni Jackson, and Mike Ross, the production showcases Cohen’s extraordinary life, music, and poetry, featuring a talented lineup of artists.  

Directed by Frank Cox-O’Connell, The Secret Chord celebrates Cohen’s extraordinary life, showcasing a talented lineup of artists. Artistic Director of the Segal Centre, Lisa Rubin, is thrilled for the production to come to the Segal: “A Leonard Cohen retrospective on stage has been long overdue. For fans of the Bard of Montreal, The Secret Chord is a chance to hear his lyrics and music as if for the first time and rediscover their genius. It’s a moving testament as to why he remains one of our county’s greatest music icons.”  

The show is for all ages and is committed to accessibility and inclusion. The Segal offers various services to ensure all patrons feel welcome and comfortable during their shows. These services include visual stories, enhanced sound de- vices, braille reading materials, audio-described performances, ASL-interpreted performances, and more. The theatre continually strives to improve and research better ways to create a space where everyone can enjoy. There will be two audio-described performances for The Secret Chord that will occur on December 22, 2024, at 2 pm and 7:30 pm.  

For a full list of accessibility offerings, patrons can visit: https://www.segalcentre.org/en/accessiblity.