# Prairie theatre Exchange presents The Blackout \- Winnipeg

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**Summary:** A musical about what comes to light when the world goes dark Toronto, August 14, 2003. A massive power outage has left much of Eastern Canada and the U.S, in chaos, with millions stranded, unable to contact their loved ones. As the darkened city around them bursts into spontaneous street parties and backyard barbecues, two strangers meet by chance on a quiet hill under the stars, and together discover hope, resilience and community. Poignant, funny, and uplifting, this Canadian musical examines how a world on pause can be exactly what we need to move forward. A co-production with Musical Stage

**Date:** April 13\-25, 2027

**Time information:** See website for details

**Tickets:** https://purchase\.pte\.mb\.ca/EventAvailability?EventId=4001

**Phone:** 204\-942\-5483

**Email:** boxoffice@pte\.mb\.ca

**Website:** https://www\.pte\.mb\.ca/performances/the\-blackout

**Location:** Prairie Theatre Exchange, Unit Y300\-393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

**Register:** https://purchase.pte.mb.ca/EventAvailability?EventId=4001

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A musical about what comes to light when the world goes dark

Toronto, August 14, 2003. A massive power outage has left much of Eastern Canada and the U.S, in chaos, with millions stranded, unable to contact their loved ones. As the darkened city around them bursts into spontaneous street parties and backyard barbecues, two strangers meet by chance on a quiet hill under the stars, and together discover hope, resilience and community. Poignant, funny, and uplifting, this Canadian musical examines how a world on pause can be exactly what we need to move forward.
A co-production with Musical Stage Company & Yes Theatre Sudbury