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Medium close-up of a young man with a short buzzcut, dressed in yellow satin pajamas, sits on a sofa, holding a vinyl record cover on in his left hand, with his right arm raised and holding a small mirrored disco ball.
A young man with a short buzzcut, dressed in yellow satin pajamas, sits on a sofa, holding a vinyl record cover on in his left hand, with his right arm raised and holding a small mirrored disco ball. Other musical theatre album covers are displayed on the sofa, on either side of him.
Photo: Will Parry. Photo by Jae Yang.

Performer Will Parry Performer Will Parry

invites you to a musical theatre slumber party.

Photo: Will Parry. Photo by Jae Yang.

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TOFringe: Will & The Amazingly Obsessive Theatrical Vinyl Collection

From Thursday, July 2 to Sunday, July 12, 2026 – Vinyl Collection Productions presents Will & The Amazingly Obsessive Theatrical Vinyl Collection, a new solo show about the power of musical theatre cast recordings on vinyl, written and performed by Toronto-based, actor, singer and content creator Will Parry. Presented as part of the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival at Jamii Hub.

It’s a musical theatre slumber party… and you’re invited!

Welcome to Will’s living room, filled with vinyl records and stories of their quarter-life. This cozy cabaret-ified gossip sesh is all about thrifted LPs, the power of song, emotional healing and Ethel Merman, featuring songs from your favourite musicals, including Into the Woods, Sweet Charity and more! This show is for theatre nerds, vinyl lovers and anyone who finds community in their art, which is all of us. So, sit back, relax and get ready to laugh at Will’s jokes. No preparation or pajamas required.

“Nothing reveals a performer as much as solo cabaret, and watching Will Parry share their life via cabaret has been inspiring. Telling stories, being vulnerable, and exploring new artistic territory is a rite of passage for any artist brave enough to try; I know from experience how much Toronto Fringe audiences support cabaret, and am proud to help Will find their voice.”

– Ryan G. Hinds, production dramaturg

About Will Parry

Born in Barrie and based in Toronto, Will Parry (they/he) is a proudly queer actor, singer, educator and award-winning content creator. As a performer, they’ve worked with Koerner Hall (Milky White & others in Into The Woods), Smile Theatre (Seán/Donald the Leprechaun in The Wild Rovers), Drayton Entertainment (Toto in Wizard of Oz: The Panto) and Starvox Entertainment (Performer/Demonstrator in Illusionarium). As a cabaret artist, they’ve performed with Theatre Gargantua, Icarus Theatre, Bubble Productions, and they’ve self-produced their own cabaret, Here I Am, during the pandemic. As an educator, Will primarily works with the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy teaching classes in puppetry, improv, scripted acting and audition technique. Additionally, Will is a mentor with Next Generation Showcase (formerly known as Theatre Ontario Showcase). Read more about Will here.

About the Toronto Fringe Festival

Founded in 1989, the Toronto Fringe Festival welcomes approximately 75-140 companies from around Canada and the world to 5-30 theatre venues in downtown Toronto. Over the course of 13 days every July, over 1,200 artists participate in performances across the city, including comedy, drama, musicals, improvisation, storytelling, children’s theatre, dance and much more. Read more about the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival here.

Image featuring text and image. Will and the Amazingly Obsessive Theatrical Vinyl Collection. Written & performed by Will Parry. Directed by Dean Deffett. Performances from July 2 - 12, 2026. Medium close-up of a young man with a short buzzcut, wearing yellow satin pajamas, sitting on a sofa - arms raised and a joyful expression on his face. An assortment of musical theatre album covers line the wall behind him, and on the sofa on either side of him.(Photo credits: Will Parry. Photo by Jae Yang.)

 

Event details

Presented by: Vinyl Collection Productions 

Type of event: solo cabaret performance

Creator & performer: Will Parry 

Director: Dean Deffett

Music director: Benjamin Kersey 

Dates & times: The Toronto Fringe Festival runs from Tuesday, June 30 – Sunday, July 12, 2026.

Will & The Amazingly Obsessive Theatrical Vinyl Collection runs from Thursday, July 2 – Sunday, July 12. Please note: There is no performance of this show on Friday, July 3 and, while most performances for this show start at 7:00 PM ET, the Monday, July 6 performance starts at 6:00 PM ET.

  • Thursday, July 2 @ 7:00 PM ET
  • Saturday, July 4 @ 7:00 PM ET
  • Sunday, July 5 @ 7:00 PM ET
  • Monday, July 6 @ 6:00 PM ET
  • Tuesday, July 7 @ 7:00 PM ET (Relaxed Performance)
  • Wednesday, July 8 – Sunday, July 12 @ 7:00 PM ET

Duration: 60 minutes (no intermission)

Cost: A C$3.75 service fee is included in prices.

  • Single ticket general admission: C$19.00
  • 6-play Festival pass: C$106.50
  • 10-play Festival pass: C$170.00
  • 20-play Festival pass: C$340.00
  • 30-play Festival pass: C$450.00
  • *Ways to save: Info here. Please note, some of these options may not apply to this show.

Location: Jamii Hub, 264 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON, M5A 4J6

Trailer: Watch the trailer

Booking link: Book your tickets here

Contact details: Toronto Fringe Festival, 100 Broadview Ave., Suite 300, Toronto, ON, M4M 3H3, Canada; (416) 966-1062, general@fringetoronto.com, fringetoronto.com. Email for this Fringe show: willsvinylshow@gmail.com

 

Content warning: For audiences 14+. Sexual themes, references to sexual coercion and suicidal thoughts. Audience members will be welcomed to participate in the show if they opt-in to the seating nearest to the stage. No lifting over 5lbs or stage time over three minutes will be required. Consent for participation is revokable at anytime.

Accessibility: The venue is located on main floor and is wheelchair-accessible, with no elevator needed. Venue accessibility info here. General Festival accessibility info here. There will be a Relaxed Performance on Tuesday, July 7. Relaxed performances have a relaxed attitude to noise and movement, including reducing extreme sound and lighting effects, leaving house lights on at a low level, and allowing patrons to come and go.

COVID-19 policy: Stay home if you feel sick, have any symptoms, or have had a recent close contact with COVID-19. The Fringe does not have understudies, so please take every precaution to protect our staff, volunteers and artists from becoming ill.

Refund policy: No refunds. 100% of ticket revenue goes directly to the artists, so Toronto Fringe does not offer refunds on tickets or passes. There are no refunds for any unused portions of a pass.