'New Orleans Is Sinking' from 'It's a Good Life If You Don't Weaken'

'New Orleans Is Sinking' from It's a Good Life If You Don't Weaken A New Musical with Songs by The Tragically Hip Book by Ahmed Moneka & Jesse LaVercombe In partnership with Thousand Islands Playhouse Directed by Mary Francis Moore Orchestrations and Music Supervision by Bob Foster Chroeography by Marc Kimelman It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken immerses audiences in a powerful original story set to the timeless music of The Tragically Hip, capturing the raw energy, heartfelt lyrics, and unmistakable spirit that have become central to Canada’s musical identity. Set in 2002, Waleed — an exiled journalist — arrives in Canada and unexpectedly falls for Kate, the owner of a local music store. Their connection is immediate and undeniable. But when circumstances change, they are forced to confront duty, uncertainty, and what truly matters — and where they each belong. Featuring iconic songs by The Tragically Hip, including “Bobcaygeon,” “Ahead by a Century,” “New Orleans Is Sinking,” “Wheat Kings,” “Grace, Too,” “Blow at High Dough,” and “Courage.” Produced by permission of David and Hannah Mirvish and Michael Rubinoff It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken was developed in partnership with Theatre Aquarius, Thousand Islands Playhouse, and further developed at The Creative School Chrysalis at Toronto Metropolitan University and in collaboration with the National Creation Fund at Canada’s National Arts Centre. “New Orleans Is Sinking” Written by The Tragically Hip Used by permission of Peermusic Canada Inc. on behalf of The Tragically Hip Featuring Rebecca Auerbach Karim Butt Alyssa Curto Kale Penny Sameer Cash Talia Schlanger Tahirih Vejdani Music Supervisor — Bob Foster Music Director/Keys1 — Richard Evans Guitars — DG Bass — Jon Maharaj Drums — Steven Foster Violin — Adam Diderrich Cello — Dobrochna Zubek Music Coordinator — Levon Ichkhanian Video by Felix Vlasak, Framework Video cover photo by Dahlia Katz