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HELLO, LOVE
 

A World Premiere Production
Music and Lyrics by Lori Robinson Distel
Book by Piper J. Distel

September 4-7, 2025 at
KW Little Theatre

MainStage Series

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FOUR WARS. ONE FAMILY.
ENDLESS LOVE.

Spanning a century of love, loss, and legacy, Hello, Love is a sweeping musical that follows four generations of one Canadian family, each defined by a different war: World War I, World War II, Vietnam, and Afghanistan. Told through the deeply personal letters written by soldiers to the ones they left behind, the story explores the enduring human cost of conflict and the fragile threads of connection that bind families together across time and distance.

The journey begins with John, a young doctor from Toronto, who pens reluctant letters from the muddy trenches of the Somme to Mary, the spoiled heiress he is expected to wed following his return. His son, Eugene, an RCAF pilot in World War II, writes home to his childhood sweetheart Betty-Anne as he flies perilous missions over Europe. Their son, Micheal, a medic reluctantly drawn into the chaos of Vietnam, develops an unlikely love affair with Chi— a young woman caught in the midst of conflict. Finally, Michael’s daughter Morgan, a career soldier deployed to Kandahar, shares her reflections and fears with her Muslim partner back home in Toronto, revealing the emotional toll of modern warfare. As the letters are read aloud and come to life on stage, each voice becomes a song — a duet between past and present, duty and desire, pain and hope. Through rich harmonies, stirring choreography, and a hauntingly beautiful score, Hello, Love captures the intimate stories behind the headlines, celebrating the resilience of the human heart across generations.

At its core, this is a story not just of soldiers, but of those who waited, hoped, and endured — a powerful testament to the ties that survive even the greatest distances.

THE DATES

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th at 7:30 PM **
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, 2025 at 7:30 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th, 2025 at 2:00 PM
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th, 2025 at 7:30 PM
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th, 2025 at 2:00 PM

**= DISCOUNT PERFORMANCE

THE LOCATION

KW LITTLE THEATRE
(9 Princess St. East. Waterloo, Ontario, Canada)

TICKETS

GENERAL ADMISSION: $30
STUDENT ADMISSION (Under 25): $25

Tickets are now available online (see below)
Tickets can also be purchased at the door prior to the scheduled performances. Cash, credit and
E-Transfer are accepted.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

IS HELLO, LOVE APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AGES?
Although there is no official rating system for theatre, HELLO, LOVE features themes and moments that may be upsetting to some. Viewer discretion is advised.

IS KW LITTLE THEATRE WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE?
Yes! If you require wheelchair-accessible seating, please email
pennyandpoundtheatre@gmail.com

WHAT IS THE RUNNING TIME OF HELLO, LOVE?
TBD

WILL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES BE AVAILABLE?
No. However, non-alcoholic beverages as well as snack items will be available for purchase in The Lobby prior to, during and after the performance.

IS SEATING GENERAL OR ASSIGNED?
Seating is general. Audience members will be admitted on a first come-first serve basis, with those who have pre-ordered tickets receiving priority.

CAN I BUY TICKETS AT THE DOOR?
Yes! Tickets may be purchased at the door prior to the performances with cash or credit. E-Transfer is also accepted

WHEN DO THE DOORS OPEN?
Doors open a half-hour prior to the scheduled performance times (1:30 PM for a matinee performance, 7:00 PM for an evening performance.)

DOES PENNY & POUND OFFER REFUNDS?
Penny & Pound does not refund tickets, unless in the case of a cancelled performance. If you are unable to make the show, please email pennyandpoundtheatre@gmail.com to find out if you are eligible for company credit. 


 
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