Come witness vaudeville for the future! A delectable cocktail of absurd joy and benevolent mayhem, Maraschino Tonight is a timeless variety show. The host, enigmatic entertainer Cherry Maraschino, is accompanied by a ragtag crew of artists, puppets, and nefarious rascals. What ensues is anachronistic, cheeky, and whimsical hijinks. By reviving and distorting the classic variety show format, this performance challenges classic comedy touchstones and collapses time into a mishmash frenzied free for all. This show feels like the year 2025 playing the 90s playing the 50s: nostalgic TV coming into wonky life. Part bygone houseparty, part community theatre, Maraschino Tonight is a playful interrogation of contemporary nostalgia.

Performed at Green Auto in September 2025 and at the Russian Hall as part of 2026 DTES Heart of the City Festival. Maraschino was created by Isabel Aida Stewart and Marita Michaelis, with an artistic team including:
Shizen Jambor, Aniya Jacob, Aidan Farrell, Aisha Wewala, Alexandra McDougall, Danielle LaFrance, Emma Kuntz, Jirair Garabedian, Kevin Matheson, Lachlan Harris, Lauren Han, Liam Murley, Liam Wilkins, Naheed Jadavji, Noah Connor, Rosemary Morrison, Ross Smith, Ruby Izatt, TJ Tan, Vangie McNally, Zoe Braithwaite