Our Little Secret tells a true tale at the Segal Centre

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What do you do when you learn that your entire family narrative is a bit...off-script? If you’re Noam Tomaschoff, you write a musical, of course! Our Little Secret: The 23andMe® Musical is the captivating true story of Tomaschoff’s life-altering discovery: he wasn’t an only child, he had 35 half-siblings scattered across the globe! Our Little Secret premiered at the Toronto Fringe Festival 2023, where it achieved sold-out performances, earned the Patron’s Pick award, and was named Best of Fringe. Now, it’s making its mainstage debut at the Segal Centre from April 27 to May 18. Artistic Director of the Segal Centre Lisa Rubin is thrilled that the musical will come to Montreal: “Noam Tomaschoff offers us a gift by sharing his incredible true story in this timely show. Everyone will be swept away by this fascinating tale as we continue our commitment to developing and producing new Canadian musicals.” 

Fresh from a successful run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024, Our Little Secret blends comedy, drama, and a diverse range of musical styles. The show, which is directed by Tracey Erin Smith and features the talents of composer Ryan Peters, producer Russell Citron, and musical arranger Ben Deverett, was created in a whirlwind five-day burst of creativity. According to Tomaschoff, the show is also constantly evolving. “All the songs were written within five days, but it will continue to be written as the show progresses. It is never finished,” he shared. 

Our Little Secret delivers both joy and insight for the audience. While the musical holds numerous compelling themes, Tomaschoff emphasizes a core takeaway: “Secrets have a cost, and they take a toll. The broadest message is that openness and honesty are easier ways to live.” 

There were two audio-described performances for Our Little Secret on May 11, 2025, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 

For a full list of accessibility offerings, patrons can visit: www.segalcentre.org/en/accessiblity