Olivia O Wins the Adams Prize

Big news. Big gratitude. And one more step toward bigger stages —Olivia O has been awarded the Adams Prize from the Toronto Fringe.

Adams Prize for Musical Theatre, awarded by the Toronto Fringe Festival

Anyone else hear the buzz building?? :)

We’re thrilled to share that Olivia O, the original musical by Diane Currie Sam and Jessica Carmona, has been awarded the Adams Prize from the Toronto Fringe!

If you know the Fringe world, you know this matters.

The Adams Prize recognizes outstanding new work—stories with spark, substance, and something to say. It’s designed to support artists who are taking creative risks and pushing conversations forward. In other words, exactly the kind of theatre Olivia O set out to be.

Thank you so much Toronto Fringe - we're excited to work with you and truly excited by what this recognition makes possible.

The Adams Prize signals that Olivia O is resonating. That its message matters. That there is space in Canadian theatre for stories that blend heart, music, and social reflection.

And the timing is important. The intertwined issues of human rights, migration and border policies couldn't be more real, and urgent.

We’re excited to announce that Olivia O will be heading to the Toronto Fringe Festival from June 30–July 12, 2026.

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Because this story is ready for the Toronto stage!

And we can’t wait to share it with you.

Come experience the music, the heart, and the hope of Olivia O at the Toronto Fringe Festival in 2026. We’ll see you there.