Dancap Productions was a Canadian theatrical production company, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 2007 by Aubrey Dan, the company presented large-scale musicals and plays in Toronto. The company initially found success with its Canadian production of Jersey Boys, which ran in Toronto for two years. After six years, Dancap Productions closed in July 2012. History Formation In 2004, Aubrey Dan was approached by the non-profit Canadian Stage Company to consider a sponsorship deal for some of the productions they were presenting in Toronto. Dan's interest in live theatre led to him (through his Dancap Private Equity company) partnering with the Canadian Stage Company to present three shows in Toronto between 2004 and 2006. This included the Canadian premiere of Urinetown at the Bluma Appel Theatre, between May 19 and July 11 2004. Ain't Misbehavin' played at the Bluma Appel Theatre between April 14 and June 25, 2005. In 2006, Hair was presented at the Bluma Appel Theatre between March 30 and June 17, 2006. Following these experiences, Dan exited his partnership with the Canadian Stage Company and established his own theatrical production company, Dancap Productions. He sought to present more Broadway quality shows in Toronto, and envisioned Dancap Productions becoming a viable alternative and competitor to Mirvish Productions for commercial theatre productions in Toronto. Despite this, Mirvish offered Dan an opportunity to join as a co-producer on the Canadian production of We Will Rock You, but Dan was not optimistic about the show's chances and refused. The Canadian production of We Will Rock You ultimately was financially successful and ran for sixteen months. Early on, Dancap Productions presented their shows in downtown Toronto at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres, which was rented from the Government of Ontario. However, in April 2008, Dancap Productions reached an agreement with the City of Toronto to rent the Toronto Centre for the Arts. This gave Dancap Productions another theatre to present their shows in, albeit a theatre located in North York rather than in downtown Toronto. Initial successes In July 2007, Dancap Productions partnered with Elephant Eye Theatrical to develop several new musicals with the aim of eventually bringing them to Broadway. As part of the agreement, Dancap had the first right to present these productions in Canada. This partnership developed The Addams Family, which was critically panned but financially successful on Broadway and had a tour stop in Toronto. They