The explosive story behind one of Canada’s most dramatic corporate power struggles is being turned into a live stage production.
Rogers v. Rogers: The Battle for Control of Canada’s Telecom Empire, written by Globe and Mail journalist Alexandra Posadzki, is being adapted into a play by Crow’s Theatre in Toronto.
This bestselling book dives into the high-stakes feud within the Rogers family over the control of their telecom empire, a saga that captured headlines nationwide and revealed a mix of corporate drama and family dynamics.
The adaptation will be led by Crow’s Theatre Artistic Director Chris Abraham and Executive Director Sherrie Johnson. Acclaimed playwright Michael Healey (The Drawer Boy, The Master Plan) is working on the script.
The project was arranged by Rena Zimmerman at Great North Artists Management and Paige Sisley at CookeMcDermid, with Martha Webb also representing the work.
While there’s no release date yet, this stage adaptation is shaping up to be a must-see for anyone curious about power, legacy, and the behind-the-scenes drama of Canada’s telecom giant.
Posadzki’s reporting revealed a dramatic power struggle within Rogers Communications. The conflict centres on Edward Rogers, the company’s chairman and controlling shareholder, clashing with his own management team, mother, and two sisters. At stake is a $20 billion deal to acquire Shaw Communications, a move that could fulfill the late founder Ted Rogers’ dream of creating a national telecom empire.
The book (it’s 416 pages), released in February, explores family legacy, corporate governance, and a messy battle between old and new leadership. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at a family divided over how to honour the late patriarch’s vision and secure the future of the company millions of Canadians rely on.
The whole Rogers drama seemed like it was a scene from HBO’s Succession. Now it’s turning into a live play. Who’s going to check this out?
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