Vancouver Theatre Newsroom

The contemporary Canadian comedy Sexy Laundry, by acclaimed playwright Michele Rimi, is playing at the Granville Island Stage now. Learn more about the show here!

Vancouver Opera will close its 2023-2024 season with Georges Bizet’s opera, Carmen. Carmen is one of the most widely performed works in operatic history and Vancouver audiences will have five opportunities to see this production. 

Gateway Theatre now presenting Ken Ludwig's Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, a comedy with a fresh and lively take on the legendary tale of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles.

Discover the 2024/25 Symphonic Season of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA.

Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends will be at Rio Theatre on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm.

Pacific Theatre will present Samuel D. Hunter's, 'A Case For The Existence Of God,' from Thursday, May 16 to Sunday, June 9, 2024.

The Improv Centre (TIC) on Granville Island will present Camp What’s-It-Called as its feature show this spring/summer on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm from Friday, May 17 to Saturday, July 13, with a special opening night performance on Thursday, May 16 at 7:30pm.

Pi Theatre, as part of its Provocateurs Series, will present Pi’s Phucking Phunny Celebration of Comedy on Saturday, May 4 from 7:30pm to 12am at Little Mountain Gallery in Gastown. 

Carousel Theatre for Young People (CTYP), Vancouver International Children’s Festival, and Zee Zee Theatre will present the world premiere of Vancouver playwright Dave Deveau’s The Papa Penguin Play, at Granville Island’s Waterfront Theatre (1412 Cartwright St), from May 15 to June 2, 2024.

Metro Theatre has announced that Moonlight and Magnolias, directed by Catherine Morrison and written by Ron Hutchinson is coming to the Metro Theatre from April 26-May 18, 2024.

Experience Fujiwara Dance Inventions' Eunoia at the Firehall Arts Centre from May 8-11, presented by Teresa Trovato.

Canada's theater festivals are announcing cancellations or significant cuts due to ongoing financial difficulties. Festival organizers across the country report the compounded effects of recovering from COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns, rising inflation, increased competition, and dwindling corporate sponsorships as key factors straining their operations.

This week, the touring production of HAIRSPRAY presented by Broadway Across Canada made its stop in Vancouver. Playing at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from April 2nd the 7th, the musical made an indelible mark in Vancouver theatre as a truly memorable and energetic show. 

Vancouver electronic duo CHXMERAS will release their debut album, Terminal City, releasing on May 3, 2024, under Virtua94 Records.

Theatre Under the Stars will present its 2024 season, featuring CATS and School of Rock. Learn more bout the shows and see how to purchase tickets.

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra opens its 30th Annual Young Artist Concerto Competition with a National Call for Entries, announced by VSO CEO  Dr. Igor Shakhman.

Realwheels Theatre will present three bold and original scripts-in-development as part of their play reading series, Zombies, Mannequins, and Talking Heads.

Discover how the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival (VIBF) is transforming the art of burlesque through innovative and modern programming.

Opera on the Avalon launches the Young Artist/New Commission Series, a bold initiative aimed at redefining the future of opera and musical theatre. The series is part of their commitment to creative programming and addressing contemporary themes.

DanceHouse has revealed its 2024/25 season of performances from around the globe – on Vancouver stages from October 2024 through April 2025. Learn more about the season and see how to purchase tickets.

The Improv Centre (TIC) on Granville Island announced its programming for the month of April. Learn more about the programming here!

Experience the profound Indian dance form, Bharatanatyam, at Vancouver Playhouse on April 25., presented by Time Will Tell Arts Society and Caravan World Rhythms.

Experience the world premiere of FAMILY ROOM by The Falling Company, a dance theatre piece choreographed by Marissa Wong. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

Chor Leoni, and its professional ensemble The Leonids, will present Harmonia: The Leonids & Chor Leoni, a captivating celebration of pure a cappella harmony, on stage at St. Andrew’s-Wesley United (1022 Nelson Street) on April 11, 2024 at 7:30pm.

Join the Vancouver Symphony USA for their April concert featuring renowned French pianist Vincent Larderet. Experience a captivating evening of classical music in the heart of Vancouver.