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The talent on stage was outstanding and made for one of the most entertaining theatre experiences I have witnessed in Calgary.
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Review: Stage West’s UNNECESSARY FARCE puts the cop in copulate
A slapstick comedy featuring a ragtag cast of misfits tangled in a wild game of cat and mouse.
Review: & JULIET at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
The showmanship, the spectacle, and the heady nostalgia made the entire production of Broadway Across Canada's '& Juliet' one of my favourite theatre experiences of all time.
Review: Broadway Across Canada’s & JULIET is a non-stop joyride packed with pop culture nostalgia
The showmanship, the spectacle, and the heady nostalgia made Broadway Across Canada's performance of '& Juliet' one of my favourite theatre experiences of all time.
Review: BEEHIVE: THE 60’S MUSICAL at Stage West Theatre Calgary
Big hair, big voices, big love! Don’t miss Beehive at Stage West where you can relive the 1960’s through the fashion, dances, and melodies of that era.
Review: Theatre Calgary’s COME FROM AWAY nourishes your heart and soul
I cannot express how transformative Theatre Calgary's performance of 'Come From Away' is and how I wish everyone would have the opportunity to experience it.
Review: Broadway Across Canada’s performance of MAMMA MIA! will have you dancing in your seat
Thanks to a 14 year run on Broadway and the hit 2008 film featuring a star-studded cast, Mamma Mia! is one of the most well-known Broadway shows internationally.
Review: Vertigo Theatre’s THE VERDICT Brings Moral Ambiguity to the Courtroom
Vertigo Theatre's 'The Verdict' was a fascinating look at one lawyer's quest to uphold the law and confront the powerful institutions that run Boston's churches, schools, and hospitals.
Review: Verb Theatre’s THE STARLING EFFECT exposes the science of self-preservation
I am a fan of the Netflix series ‘Black Mirror’, so I appreciated the use of cutting edge technology to reveal a darker side of human nature and just how far we would go to survive and protect those we love.
Preview: PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: THE CURSE OF THE BLACK PEARL IN CONCERT with the FILMharmonique Orchestra
Released 23 years ago, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl’ is the first film in what has now become a $4.
Review: ATP presents the shockingly unexpected tale of WILDWOMAN with a wickedly modern twist
This show has so many modern aspects that are blended in with the historic backdrop that the audience initially find the contrast comical.
Review: Calgary Opera’s THE BARBER OF SEVILLE is comedic gold and a musical feast for the ears
The music is familiar to many thanks to various pop culture references including The Looney Tunes, Mrs.
Review: The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra brings VIVALDI’S FOUR SEASONS to modern listeners
I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and the feeling that it left me with.
Review: Theatre Calgary’s A DOLL’S HOUSE breaks from convention to redefine the marital relationship
The revelations in 'A Doll's House' unearth truths about the role of women in society, the expectations of mothers in the overall family dynamic, the portrayal of the husband as both the caretaker and patriarch in the home, and even the influence of nature versus nurture in our behavioural tendencie
Review: Vertigo Theatre’s A KILLING SNOW Brings Chills and Thrills to Calgary Audiences
“A Killing Snow” transports the audience to a blizzard-ravaged home in Huron County, Ontario where five ‘strangers’ are unwittingly drawn together to escape the storm.
Review: Stage West’s WHO’S UNDER WHERE is a True Battle of the Sexes
Having never attended a show at the Stage West Theatre here in Calgary, I wasn’t really sure what to expect.
Review: CANDLELIGHT®: THE BEST OF HANS ZIMMER at Grace Presbyterian Church
The Candlelight® concert series is a special treat for music lovers of all ages and varying music tastes.
Review: SWAN LAKE at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
There’s a reason that the ballet holds rank as an elite art form, and Alberta Ballet’s production of ‘Swan Lake’ is evidence of just such a title.
Review: CASEY & DIANA at Martha Cohen Theatre
Every so often, we encounter stories so powerful that they remind us of the fragility of our human lives.
Review: Theatre Calgary's THE TALE OF THE GIFTED PRINCE - A Journey of Self-Discovery
Faraway kingdoms, magical interventions, and larger-than-life puppets may sound like child’s play but The Tale of the Gifted Prince has found a way to combine all of these into a heartfelt tale of self-discovery.
Review: FOREVER PLAID is Simply Fun
The joys of watching live theatre include seeing the sweat pouring down performer’s faces, from an acceptably social distance, and knowing that it’s a combination of the powerful stage lights and the inexplicable desire to include live flames in a show about four boys who died in a car crash.
BWW Review: Stage West Swings the Vote with THE OUTSIDER
When it comes to political theatre, one's mind does not immediately turn to Stage West Theatre Restaurant.
BWW Review: DIY Theatre Brings Life to MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Two lovers, scorned, and now playful rivals, are brought together in the pursuit of love and happiness.
BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Get a Fresh Coat of Paint at Theatre Calgary
Theatre Calgary has been delighting audiences with A Christmas Carol for 30 years, changing up the adaption, cast, and production every few years to keep audiences coming back for more.
BWW Review: Alberta Theatre Projects Brings THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE to Life
Under direction by Artistic Director Darcy Evans, the story follows four children as they travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia where an eternal winter has been sent by the White Witch, but rumors of a prophecy and the return of the King: Aslan, the Lion, send them on an adventure to save
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LAST CANDLE Vertigo Theatre (2/26-3/07) |
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Sense & Sensibility Theatre Calgary (3/30-4/25) |
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One Christmas Carol Beddington Theatre Arts Centre (12/20-12/21) |
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Broadway Across Canada Presents Mrs. Doubtfire Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1/05-1/10) |
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SHERLOCK HOLMES: The Hunt for Moriarty Vertigo Theatre (11/14-12/19) |
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Disney's Frozen the Broadway Musical Beddington Theatre Arts Centre (11/20-12/29) |
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Peter Pan Goes Wrong Theatre Calgary (5/25-6/20) |
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Broadway Across Canada Presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (11/10-11/15) |
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (11/10-11/15) |
