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TOSCA, CINDERELLA and More Set for Calgary Opera 2026/27 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2026
Calgary Opera will present its 2026/27 season, showcasing a blend of classic operas and contemporary pieces. The season aims to cater to diverse audiences with performances that highlight both traditional and modern operatic works.
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards
by BWW Awards - January 14, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
BOTTICELLI IN THE FIRE to be Presented at the Big Secret Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2026
Botticelli in the Fire, by Jordan Tannahill, produced by Downstage, will run at the Big Secret Theatre in the Werklund Centre. From the mind of one of Canada’s most celebrated playwrights comes a bold reimagining of Renaissance Florence.
Calgary Opera Will Present HANSEL AND GRETEL in Puppet-Infused Production
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2026
Calgary Opera will present the classic opera HANSEL AND GRETEL at the Southern Jubilee Auditorium starting January 31, 2026. This production promises to bring a magical storybook experience to life, captivating audiences with its enchanting narrative and stunning visuals.
SHAKESPEARE'S R&J Comes to the West Village Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2026
Shakespeare's R&J is coming to the Sage Theatre in February. An adaptation by Joe Calarco, this production is presented by The Shakespeare Company and Sage Theatre with the support of Calgary Young People’s Theatre.
LAZY SUSAN By Col Cseke To Play The Erratics Indie Arts Club In March 2026
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2026
Lazy Susan by Col Cseke will run March 17–28, 2026, at The Erratics Indie Arts Club, co-presented by Inside Out Theatre and Handsome Alice Theatre, featuring an immersive, table-side staging.
DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS Comes to the Pumphouse Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2026
Front Row Centre Players will present Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the Pumphouse Theatre this month. Performances run January 9 – 24, 2026. Learn more here!
Calgary Opera Brings HANSEL AND GRETEL to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2025
Calgary Opera will bring its reimagined take on Hansel and Gretel to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium beginning Jan. 31, 2026. Learn more about the production here!
Tickets For MAMMA MIA! In Edmonton to go on Sale Next Week
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2025
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Edmonton at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, will go on sale. The 25th Anniversary production of MAMMA MIA! made a return to Broadway in August 2025 for a limited six-month run.
The Calgary Performing Arts Festival Sets Dates For Spring 2026
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2025
The Calgary Performing Arts Festival (CPAF) will return in spring 2026, offering a fresh slate of performances showcasing the province’s emerging talent. Learn more here!
Kennedy Kanagawa, Kelvin Moon Loh and More to Star in THE TALE OF THE GIFTED PRINCE
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
Theatre Calgary has revealed the full cast and creative team for the upcoming World Premiere production of The Tale of the Gifted Prince, with book and lyrics by Lezlie Wade and music by Daniel Green.
Banff Centre For Arts And Creativity Unveils Winter Season Of Music, Circus, Comedy, Fashion, And Performance
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2025
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity has announced its winter lineup of performances and events, featuring artists across music, circus, comedy, fashion, and visual art.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards
by BWW Awards - November 14, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Calgary Renaissance Singers & Players Reveal Holiday Programming
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2025
This holiday season, the Calgary Renaissance Singers & Players will transport audiences to a candlelit Christmas Eve in 1615 North Germany with their upcoming concert, Christmas in Wolfenbüttel: The Music of Michael Praetorius.
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD to be Presented at Calgary Opera
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Calgary Opera will present Little Red Riding Hood, the famously funny, bite-sized opera by Seymour Barab. This one-hour family favourite brings a playful twist to the classic fairytale.
Calgary Opera To Present LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD This Holiday Season
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2025
Calgary Opera will present Little Red Riding Hood, the one-hour opera by Seymour Barab, running November 28–December 7, 2025, at the Mamdani Opera Centre.
PERIL IN THE ALPS to be Presented at Vertigo Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2025
Vertigo Theatre will present PERIL IN THE ALPS by Steven Dietz, based in part on Agatha Christie's 'Poirot Investigates'. Six actors bring to life dozens of eccentric characters and clever suspects in this diabolically funny mystery romp.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
MJ THE MUSICAL To Make Its Calgary Premiere This November At Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2025
The acclaimed First National Tour of MJ the Musical will make its Calgary premiere November 18–23, 2025 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, presented by Broadway Across Canada.
MJ THE MUSICAL To Make Its Edmonton Premiere In November At Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by BWW News Desk - October 16, 2025
The First National Tour of MJ, the smash-hit musical inspired by the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Edmonton premiere November 11–16, 2025 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, presented by Broadway Across Canada.
Tickets For LES MISERABLES in Calgary Go On Sale This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2025
Get your LES MISERABLES Calgary tickets starting October 20, 2025, for this iconic musical's return to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium!
Calgary Opera Opens Season With Reimagined MADAMA BUTTERFLY
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2025
Calgary Opera will open its 2025/26 main stage season with Giacomo Puccini’s tragic masterpiece Madama Butterfly, a timeless tale of love, betrayal, and cultural collision.
ALLERGIC TO WATER to be Co-Presented by Wee Witches & Inside Out Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 15, 2025
Wee Witches and Inside Out Theatre will present Allergic to Water, an interactive dark comedy about intergenerational bathtubs, mysterious chronic illness, and a barista with a top-secret brew. Learn more!
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2025
Time is running out to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Banff Centre For Arts and Creativity Launches Leadership Programs in 2026 and Beyond
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2025
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity has announced a lineup of leadership training and development programs for 2026 and beyond that weave together its three pillars.

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