The latest theatre news from Calgary — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
The Calgary Philharmonic announced Ilan Kumaranayake Mendel as its next Resident Conductor, joining the orchestra in the upcoming 2026/2027 season as the Phil continues its search for a new Music Director.
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.
Acorn Cap Productions will present HOW TO SAVE THE WORLD FROM A BUS TO THUNDER BAY, a sci-fi farce by UCalgary master's student Kat Arifin, at the Calgary Fringe Festival at Woods Homes @ Inglewood.
In this June 2026 edition, we're bringing you a fresh batch of standout reviews from stages across the country and beyond - from the world premiere of Gloria and Emily Estefan's Basura at Atlanta's Alliance Theatre to the riotous new comedy Iceboy!, starring Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman, at Chic
Theatre Calgary will present the Punctuate! Theatre Production of First Métis Man of Odesa by Matthew MacKenzie and Mariya Khomutova.
Settle in, it's time to meet one of the stars of Broadway Across Canada's upcoming production of 'Clue'! I had the opportunity to learn all about the mysterious lady in purple during our one-on-one interview before the show's debut in Calgary.
Today marks a major milestone for BroadwayWorld.
On the tails of How to Train Your Dragon in Concert’s roaring 2025 Calgary success, How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Concert soars into Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium September 4 & 5 for two special screenings of the film performed live by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
Theatre Calgary released the official trailer for COME FROM AWAY, closing its season with the Sankoff and Hein musical.
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.
Full Circle Theatre will present 30 MINUTES OR LESS, an evening of three short plays by playwright AJ Pearce, covering topics from the Columbine aftermath to Arctic exploration, at Awaken Church in Calgary.
Full Circle Theatre's POWER PLAY, a Shakespeare-inspired hockey rom-com by Erin Weir, follows a PR executive forced into a fake relationship with a scandal-prone defenseman.
Broadway Across Canada announced tickets for the North American tour of & JULIET will go on sale for an Edmonton engagement at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
The Calgary Philharmonic will present a rarely performed note-for-note production of Mendelssohn's score to Shakespeare's play, led by former Music Director Hans Graf at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.
Calgary's Cool Choir announced a 10th anniversary concert at the Jack Singer Concert Hall, featuring a 400-voice choir alongside special guests Paul Brandt and Martin Kerr, with proceeds benefiting four local and international charities.
Canada's Globe Theatre brought in police and private security after a viral video sparked transphobic threats against the cast and crew of Kevin Loring's play.
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
JazzYYC announced its annual Summer Festival in Calgary, featuring headliners Hiromi's Sonicwonder, Mark Lettieri Group, and Raul Midón, alongside international acts from Iceland and France and local Calgary musicians.
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.
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.
The Calgary Philharmonic announced its 2026/2027 season, with full program details available for the upcoming year of performances at Calgary's Arts Commons.
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How to Save the World from a Bus to Thunder Bay Wood's Homes @ Inglewood Hub (7/31-8/08) |
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Broadway Across Canada Presents Hamilton Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (6/15-6/27) |
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& Juliet Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (9/15-9/20) |
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Broadway Across Canada Presents Mrs. Doubtfire Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1/05-1/10) |
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BEEHIVE The 60's Musical Stage West (6/26-8/30) |
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LAST CANDLE Vertigo Theatre (2/26-3/07) |
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How to Save the World From a Bus to Thunder Bay Wood's Homes @ Inglewood (7/31-8/08) |
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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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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick Centennial Concert Hall (10/23-10/23) |
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Menopause The Musical Club Regent Event Centre (10/07-10/07) |
