Calgary Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Calgary — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
LEWIS & TOLKIEN Brings Literary Legends To The Stage In Calgary
Fire Exit Theatre and Hit & Myth Productions will co-present the Canadian premiere of Lewis & Tolkien by Dean Batali, an intimate new play that explores the profound and complex friendship between two of the 20th century’s most beloved authors.
Cast & Creative Team Set For Necessary Angel's MOONLIGHT SCHOONER
Necessary Angel Theatre Company has revealed the cast and creative team of the world premiere of Moonlight Schooner by Kanika Ambrose.
GABBY'S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! Adds 40+ Shows After Sold-Out Performances
Due to popular demand, a second leg of the North American tour of GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! PRESENTED BY WALMART will launch in Macon, GA, on January 14, 2026.
THE GRUFFALO Comes to Jack Singer Concert Hall
Take a trip into the deep, dark wood with the Orchestra and Conductor Monica Chen! Based on the beloved books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child tell the tales of a clever little mouse and his encounters with a fearsome monster.
BroadwayWorld Seeks Contributors In Calgary
BroadwayWorld is seeking passionate members of the Calgary theater community and theatergoers to join our team of theatre enthusiasts.
THE BROTHERS PARANORMAL Haunts Vertigo Theatre This Fall
Vertigo Theatre will present The Brothers Paranormal by Prince Gomolvilas, a chilling blend of mystery, comedy, and horror running September 27–October 26, 2025.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards
Nominations are now open 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.
Karen Kamensek Will Serve as Calgary Philharmonic Principal Guest Conductor
The Calgary Philharmonic has announced that Grammy-award winning conductor Karen Kamensek has joined the Calgary Phil this season in the newly-created role of Principal Guest Conductor.
BroadwayWorld Launches My Shows: A New Way to Track and Share Your Theatre Journey
BroadwayWorld introduces MyShows, a new feature that lets you track shows you’ve seen, rate productions, share reviews, and connect with friends.
Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo Receives The 2025 Clifford E. Lee Choreography Award
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity has announced that Barbara Kaneratonni Diabo, the Montreal-based award-winning dancer, choreographer, and artistic director, is the recipient of the 2025 Clifford E.
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Launches 70th Anniversary Season in September
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra will open its 2025–26 season on September 5 with a six-concert September lineup that showcases the breadth of its 70th anniversary programming.
Banff Centre Mountain Film And Book Festival Reveals 50th Anniversary Lineup
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity has announced the 50th anniversary lineup for the Banff Centre Mountain Film and Book Festival, running November 1–9, 2025.
The Whyte Presents 'The Ancestors Are Talking: Paintings By The Indigenous Seven'
The Whyte is presenting The Ancestors Are Talking: Paintings by the Indigenous Seven, a landmark exhibition now on view.
Video: THE LION KING Tour Sets Up for Calgary Engagement
The return of Disney’s The Lion King begins performances in Calgary at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW and KOHKOM'S BABUSHKA Come to the Banff Centre
As temperatures cool and night extends this fall, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity invites theatre audiences in Southern Alberta to venture inside their theatres for two world premiere productions.
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MJ THE MUSICAL Makes Calgary Premiere at Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in November
MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical celebrating the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Calgary premiere at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from November 18–23, 2025.
MJ THE MUSICAL Sets Edmonton Premiere at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical celebrating the life and artistry of Michael Jackson, will make its Edmonton premiere at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from November 11–16, 2025.
BroadwayWorld Launches the All-New Games Center Featuring Broadway Trivia & More
BroadwayWorld, the leading source for theatre news and entertainment, has officially launched the BroadwayWorld Games Center, a brand-new destination for interactive Broadway-themed games designed for theatre fans of all ages.
BANFF (THE BEAUTIFUL) CELEBRATES OSCAR PETERSON AT 100 is Coming to Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity will present Banff (The Beautiful) Celebrates Oscar Peterson at 100, a musical celebration honouring the legacy and enduring influence of one of Canada’s most iconic jazz artists.
THE LION KING Comes to Calgary in July
More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the phenomenon of Disney’s THE LION KING, and now you can, too, when Alberta’s best-loved musical returns to the Jubilee Auditoria.
Theatre Calgary Reveals New Executive Director
Theatre Calgary's Board of Directors has announced Stephen Schroeder has been named the new Executive Director of Theatre Calgary.
Banff Centre Appoints Santee Smith and Françoise E. Lyon to the Board of Governors
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity will welcome internationally renowned dance artist, educator, and community leader Santee Smith as well as finance, governance, and tech start-up leader and arts supporter Françoise E.
Video: LEGALLY BLONDE at Theatre Calgary- Extended Look
Check out an extended look at Legally Blonde, running through June 15th at Theatre Calgary.
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BEEHIVE The 60's Musical Stage West (6/26-8/30) |
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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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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick Centennial Concert Hall (10/23-10/23) |
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Broadway Across Canada Presents Hamilton Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (6/15-6/27) |
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Broadway Across Canada Presents: & Juliet Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (9/15-9/20) |
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& Juliet Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (9/15-9/20) |
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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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Menopause The Musical Club Regent Event Centre (10/07-10/07) |