The latest theatre news from Calgary — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
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.
Giant, the new play starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, will be released in cinemas later this year.
The new production of STARLIGHT EXPRESS, which won an Olivier Award during its London run, will tour the UK and beyond, with stops in Leicester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Sunderland, Birmingham, and Southampton.
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.
Lincoln Center Theater’s Broadway revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, announced today that it will launch a North American Tour in the fall of 2027.
BroadwayWorld is launching the May 2026 Games Challenge - a month-long streak competition open to fans across the U.
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.
This show has so many modern aspects that are blended in with the historic backdrop that the audience initially find the contrast comical.
Theatre Calgary has released a director interview with Anita Rochon, who gives a peek behind the curtain on A DOLL'S HOUSE, the Canadian Premiere of Amy Herzog's acclaimed new version of Henrik Ibsen's classic, now playing through May 3, 2026 at the Max Bell Theatre (Werklund Centre) in Calgary.
A joint performance with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, the Calgary Phil debut of world-renowned soloist Steven Isserlis, and more are set for Calgary Philharmonic's lineup this may.
TV Tunes: The Music That Moved Us, , a musical revue featuring songs from classic TV shows, will be staged at the Irish Cultural Society in Calgary.
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
THE VERDICT, adapted by Margaret May Hobbs from Barry Reed’s novel, will be presented at Vertigo Theatre.
I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and the feeling that it left me with.
The music is familiar to many thanks to various pop culture references including The Looney Tunes, Mrs.
Calgary Pro Musica announced its landmark 50th season, featuring James Ehnes, Gryphon Trio, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and Attacca Quartet with Caroline Shaw at Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall in Calgary.
David Harewood, Caitlin Fitzgerald, and Toby Jones’ new production of Othello will stream exclusively in the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Korea on Marquee TV.
Theatre Calgary has released new video footage of A Doll's House, the Canadian Premiere of Amy Herzog's acclaimed new version of Henrik Ibsen's classic, now playing through May 3, 2026 at the Max Bell Theatre (Werklund Centre) in Calgary, Alberta.
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
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“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.
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Verb Theatre, in association with Reckless Daughter Creative, will present the world premiere of THE STARLING EFFECT, a science fiction play by Lara Schmitz, running April 28–May 9, 2026 at Vertigo Studio Theatre in Calgary.
Theatre Calgary has revealed the company’s 2026-27 season of plays.
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LAST CANDLE Vertigo Theatre (2/26-3/07) |
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Broadway Across Canada Presents Mrs. Doubtfire Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1/05-1/10) |
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Broadway Across Canada Presents Hamilton Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (6/15-6/27) |
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Menopause The Musical Club Regent Event Centre (10/07-10/07) |
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Broadway Across Canada Presents: & Juliet Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (9/15-9/20) |
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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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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 (7/31-8/08) |
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& Juliet Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (9/15-9/20) |
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show Spooktacular Tour with Barry Bostwick Centennial Concert Hall (10/23-10/23) |
