The latest theatre news from Calgary — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
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.
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.
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Broadway Across Canada Presents: & Juliet Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (9/15-9/20) |
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BEEHIVE The 60's Musical Stage West (6/26-8/30) |
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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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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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How to Save the World from a Bus to Thunder Bay Wood's Homes @ Inglewood Hub (7/31-8/08) |
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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) |
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Menopause The Musical Club Regent Event Centre (10/07-10/07) |
