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Molly Johnson Will Appear Live In Calgary Next Week
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2022
JazzYYC announces the 7:00 p.m. first show at King Eddy with Molly Johnson is sold out and tickets are available for the 9:30 p.m. second show.
SINGERS @ SUNSET Comes to Storybook Theatre This Summer
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2022
This 6-part weekly concert series will be hosted on the StoryBook grounds, featuring some of Calgary's brightest rising and shining stars. Each week will be themed from evenings with the music of powerhouse theatre legends like Stephen Schwartz and Andrew Lloyd Webber to new Calgary singer-songwriters.
StoryBook Theatre Presents DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS Through March 12
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2022
StoryBook Theatre is thrilled to bring the beloved Disney Channel Original Movie to the stage with Disney's Descendants: The Musical. From February 11 – March 12 on Tuesdays to Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., the show will teach its young audience about friendship, family and the importance of making their own choices about whom they want to be.
Calgary Phil Reveals Spring Concerts Including Bernadette Peters and More
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2022
From big-name artists to blockbuster classics, highlights include Broadway sensation Bernadette Peters, genre-defying musician iskwē, and acclaimed pianist Janina Fialkowska, plus Ludwig van Beethoven's blockbuster fifth symphony, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's farewell Requiem, the music of folk legend Joni Mitchell and pop icons Billy Joel and Elton John, and family-friendly concerts both in-person and online. 
Disney's DESCENDANTS is Now Playing at StoryBook Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2022
StoryBook Theatre is bringing the beloved Disney Channel Original Movie to the stage with Disney's Descendants: The Musical. From February 11 - March 12 on Tuesdays to Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., the show will teach its young audience about friendship, family and the importance of making their own choices about whom they want to be.
Downstage to Present SHE SPREADS
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2022
Downstage will present She Spreads in collaboration with Dead Roads Collective. The funny, surprising and poetic story of three women will premiere online from February 23 - February 27th, with a one night only screening at the Globe Cinema in Calgary at 7pm on Saturday, February 26th.
StoryBook Theatre Present DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS
by BWW News Desk - January 26, 2022
StoryBook Theatre is thrilled to bring the beloved Disney Channel Original Movie to the stage with Disney's Descendants: The Musical. From February 11 – March 12 on Tuesdays to Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., the show will teach its young audience about friendship, family and the importance of making their own choices about whom they want to be.
Theatre Calgary Gives Audiences A Chance To Choose A Show With Calgary's Choice
by BWW News Desk - January 21, 2022
For the first time in its history, Theatre Calgary is giving all of Calgary and surrounding area a hand in choosing a production for the 2022-23 season.
One Yellow Rabbit Cancels HIGH PERFORMANCE RODEO
by Vicki Trask - January 12, 2022
While of course we are deeply disappointed, the safety of our community is our top priority. We’re currently communicating with all of our artists and crews, and exploring our options, including the potential of rescheduling individual events or the festival as a whole. We thank you all for your patience as we look to what’s next! 
ANASTASIA in Calgary Announces New Dates
by BWW News Desk - January 11, 2022
New dates have been postponed for the upcoming performance of Anastasia in Calgary. The show will now come to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from February 28-March 5.
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Cancels Two Upcoming Performances 
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2022
The Calgary Philharmonic has announced the cancellation of its next two performances: Yuja Wang in Concert on January 15 and 16, and Diana Cohen Performs Mozart on January 21 and 22. While this has been a very difficult decision, the organization believes it is the right thing to do at this time given the increasing pressure on the health care system and the challenges with artists' international travel. 
Winners Announced For The BroadwayWorld 2021 Calgary Awards
by BWW Awards - January 06, 2022
Winners have been announced for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards. The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
DORA MAAR: THE WICKED ONE Announced At HPR 2022
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2022
In 1935, the brilliant photographer and artist Dora Maar meets Pablo Picasso at a cafe in Paris. Thus begins a relationship with the most famous artist in the world.
Last Chance To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards; Story Book Theatre's ANNIE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 27, 2021
This is the last chance to vote for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to Theatre Calgary in 2022
by BWW News Desk - December 27, 2021
Theatre Calgary will present Steel Magnolias in 2022. Performances will run March 8 - April 3, 2022. The play is written by Robert Harling and directed by Valerie Planche.
Theatre Calgary Announces Cancellation of All Remaining Performances of A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2021
Theatre Calgary has announced that due to contact with COVID-19 all remaining performances of A Christmas Carol have been cancelled.
Final Weeks To Vote For The BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards; Story Book Theatre's ANNIE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 20, 2021
Time is running out to vote for for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards; Story Book's ANNIE Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Staff - December 13, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Take A First Look at Both Casts of Theatre Calgary's A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Gigi Gervais - December 12, 2021
Theatre Calgary is set to bring Calgary's festive tradition, A Christmas Carol, back to the stage starting on November 30. Now in its 35th year, their production of Charles Dickens' timeless tale of greed, ghosts, and redemption is a must in the annual holiday celebrations for thousands of families in their city. Watch a sneak peek here.
Downstage and Climate Change Theatre Action Present An Evening of Short Plays & Panel Discussion This Week
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2021
What might an equitable, sustainable, decarbonized, and just society look like? Downstage's Climate Change Theatre Action, a live staged-reading of short plays on December 9 & 10th, tackles the challenging conversation around climate change and taps into the creative minds of playwrights from around the world to envision possibilities for our future.
Vote For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards; First Stats Announced!
by BWW - December 06, 2021
Our readers set the nominees, and now voting is open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL to Return to the Stage at Theatre Calgary
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2021
Theatre Calgary is set to bring Calgary's festive tradition, A Christmas Carol, back to the stage starting on November 30. Now in its 35th year, their production of Charles Dickens' timeless tale of greed, ghosts, and redemption is a must in the annual holiday celebrations for thousands of families in their city.
Downstage and Climate Change Theatre Action Present An Evening of Short Plays & Panel Discussion
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2021
What might an equitable, sustainable, decarbonized, and just society look like? Downstage's Climate Change Theatre Action, a live staged-reading of short plays on December 9 & 10th, tackles the challenging conversation around climate change and taps into the creative minds of playwrights from around the world to envision possibilities for our future.
Lunchbox Theatre Welcomes Audiences Back with a New Christmas Classic
by Vicki Trask - November 23, 2021
Lunchbox Theatre is set to debut the first production of its 2021-22 season after nearly two years in the dark. As announced in September, the first full, in-person production is the holiday show All I Want for Christmas by Rebecca Northan. It is a wonderful new comedy about looking for love at the North Pole that is sure to warm your heart and get you in the festive spirit. This production will preview on November 30, Open on December 2nd and run until December 19, 2021.
NAUGHTY BUT NICE VACCIN8! is Back This December
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2021
Winner of the 2021 Rosie Award for the Best Musical or Variety Program filmed in Alberta, Naughty... but Nice! Vaccin8! is back with some new songs, a new cast and a lot of your old favourites from years' past, streaming online from December 3 - 19, 2021. 

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One Christmas Carol in Calgary One Christmas Carol
StoryBook Theatre (12/8 - 12/23)
Cabaret in Calgary Cabaret
The Pumphouse (Victor Mitchell Theatre) (5/15 - 5/30)
Shrek in Calgary Shrek
StoryBook Theatre (5/22 - 6/21)
Anne Of Green Gables in Calgary Anne Of Green Gables
StoryBook Theatre (2/20 - 3/15)
A Very Full Circle Holiday Show in Calgary A Very Full Circle Holiday Show
West Village Theatre (12/17 - 12/20)
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels in Calgary Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
The Pumphouse (Victor Mitchell Theatre) (1/9 - 1/24)
Meredith Wilsons's Miracle On 34th Street in Calgary Meredith Wilsons's Miracle On 34th Street
StoryBook Theatre (11/21 - 12/30)
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