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StoryBook Theatre Announces New Outdoor Concert Series
by BWW News Desk - July 14, 2021
StoryBook Theatre will launch their 45th Season with a new outdoor concert series, Singers @ Sunset, a 6-part weekly presentation that features some of Calgary's brightest rising and shining stars, from August 1 to September 5, 2021. 
THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL and More Announced for StoryBook Theatre 45th Season
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2021
StoryBook Theatre has announced an exciting lineup of shows for its 45th season!
Kristin Chenoweth to Kick Off Alberta Bair Theater 2021-22 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2021
Alberta Bair Theater announces its lineup for the highly anticipated 2021-22 season featuring performers of the highest caliber to showcase the historic $13.6 million renovation and expansion.
Broadway To Return To Calgary In 2022
by Vicki Trask - June 22, 2021
Broadway Across Canada has announced that Broadway performances are scheduled to recommence at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in January 2022 featuring ANASTASIA. Also slated for the upcoming season are HAMILTON and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. COME FROM AWAY is available as season option.
Alberta's Distinguished Artist Award Recipients Announced
by Vicki Trask - June 22, 2021
The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Awards Foundation is pleased to announce that artist Faye HeavyShield (Blood Reserve, Kainaiwa Nation, AB), writer and filmmaker Cheryl Foggo (Calgary, AB), and dance choreographer Vicki Adams Willis (Calgary, AB), have been selected to receive the 2021 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Distinguished Artist Award.
StoryBook Theatre to Announced 45th Season at MISPLACED Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - June 19, 2021
StoryBook Theatre is opening the curtains for their 45th Season of productions, called the Season of Hope, with the intention of bringing light to a difficult time in the arts. They will formally announce their new season on June 19th at 7:30 p.m. during the MisPlaced Fundraiser.
The Metamorphosis of Art During Pandemic Dancers' Studio West Presents MADE UP
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2021
Dancers' Studio West has been one of the most influential artistic instigators on the Alberta Dance scene and they are thrilled to announce the world premiere installation and film by Associate Artist Linnea Swan, Made Up, from June 24 - 27, 2021 at cSPACE King Edward Studio Theatre, which will be presented through multiple screenings for small groups of people, as per AHS guidelines. 
JazzYYC Calgary's Jazz Collaborative Presents JAZZYYC SUMMER FESTIVAL 
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2021
JazzYYC has announced summer reopening plans and will welcome Calgary and Alberta jazz music fans from August 19 to 22 for the JazzYYC Summer Festival.
TRIAL BY JURY Will Be Performed Outdoors in Pumphouse Park Next Week
by BWW News Desk - June 09, 2021
This one-act is a bite-sized portion of Gilbert and Sullivan’s signature witty lyrics, catchy tunes, and ridiculous plotlines. Unlike most Gilbert and Sullivan shows, there is no spoken dialogue. This 30 min show will be followed by a Concert of G&S Favourites.
BWW Feature: THEATRE FROM A DISTANCE With ALBERTA THEATRE PROJECTS
by Vicki Trask - May 28, 2021
Alberta Theatre Projects, celebrating 49 years this coming season, is airing the seventh and final reading of their 2021 Playwrights Projects on Friday May 28th 2021 over Zoom. The company is known for original plays and adaptations of Canadian works, pulling from artists all over the country. I sat down with Interim Executive Director (formerly General Manager) Kyle Russell to talk about how the company has navigated the leap to digital media.
Moral Pleasures Shares 'Goth' Single
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 24, 2021
On the track, McKinley says: “Goth” is more about celebrating youth while you’ve got it. When you’re young, experiences and relationships are so intense and you’re so carefree, but that part of life doesn’t last very long.
BWW Feature: THEATRE FROM A DISTANCE with SIDENOTE THEATRE
by Vicki Trask - May 14, 2021
Stefanie Barnfather is the Artistic Director and Co-Creator of SideNote Theatre, a company comparatively still in its infancy but quickly garnering attention. She is a creator and educator based in Calgary with a strong passion for empowering emerging artists. Since opening their doors in October 2019, SideNotes’s mandate is centered around creating, workshopping and producing original plays and musicals in a collaborative and thought-provoking manner.
Revv52 Pop/Rock Ensemble presents: VIRTUALLY YOURS Streaming Concert
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2021
Tune in this weekend got Rev52's streamed concert of stunning music videos VIRTUALLY YOURS. The ladies of Revv will be joined by a special guest performer, the incredible baritone Jonathan Christopher who is a member of HAMILTON's national touring cast.
BWW Feature: THEATRE FROM A DISTANCE with THEATRE CALGARY
by Vicki Trask - May 07, 2021
This week, Theatre Calgary's Stafford Arima and Maya Choldin explained how their company is paving the way for emerging artists in the new digital age of theatre. Theatre Calgary (which is known for its cross-country collaboration and interpretations of old and new plays and musicals) jumped into the digital scene fairly quickly following the ending of in-person performances.
BWW Feature: THEATRE FROM A DISTANCE with STORYBOOK THEATRE
by Vicki Trask - April 30, 2021
I sat down with a few of the companies in Calgary’s theatre scene to talk to them about how they’ve survived the lockdown. Over the next few weeks, I’ll introduce you to them. First up: JP Thibodeau is the Artistic Director of StoryBook Theatre, one of Canada’s largest TYA (theatre for young audiences) companies.
Alberta Theatre Projects Presents STEALING SAM
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2021
Alberta Theatre Projects will bring theatre back to audiences at home and across the country with professional broadcasts of the acclaimed play Stealing Sam.
2021 IGNITE Festival of Emerging Artists Searches For Festival Producer
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2021
Every year in June, Sage Theatre presents the IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists – a multi-disciplinary, 4-day festival of emerging art and artists. It’s big, it’s bold, it’s beautiful! With about 100 artists programmed each year, IGNITE! is a fantastic development, networking, and presentation opportunity for Calgary’s artists.
Calgary Philharmonic Presents CITY SPACES: FAIRMONT PALLISER Virtual Concert
by BWW News Desk - April 11, 2021
Calgary Philharmonic will present City Spaces: Fairmont Palliser, a virtual concert held on Saturday 17 April 2021.
Top Performing Arts Schools in Calgary, Canada
by BWW Special - April 08, 2021
BroadwayWorld rounds up the top performing arts schools in Calgary.
Calgary Philharmonic's Ad Astra Capital Campaign Builds Momentum With New Donations
by BWW News Desk - March 31, 2021
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra's capital campaign continues to build momentum with almost $1 million in contributions since October 2020. This includes the endowment of the Resident Conductor position and a substantial grant from the Department of Canadian Heritage.
StoryBook Theatre Presents THE PAPERBAG PRINCESS
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2021
After it's last popular StoryBook Theatre run back in 2016, the company will bring The Paperbag Princess and the story's many important and relevant themes of self-identity, gender roles and resilience, to the screen from April 9 - 25, 2021. 
Alberta Theatre Projects Presents Seven New Plays
by Vicki Trask - March 16, 2021
Alberta Theatre Projects is thrilled to announce Playwrights Projects 2021, a series of seven online workshop readings of new Canadian plays by members of the Alberta Theatre Projects Playwrights Unit. These virtual readings will take place Friday evenings from April 16 to May 28 and offer a unique opportunity to see the process of creating a new play.
Downstage Presents TALES FROM THE STUDENT MIND
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2021
Tales From the Student Mind is the latest creative offering at Downstage, where five students will create micro-plays for the company’s social media, YouTube and website platforms, which will be available for viewing from March 22 - March 27th in celebration of World Theatre Day.
Summer Drama Day Camps Announced at Pumphouse Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2021
Pumphouse Theatre Summer 2021 Drama Camps registration is now open as of March 1st, 2021.
Theatre Calgary Highlights LGBTQ2S+ Writers in New Works Festival
by Vicki Trask - February 22, 2021
Theatre Calgary is dedicated to nurturing new works, new voices, and new stories, and providing a platform for them to be seen, heard, and discovered. Today,  we are thrilled to announce  our new Page to Stage New Works Festival that will launch March 20-21. This opportunity could be an additional reading, a more focused workshop, an exploratory workshop, or an actual production.

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