THE HOUSE OF BERNARDA ALBA is Coming to Calgary
by Vicki Trask - September 06, 2022
Written in 1936, The House of Bernarda Alba is considered one of the masterpieces of Spanish theatre. Queer playwright Federico García Lorca wrote this all-female play as an analogy of the sexual and emotional repression he experienced throughout his life.
by Vicki Trask - September 06, 2022
Written in 1936, The House of Bernarda Alba is considered one of the masterpieces of Spanish theatre. Queer playwright Federico García Lorca wrote this all-female play as an analogy of the sexual and emotional repression he experienced throughout his life.
Canadian Premiere Takes Home 6 Awards at Last Weekend's Awards
by Vicki Trask - August 30, 2022
This year, the CAT Awards is recognizing productions that took place over the past two theatre seasons (July 2020 through June 2022). During this time there were a total of 34 productions from 14 different community theatre member companies, and 21 of these productions from 10 companies received nominations.
by Vicki Trask - August 30, 2022
This year, the CAT Awards is recognizing productions that took place over the past two theatre seasons (July 2020 through June 2022). During this time there were a total of 34 productions from 14 different community theatre member companies, and 21 of these productions from 10 companies received nominations.
Vertigo Theatre Presents Stephen King's Classic Thriller MISERY
by Vicki Trask - August 28, 2022
Vertigo Theatre kicks off it’s 46th season with their production of MISERY based on the novel by Stephen King, written by William Goldman, September 10 - October 15. MISERY is based on Stephen King’s classic psychological thriller and written by William Goldman, the same screenwriter of the 1990 movie.
by Vicki Trask - August 28, 2022
Vertigo Theatre kicks off it’s 46th season with their production of MISERY based on the novel by Stephen King, written by William Goldman, September 10 - October 15. MISERY is based on Stephen King’s classic psychological thriller and written by William Goldman, the same screenwriter of the 1990 movie.
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is Now Playing at StoryBook Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
Legally Blonde The Musical, a fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, opened at StoryBook Theatre on August 19th and runs through September 10th, as part of the 46th Season of Inspiration.
by BWW News Desk - August 24, 2022
Legally Blonde The Musical, a fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, opened at StoryBook Theatre on August 19th and runs through September 10th, as part of the 46th Season of Inspiration.
THE F WORD Comes to Downstage in 2023
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2022
The F Word comes to Downstage in 2023. Performances run February 9 - February 19, 2023. This is a World Premiere presented by Alberta Theatre Projects.
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2022
The F Word comes to Downstage in 2023. Performances run February 9 - February 19, 2023. This is a World Premiere presented by Alberta Theatre Projects.
GENDER? HARDLY KNOW THEM Comes to Downstage in October
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2022
Gender? Hardly Know Them comes to Downstage in October. Performances run October 12 - October 16, 2022.
by BWW News Desk - August 11, 2022
Gender? Hardly Know Them comes to Downstage in October. Performances run October 12 - October 16, 2022.
StoryBook Theatre Presents LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, Beginning August 19
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2022
Legally Blonde The Musical, a fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, opens at StoryBook Theatre on August 19th until September 10th, as part of the 46th Season of Inspiration.
by BWW News Desk - August 02, 2022
Legally Blonde The Musical, a fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, opens at StoryBook Theatre on August 19th until September 10th, as part of the 46th Season of Inspiration.
Storybrook Theatre Announces 46th Season Of Inspiration
by Grace Cutler - July 25, 2022
StoryBook Theatre is back for another magical season full of inspiration with productions that are fun, dynamic and enchanted!
by Grace Cutler - July 25, 2022
StoryBook Theatre is back for another magical season full of inspiration with productions that are fun, dynamic and enchanted!
ALBERTA THEATRE PROJECTS Will Present a Bold, Magical and Provocative Season, with Their Entertaining 2022-23 Lineup
by Vicki Trask - July 12, 2022
Alberta Theatre Projects announced the first season programmed by Artistic and Executive Director Rohit Chokhani. The upcoming season of five plays includes three World Premieres, an International script never before produced in Calgary, and a Governor-General Award-nominated production performed for the first time in Alberta.
by Vicki Trask - July 12, 2022
Alberta Theatre Projects announced the first season programmed by Artistic and Executive Director Rohit Chokhani. The upcoming season of five plays includes three World Premieres, an International script never before produced in Calgary, and a Governor-General Award-nominated production performed for the first time in Alberta.
Review: FOREVER PLAID is Simply Fun
by Vicki Trask - July 10, 2022
The joys of watching live theatre include seeing the sweat pouring down performer’s faces, from an acceptably social distance, and knowing that it’s a combination of the powerful stage lights and the inexplicable desire to include live flames in a show about four boys who died in a car crash... Before I knew it, our time with The Plaids was over.
by Vicki Trask - July 10, 2022
The joys of watching live theatre include seeing the sweat pouring down performer’s faces, from an acceptably social distance, and knowing that it’s a combination of the powerful stage lights and the inexplicable desire to include live flames in a show about four boys who died in a car crash... Before I knew it, our time with The Plaids was over.
GENDER? HARDLY KNOW THEM Comes to Downstage in October
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2022
Gender is dead, welcome to the funeral. A fast-paced, joyfully provocative queer sketch show straight from the heart of the God-fearing, gun-toting, beef-loving Alberta prairies.
by BWW News Desk - July 07, 2022
Gender is dead, welcome to the funeral. A fast-paced, joyfully provocative queer sketch show straight from the heart of the God-fearing, gun-toting, beef-loving Alberta prairies.
Downstage Announces 2022/2023 Season Featuring a World Premiere and More
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2022
Downstage has announced their exciting 2022/2023 season that will use comedy to explore themes of gender, self-acceptance and fat phobia, and will launch this October with Gender? I Hardly Know Them co-created and performed by Elena Belyea and Sydney Campbell.
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2022
Downstage has announced their exciting 2022/2023 season that will use comedy to explore themes of gender, self-acceptance and fat phobia, and will launch this October with Gender? I Hardly Know Them co-created and performed by Elena Belyea and Sydney Campbell.
Live Documentary Spotlights Temporary Foreign Worker Program
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2022
A unique theatre experience is coming to Calgary and Brooks this summer, as real stories of the Temporary Foreign Worker program are brought to the theatre stage in a live documentary style where actors re-enact real people and their experiences. Created by Col Cseke, Directed by Mieko Ouchi, Parts & Labour runs from July 1 - 9, 2022 at West Village Theatre in Calgary.
by BWW News Desk - June 20, 2022
A unique theatre experience is coming to Calgary and Brooks this summer, as real stories of the Temporary Foreign Worker program are brought to the theatre stage in a live documentary style where actors re-enact real people and their experiences. Created by Col Cseke, Directed by Mieko Ouchi, Parts & Labour runs from July 1 - 9, 2022 at West Village Theatre in Calgary.
VIDEO: Sneak Peek at Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and Theatre Calgary's RAGTIME
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2022
For the first time, three of Calgary’s largest arts organizations – Arts Commons, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and Theatre Calgary – are joining forces for a special musical presentation with an important message for the world. Watch the video here!
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2022
For the first time, three of Calgary’s largest arts organizations – Arts Commons, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and Theatre Calgary – are joining forces for a special musical presentation with an important message for the world. Watch the video here!
Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and Theatre Calgary Present RAGTIME This Weekend
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
For the first time, three of Calgary’s largest arts organizations – Arts Commons, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and Theatre Calgary – are joining forces for a special musical presentation with an important message for the world.
by BWW News Desk - June 06, 2022
For the first time, three of Calgary’s largest arts organizations – Arts Commons, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and Theatre Calgary – are joining forces for a special musical presentation with an important message for the world.
Calgary Philharmonic Reveals 2022/2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
On Saturday, September 10, 2022, the Calgary Philharmonic and Music Director Rune Bergmann return to the Jack Singer Concert Hall for Opening Night of the 2022/2023 Season. To launch its 67th Season, the Calgary Phil offers an uplifting performance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9.
by BWW News Desk - June 01, 2022
On Saturday, September 10, 2022, the Calgary Philharmonic and Music Director Rune Bergmann return to the Jack Singer Concert Hall for Opening Night of the 2022/2023 Season. To launch its 67th Season, the Calgary Phil offers an uplifting performance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9.
Piano Prodigy Kevin Chen Will Perform With The Calgary Philharmonic in June
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
June 2022 with the Calgary Philharmonic is a celebration of youth and of the spirit of collaboration, beginning with Kevin Chen in Concert (June 3 & 4). The 17-year-old Calgary pianist – a MacLachlan/Ridge Emerging Artist – is the youngest musician ever to win the prestigious Franz Liszt International Piano Competition.
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
June 2022 with the Calgary Philharmonic is a celebration of youth and of the spirit of collaboration, beginning with Kevin Chen in Concert (June 3 & 4). The 17-year-old Calgary pianist – a MacLachlan/Ridge Emerging Artist – is the youngest musician ever to win the prestigious Franz Liszt International Piano Competition.
Local IBPOC Artists Unite For Calgary Premiere Of Multi-Sensory Presentation
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2022
An avant-garde multi-sensory experience, SHED | knowing each other as different and the same, is an immersive dance installation featuring a collection of moving portraits embodied by a roster of local IBPOC artists.
by BWW News Desk - May 13, 2022
An avant-garde multi-sensory experience, SHED | knowing each other as different and the same, is an immersive dance installation featuring a collection of moving portraits embodied by a roster of local IBPOC artists.
Canadian Pianist Janina Fialkowska Returns to Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and Music Director Rune Bergmann warmly welcome beloved Canadian pianist Janina Fialkowska on April 29 and 30 (7:30 pm) at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. The celebrated musician has enchanted audiences and critics around the world for more than 40 years — legendary pianist Arthur Rubinstein described her as a “born Chopin interpreter.”
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2022
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and Music Director Rune Bergmann warmly welcome beloved Canadian pianist Janina Fialkowska on April 29 and 30 (7:30 pm) at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. The celebrated musician has enchanted audiences and critics around the world for more than 40 years — legendary pianist Arthur Rubinstein described her as a “born Chopin interpreter.”
DORA MAAR: THE WICKED ONE Rescheduled For May
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2022
Rescheduled from its original dates in January, Dora Maar: the wicked one, presented by GAL Productions, with the generous support of Hit & Myth Productions, is now running from May 5 – 14, as part of One Yellow Rabbit's Spring Edition of the High Performance Rodeo.
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2022
Rescheduled from its original dates in January, Dora Maar: the wicked one, presented by GAL Productions, with the generous support of Hit & Myth Productions, is now running from May 5 – 14, as part of One Yellow Rabbit's Spring Edition of the High Performance Rodeo.
StoryBook Theatre Presents THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
StoryBook Theatre will bring Nickelodeon's iconic series to the stage with The SpongeBob Musical from April 22 – June 4 on Tuesdays to Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., where the show will impress and delight its audience with themes of self-identity, community and optimism.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
StoryBook Theatre will bring Nickelodeon's iconic series to the stage with The SpongeBob Musical from April 22 – June 4 on Tuesdays to Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m., where the show will impress and delight its audience with themes of self-identity, community and optimism.
One Yellow Rabbit Classic GILGAMESH LAZYBOY Returns to the Stage
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
First seen on stage back in 2009, Gilgamesh Lazyboy returns from April 21 - 30, 2022 at the Big Secret Theatre as part of the High Performance Rodeo's 2022 Spring Edition, and audiences can expect the unexpected with a fresh interpretation of the world's oldest recorded story.
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
First seen on stage back in 2009, Gilgamesh Lazyboy returns from April 21 - 30, 2022 at the Big Secret Theatre as part of the High Performance Rodeo's 2022 Spring Edition, and audiences can expect the unexpected with a fresh interpretation of the world's oldest recorded story.
Vasyl Popadiuk Announces Benefit Concert Series for the Children Of Ukraine
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2022
Vasyl Popadiuk announced he will be touring several western Canadian cities this spring to help raise funds in response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Popadiuk is a classically trained violinist from Kyiv, Ukraine, now living in Ottawa, Ontario. Popadiuk is also a world-renowned musician, he will perform alongside his five-member band, Papa Duke during the benefit concerts. Popadiuk and the Papa Duke Band will play in Vancouver, B.C., Edmonton, and Calgary, A.B., Regina and Saskatoon, S.K, and Winnipeg, M.B.
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2022
Vasyl Popadiuk announced he will be touring several western Canadian cities this spring to help raise funds in response to the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Popadiuk is a classically trained violinist from Kyiv, Ukraine, now living in Ottawa, Ontario. Popadiuk is also a world-renowned musician, he will perform alongside his five-member band, Papa Duke during the benefit concerts. Popadiuk and the Papa Duke Band will play in Vancouver, B.C., Edmonton, and Calgary, A.B., Regina and Saskatoon, S.K, and Winnipeg, M.B.
Chromatic Theatre & Downstage Present THE GREEN LINE
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
Downstage will partner with Chromatic Theatre for this co-production of The Green Line, a poetic, heartbreaking story of intergenerational queer history in Lebanon.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
Downstage will partner with Chromatic Theatre for this co-production of The Green Line, a poetic, heartbreaking story of intergenerational queer history in Lebanon.
Theatre Calgary Announces 2022-23 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
Theatre Calgary's Artistic Director Stafford Arima has announced their 2022-23 season of plays.
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2022
Theatre Calgary's Artistic Director Stafford Arima has announced their 2022-23 season of plays.
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Who's Under Where?
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Come From Away
Theatre Calgary (5/26 - 6/21) | |
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A Very Full Circle Holiday Show
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Meredith Wilsons's Miracle On 34th Street
StoryBook Theatre (11/21 - 12/30) | |
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The Tale of the Gifted Prince
Theatre Calgary (2/14 - 3/15) | |
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Anne Of Green Gables
StoryBook Theatre (2/20 - 3/15) | |
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