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Review: THE GLACE BAY MINERS' MUSEUM Haunts Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - October 21, 2022
Love, hope, and tragedy combine in Wendy Lil’s atmospheric drama.
SkirtsAfire's Artistic Director Annette Loiselle To Pass the Torch Following 2023 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 17, 2022
After 10 years, SkirtsAfire's Artistic Director and one of the founding visionaries, Annette Loiselle, is announcing 2023 as her final year at the helm of the festival. 
Review: WEASEL Opens the Timms Centre for the Arts' 2022/2023 Season
by Sarah Dussome - October 17, 2022
Beth Graham’s poignant new drama illuminates the dark realities of harassment and imposter syndrome in the theatre industry.
Review: THE WOLVES Scores Big with Edmonton Audiences at The Citadel
by Sarah Dussome - October 16, 2022
Girl power takes centre stage in Sarah DeLappe’s Pulitzer-nominated drama.
ALMOST A FULL MOON Opens At The Citadel Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2022
A beautiful tale weaving across timelines and stories about love in all its forms, and how people come together over a bowl of magic soup.
Ross Petty Productions to Present Farewell Holiday Spectacular PETER'S FINAL FLIGHT in December
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2022
Ross Petty Productions announces their farewell production at Toronto's historic Elgin Theatre this winter. PETER'S FINAL FLIGHT: The PAN-Tastical Family Musical! will run from December 2, 2022 to January 7, 2023.
Northern Light Theatre to Present SQUEAMISH Starting This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2022
Northern Light Theatre will present Squeamish, with a one-hander tour-de-force inspired by Aaron Mark's unique play about the aftermath of a suicide, at the ATB Financial Arts Barns from October 20 to November 5, 2022. Tickets start at $37.
Ballet Edmonton Announces National Tour
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2022
Ballet Edmonton set to dance across Canada Ballet Edmonton has announced its six-city tour across Canada, January - April 2023.
Edmonton Opera Announces Inaugural Rumbold Vocal Prize Finalists and Judges
by BWW News Desk - October 03, 2022
Four finalists from across Canada have been chosen to participate in the inaugural Rumbold Vocal Prize at Edmonton Opera out of an astounding 145 applicants.
Ballet Edmonton Season Opens With REMEO Featuring Three New Works
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2022
Edmonton will open its 2022-2023 Season on October 14 & 15, with Remeo, which features three works: Till Leaves Fall by Diego Ramalho; Swan by Artistic Director, Wen Wei Wang; and The Rite by Alberta-born, Vancouver-based choreographer Shay Kuebler. 
Citadel Theatre Understudy Program Responds To Pandemic-based Postponements And Cancellations
by BWW News Desk - September 26, 2022
New funding for an understudy program offered by The Citadel Theatre will continue to help prevent the postponement or cancellation of performances. Postponements and cancellations result in disappointment for ticket holders, significant revenue loss for the company, and a decrease or elimination of shifts for employees.
Review: NETWORK Opens the Citadel Theatre's 2022-2023 Season
by Sarah Dussome - September 25, 2022
The 1976 satire film comes to life on stage.
Review: THE HANDMAID'S TALE Haunts Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - September 24, 2022
The Royal Winnipeg Ballet breathes life into the internationally acclaimed dystopia.
THE WOLVES is Coming To The Citadel Theatre
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2022
This Maggie Tree production, produced in association with The Citadel Theatre, The Wolves opens The Highwire Series this October.
Review: COME FROM AWAY Enthralls Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - September 06, 2022
On the northeast tip of North America, on an island called Newfoundland, there's a small town called Gander. On September 11, 2001, approximately 7,000 aircraft passengers were stranded there after the horrific attacks on New York City's World Trade Center. Come From Away tells the true stories of diverted passengers and Gander residents, resulting in a moving musical testament. Since its 2013 development at the Canadian Music Theatre Project, Come From Away soared to international acclaim, receiving multiple Olivier Awards and the 2017 Tony Award for Best Director of a Musical (awarded to Christopher Ashley). For the second time since 2019, the production's North American tour touches down at Edmonton's Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
NETWORK Comes To The Citadel Theatre, September 17 – October 9
by BWW News Desk - August 23, 2022
Rehearsals are underway at the Citadel for Network, based on the Academy Award-winning screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky.
Review: FAGS IN SPACE is a Whimsical Romantic Comedy
by Sarah Dussome - August 21, 2022
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far, away, Todd and Luca met each other online. FAGS IN SPACE humorously portrays their love story.
SHUMKA ON TOUR Returns to Three Canadian Cities  This Fall
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2022
After a successful spring tour, Shumka on Tour returns this fall for performances in three cities: Mississauga (September 23-24), Edmonton (October 7) and Calgary (October 15). 
Review: CLUE Delights Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - July 31, 2022
The stage adaptation of the 1985 murder mystery film takes centre stage in Edmonton.
LITFEST Announces New Executive Director
by BWW News Desk - July 19, 2022
LitFest has announced the appointment of Jana O'Connor as our new Executive Director.
ANTHROPIC TRACES Comes to Streetcar Crowsnest Guloien Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 12, 2022
Balancing on the Edge, in association with A Girl in the Sky Productions and Thin Edge New Music Collective, will present Anthropic Traces from July 27-31, 2022 at Streetcar Crowsnest Guloien Theatre. Anthropic Traces is a large-scale production fusing contemporary music, circus, dance, theatre, mask and multimedia. 
Review: THE REALISTIC JONESES is An Entertaining Night of Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - July 09, 2022
Comedy meets poignancy in Will Eno’s unconventional drama.
Jimmy Whiffen to Replace St. Arnaud at Qualico Patio Series
by BWW News Desk - July 06, 2022
Due to travel issues St. Arnaud is unable to perform this evening for the Qualico Patio Series at Festival Place in Sherwood Park and will be rescheduled. In his place, joining Farhad Khosravi, is Jimmy Whiffen. 
Opera NUOVA Presents Gian Carlo Menotti's THE CONSUL at Freemason's Hall
by BWW News Desk - June 30, 2022
The Consul tells a timely story about bureaucracy and immigration during turbulent times. Gian Carlo Menotti was himself an Italian immigrant to the United States, and wrote the opera as a response to refugees fleeing Europe after World War II.
Review: HAMILTON Enthralls Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - June 25, 2022
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s acclaimed rap musical takes centre stage.

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