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CLUE Comes to The Citadel Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - June 23, 2022
Based on the 1980's film and popular board game, Clue is opening this summer as a special presentation for Citadel audiences.
Northern Light Theatre Announces 2022-2023 Season Featuring Canadian Premiere of ENOUGH & More
by BWW News Desk - June 14, 2022
Northern Light Theatre is inviting you to book your seat now on their next exciting journey. Join them on their 47th year of flight, bringing challenging and provocative theatre to Edmonton audiences.
BWW Review: RE:CONSTRUCT Charms Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - June 10, 2022
EVELYN STRANGE is Now Playing at Varscona Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 31, 2022
Spring has arrived with what now seems like genuine conviction and so Teatro La Quindicina’s 40th anniversary celebrations continue apace. With one production down and another on deck, it really does feel like we’re back in business, and what better way to make the most of that than by wholeheartedly plunging ourselves into a captivating and confounding world of perplexity and intrigue.
EVELYN STRANGE Comes to Varscona Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2022
Spring has arrived with what now seems like genuine conviction and so Teatro La Quindicina’s 40th anniversary celebrations continue apace. With one production down and another on deck, it really does feel like we’re back in business, and what better way to make the most of that than by wholeheartedly plunging ourselves into a captivating and confounding world of perplexity and intrigue.
WORKING: A MUSICAL Comes to The Citadel Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - May 18, 2022
Complete with musical numbers, dance and gripping local stories of Alberta workers in all career types, the Young Companies performs their take on Working: A Musical at the end of this month.
BWW Review: 9 TO 5 Delights Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - May 16, 2022
Judy, Violet, and Doralee dream of revenge on their lying, sexist, egotistical boss. Between being accosted with his crude comments, constantly referred to as 'girls,' and being forced to maintain spartan workspaces, the women are through with being treated as inferior and are determined to get the working conditions they deserve.
BWW Review: BRONTË is a Compelling Night of Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - May 15, 2022
The most mysterious sisters in literary history take to centre stage.
BWW Review: CINDERELLA Enchants Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - May 14, 2022
Alberta Ballet’s most successful production returns to centre stage.
BWW Review: THE 39 STEPS is A Rollicking Comedy-Thriller
by Sarah Dussome - May 13, 2022
The Walterdale Theatre’s adaptation features a versatile cast and striking set.
Rapid Fire Theatre to Present 2022 BONFIRE FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - May 06, 2022
Rapid Fire Theatre will present their 2022 BONFIRE FESTIVAL on May 12-14! BONFIRE is their annual blast of new improv ideas. Each show in the festival is created by one of RFT's own and features members of the RFT ensemble.
SO I MARRIED A MANGIACAKE, Written And Performed By Guido Cocomello, Announced at the Arts Court Theatre
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2022
Amor Fati Entertainment will present its hit show So I Married a Mangiacake for two performances at the Arts Court Theatre in Ottawa on June 4, 2022, before hitting The York Theatre in Vancouver on June 25. This one-man show, written and performed by professional stand-up comedian, actor, and writer Guido Cocomello is fresh off a run of sold out shows in Hamilton, Toronto, and Montreal.
L'UniThéâtre Presents Theatre for Young Audiences in French
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2022
Each season, L'UniThéâtre presents a production for young audiences touring francophone and French immersion elementary schools in Alberta. This season Alberta’s only professional Francophone theatre company will present Le merveilleux voyage d’Inès de l’Ouest by Rébecca Déraspe, produced by Théâtre la Seizième (Vancouver).  
Edmonton's Summer Jazz Festival Returns This Year
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2022
Edmonton Jazz Festival Society (EJFS) is back this summer, reconnecting through music in triumphant fashion with the TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival.
YouthWrite Summer Camps Return for 2022!
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2022
YouthWrite is back this summer inspiring kids who love to write... just about anything! YouthWrite is an inclusive, multi-disciplinary writing camp that offers young writers the chance to work with superbly talented instructors from many facets of the performing, visual, musical, dance, film, and written arts. Camps aim to not only develop writing skills, but to build sound mental health and resilience for children and teens.
BWW Review: I DON'T EVEN MISS YOU is a Thought-Provoking Sci-Fi Drama
by Sarah Dussome - May 01, 2022
Themes of gender and social isolation meet in Tiny Bear Jaws’ latest production.
9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL Comes to The Citadel Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - April 25, 2022
 The end of this month will see the opening of 9 To 5: The Musical based on Dolly Parton’s hit movie and title song. Fans of Dolly Parton will rejoice at this stage adaptation of the comedy-musical hit that won her, her first Academy Award in 1980. Over 40 years later, the story remains just as relevant today and the music just as memorable.
The Works Art & Design Festival and Edmonton International Street Performers Festival Collaborate
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2022
Coming out of hibernation hungry for real reality! Edmonton's first festivals of summer, The Works Art & Design Festival and The Edmonton International Street Performers Festival are teaming up to present 10 days of Variety Performers, Visual Art, Shenanigans, Music, Food, and Fun.
BWW Review: THE HERD is a Poignant Night of Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - April 11, 2022
Science, ethics, and spirituality take centre stage in this memorable contemporary drama.
Driftwood Theatre Presents KING HENRY FIVE in July
by BWW News Desk - April 06, 2022
Driftwood Theatre Group has announced plans for their return to the road with The Bard's Bus Tour. Back for the first time since 2019, Driftwood will present King Henry Five, running throughout Southern Ontario from July 14 - August 21, 2022. 
Edmonton International Street Performers Festival Announced
by BWW News Desk - April 04, 2022
Edmonton International Street Performers Festival Association has announced the appointments of Marian Brant as Executive Director and Paul Bezaire as our 2022 Festival Director.
BWW Review: ROCHDALE Captivates at Timms Centre for the Arts
by Sarah Dussome - April 01, 2022
Canada's most infamous hippie commune is reimagined in this darkly comedic production.
THE YARDBIRD SUITE to Be Presented Live In April
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
The Yardbird Suite presents local and Canadian live, and streaming online, jazz musicians throughout April.
The Citadel Announces 2022/23 Season
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
After two years of closures, extensions and a shortened season program, The Citadel is announcing a season complete with six Mainstage productions, three productions in the Highwire Series, two seasonal shows, and a special presentation. 
CARIBBEAN MUSKRAT Comes to The Varscona Theatre in April
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2022
Originally commissioned by Calgary's High Performance Rodeo and the Edmonton Comedy Festival, Caribbean Muskrat was first performed in 2003, and over the next two years popped in to various near and far-flung locations: Winnipeg! Innisfail! and of course the old Varscona Theatre.

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