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New Restrictions Close Performances Of MARY'S WEDDING at Citadel
by BWW News Desk - November 25, 2020
As per Tuesday's Government of Alberta restrictions, Citadel Theatre will be unable to share live performances of Mary's Wedding as planned November 28-December 20. 
Mieko Ouchi Named Citadel Theatre's TD Associate Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2020
The Citadel Theatre has announced the appointment of Mieko Ouchi, one of Edmonton's most prolific theatre professionals, to the position of TD Associate Artistic Director.
GLOW Edmonton Temporarily Postponed Until November 28
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2020
Initially scheduled to begin on November 18th, GLOW Christmas Edmonton is temporarily postponing its opening until Saturday, November 28th. In consultation with Alberta Health Services, local GLOW owner Shannon Van Norman has made the decision to temporarily suspend her event to help flatten the curve in Edmonton.
Canadian Online Jazz Festival Adds Two Edmonton Shows
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2020
From November 8 to 15, 2020, be a part of history as Jazz Festivals across the country join forces to present top jazz talent performing online.
Festival Place Announces CAFE SERIES Featuring David Jay, Kitehouse and More
by BWW News Desk - November 03, 2020
Following on the heels of the successful sold-out October run, Festival Place, Sherwood Park's place for music has announced limited, COVID-19 capacity seating for the instrumental November Café Series by Qualico Communities.
Arts on the Ave, Vancouver Biennale, and TELUS to Reveal WALKING FIGURES
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2020
Arts on the Ave, Vancouver Biennale, and TELUS will present great reveal of Walking Figures, a group of headless, cast-iron figures by Polish artist Magdalena Abakanowicz at the TELUS building on Alberta Avenue (118th avenue and 89th street) on Wednesday, November 4 at 10:30am.
BWW Review: A BRIMFUL OF ASHA Delights at Edmonton's Citadel Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - November 01, 2020
Warm, witty, and thought provoking, A Brimful of Asha is the unforgettable true story of a mother and son in the throes of a years-long culture clash.
Bustle and Beast Theatre Joins Lawsuit Against Brown Paper Tickets
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2020
Edmonton theatre company, Bustle and Beast Theatre, has joined a lawsuit against a Brown Paper Tickets. The company alleges that they were never paid out $7,260 in ticket sales from a March production of A Girl in the Machine.
RBC Horizon Emerging Artists Program Participants Announced
by BWW News Desk - October 30, 2020
With the support of the RBC Foundation, the Citadel is so excited to welcome a new set of artists to the Citadel for a year of mentorship, programming, and development. After receiving many fantastic submissions from Alberta's next generation of theatre-makers, we are thrilled to have four inaugural participants in the RBC Horizon Emerging Artists Program!
Last Chance To Submit Nominations For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Edmonton Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2020
This is your LAST CHANCE to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld Edmonton Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
VICTOR AND VICTORIA'S TERRIFYING TALE OF TERRIBLE THINGS - The Audio Drama, Now Available to Stream
by BWW News Desk - October 23, 2020
Inspired by the macabre stories and gothic artwork of Edward Gorey, Victor and Victoria's Terrifying Tale of Terrible Things is a hilarious and horrifying exploration of fear and the question of whether or not to confront it.
Two Weeks Left To Submit Nominations For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Edmonton Awards
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2020
There's just two weeks left to submit nominations for the BroadwayWorld Edmonton Awards - which are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade!
Northern Light Theatre Presents World Premiere of WE HAD A GIRL BEFORE YOU
by BWW News Desk - October 19, 2020
We Had A Girl Before You is a locally-written world premiere by Northern Light Theatre Artistic Director Trevor Schimdt. He has been awarded the Sterling Award (Edmonton) for his plays The Watermelon Girls, Change Room, and Flora & Fawna's Field Trip! His plays have been produced across Canada and in Australia.
Theatre Garage to Present Reverse Trick Or Treat Event
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2020
Edmonton costume shop Theatre Garage ran the first of three Reverse Trick or Treat events this past Saturday in Griesbach.
Nominations Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Edmonton Awards: Best Of The Decade!
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2020
This year the BroadwayWorld Edmonton Awards are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Eligibility is for productions which opened between 2011 and September 30th, 2020. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites!
Nominations Open For The 2020 BroadwayWorld Edmonton Awards: Best Of The Decade!
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
This year the BroadwayWorld Edmonton Awards are back bigger than ever, celebrating the best in local theatre of the past decade! Eligibility is for productions which opened between 2011 and September 30th, 2020. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites!
Workshop West Announces Immersive Experience, HERE THERE WILL BE NIGHT
by BWW News Desk - October 01, 2020
Workshop West has announced Here There Be Night, an immersive experience in partnership with Theatre Yes, Catalyst Theatre, Theatre Network, and Northern Light Theatre.
Citadel Theatre Announces HORIZON SERIES LIVE! Lineup
by BWW News Desk - September 27, 2020
Starting in October, Citadel Theatre is bringing three fantastic live productions to the Shoctor Theatre with safety and social distancing measures in place.
Citadel Publishes Inclusivity & Diversity Report
by BWW News Desk - September 21, 2020
Today, the Citadel has released its Inclusivity & Diversity Report on the history of representation among BIPOC, Deaf, disabled, women, and non-binary people in our organization on and off stage.
Shumka Announces In Studio and Online Classes
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2020
After a summer of online and in-studio classes for kids and adults, Shumka is now offering its programs for Fall of 2020. Movement classes for seniors include a focus on Ukrainian dance and ballet. Seniors Can Shumka (Ukrainian dance) is back in the studio with an option for online ZOOM participation October 7 a?" November 25.
New LitFest And YEGPodfest Lineup Announced
by BWW News Desk - September 10, 2020
Kicking off October 15-25, LitFest 2020a?"coming online this yeara?"invites Canadian bookworms to events from the comfort of home featuring nonfiction notables Lindy West, Vivek Shraya, Michelle Parise, and more. 
Kaleido On Tour 2020 Showcase Announced
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2020
Every Fall, Kaleido Family Arts Festival is held on historic Alberta Avenue (118 Ave between 90-95 Street). For two and a half days every September, Alberta Avenue comes alive as an environment of creative exploration with performances on rooftops, sides of buildings, back alleys, parks, old spaces, and new spaces.
Shadow Theatre Suspends 29th Season
by BWW News Desk - September 04, 2020
During the most recent re-evaluation of the ever-evolving nature of the COVID pandemic the 29 year-running theatre company has come to the difficult conclusion the wisest and safest course of action is to suspend public activity and cancel all productions for the upcoming season. 
Edmonton's Garneau Theatre Utilizes Marquee In Exchange for Donations
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2020
Metro Cinema's Garneau Theatre is using their marquee to collect donations during shutdown, CTV News reports.
Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Seeks 20 Children For Upcoming Production
by BWW News Desk - September 02, 2020
The Lacombe Performing Arts Centre and the Cow Patti Theatre Company are looking for young actors for their upcoming youth theatre production a?oeCamilla the Triple Threat Cow.'

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