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2019 LitFest Lineup Brings Nonfiction to Life with Over 50 Presenters
by BWW News Desk - August 27, 2019
LitFest is ramping up to bring the world's best nonfiction presenters to its 2019 Festival, happening October 17-27 in downtown Edmonton. 
BWW Feature: Spurned Queens, Rock Legends, and Pie Connoisseurs Take Centre Stage in Edmonton This Fall
by Sarah Dussome - August 26, 2019
Want to start fall on a high note? Whether you're after family fun or a date night to remember, Edmonton's 2019 fall theatre season has a little something for everyone!
THE COLOR PURPLE to Play at The Citadel Theatre
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
The Color Purple is beautiful, and it's here in Edmonton at the Citadel Theatre Sept. 21 through Oct. 13. THE COLOR PURPLE is an inspiring family saga that tells the unforgettable story of a woman who, through love, finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world. This musical adaptation of Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel (and the popular 1985 Steven Spielberg film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story.
Shumka Presents DANCING ON EGGSHELLS - THE MAKING OF ANCESTORS & ELDERS At Metro Cinema
by BWW News Desk - August 20, 2019
The Ukrainian Shumka Dancers are proud to present the world premiere Dancing on Eggshells: The Making of Ancestors & Elders at Metro Cinema on Tuesday, September 17 at 7 pm. ed
WAITRESS to Sweeten Up Edmonton
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2019
Broadway Across Canada in Edmonton announces WAITRESS will play the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium for a limited 1-week engagement! The diner opens up November 26 to December 1, 2019!
Elton John to Bring Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour to Rogers Place
by BWW News Desk - August 06, 2019
Get ready to see Elton John in concert one last time as the Elton John: Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour stops at Rogers Place on Sept. 27 and 28.
WAITRESS to Open Up at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2019
Come see 'what baking can do' as Waitress plays Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Nov. 26 through Dec. 1.
DEAR EVAN HANSEN to Play at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by BWW News Desk - July 09, 2019
Edmonton, you will be found Feb. 11-16, 2020 as Broadway Blockbuster hit, Dear Evan Hansen, plays at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
SIX to Play at The Citadel Theatre in November 2019
by BWW News Desk - June 26, 2019
'Get in reformation' with Henry VIII's six wives in Six at The Citadel Theatre Nov. 2-24.
Citadel Theatre Presents RING OF FIRE
by BWW News Desk - June 24, 2019
Those flames lighting the evening sky over downtown next month just might be from Ring of Fire, the Citadel's first-ever summertime musical, opening July 20th on the Maclab stage. 
Citadel Gets A Shout Out From The Tony Awards As HADESTOWN Wins Best Musical
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2019
The 73rd annual Tony Awards took place last night at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, where the exceptional new Broadway musical Hadestown took home 8 TONY AWARDS, including BEST MUSICAL. The Citadel is elated to have been a part of Hadestown's journey to Broadway and the TONYs, and we are honoured to receive a mention from the stage of the 2019 TONY AWARDS! The Citadel Theatre would like to congratulate everyone who won an award, with special commendations to the following winners:
Opera Nuova Returns To Festival Place
by BWW News Desk - June 10, 2019
Festival Place is pleased to welcome back Opera Nuova for two productions, A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Secret Garden as part of the 21st annual Opera Nuova Music Theatre & Opera Festival.
RENT 20th Anniversary Makes its Way to EDMONTON
by BWW News Desk - June 03, 2019
Broadway Across Canada announced today that RENT 20th Anniversary Tour tickets will go on sale Monday, June 17, 2019 at 10 a.m.; the Broadway musical will play September 3 to 8, 2019 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
Shumka Announces New Senior Creative Director
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2019
Ukrainian Shumka Dancers have announced that Les Sereda will be joining the artistic team as Senior Creative Director.
RENT to Play Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Sept. 2019
by BWW News Desk - May 22, 2019
The 20th Anniversary tour of RENT will play Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium September 3-8, 2019.
Teatro La Quindicina Presents the World Premiere of A LIKELY STORY
by Sarah Hookey - May 21, 2019
Stewart Lemoine's only brand new play this year. Welcome to the start of the 2019 Teatro La Quindicina theatre season. Teatro is live theatre that's a riot of fun. The world premiere of A Likely Story has us temporarily stranded in a pleasant alpine location as five would-be travellers find themselves increasingly fascinated by one another.
Citadel Theatre Brings THE COLOR PURPLE to Edmonton This Fall!
by BWW News Desk - May 09, 2019
THE COLOR PURPLE is here! Opening on September 21 and running through October 13, 2019, this powerful musical is running at Citadel Theatre in Edmonton.
Edmonton Pops Orchestra Goes Fancy Free!
by BWW News Desk - May 08, 2019
The Edmonton Pops Orchestra (EPOP) take to the stage performing popular tunes from the 1920's, 30's and 40's at the vintage Capitol Theatre in Fort Edmonton Park, June 1 at 8 pm. 
BWW Review: THE TEMPEST Takes the Citadel By Storm
by Sarah Dussome - April 27, 2019
Revenge, love, and sorcery wage war in The Tempest. The Citadel Theatre's haunting interpretation breathes life into William Shakespeare's tumultuous tale, showcasing hearing and deaf actors in a one-of-a-kind theatrical experience.
Gioconda Barbuto Premieres New Work in Edmonton
by BWW News Desk - April 26, 2019
Join Ballet Edmonton for the third and final series of the season - a mixed program of two new contemporary balletic works by celebrated Canadian choreographer Gioconda Barbuto and Ballet Edmonton Artistic Director Wen Wei Wang.
NASSIM Closes Out The Citadel's Beyond The Stage Series
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2019
From Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour comes an audacious new theatrical experiment. Each night, a different performer joins the playwright on stage, while the script waits unseen in a sealed box …Touchingly autobiographical yet powerfully universal, NASSIM is a striking theatrical demonstration of how language can both divide and unite us.
The Citadel Theatre Brings THE TEMPEST to Edmonton Tomorrow!
by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2019
THE TEMPEST is coming to The Citadel Theatre in Edmonton from April 20 to May 12, 2019.
Citadel Theatre Brings THE PARTY to Edmonton Through 4/21
by BWW News Desk - April 09, 2019
THE PARTY is playing at Citadel Theatre in Edmonton through April 21, 2019.
North American Tour of WE WILL ROCK YOU to Launch from Winnipeg
by BWW News Desk - April 01, 2019
With the recent Oscar-winning film, "Bohemian Rhapsody," the music of Queen is more popular than ever. In 2002, many of those hits were compiled into a rock musical experience, WE WILL ROCK YOU, which will be hitting the road once again for a North American tour set to premiere September 3 - 8, 2019 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at the Centennial Concert Hall, presented by Showtime Productions Inc.
Citadel Theatre Celebrates World Theatre Day
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2019
Citadel Theatre is proud to recognize Wednesday, March 27, as World Theatre Day. Created in 1961 by UNESCO, World Theatre Day is celebrated annually on March 27 by theatre communities around the globe.

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Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (12/3 - 12/21)
 A Christmas Carol by David van Belle in Edmonton A Christmas Carol by David van Belle
The Citadel Theatre (11/22 - 12/24)
The Wizard of Oz in Edmonton The Wizard of Oz
The Citadel Theatre (3/7 - 4/12)
Casey and Diana in Edmonton Casey and Diana
The Citadel Theatre (4/4 - 4/26)
Death of a Salesman in Edmonton Death of a Salesman
The Citadel Theatre (1/24 - 2/15)
Cyrano de Bergerac in Edmonton Cyrano de Bergerac
The Citadel Theatre (5/2 - 5/24)
Bear Grease Shack Up For The Winter in Edmonton Bear Grease Shack Up For The Winter
The Citadel Theatre (12/18 - 12/21)
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