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THE MOUNTAINTOP Comes to the Citadel Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - March 06, 2024
The Mountaintop by Katori Hall is a historical fiction retelling of the events surrounding the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Shadow Theatre Presents ROBOT GIRLS By Trevor Schmidt This Month
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2024
Robot Girls Shadow Theatre will conitinue its 30th season with a world premiere, ROBOT GIRLS by Trevor Schmidt this month.
ANTHEM OF LIFE Returns to Theatre Prospero This June
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2024
Edmonton's Theatre Prospero is premiering a production of their engaging Zulu Epic, adapted by Edmonton Playwright Tololwa Mollel. Starting June 21 at Alberta Avenue Community Centre, witness South African Poet Laureate Mazisi Kunene’s Anthem of the Decades: A Zulu Epic.
Review: RUBABOO Delights Audiences at Edmonton's Citadel Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - February 20, 2024
This 95-minute production is a whimsical blend of music and storytelling. There’s nothing more comforting than a home-cooked meal. In this case, it’s a rubaboo- a hearty stew simmering over a glowing campfire. The founder of the feast is Andrea Menard, a Métis singer-songwriter hailing from Flin Flon, Manitoba (Treaty 1 Territory). Her colourful cabaret, Rubaboo (the Michif word for “leftover stew”), is a whimsical, 95-minute musical feast steeped in storytelling, dance, and culture. 
Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts' To Present Online Exhibit MOMENTS FROM THE BATTLEGROUND: THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF MAXIM DONDYUK
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2024
Explore the powerful and moving Ukraine Battlefield Photo Exhibit, showcasing the realities of war through captivating images.
Rodgers and Hammerstein's THE SOUND OF MUSIC Comes to the Citadel Theatre Next Month
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2024
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music opens in early March on the Shoctor Theatre stage.
Review: TROILUS AND CRESSIDA Opens at the University of Alberta's Timms Centre for the Arts
by Sarah Dussome - February 11, 2024
MFA directing candidate Brett Dahl’s adaptation features swordplay, abstract visuals, and queer romance.
SkirtsAfire Will Partner With SOUND OFF: A Deaf Theatre Festival to Present SPEAKING VIBRATIONS
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2024
SkirtsAfire is partnering with SOUND OFF: A Deaf Theatre Festival, to present Speaking Vibrations, March 6 & 7 at the Westbury Theatre, Fringe Theatre Arts Barns
STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE IN CONCERT Comes to Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Next Week
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2024
Join the FILMharmonic Orchestra for a live-to-film performance of Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert! Performances are on February 15th and 16th, 2024, at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
The Winspear Centre Unveils Sound System Upgrade
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2024
The Winspear Centre in Edmonton, AB has unveiled a revolutionary sound system upgrade featuring the L'Acoustics L Series Concert Sound System. This cutting-edge technology will enhance the sonic landscape of performances, providing superior coverage and a sonically superior sound experience. The Winspear Centre is dedicated to delivering unparalleled live experiences to the community.
Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts Reveals Ukrainian Artist Series For February
by BWW News Desk - January 30, 2024
Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts' (ACUA) monthly Signature Artist Series for February starts this Friday February 2 and runs until Wednesday February 21. The series features Ukrainian artists' work on display in ACUA's public viewing gallery at 10554 110 Street, Unit 100 during regular gallery hours.
Solo Dark Comedy OWEaDEBT Coming to Adelaide Fringe for its World Premiere 
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2024
Award Winning Canadian Creator Lauren Brady is presenting OWEaDEBT, a ballet dark comedy show done on pointe at Adelaide Fringe from February 16th-21st, in the Star Theatre Two at Star Theatre.
DON GIOVANNI Comes to Edmonton Opera in February
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2024
Edmonton Opera has announced the opening of a groundbreaking production of Mozart's beloved opera, Don Giovanni, set to open on February 1st at 7:30 PM at Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.   
Teatro Live! Presents The Return of Stewart Lemoine's PITH!
by BWW News Desk - January 23, 2024
Teatro Live! presents a revival of Lemoine, a captivating theatrical experience. Don't miss this exciting production!
Musical Celebration RUBABOO Announced At The Citadel Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2024
From Métis writer, singer and song-writer, Andrea Menard, Rubaboo brings a unique blend of theatre, story and song together.
Review: MADE IN ITALY Charms Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - January 15, 2024
This feel-good production brims with disco hits and eccentric characters.
VIDEO: Get A First Look at Citadel's MADE IN ITALY
by Joshua Wright - January 12, 2024
Get a first look at Citadel Theatre's Made in Italy, now on stage. An Italian teenager growing up in Jasper in the 1970s, caught between two worlds and determined to make his mark. This tour-de-force solo show is packed with disco, fantastic singing and a host of hilarious characters.
Review: MEAN GIRLS Arrives at Edmonton's Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by Sarah Dussome - January 10, 2024
This splashy musical comedy will delight fans of the 2004 movie.
DONNA ORBITS THE MOON Comes to Northern Light Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2024
Northern Light Theatre rings in 2024 with a comedy-drama featuring one of Edmonton's most engaging actors in a solo performance. Learn more about Donna Orbits the Moon here!
Edmonton' Shadow Theatre To Present A Canadian Classic THE DRAWER BOY
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2024
Celebrate Shadow Theatre's 30th Season with 'The Drawer Boy,' a Canadian classic. Don't miss this captivating production!
Alberta Council For The Ukrainian Arts' Announces Monthly Signature Artist Series For January
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2024
Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts' (ACUA) monthly Signature Artist Series for January starts Friday January 12 and runs until Saturday January 27.
Review: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL'S CORTEO Flies into Edmonton's Rogers Place
by Sarah Dussome - December 28, 2023
Escape into this enchanting extravaganza of gravity-defying acts and colourful characters.
Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS Lights Up Edmonton's Capitol Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - December 26, 2023
It’s 1954, and soldiers turned Broadway stars Bob Wallace and Phil Davis are set to spend Christmas in sunny Florida. However, their travel plans- and holiday performance schedule- go out the window after they cross paths with two glamorous singing sisters. nstead of parting ways, a spontaneous change of plans results in the four of them snowed in at a rustic Vermont inn alongside eccentric locals and a figure from the men’s shared military past. 
THE LION KING to Return to Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa and Vancouver
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2023
Disney’s The Lion King will return to Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa and Vancouver during the 2024-2025 Broadway season. 
SkirtsAfire Announces The World Premiere of MERMAID LEGS A Surreal Theatre Dance Fantasia by Beth Graham
by BWW News Desk - December 08, 2023
World Premiere of Mermaid Legs by Beth Graham at SkirtsAfire Festival MainStage. Don't miss this exciting new play!

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