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Collider Festival Returns to The Citadel Theatre
by BWW News Desk - April 20, 2023
The Citadel Theatre’s annual festival of new play development returns once again, featuring readings of four new plays, two artist-led workshops and premiere productions of new works on the Citadel’s stages.
Review: PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL Charms Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - April 12, 2023
The touring Broadway adaptation of Gary Marshall’s beloved film features strong performances and a rock music-infused score.
PRISON DANCER: THE MUSICAL Premieres At The Citadel This May
by BWW News Desk - April 12, 2023
From a viral video turned award-winning web series turned stage production, an all-Filipino cast brings this exciting new musical to the Citadel Theatre.
Review: THE DEVILS Haunts the University of Alberta's Timms Centre For The Arts
by Sarah Dussome - April 09, 2023
Based on the true events of a 1634 witch trial, this chilling production is fraught with tension from beginning to end.
Review: TROUBLE IN MIND Shines at Edmonton's Citadel Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - April 02, 2023
Alice Childress’s 1955 drama portrays racial tension in the New York theatre scene.
Review: Edmonton Opera Re-Imagines STABAT MATER in an Avant-Garde New Production
by Sarah Dussome - April 02, 2023
Adapted from a 13th-century hymn, Stabat Mater is Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s 1736 operatic testament to the lamentation of Mary following Jesus’s crucifixion.
THE UKRAINIAN FILM FESTIVAL Announced In Edmonton, March 31 - April 2
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2023
For the first time in Alberta's capital city, the Ukrainian Film Festival in Edmonton (UFFE) will present a selection of contemporary Ukrainian films been acclaimed by world critics and have won various international awards.
Kappella Kyrie Slavic Chamber Choir Presents PRAISE
by BWW News Desk - March 28, 2023
Kappella Kyrie Slavic Chamber Choir presents PRAISE with special guests Shumayela, an Edmonton-based choir for treble and changing voices, part of the Kokopelli Choir family. The concert will be held on May 13 at 7:30 PM, at the First Presbyterian Church (10025 105 Street).
Review: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Sweeps Edmonton Off its Feet at The Citadel Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - March 20, 2023
Gender-bent casting and laugh-out-loud dialogue are among this stylish production’s most memorable features.
Edmonton Opera's STABET MATER Sells Out In First Week Of Rehearsals
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2023
Edmonton Opera’s three performances, March 30, 31 and April 1, 2023, of Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater at the Jubilee Auditorium sold out during the first week of rehearsals.
Review: GISELLE Haunts Edmonton at The Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by Sarah Dussome - March 11, 2023
The most famous ballet of the romantic era whisks audiences away on an eerily beautiful journey to medieval rural Germany.
Shadow Theatre Presents ALL THE LITTLE ANIMALS I HAVE EATEN This Month
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2023
Shadow Theatre brings Karen Hines' latest play All The Little Animals I Have Eaten to Edmonton audiences live from the Varscona Theatre.
TROUBLE IN MIND Opens This Month at The Citadel Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 07, 2023
A play within a play that gives a glimpse into the world of theatre for a Black actress in the late 1950s.
Review: ANASTASIA Dazzles Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - February 24, 2023
Stunning vocals, sumptuous costumes, and jaw-dropping special effects are among the production’s many high notes.
L'UniThéâtre Announces New Administration Director
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2023
The board of directors of L'UniThéâtre has announced the hiring of Mireille Moquin as Administrative Director starting March 1, 2023.
Review: JERSEY BOYS Is Music To The Ears At The Citadel Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - February 21, 2023
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons’ greatest hits take centre stage in this world-class production.
The Citadel Theatre Receives Funding From Government Of Alberta
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2023
The Government of Alberta has just announced that The Citadel Theatre Renewal Project will receive new capital funding as part of Budget 2023 Capital Plan, necessary for much needed upgrades and improvements to the building.
PRIDE AND PREJUDICE Opens This March At The Citadel Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2023
Adapted by playwright Kate Hamill from the novel by Jane Austen, this classic romance returns to The Citadel with some surprisingly comedic twists.
Review: Avant-Garde Drama, RHINOCEROS, Entertains Audiences at Edmonton's Timms Centre for the Arts
by Sarah Dussome - February 13, 2023
This darkly humorous production explores the dangers of complacency and pack mentality.
Review: THE ROYALE Packs a Punch at Edmonton's Citadel Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - February 12, 2023
Marco Ramirez’s fast-paced drama draws inspiration from the life of real-life boxer, Jack Johnson.
Review: THE MOUSETRAP Delights Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - February 10, 2023
Read BroadwayWorld's review for the world’s longest-running play, which has arrived in Edmonton! Agatha Christie’s THE MOUSETRAP takes the spotlight at Edmonton’s Walterdale Theatre until February 18.
Ballet Edmonton Presents CREO This Month
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2023
​​​​​​​ Ballet Edmonton presents the second performance of their season, CREO, on February 24 & 25 at the Triffo Theatre in MacEwan University's Allard Hall. 
Edmonton Opera Announces 60th Season Lineup
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2023
Edmonton Opera has announced that Bizet’s Carmen opens the Diamond Season. Well beloved as the most famous opera of all, Carmen is known for glorious music and a fearless leading lady. Montreal’s Rose Naggar-Tremblay (mezzo soprano) will infuse this role with her rich voice and interpretive prowess as she makes her company debut, as well as her North American role debut.
Citadel Theatre Announces 2023/24 Season
by BWW News Desk - January 31, 2023
The Citadel Theatre has announced its 2023/24 Season of programming, bringing Edmonton audiences a fantastic new season of theatre packed with action, adventure, music and storytelling.
Review: ORPHEE+ Dazzles Edmonton at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by Sarah Dussome - January 30, 2023
Director Joel Ivany presents a wildly imaginative interpretation of the 18th-century classic.

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