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Review: Tragicomedy DEAFY Arrives at Edmonton's Citadel Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - January 29, 2023
Chris Dodd’s one-man show sheds light on some of the hardships faced by deaf people in the 21st century.
Edmonton's International BeerFest Returns This March
by BWW News Desk - January 25, 2023
​​​​​​​Edmonton's International BeerFest will return in all its glory, March 24 & 25 at the Edmonton Convention Centre (9797 Jasper Ave NW). 
JERSEY BOYS Is Coming To The Citadel Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 19, 2023
Carrying audiences back to the era of the 1960s with songs you know and love, Jersey Boys takes the stage at The Citadel Theatre.
THE SHOE PROJECT Comes to the Gateway Theatre in March
by BWW News Desk - January 18, 2023
Presented by SkirtsAfire Festival and Workshop West Playwrights' Theatre, The Shoe Project 2023 is Edmonton's second live iteration of this compelling project, March 11 & 12 at Gateway Theatre (8529 Gateway Blvd). 
Shumka Raises Over $60,000 In Support Of Artists
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2023
Ukrainian Shumka Dancers has announced that over $60,000 will be donated to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation Aid for Artists raised through various events, fundraising initiatives, and Shumka on Tour. 
THE ROYALE Celebrates Black History Month In A Story Inspired By History
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2023
 Inspired by the real life story of a Black boxer who became the Heavyweight Champion of the world, The Royale opens this February at The Citadel Theatre.
DEAFY Opens This January At The Citadel
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2023
A solo show written and performed by Edmonton award-winning Deaf actor, Chris Dodd starts this January.
Review: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Captivates Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - January 05, 2023
Bartlett Sher’s Tony Award-winning production whisks audiences away to the humble Russian village of Anatevka.
SkirtsAfire Festival Presents Main Stage Production THE SPACE BETWEEN STARS in March
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2023
SkirtsAfire ihas announced their 2023 MainStage production, The Space Between Stars by local playwright, producer, and performer, Christine Lesiak. The Space Between Stars will play March 2 - 12, 2023 at the Westbury Theatre, Fringe Theatre Adventures (10330 84 Ave).
World Premiere of Marie MacDonald's FALL ON YOUR KNEES Opens Next Month
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2022
This January, Canadian Stage will present the history-making two-part stage adaptation of author Ann-Marie Macdonald's internationally acclaimed and best-selling novel FALL ON YOUR KNEES, on stage at the Bluma Appel Theatre January 20 - February 5, 2023 (Media nights: January 26 (Part One) and January 27 (Part Two).
Review: A FITTING CONFUSION Takes Centre Stage at Edmonton's Walterdale Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - December 11, 2022
Mistaken identities and high society combine in Georges Feydeau’s 1889 farce. 
SkirtsAfire Festival Presents Main Stage Production THE SPACE BETWEEN
by BWW News Desk - December 09, 2022
SkirtsAfire ihas announced their 2023 MainStage production, The Space Between Stars by local playwright, producer, and performer, Christine Lesiak.
Family Favorite BLIPPI Wonderful World Tour Stops In Edmonton, May 13
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2022
Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainment have announced that a new live show, Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, will again bring the vivacious, energetic, and educational antics of global sensation Blippi to stages across North America, with a stop in Edmonton, Alberta on Saturday, May 13, 2023. 
BE MERRY Returns to the Varscona Stage this December!
by BWW News Desk - December 05, 2022
Once again, Ballet Edmonton presents a night of dance, music and song in BE Merry, December 15 - 17 at the Varscona Theatre (10329 83 Ave).
Review: Absurdist Drama UBU ROI Earns Big Laughs at the Timms Centre for the Arts' Studio Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - December 04, 2022
Alfred Jarry’s 1893 farce comes alive at the Timms Centre for the Arts’ Studio Theatre.
Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Delights Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - December 04, 2022
It’s the most wonderful time of the year at The Citadel Theatre!
Ukrainian Male Chorus Of Edmonton Returns With A Holiday Celebration
by BWW News Desk - November 29, 2022
Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton has announced that the A Festive Mosaic holiday music event returns in 2022 with live choral performances from Zemlia Vocal Trio, Quartetto Con Brio string quartet, The Holly Sangster Trio, and Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton.
L'UniThéâtre Returns With Holiday Favourite LE RIRE In French
by BWW News Desk - November 23, 2022
L'UniThéâtre's holiday favourite returns in December. Edmonton's francophone and francophile professional theatre company presents Le Rire, an all-French language sketch comedy show in the style of the Quebec New Year's Eve show, Bye-Bye.
Review: ALMOST A FULL MOON Captivates Edmonton at The Citadel Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - November 13, 2022
Experience Hawksley Workman’s beloved Christmas album like never before!
A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To The Citadel Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2022
A Christmas Carol by David van Belle returns for the fourth year in a row to The Citadel Theatre.
Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Shines at The Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by Sarah Dussome - November 09, 2022
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s 1971 rock musical takes centre stage in Edmonton.
Gillian Bartolucci Presents SOMETHING SMALL, SOMETHING SWEET At Alumnae Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2022
Award winning comedian Gillian Bartolucci takes the stage with the critically acclaimed solo show Something Small, Something Sweet at the Alumnae Theatre from December 9-10, 2022. Directed by Carly Heffernan, Something Small, Something Sweet showcases Gillian Bartolucci's high energy cast of characters and choreo with memorable writing and expert precision.
Alberta Council For The Ukrainian Arts Presents DOORS Art Installation
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2022
The Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts (ACUA) invites you to join in for Doors, a powerful new art installation displaying eight doors from Ukraine, designed to illustrate the stories of the millions of Ukrainians forced to close their doors and flee the war and terror caused by Russian soldiers.
Teatro Live! Returns With DEATHTRAP
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2022
 A new Teatro season is at hand and already there are twists aplenty. The launch of the 2022/23 season is also the official launch of the new identity: what was once Teatro La Quindicina is now simply Teatro Live! The first play of the season is Ira Levin's classic comic thriller Deathtrap, exploding on to the Varscona Theatre stage on November 19 in a production directed by Nancy McAlear.
Brian Webb Dance Company Presents Radical System Art in MOI: Momentum of Isolation
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2022
The second performance in their 44th season, Brian Webb Dance Company presents Radical System Art in MOI: Momentum of Isolation by Alberta-born choreographer, Shay Kuebler, December 16 & 17 at the Timms Centre for the Arts. 

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