Theater Reviews

Review: THE SWEARING JAR Opens at Edmonton's Walterdale Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - April 20, 2024

What did our critic think of THE SWEARING JAR at Edmonton's Walterdale Theatre?...

Review: THE MOUNTAINTOP Opens at Edmonton's Citadel Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - April 07, 2024

Patricia Darbasie directs this gripping 2009 drama. ...

Review: HAIRSPRAY Delights Edmonton at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by Sarah Dussome - March 29, 2024

Caroline Eiseman stars as the lovable Tracy Turnblad in this crowd-pleasing musical....

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Delights Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - March 11, 2024

Rachel Peake directs this family-friendly classic....

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 Flo...

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....

Review: Edmonton Opera Re-Imagines DON GIOVANNI Through a Modern Canadian Lens
by Sarah Dussome - February 02, 2024

Opera’s most notorious ladies’ man has returned to The Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. This time, Don Giovanni prowls the streets of 21st century Canada, flaunting red carpet-worthy attire and spamming women with flirty texts.  ...

Review: MADE IN ITALY Charms Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - January 15, 2024

This feel-good production brims with disco hits and eccentric 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....

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 chan...

Review: Offbeat Comedy HARVEY Opens at Edmonton's Walterdale Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - December 07, 2023

This Pulitzer Prize-winner inspired the 1950 film of the same name....

Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Delights Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - December 01, 2023

There is no time like the present to ring in the holiday season! David van Belle's heartwarming adaptation of A Christmas Carol once again lights up the Citadel's intimate Maclab Theatre. Set against the backdrop of a post- World War II city, the production brims with festive tunes including It’s Be...

Review: HADESTOWN Captivates Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - November 16, 2023

Amaya Braganza and J. Antonio Rodriguez star in this haunting, jazz-infused musical....

Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Thrills Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - October 28, 2023

The 1986 cult classic comes to life on stage!...

Review: CARMEN Opens Edmonton Opera's 60th Season
by Sarah Dussome - October 21, 2023

One of the world’s most beloved operas returns to Edmonton’s Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium! Carmen takes the spotlight on October 21 and 24. ...

Review: ALL MY SONS Opens the Walterdale Theatre's 65th Season
by Sarah Dussome - October 14, 2023

John Anderson directs this superbly acted adaptation....

Review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Charms Edmonton
by Sarah Dussome - October 01, 2023

Jackie Maxwell directs this stylish adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s 1895 comedy....

Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD Delights Audiences at Edmonton's Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by Sarah Dussome - September 28, 2023

Get ready for an electric musical performance! Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations tells the story of the world’s most famous R&B group. Boasting a whopping 30 songs, robust orchestra, and slick, Tony Award-winning choreography, the show is a spectacle in every sense of the word. ...

Review: SIX Makes a Triumphant Return to Edmonton's Citadel Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - August 19, 2023

Henry VIII’s six wives take centre stage in this Tony Award-winning musical....

Review: AUSTENTATIOUS Earns Big Laughs at Edmonton's Walterdale Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - July 13, 2023

Jam-packed with hilarious dialogue and wacky musical numbers, this upbeat production is a must-see for fans of Jane Austen’s beloved classic....

Review: ALADDIN Dazzles Edmonton at The Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
by Sarah Dussome - July 12, 2023

The beloved Disney cartoon comes alive in a whirlwind of colour and top-notch performances....

Review: A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Opens at Edmonton's Capitol Theatre
by Sarah Dussome - June 25, 2023

This splashy comedic production concludes Nuova Vocal Arts’ 2023 festival....

Review: FLIGHT Soars at Concordia University's Robert Tegler Hall
by Sarah Dussome - June 18, 2023

Jonathan Dove’s 1988 drama draws inspiration from an inexplicable true story....

Review: Chamber Opera MANSFIELD PARK Opens Nuova Vocal Arts' 2023 Festival
by Sarah Dussome - June 12, 2023

Directed by Brian Deedrick, the production features an impressive cast and intricate Georgian costumes....