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Oktoecho to Present New Concert SAIMANIQ SIVUMUT in Montreal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 23, 2024


Experience the new concert Saimaniq Sivumut, capturing the spirit of Oktoecho with its unique musical blend in Montreal. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming shows!

CANDIDA to Begin Performances at The Shaw Festival This Weekend
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 12, 2024


The Shaw Festival will present CANDIDA, a play exploring timeless love triangles and romantic entanglements. Experience the drama and wit of George Bernard Shaw's classic work at The Shaw. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Experience the Final Days of the 56th Edition of FEQ
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 12, 2024


Experience the final four days of the 56th edition of FEQ with exciting performances and celebrations. Learn more about the programming!

Tweed & Company Theatre To Present ANNE OF GREEN GABLES - THE MUSICAL
by A.A. Cristi - July 10, 2024


Anne of Green Gables - The Musical, one of Canada's most well-known, longest-running shows, it opens at the Bancroft Village Playhouse next week (July 17th) and runs until July 28th.

ShazamFest 2024 to Return in July
by Blair Ingenthron - June 23, 2024


ShazamFest 2024 will return July 11-14 with an explosive mix of music, circus, burlesque, dance, wrestling, camping, and more in the Eastern Townships

The Kid Laroi, Milky Chance, Shaboozey And The Beaches Announced For FESTIVAL FONO's First Edition!
by A.A. Cristi - June 12, 2024


The first edition of Festival Fono will feature performances by The Kid Laroi, Milky Chance, Shaboozey, and The Beaches.

The Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival Lineup Revealed
by Stephi Wild - June 11, 2024


The Gatineau Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place during the long Labor Day weekend, families will be able to enjoy a wide variety of activities, such as letting off steam in the inflatable games.

Québec Artists & Performances to be Featured at 2024 Edinburgh Festivals
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 10, 2024


Discover the vibrant performances of circus, comedy, dance, and music from Québec at the 2024 Edinburgh Festivals, showcasing the best in performing arts.

2024 Propulsion Award for Innovating and Enriching Circus Arts Finalists Unveiled
by A.A. Cristi - June 04, 2024


The 2024 Propulsion Award finalists have been announced, celebrating innovation and enrichment in circus arts.

WHO DRINKS MOCKTAILS ON THE BEACH?! to be Presented at the Montreal Fringe Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - June 03, 2024


WHO DRINKS MOCKTAILS ON THE BEACH?! will premiere at the Montreal Fringe Festival, following party-girl Candace's spirited adventure in Mexico. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award Presented To Lyndee Hansen And Protégé Christine Gruenbauer
by Blair Ingenthron - June 02, 2024


The Professional Association of Canadian Theatres (PACT) has announced Lyndee Hansen, Producer of the Grand Theatre, as the 2024 recipient of the Mallory Gilbert Leadership Award, recognizing her outstanding administrative and managerial leadership within the Canadian Theatre Community.

Applications Close Next Week For Black Theatre Workshop's Artist Mentorship Program
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2024


Black Theatre Workshop (BTW)’s esteemed National Artist Mentorship Program (AMP), now entering its 12th year, is calling for submissions from artists Canada-wide.

The Lyric Theatre Singers Present BROADWAY DREAMS This June
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2024


Montreal's Lyric Theatre Singers are set to perform BROADWAY DREAMS, showcasing a selection of beloved Broadway hits.

The Orchestre Philharmonique et Choeur des Mélomanes Closes Season With a World Premiere
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024


The Orchestre Philharmonique et Choeur des Mélomanes (OPCM) will close its season in style with a musical event: the fusion of the legendary Requiem by Fauré and the world premiere of François Dompierre's Requiem.

THE SINGING PSYCHIC GAME SHOW Comes to Montreal in June
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2024


Direct from London England, The Singing Psychic Game Show will make its Canadian debut at the St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival, June 7-16.

Black Theatre Workshop Will Host Vision Celebration 2024
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024


Black Theatre Workshop has announced the in-person return of its historic Vision Celebration! BTW has a lot in store for this 38th Vision Celebration and it promises to be an event to remember.

Turning Point Ensemble From Vancouver Among Canada's Musicians Closing Concert of the Homage Series
by Stephi Wild - May 10, 2024


The Société de musique contemporaine du Québec (SMCQ) will present the Turning Point Ensemble (TPE) to the closing concert of its season.

Oren Safdie Returns to Montreal With BEYOND KEN DRYDEN
by Stephi Wild - May 08, 2024


Critically acclaimed playwright Oren Safdie will return to Montreal with the world premiere of Beyond Ken Dryden, a solo show about a boy's idolization of his sports hero Ken Dryden and the Montreal Canadiens as his own family and the province of Quebec are coming apart.

Montreal English Theatre and Quebec Drama Federation Announce 2024-25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 07, 2024


Discover the upcoming 24/25 season of Montreal's English Theatre Community. Get a glimpse of the thrilling performances and collaborations that await theatre enthusiasts.

World Premiere of CARAVAN Comes to Tableau D'Hôte Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 07, 2024


Fresh off their runaway hit production of Erin Shields' Thy Woman's Weeds at Centaur Theatre, Tableau D'Hôte Theatre (TDHT) is closing its nineteenth season with the world premiere of Anna Burkholder's Caravan, a play set against the backdrop of the 1970 pancanadian feminist reproductive justice movement that shut down parliament for the first and only time in its history

The FILMharmonique Orchestra Returns With Music at the Movies This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 01, 2024


The FILMharmonique Orchestra, under the direction of talented conductor Francis Choinière, will return for the fourth installment of their spectacular concert series Music at the Movies, with a special edition paying tribute to the masterful scores of John Williams.

POTUS OR BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE Takes the Stage at Segal Centre
by A.A. Cristi - April 26, 2024


The Segal Centre for Performing Arts will present the Canadian Premiere of POTUS Or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive, an outrageous comedy by Selina Fillinger and directed by Segal Centre Artistic and Executive Director Lisa Rubin. The production will take center stage at the Sylvan Adams Theatre from May 12 to June 2, 2024.

The Lyric Theatre Singers to Present Broadway Revue Show BROADWAY DREAMS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 19, 2024


Join The Lyric Theatre Singers as they present BROADWAY DREAMS, a dynamic Broadway revue show at Concordia Theatre this June. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

The Montreal Clown Festival to Return This Month at Gesù and MainLine Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 09, 2024


The Montreal Clown Festival will return from April 25-28, 2024 at  Gesù and MainLine Theatre, featuring world-class talent from across North America. Learn more!

Gauthier Dance Performs SWAM LAKES and MINUS 16 in May
by Stephi Wild - April 09, 2024


Danse Danse will welcome the 16 dancers of the Stuttgart company, in a program imagined by Éric Gauthier, from May 1 to 4, 2024, at Place des Arts' Théâtre Maisonneuve.


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