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Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Gets a 1970s Makeover at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre

by Sarah Dussome — March 10, 2025

Co-created by Daryl Cloran and Kayvon Koshkam, this groovy production features pop music hits including I Will Survive and Celebration.

Review: THE SOUND OF MUSIC Delights Edmonton

by Sarah Dussome — March 11, 2024

Rachel Peake directs this family-friendly classic.

Disco-Era RICHARD II Now Streaming On Stratfest@Home

by Chloe Rabinowitz — January 31, 2024

Disco-era Richard II now available for worldwide streaming on Stratfest@Home.

Review: The Stratford Festival's FRANKENSTEIN REVIVED is Electrifying

by Lauren Gienow — August 27, 2023

The excitement in the audience on Thursday night was palpable for the World Premiere of FRANKENSTEIN REVIVED – An adaptation written and directed by Morris Panych, with music by David Coulter, based on Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.

FRANKENSTEIN REVIVED Comes to Stratford Festival

by Stephi Wild — August 4, 2023

From Morris Panych, co-creator of the landmark movement piece The Overcoat, and internationally acclaimed composer David Coulter, the thrilling new work Frankenstein Revived begins performances at the Stratford Festival’s Avon Theatre.

Revolutionary Adaptation of RICHARD II to Hit the Stage at the Stratford Festival's Tom Patterson Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — May 19, 2023

Jillian Keiley takes us into the glamorous and gritty world of Studio 54, at its thrilling heights in the late 1970s to early ’80s, with a revolutionary new version of Shakespeare’s Richard II, conceived by Keiley and adapted by Brad Fraser.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards; Painted Fern Productions Leads Favorite Local Theatre!

by BWW — December 19, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards; at Arts Club Theatre Company Leads Best Ensemble Performance!

by BWW — December 12, 2022

The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Stratford Festival 2023 Special Holiday Presale Begins Next Week

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 8, 2022

The Stratford Festival is putting the finishing touches on casting and will soon open its box office for a special holiday pre-sale for tickets to the 13 exciting shows of the 2023 season.

Stratford Festival Announces Casting For 2023 Season Featuring Andrea Macasaet, Robert Markus, Jonathan Goad & More

by Stephi Wild — November 1, 2022

Just as the 2022 season comes to a close, work for the 2023 season is getting underway at the Stratford Festival.

Photos: First Look at Ruby Slippers Theatre and Pacific Theatre's BENEVOLENCE

by Blair Ingenthron — October 2, 2022

Production photos have been released for Ruby Slippers Theatre and Pacific Theatre's Benevolence.

Ruby Slippers and Pacific Theatre's BENEVOLENCE Opens This Month

by Stephi Wild — September 14, 2022

Gilles Jean leaves his comfortable existence as a Montreal lawyer to return to Benevolence, the small town where he grew up.

Cast Announced for DOLLY PARTON'S SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS CAROL at Arts Club Theatre

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 20, 2021

The Arts Club’s 2021–2022 season opener at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage puts a heartwarming country twist on a Christmas classic: Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, with music and lyrics by the iconic Dolly Parton, starts November 18 and will run through January 2 (med

Tickets On Sale For Bard On The Beach Festival's 32nd Season & Feature Film

by Chloe Rabinowitz — July 14, 2021

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival is unveiling a 2021 Season with online programming designed to engage both its existing Festival community and reach out to new audiences across Canada and beyond.

2020 Jessie Theatre Award Nominations Announced

by Chloe Rabinowitz — June 9, 2020

To honour Vancouver's vibrant artistic community during this challenging time, the 2020 Jessie Theatre Award Nominations were announced virtually, for the first time, on Monday, June 8th, hosted by the mother daughter duo Amanda Sum (seen this season in Chicken Girl and East Van Panto) and Linda Leu

BWW Review: NOISES OFF Will Make You Laugh Till You Cry!

by Alyson Eng — February 4, 2020

What has drama, comedy, and romance all in one show? What will make you laugh till tears come streaming out of your eyes? If you guessed NOISES OFF presented by the Arts Club Theatre Company, you definitely would be correct! I had the pleasure of seeing the show last week and I can honestly say it w

SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE Joins The 30th Season Of Bard On The Beach

by Julie Musbach — May 10, 2019

Bard on the Beach continues its 30th season with a stylish stage adaptation of the lively Oscar-winning romantic comedy, Shakespeare in Love.

The Taming Of The Shrew Kicks Off The 30th Season Of Bard On The Beach

by Julie Musbach — May 6, 2019

BWW Review: The Stratford Festival's Production of LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT is Captivating from Start to Finish

by Lauren Gienow — May 31, 2018

The latest production to open at the Stratford Festival, is the Eugene O'Neill classic LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT.

LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT Now On Stage At The Stratford Festival

by Julie Musbach — May 7, 2018

Eugene O'Neill's tour de force, Long Day's Journey Into Night, directed by Miles Potter, and starring Seana McKenna and Scott Wentworth, is now on stage at the Studio Theatre.