VANCOUVER THEATER REVIEWS

A telephone, a key, and a carefully timed call. DIAL M FOR MURDER wastes no time laying out its stakes. At the Stanley BFL Canada Stage, the Arts Club Theatre Company presents Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of the classic thriller, directed by Jillian Keiley and running February 5 to March 8. In par...

There is nothing that signals MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL faster than the words, “Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?” From the show's opening moments, the production strongly announced its arrival in Vancouver, BC with confidence and attitude. This week, Broadway Across Canada brought the 10...

“Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” took on a new meaning in Vancouver this week as MJ THE MUSICAL debuted at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Tuesday for its opening night. The touring production arrived with sharp focus on the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, showing how Michael Jackson (o...

There’s nothing like a burst of Disney magic to bring brightness to Vancouver, and DISNEY ON ICE presents LET’S DANCE did exactly that at the Pacific Coliseum. The arena lifted as soon as the lights dropped, matched by a warm holiday sing-along that set the tone for a night built on movement and...

STOMP brought a burst of rhythm to Vancouver as the 30th anniversary tour landed at Queen Elizabeth Theatre from November 14 to 16. The production blends percussion, movement, and physical theatre into a fast-paced performance built from everyday objects....

Hannah Bahng took the stage at The Vogue Theatre last week with a style that felt bold in its simplicity. No excess. No distraction. The focus stayed on her songwriting, her tone, and the emotional pull of each track. THE MISUNDERSTOOD WORLD TOUR stop in Vancouver, BC, presented by MRG LIVE, reinfor...

This month, the Arts Club presents a fresh production of Disney’s FROZEN at the Stanley BFL Canada Stage in Vancouver, BC. The production runs from October 30, 2025 to January 4, 2026, and arrives as one of the company’s largest family titles of the season! This version places the spotlight on t...

On September 22, Vancouver, BC welcomed K-pop girl group, tripleS as their subunit Alphie to The Centre for their TOUR. The North American leg began on September 3 and serves as the group’s third world tour. Eight members of the 24-member collective performed in this unit which included: YooYeon,...

David Archuleta brought his EARTHLY DELIGHTS TOUR to Vancouver’s Hollywood Theatre on Monday September 22, delivering a set that balanced new material with familiar favourites. Supported by opening act, Alexandra John, the performance marked his first time in Vancouver, BC and his return to tourin...

Keith Urban brought his HIGH AND ALIVE World Tour to Vancouver’s Rogers Arena on Wednesday September 10, delivering a night that showed why he remains as one of country music’s most engaging live performers....

Disney’s The Lion King musical is playing in Vancouver, BC for a limited four-week engagement at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from August 20 to September 14. ...

This summer, LEGALLY BLONDE the musical struts onto the Malkin Bowl stage for a summer of sparkle and show-stopping songs. Back by popular demand, the hit show makes its highly anticipated return as part of Theatre Under The Stars’ 2025 season, playing in repertory with Charlie and the Chocolate F...

Since their official debut in 2021, BINI has become a defining force in Filipino pop music, earning them the well-deserved title of the “Nation’s Girl Group.” Formed through ABS-CBN’s Star Hunt Academy in 2019, the eight member group composed of Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoan...

The Arts Club Theatre Company is serving up a heartfelt musical this summer with WAITRESS, now playing at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage in Vancouver, BC from June 12 to August 3, 2025. With a book by Jessie Nelson and music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, Sara Bareille...

Three decades after the show dazzled the world, RIVERDANCE has returned to the stage in celebration of its 30th anniversary with RIVERDANCE 30: THE NEW GENERATION. While honoring its legendary roots, this revitalized production infuses fresh energy into RIVERDANCE, captivating both longtime fans and...

British girl group FLO brought their Access All Areas Tour to Vancouver, BC on Sunday night lighting up the Commodore Ballroom with a performance charged with anticipation and energy. Hailed as the biggest British girl group to tour the U.S. since the Spice Girls, the trio is riding high on the succ...

History gets a makeover in the newest musical to hit the Vancouver theatre scene. Presented by Broadway Across Canada, Six: The Musical will play from May 13 - 18 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC....

The newest musical from Royal City Musical Theatre (RCMT) has clocked in and is ready to work overtime to charm audiences with its humor and inspiring story. From April 25 to May 11, 9 to 5: The Musical will play at the Massey Theatre in New Westminster, BC. This high-energy production brings Dolly ...

Last week, legendary rock and roll band, AC/DC played a long-awaited sold out show in Vancouver as part of the North American leg of their POWER UP 2025 concert tour. Marking their first tour in nearly a decade, the iconic Australian band played a setlist filled with some of their most popular songs...

Last weekend, K-pop girl group ARTMS, brought the North American portion of their Lunar Theory world tour to a close in Vancouver, BC. Performing at The Vogue Theatre on Sunday April 20, ARTMS transformed the iconic Vancouver venue into a galaxy, filled with their catchy music, iconic choreography, ...

South Korean boy band, OnlyOneOf, brought an unforgettable night of energy and passion to the final show of their 2025 OUR ONLY ODYSSEY North American concert tour. Presented by J&B Entertainment, their final stop was in Vancouver, BC at the River Rock Theatre....

Beyond the flashy, electrifying spirit that Tina Turner brought to the 1980s music scene, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical delivers a powerful story of passion, resilience, and heart that captivates from beginning to end. Playing at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC from March 25 to 30, this...

Dating in our modern world is hard. Between dating apps vs. meeting people organically, it can be hard to find someone you really hit it off with … especially in Vancouver. One of the latest plays by the Arts Club Theatre Company embraces this exact modern day dilemma, capturing the essence of mil...

2025 has kicked off on a high note for Vancouver's theatre scene. Among the many shows debuting this month is one that perfectly captures the essence of chaos, featuring a quirky plot, catchy songs, and eccentric characters. BEETLEJUICE The Musical made its debut in Vancouver, BC on January 21 at th...

Ever since breaking into the music scene in 2015, Billie Eilish has become somewhat of a household name. Hitting commercial success with her debut single, “Ocean Eyes,” Eilish has taken the industry by storm with a discography of songs sporting catchy beats and meaningful lyrics....