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Stage Adaptation of Tanya Tagaq's Book SPLIT TOOTH Will Premiere at the 2026 PuSh Festival
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, and Music on Main will present the world premiere of Split Tooth. Learn more here!
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA's January Concert Features Young Artist Competition Gold Medalists and More
by BWW News Desk - December 02, 2025
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA's 2025/26 season continues with the brilliant gold medal winners of the 31st Annual Young Artist Competition. This highly anticipated performance will take place on January 17, 2026 at 7 pm and January 18, 2026 at 3 pm at Skyview Concert Hall.
First Standings Announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards; ANASTASIA Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 01, 2025
The first standings have been released for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
The Improv Centre To Present 3rd Annual THE HEAT: An International Improv Comedy Showcase
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
The Improv Centre’s highly anticipated THE HEAT: An International Improv Comedy Showcase returns for its third year, heating up Granville Island for five nights of world-class, globally inspired comedy from Tuesday, January 27 to Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Ken Peplowski and Frank Vignola to Perform at the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA's Evening of Jazz
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2025
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA has announced the return of legendary jazz clarinetist and saxophonist Ken Peplowski to its annual Evening of  Jazz concert and dinner WA.
Review: MJ THE MUSICAL Brings a Powerful Tribute to Michael Jackson to Vancouver
by Alyson Eng - November 30, 2025
“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 (or MJ) shaped every beat and detail.
Review: DISNEY ON ICE Returns to Vancouver with a new LET’S DANCE Production
by Alyson Eng - November 28, 2025
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 music. The show moved quickly, pulling families into an atmosphere shaped by colour, rhythm, and constant interaction. 
PuSh Festival To Return This Winter In Vancouver With 25 Performances And Events
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
PuSh International Performing Arts Festival has revealed the programming for the 2026 Festival, which returns to Vancouver this January. PuSh Festival invites audiences to discover innovative contemporary works of live performances.
TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Victoria Premiere Begins In January
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
Broadway in Victoria will present the Victoria premiere of the award-winning Broadway musical TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, on stage from January 6-11, 2026, at Victoria's Royal Theatre (805 Broughton St).
ANNIE Begins Performances At Gateway Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - November 28, 2025
This holiday season, Gateway Theatre invites families and theatre-lovers to experience the heartwarming story of Annie, one of the world's best-loved musicals, from December 11 to January 3, 2026.
CHRISTMAS WITH CHOR LEONI Holiday Concert Returns In December
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
Chor Leoni invites audiences to experience the mystery, wonder, and sparkling joy of the holiday season with its annual celebration, Christmas with Chor Leoni, on December 18 at 7:30pm, December 19 at 5pm & 8pm, and December 20 at 2pm, 5pm & 8pm at St. Andrew's-Wesley United (1022 Nelson St).
The Cultch Extends EAST VAN PANTO: WEST VAN STORY At York Theatre
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
The Cultch has announced a holdover for Theatre Replacement’s East Van Panto: West Van Story at the York Theatre in Vancouver, extending its run through January 11, 2026.
UBCP/ACTRA Unveils 2025 Award Recipients
by BWW News Desk - November 26, 2025
UBCP/ACTRA has released the full list of recipients for its 2025 awards, recognizing performers across British Columbia and the Yukon in categories spanning film, television, voice work, and stunt performance.
LITTLE WOMEN Comes to The Arts Club Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Directed by Barbara Tomasic, this coming-of-age favourite invites audiences to rediscover one of the most cherished stories in literature. Learn more about the show here!
Review: STOMP Celebrates 30 Years with a Dynamic Run in Vancouver
by Alyson Eng - November 23, 2025
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.
Review: Hannah Bahng Brings The MISUNDERSTOOD WORLD TOUR to Vancouver
by Alyson Eng - November 20, 2025
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, reinforced her rise as a young artist shaping her own space with intention and purpose. 
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards
by BWW Awards - November 18, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
JAAD KUUJUS: EVERYONE SAYS I LOOK LIKE MY MOTHER To Make World Premiere At The Museum of Anthropology at UBC
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2025
The Museum of Anthropology at UBC will present Jaad Kuujus: Everyone Says I Look Like My Mother, the first solo exhibition by Haida/Kwakwaka'wakw/Irish weaver Jaad Kuujus–Meghann O’Brien.
Review: The Arts Club Shares the Magic of FROZEN in a Production that Surprises and Delights
by Alyson Eng - November 12, 2025
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 the bond between two sisters who face fear, change, and responsibility in different ways. FROZEN blends magic, powerful music, and an emotional story that speaks to audiences of all ages. 
STOMP to Return to Vancouver for Four Performances
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2025
STOMP will return to Vancouver for four performances only at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 30+ years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 28 million people.
Interview: FIFTY FIFTY Explores Love, Emotion, and Evolution in “Too Much Part 1”
by Alyson Eng - November 10, 2025
K-pop girl group FIFTY FIFTY has quickly earned attention for their distinct sound and emotional honesty. Blending pop and R&B influences, their music bridges global trends with authentic expression. Since their debut in 2022, the group has shown a rare ability to connect through sincerity and simplicity rather than spectacle. Now, with their latest release “Too Much Part 1,” they are ready to reveal a new side of themselves, capturing the thrill and uncertainty of first love through catchy melodies and confident performances. 
DISNEY ON ICE's New Dance Party is Coming to Vancouver
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2025
Disney On Ice will present Let's Dance! is bringing the party to hometowns across the country, and the guest list is jam-packed with audience favourite Disney characters!
BAKING TIME Returns to Presentation House Theatre This Month
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2025
Presentation House Theatre will present the return of Baking Time from November 28 through December 7, 2025, marking the production’s eighth run at the North Vancouver venue.
Liz Callaway to Perform With The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA's 2025/26 season will continue with a holiday music celebration featuring Tony-nominated singer-actress Liz Callaway.
A VERY MERRY MOTOWN to be Presented at Firehall Arts Centre
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2025
The Firehall Arts Centre will have Krystle Dos Santos return to its East Van stage this holiday season with A Very Merry Motown.

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