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CHUTZPAH! FESTIVAL to Return for 26th Edition in Vancouver
The CHUTZPAH! FESTIVAL will present music, theatre, comedy, dance, and storytelling by local, national, and international artists through a multicultural Jewish lens across multiple Vancouver venues.
Nominations Open For The 2026 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards! The 2026 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
WICKED and WICKED: FOR GOOD to Tour Globally as Live-to-Film Concert Experiences
Wicked and Wicked: For Good will become live-to-film concert experiences with a full symphony orchestra, opening with a San Francisco preview January 16, 2027, followed by a Radio City Music Hall world premiere January 23 and stops in Chicago, Mexico City, Toronto and Vancouver.
UKRAINIAN WAR REQUIEM Canadian Tour to Hit Nine Cities This November
Axios Men's Ensemble, fresh off a JUNO Award win, will tour UKRAINIAN WAR REQUIEM to nine Canadian cities in ten days this November, including Edmonton, Winnipeg, Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto.
DOGFIGHT to Mark JBM Theatre's Debut in Vancouver
JBM Theatre, a newly launched Vancouver company, will present its inaugural production of DOGFIGHT: THE MUSICAL at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island, featuring a female-led creative team and emerging professional performers.
A CURATED EXIT To Take The Stage At The NEST Theatre
Following performances at the 2026 Winnipeg and Edmonton Fringe Festivals, Vancouver's Shot in the Dark Productions brings A Curated Exit, a darkly funny and unsettling new play by Kristy Woollam, home to The NEST Theatre on Granville Island.
THE TRUTH AND DARERS to Premiere at Vancouver Fringe Festival
Shanti Harris's one-act play THE TRUTH AND DARERS, directed by Arthi Chandra, will premiere at the Vancouver Fringe Festival, following six teenagers whose game of truth or dare turns dark.
Vancouver Symphony USA to Open 2026/27 Season with Beethoven's PASTORAL
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA will open its season at Skyview Concert Hall with pianist Yulianna Avdeeva performing Grieg's Piano Concerto and Beethoven's Symphony No.
CHOR LEONI to Present 2026/27 Season and Launch New Community Initiative
Vancouver choral group Chor Leoni will present its 35th season with four concerts at St.
RED DEMON to Make Canadian Premiere at Firehall Arts Centre
RED DEMON, written by Hideki Noda, will open the Firehall Arts Centre's new season in Vancouver, telling the story of a stranger washed ashore and labeled a demon by a small town.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from August 2026
In this August 2026 edition, two major national tours are gearing up to hit the road, with the casts of OH, MARY! and JERSEY BOYS offering behind-the-scenes looks at their rehearsal processes, while BroadwayWorld exclusively revealed that Aliya Grace will lead the upcoming BOOP! THE MUSICAL tour lau
Review: Noah Kahan Brings THE GREAT DIVIDE Tour to a Sold-Out BC Place
Noah Kahan's Great Divide tour hit a sold-out BC Place on Aug 28, marking his biggest Vancouver show yet with Gigi Perez and Annabelle Dinda opening.
Video: Cynthia Erivo Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton With Performance of 'I Will Always Love You'
Cynthia Erivo recently paid tribute to the late Dolly Parton during a performance in Vancouver.
THE DEBUT to Open Vancouver International Film Festival's 45th Edition
Jesse Eisenberg's THE DEBUT, starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti, will open the Vancouver International Film Festival, which will close with Martin McDonagh's WILD HORSE NINE.
I PAGLIACCI to Open at Nebula Performances of Vancouver
Nebula Performances will stage Ruggero Leoncavallo's I PAGLIACCI at Nebula Performance Hall in Vancouver, featuring emerging Canadian singers alongside international opera performers.
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Review: BINI Continues to Evolve on the SIGNALS WORLD TOUR in Vancouver
BINI has become a familiar presence in Vancouver over the past few years, but each visit has arrived at a different point in the group’s continued growth.
VASCULAR NECROSIS to Open Touchstone Theatre's 2026-2027 Season
Touchstone Theatre and Glitch Theatre will co-produce the world premiere of Jordyn Wood's VASCULAR NECROSIS, a queer zombie love story, at The NEST on Granville Island.
ELEKTRA to Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Ruby Anniversary Season
Vancouver choir Elektra will mark its 40th anniversary with new Canadian commissions, a holiday concert, and a season finale reuniting current and alumni singers.
Firehall Arts Centre to Present 44th Anniversary Season in Vancouver
The Firehall Arts Centre's upcoming season will include RED DEMON, WHERE THE BLOOD MIXES, HORSES WON'T FOLLOW, BORDERTOWN CAFÉ and WISH YOU WERE HERE, among other productions.
POP UP DANCES FESTIVAL to Return to Vancouver Public Library
New Works and Vancouver Public Library will present POP UP DANCES FESTIVAL, a free site-specific event guiding audiences through the Central Library with five dance performances staged in unexpected spaces.
DEADLY DINNER PARTY to Open at The Improv Centre's 45th Anniversary Season
The Improv Centre in Vancouver will open its 45th anniversary season with the world premiere of DEADLY DINNER PARTY, an improvised murder-mystery, alongside new ensemble members and a season pass.
Martha Graham Dance Company to Present 2026-27 Season and Global Tour
Martha Graham Dance Company will present masterworks, new commissions, and Lamentation Variations while touring the US, Canada, England, Spain, Mexico, and China.
APOLLO & OTHER WORKS to Launch Ballet Vancouver's Debut Season
Heather Ogden will return to her home city to headline Ballet Vancouver's inaugural season opener at the Vancouver Playhouse, featuring works by Balanchine and Jorma Elo.
THE GUYS I F*CKED to Make Vancouver Debut at Fringe Festival
A comedy based on Centenie Narusis' dating history will play the Waterfront Theatre as part of the Vancouver Fringe Festival, starring Megan Phillips and Kwasi Thomas.
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A Curated Exit The NEST (9/24-9/27) |
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5th annual ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl – Come Toward the Fire Festival The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (9/18-9/20) |
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ANNIVERSARY by Carol Shields and Dave Williamson Western Gold Theatre (9/25-9/27) |
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch Zee Zee Theatre (11/12-11/29) |
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That''s Dirty Dancing Destination Dinner Stage (8/06-10/18) |
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Jack and the Beanstalk Massey Theatre (12/31-1/03) |
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The Reluctant Princess & Her Extraordinary Band of Pirates Surrey Arts Centre (3/12-3/14) |
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Heist Stanley BFL CANADA Stage (9/17-10/18) |
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Mrs. Doubtfire Queen Elizabeth Theatre (1/19-1/24) |
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Choral Encounters Pacific Spirit United Church (5/31-5/31) |
