The latest theatre news from Vancouver — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Canada's Globe Theatre brought in police and private security after a viral video sparked transphobic threats against the cast and crew of Kevin Loring's play.
StageMag, the digital show program platform from BroadwayWorld, launched its new PDF Editor to all producers and stage managers using the service.
Theatre Under the Stars announced its 86th season, with SISTER ACT and DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID set to perform at Stanley Park's Malkin Bowl in Vancouver.
Monty Python's Spamalot will be presented at the Royal Theatre, featuring the North American tour fresh off its 2023 Broadway revival, with tickets available online.
The Improv Centre has launched the East Van Schools Improv Project, bringing improvisational theatre education to East Vancouver secondary schools with a 10-week curriculum culminating in a live showcase at the Granville Island venue.
Giant, the new play starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, will be released in cinemas later this year.
The new production of STARLIGHT EXPRESS, which won an Olivier Award during its London run, will tour the UK and beyond, with stops in Leicester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Sunderland, Birmingham, and Southampton.
Pacific Theatre announced its 2026/27 season, featuring a national tour of SON OF A PREACHERMAN, the return of CHRISTMAS PRESENCE, and the world premiere of MENTAL by Jill Daum, marking the company's first season at its new Granville Island home.
Vancouver's Ensemble Theatre Festival returns after a three-year hiatus with BLOODLINES at Jericho Arts Centre, pairing Jiehae Park's dark comedy PEERLESS with Tennessee Williams' A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE.
One thing about a Charlie Puth concert is that the music is almost guaranteed to sound great.
Canada's longest-running contemporary dance festival announced its 38th annual program, featuring over 30 performances across Vancouver venues, including five world premieres and three Western Canadian premieres over 10 days.
The Dance Centre will present MY HOUSE, a world premiere by FakeKnot's Ralph Escamillan celebrating Ballroom culture and chosen family, featuring Voguers, a live DJ, and a post-show talkback in Vancouver.
The Dance Centre announced Ziyian Kwan as recipient of the biennial Lola Award and Alvin Erasga Tolentino as recipient of the annual Isadora Award, honoring outstanding BC choreographers.
Arts Club Theatre Company will present Come From Away n a Western Canadian premiere at Vancouver's Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, marking one of the first non-replica productions of the Tony-nominated musical.
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JUNO-nominated comedian Graham Clark will perform 24 consecutive hours of stand-up at Little Mountain Gallery in Vancouver for the fourth year, with partial proceeds benefiting the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre.
Lincoln Center Theater’s Broadway revival of Ragtime, directed by Kewsong Lee Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, announced today that it will launch a North American Tour in the fall of 2027.
BroadwayWorld is launching the May 2026 Games Challenge - a month-long streak competition open to fans across the U.
Four leading adult treble choirs from Vancouver, Chicago, California, and Halifax will perform at Christ Church Cathedral in a massed-choir finale closing Elektra's TAPESTRY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL.
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Ballet Vancouver announced its inaugural 2026/27 season, featuring guest principals from The National Ballet of Canada and San Francisco Ballet, world and Canadian premieres, and the return of @GISELLE at the Vancouver Playhouse.
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An Evening of Comedy & Hypnosis with Jonathan Mangum & Asad Mecci Sagebush Theatre (9/05-9/05) |
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The Reluctant Princess & Her Extraordinary Band of Pirates Anvil Theatre (3/19-3/21) |
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DanceHouse announces 2026/27 season, October 2026 through April 2027. DanceHouse (10/01-4/30) |
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The Reluctant Princess & Her Extraordinary Band of Pirates Surrey Arts Centre (3/12-3/14) |
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Jonathan Mangum & Asad Mecci Live in Kelowna – An Unforgettable Night of Comedy, Mind Games & Entertainment Kelowna Community Theatre (9/04-9/04) |
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Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring In Concert at Queen Elizabeth Theatre Queen Elizabeth Theatre (8/28-8/29) |
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Jack and the Beanstalk Massey Theatre (12/31-1/03) |
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Murder for Two Anvil Theatre (10/02-10/04) |
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The Movie Star Black Box Theatre Co. (8/13-8/23) |
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Hamilton (Angelica Company) Queen Elizabeth Theatre (5/26-6/13) |
