The latest theatre news from Vancouver — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
When creators Paul Almeida and Makayla Moore first envisioned THE DRESSING ROOM, their goal was simple: bring the unpredictable humour of theatre life to the screen while creating opportunities within Vancouver’s own artistic community.
The Firehall Arts Centre will present the Western Canadian premiere of Robert Chafe’s Between Breaths from November 12–23, 2025.
The Improv Centre (TIC) on Granville Island will celebrate the season with a brand-new holiday show, ‘Tis the Sitcom, running November 20 through December 30, 2025, alongside the announcement of a new Artistic Director, Alan Pavlakovic.
Pop! Pop! a show for the littlest theatregoers, will return to Presentation House Theatre this fall.
The Cultch’s East Van Panto: West Van Story runs November 19, 2025–January 4, 2026, at York Theatre.
Global pop group BINI is kicking off a new chapter with their latest single, “First Luv,” a radiant track that captures the butterflies of young romance.
Vancouver audiences gathered at the Rio Theatre on September 28 for an exclusive one-night-only screening of SOUL’S ROAD, the new Canadian drama directed by Joel Stewart and starring country music star Dallas Smith in his acting debut.
From an Emmy-winning writer of HBO’s Succession, this love-and-science thriller places audiences inside a clinical trial where two volunteers sign up to test a dopamine-regulating drug under observation.
The raw, full-length piece features four dancers performing fully nude, who use the mechanics of their arms, legs, torsos, and skulls to plumb the very nature of the human condition.
BroadwayWorld announced today that its new My Shows platform has surpassed 10,000 user reviews since its launch.
Global K-Pop superstars TWICE have announced their 2026 WORLD TOUR, spanning North America, Europe, and the UK.
On September 22, Vancouver, BC welcomed K-pop girl group, tripleS as their subunit Alphie to The Centre for their TOUR.
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA will present pianist Marc-André Hamelin in Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue on November 1–2, 2025, at Skyview Concert Hall.
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.
The Dance Centre will launch its 2025–2026 Discover Dance! series with a performance by Vancouver-based Bharatanatyam artist Sujit Vaidya on Thursday, October 23 at 12 noon at the Scotiabank Dance Centre.
Due to popular demand, a second leg of the North American tour of GABBY’S DOLLHOUSE LIVE! PRESENTED BY WALMART will launch in Macon, GA, on January 14, 2026.
The 22nd Annual Downtown Eastside Heart of the City Festival runs October 31–November 8, 2025, with over 100 events across 40 venues in Vancouver.
Opera Atelier will celebrate its 40th anniversary season with the return of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, running October 15–19, 2025, at the Elgin Theatre.
The Chutzpah! Festival will return for its 25th anniversary with a mix of festival favourites and new discoveries, in a stellar lineup of performances this November.
Broadway Across Canada has announced that Moulin Rouge! The Musical, winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, will play Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre from January 20–25, 2026.
Lasa ng Imperyo (A Taste of Empire) will return October 9–19, 2025, at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.
The Firehall Arts Centre will present Anne Plamondon Productions’ MYOKINE from October 30–November 1, 2025.
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.
Nominations are now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Over the course of the season, Vancouver audiences will be treated to four carefully curated concert programs, with programming spanning ancient melodies, reimagined pop favourites, and timeless choral treasures.
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Ballet Vancouver Unveils 2026/27 Inaugural Season Vancouver Playhouse (9/01-5/31) |
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Murder for Two Anvil Theatre (10/02-10/04) |
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Murder for Two Surrey Arts Centre (9/25-9/27) |
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An Evening of Comedy & Hypnosis with Jonathan Mangum & Asad Mecci Sagebush Theatre (9/05-9/05) |
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Jack and the Beanstalk Surrey Arts Centre (12/18-12/27) |
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Broadway Open Mic Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre (8/15-8/15) |
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DanceHouse announces 2026/27 season, October 2026 through April 2027. DanceHouse (10/01-4/30) |
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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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Paparazzi - Opera on the Rocks Deep Cove Shaw Theatre (9/03-9/12) |
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Jack and the Beanstalk Massey Theatre (12/31-1/03) |
