The latest theatre news from Vancouver — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
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Ruby Slippers Theatre will present THE BAKING SHOW SHOW: THE PLAY, a dark comedy by Faly Mevamanana, in Burnaby and North Vancouver.
Bringing the world of Arendelle to life in Vancouver are Chelsea Rose Winsby as Elsa and Synthia Yusuf as Anna.
The 2026 edition of HOLD ON LET GO will feature contemporary performance works curated by Maiko Yamamoto, Josh Martin, and Lisa Mariko Gelley.
Michael Harrison will bring his family-friendly ventriloquism show to Anvil Theatre in New Westminster.
Single tickets for the upcoming engagement of MAMMA MIA! in Vancouver at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre will go on sale.
DanceHouse and The Cultch will present the North American premiere of Recirquel’s Paradisum, a full-length cirque and contemporary dance work directed by Bence Vági.
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet will return to Vancouver as part of a multi-stop British Columbia tour.
The world’s premier touring guitar festival, International Guitar Night, returns to Massey Theatre with an unforgettable lineup of four extraordinary guitarists, Sunday, February 1, 2026.
BroadwayWorld announced today that the My Shows platform has officially launched My Shows Curtain Call, a personalized year-end feature designed to celebrate each user's year in theatre.
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA's 2025/26 season continues with the brilliant gold medal winners of the 31st Annual Young Artist Competition.
PuSh International Performing Arts Festival, Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, and Music on Main will present the world premiere of Split Tooth.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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).
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.
PuSh International Performing Arts Festival has revealed the programming for the 2026 Festival, which returns to Vancouver this January.
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.
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.
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.
Directed by Barbara Tomasic, this coming-of-age favourite invites audiences to rediscover one of the most cherished stories in literature.
STOMP brought a burst of rhythm to Vancouver as the 30th anniversary tour landed at Queen Elizabeth Theatre from November 14 to 16.
Hannah Bahng took the stage at The Vogue Theatre last week with a style that felt bold in its simplicity.
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Jack and the Beanstalk Massey Theatre (12/31-1/03) |
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Broadway Open Mic Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre (8/15-8/15) |
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Paparazzi - Opera on the Rocks Deep Cove Shaw Theatre (9/03-9/12) |
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The Reluctant Princess & Her Extraordinary Band of Pirates Surrey Arts Centre (3/12-3/14) |
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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 Movie Star Black Box Theatre Co. (8/13-8/23) |
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Jack and the Beanstalk Surrey Arts Centre (12/18-12/27) |
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& Juliet Queen Elizabeth Theatre (9/29-10/04) |
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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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Hamilton (Angelica Company) Queen Elizabeth Theatre (5/26-6/13) |
