Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL Turns the Swamp into a Spectacle at Massey Theatre
“Ogres are like onions.
Vancouver Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Vancouver — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Balanchine’s APOLLO and More Set For Ballet Vancouver's 2026/27 Debut Season
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.
The Dance Centre to Present World Premiere of Corporeal Imago's DRIFT in Vancouver
The Dance Centre will present Drift, a world premiere from Corporeal Imago exploring transformation and ecological change through contemporary circus and dance, at Vancouver's 677 Davie St.
NEWSIES Unseats LES MISÉRABLES to Win BroadwayWorld's 2026 Ultimate Movie Musical Bracket
After six weeks of voting, BroadwayWorld readers have crowned Newsies the Ultimate Best Movie Musical in the 2026 edition of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket.
Toby Jones and David Harewood-Led OTHELLO Will Stream on Marquee TV
David Harewood, Caitlin Fitzgerald, and Toby Jones’ new production of Othello will stream exclusively in the UK, US, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and South Korea on Marquee TV.
Vancouver Youth Choir Will Perform VILLAGE at the Orpheum
Vancouver Youth Choir will present VILLAGE at the Orpheum, uniting over 600 singers in a season finale featuring world premieres and music in 10 languages, with folk artist Luke Wallace as special guest.
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA Will Present Dvořák's NEW WORLD SYMPHONY
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA will close its 2025/26 season at Skyview Concert Hall with Dvořák's Symphony No.
Review: Arts Club Theatre Company’s KIMBERLY AKIMBO Leaves a Lasting Impression
A teenager with a dysfunctional family, a first crush, and a body that refuses to follow the rules of time.
42ND STREET and More Set for Gateway Theatre 2026-2027 Season
Gateway Theatre has announced its 2026–2027 season, themed “Us.
Danny Nielsen's IN CONVERSATION to be Presented at The Dance Centre
The Dance Centre's Discover Dance! noon series will feature tap artist Danny Nielsen performing excerpts from IN CONVERSATION, his collaboration with pianist Kristian Alexandrov 2026 in Vancouver.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
Review: Jackson Wang’s MAGICMAN 2 Vancouver Show Blends Storytelling, Dance, and Fan Interaction
On April 5, Jackson Wang brought his MAGICMAN 2 World Tour to the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre, returning to Vancouver with a show that felt different from his 2023 stop.
SISTER ACT And DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID Set For Theatre Under The Stars 2026 Season
Theatre Under the Stars announced its 2026 season featuring SISTER ACT and DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID at Stanley Park's Malkin Bowl, running July 3–August 22, 2026, with single tickets available May 19.
The Dance Centre to Present International Dance Day Events in Vancouver
The Dance Centre will present a lineup of free and ticketed events on April 29 for International Dance Day, including a Vogue Femme workshop, a choreography walk, and studio showings of new works in development across Vancouver.
ENEMY LINES to Close Firehall Arts Centre’s ELBOWS UP Season
Enemy Lines will close Firehall Arts Centre’s ELBOWS UP season.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
The Dance Centre Secures Permanent Home in Downtown Vancouver With $6 Million Land Purchase
The Dance Centre has purchased the land beneath its Vancouver facility, securing its future as a hub for dance.
Review: RAYE Balances Power and Emotional Honesty in Sold-Out Vancouver Show
RAYE’s THIS TOUR MAY CONTAIN NEW MUSIC North American run made its Vancouver stop at the Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre on April 2, 2026, following a series of sold-out arena shows across Europe and the UK, including six nights at London’s The O2.
Original Broadway Cast Member Josh Breckenridge Will Return to COME FROM AWAY in Gander
Josh Breckenridge, an original Broadway cast member of COME FROM AWAY, will join the Gander production's fourth season alongside Petrina Bromley, running June 28 to September 13 at the Joseph R.
LES MISÉRABLES vs. NEWSIES: Final Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Movie Musical Bracket
Voting is now open for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
BroadwayWorld Goes Even More Global: Now Available in 20 Languages
As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.
THE OLD WOMAN WHO LIVED IN A SHOE to Return to Presentation House Theatre
The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe will return to the North Shore this April.
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& Juliet Queen Elizabeth Theatre (9/29-10/04) |
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That''s Dirty Dancing Destination Dinner Stage (8/06-10/18) |
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The Reluctant Princess & Her Extraordinary Band of Pirates Anvil Theatre (3/19-3/21) |
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Jack and the Beanstalk Surrey Arts Centre (12/18-12/27) |
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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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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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Murder for Two Anvil Theatre (10/02-10/04) |
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Menopause The Musical Great Canadian Casino Vancouver (9/22-9/22) |
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DanceHouse announces 2026/27 season, October 2026 through April 2027. DanceHouse (10/01-4/30) |