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PuSh International Performing Arts Festival Appoints Annie Clarke as Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2025
PuSh, Vancouver's International Performing Arts Festival has announced the appointment of Annie Clarke as its new Managing Director. She will replace the PuSh Festival's current Director of Operations, Keltie Forsyth, who is transitioning to the role of Artistic Director at Presentation House Theatre.
PuSh Appoints Annie Clarke As New Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - February 03, 2025
PuSh, Vancouver's International Performing Arts Festival has appointedAnnie Clarke as its new Managing Director. Learn more about Clarke and about the company.
18th Annual Coastal Dance Festival To Expand To Two Performance Venues
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2025
Dancers of Damelahamid present the 18th annual Coastal Dance Festival, honouring Indigenous stories, song, and dance from across Canada and around the world, on stage March 4-6, 2025, at the Museum of Anthropology.
The Dance Centre's Discover Dance! Series to Celebrate Bollywood With SHIAMAK Vancouver
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2025
The February edition of The Dance Centre's popular and long-running Discover Dance! noon series will celebrate the exuberance, comedy, drama, and fun of Bollywood, with a performance by SHIAMAK Vancouver. Learn more.
A TASTE OF HONG KONG Comes to Pi Theatre in March
by BWW News Desk - January 29, 2025
Pi Theatre will continue its foray into original work with the world premiere of A Taste of Hong Kong by Anonymous, presented in association with Vancouver Asian Theatre Company (vAct).
Review: BEETLEJUICE The Musical Delivers a Deadly Good Time in Vancouver
by Alyson Eng - January 26, 2025
2025 has kicked off on a high note for Vancouver's theatre scene. Among the many shows debuting this month is one that perfectly captures the essence of chaos, featuring a quirky plot, catchy songs, and eccentric characters. BEETLEJUICE The Musical made its debut in Vancouver, BC on January 21 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Running until January 26, the show based off of the 1988 Beetlejuice film by Tim Burton, brings audiences into a new era of musical theatre.
Pacific Opera Victoria And Vancouver Opera Launch The Opera Sprouts Initiative
by BWW News Desk - January 24, 2025
Pacific Opera Victoria in partnership with Vancouver Opera is launching The Opera Sprouts Initiative, a pilot project exploring the world of creating new opera for youth in BC schools. Learn more!
Vancouver Art Gallery Receives Significant Donation Of International Contemporary Art
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2025
The Vancouver Art Gallery has revaled a promised gift of 122 artworks from Vancouver–based collectors Brigitte and Henning Freybe. Learn more about the gallery.
Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards
by BWW Awards - January 16, 2025
Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards! The 2024 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
DanceHouse Will Host Vancouver Premiere of Sankofa Danzafro's THE CITY OF OTHERS
by BWW News Desk - January 15, 2025
DanceHouse will present the Vancouver premiere of Sankofa Danzafro’s episodic work, The City of Others (La Ciudad de los Otros), on stage next month. Learn more here!
MOA's NUXALK STRONG Showcases Indigenous Sovereignty And Reclamation
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
The Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at UBC will present the world premiere of Nuxalk Strong: Dancing Down the Eyelashes of the Sun, on display at MOA from February 21, 2025–January 5, 2026.
Ballet Kelowna To Present Evocative Mixed Program EX ANIMO: FROM THE HEART
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2025
Ballet Kelowna celebrates the many facets of human connection with a special Valentine's program, Ex Animo: From the Heart, on February 14 + 15, 2024, at 7:30pm, at the Kelowna Community Theatre.
The 40th Annual JCC JEWISH BOOK FESTIVAL Returns In February
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2025
The JCC Jewish Book Festival (Feb. 22-27, 2025) will bring community together in a warm embrace with fascinating writers from across Canada, USA and Israel, in celebration of our landmark year.
DanceHouse and The Cultch Will Present Circa's DUCK POND
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
DanceHouse and The Cultch will present the BC premiere of Circa’s Duck Pond, on stage this month. Learn more about the upcoming performances and find out how to get tickets here!
WOMEN OF THE FUR TRADE Comes to The Firehall Arts Centre
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
The Firehall Arts Centre will produce and present Women of the Fur Trade next month. Three very different women with a preference for 21st century slang find themselves stuck in a fort having tea and sharing their views on life, love, and Louis Riel.
Bill Reid Gallery Premieres Retrospective of Master Haida Artist Kihl 'Yahda Christian White
by BWW News Desk - January 08, 2025
Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art will present the Vancouver premiere of the retrospective exhibition Kihl ‘Yahda Christian White: Master Haida Artist next month.
The Dance Centre Presents A New Work By Choreographer Daina Ashbee
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2025
The Dance Centre will present the Global Dance Connections series featuring Daina Ashbee's We learned a lot at our own funeral, running February 6-8, 2025 at Scotiabank Dance Centre. 
O.Dela Arts and The Dance Centre To Present MATRIARCHS UPRISING
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
O.Dela Arts, in partnership with The Dance Centre will present the seventh edition of Matriarchs Uprising, a celebration of contemporary dance by Indigenous women artists.
GRANDMA. GANGSTA. GUERILLA World Premiere to be Presented at Ruby Slippers Theatre
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2025
Grandma. Gangsta. Guerilla World Premiere will be presented by Ruby Slippers Theatre. The production is directed by Leslie Dos Remedios. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's Young Artist Competition Gold Medalists Make Their VSO Debut
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2025
The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra USA’s 2024-2025 season continues with the exceptional gold medal winners of the 2024 Young Artist Competition. The performance will take place on January 25 at 7 pm and January 26 at 3 pm at Skyview Concert Hall.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards; ANASTASIA at Theatre in the Country Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2024
This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards; Theatre in the Country Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024
This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Morna Edmundson Receives Order Of Canada
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2024
Elektra has shared that Artistic Director Dr Morna Edmundson has been appointed to the Order of Canada. Learn more about Dr Edmundson and the Order of Canada here!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards; ANASTASIA at Theatre in the Country Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 16, 2024
Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Vancouver Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
RIVERDANCE 30 – THE NEW GENERATION Announced At Queen Elizabeth Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 10, 2024
The new anniversary production of the international Irish dance phenomenon Riverdance 30 – The New Generation is coming to Vancouver for eight performances only from June 10 to June 15, 2025 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.

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Queen Elizabeth Theatre (12/18 - 12/21)
Catching Up to the Future of Our Past in Vancouver Catching Up to the Future of Our Past
Scotiabank Dance Centre (1/30 - 1/31)
Movie Singalong: Mary Poppins in Vancouver Movie Singalong: Mary Poppins
Presentation House Theatre (12/13 - 12/13)
The Little Mermaid in Vancouver The Little Mermaid
Surrey Arts Centre (12/19 - 12/28)
Jack and the Beanstalk in Vancouver Jack and the Beanstalk
Metro Theatre (12/12 - 1/4)
Canadian Steam: A Music and Comedy Show w/ Mildly Sexy Lumberjacks -Surrey, BC! in Vancouver Canadian Steam: A Music and Comedy Show w/ Mildly Sexy Lumberjacks -Surrey, BC!
Bell Performing Arts Centre (2/6 - 2/6)
Disney’s FROZEN in Vancouver Disney’s FROZEN
Stanley BFL CANADA Stage (10/30 - 1/4)
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