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Review: Billie Eilish Unleashes her HIT ME HARD AND SOFT TOUR in Vancouver


by Alyson Eng - December 06, 2024

Ever since breaking into the music scene in 2015, Billie Eilish has become somewhat of a household name. Hitting commercial success with her debut single, “Ocean Eyes,” Eilish has taken the industry by storm with a discography of songs sporting catchy beats and meaningful lyrics....

Review: THE BOOK OF MORMON Triumphs with Bright Songs and Chaotic Energy


by Alyson Eng - November 17, 2024

It’s been roughly six years since one of the most outrageous Broadway musicals to exist graced the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Courtesy of Broadway Across Canada, THE BOOK OF MORMON returned to the Vancouver stage this week for a series of performances playing from November 12 to 17. A combination of b...

Review: TEMS Shines in Vancouver With her Powerhouse Vocals and Soulful Vibes


by Alyson Eng - September 27, 2024

Last weekend, Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer, TEMS, brought her “Born In The Wild” tour to a sold-out crowd at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC. With the release of her debut album, “Born In The Wild” in June of this year, TEMS brought many of the songs from this a...

Review: JERSEY BOYS Unpacks the Rhythm, Drama, and Hits of The Four Seasons


by Alyson Eng - September 16, 2024

JERSEY BOYS reinforces the transformative power of musical theatre. Extending beyond the confines of the traditional theatre experience, JERSEY BOYS stays genuine and authentic to The Four Seasons by digging deep into their story. Alongside the electrifying and dynamic musical numbers is raw emotion...

Review: Class is in Session with Theatre Under the Stars' SCHOOL OF ROCK


by Alyson Eng - August 17, 2024

SCHOOL OF ROCK was a fun musical to watch, perfect for a family night out to enjoy theatre. The show’s entertainment value was high leaving a lasting impression on the audience members in attendance. Appealing to both adults and children, SCHOOL OF ROCK will draw you in with its moments of humor and...

Review: Disney's FROZEN Brings an Enchanting Broadway Musical Experience to Vancouver!


by Alyson Eng - July 11, 2024

Currently touring across North America, FROZEN has finally reached Vancouver, BC with a run at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from July 9th to 21st. Featuring the well-known songs from the first FROZEN movie with a few dozen new numbers, the show was absolutely enchanting and filled to the brim with th...

Review: GUYS & DOLLS Combines High Stakes and High Notes in a Timeless Musical Masterpiece!


by Alyson Eng - June 07, 2024

This summer, the Arts Club brings the hustle and bustle of the streets of New York to the Vancouver stage! GUYS & DOLLS presented by the Arts Club in Vancouver helps us remember what it’s like to take a chance on both life and love. ...

Review: AVRIL LAVIGNE Kicks off her Greatest Hits Tour in Vancouver


by Alyson Eng - May 28, 2024

The first show of Avril Lavigne’s Greatest Hits Tour played last week at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC to a sold out crowd. With Vancouver being her first show of the new tour, the excitement was high and a strong sense of nostalgia lingered in the air....

Review: Anything Can Happen When MARY POPPINS Takes The Stage!


by Alyson Eng - May 03, 2024

Presented by Royal City Musical Theatre, MARY POPPINS brought the timeless tale to life in New Westminster’s Massey Theatre this week for their opening night. Bringing audiences into the world of imagination, MARY POPPINS kept the carefree whimsy and wonder of childhood alive. ...

Review: SEXY LAUNDRY Touches on Emotions Beyond the Bedroom


by Alyson Eng - April 23, 2024

Last week, SEXY LAUNDRY, a play about love and marriage opened at the Granville Island Stage in Vancouver. Presented by the Arts Club and written by local playwright Michele Riml, this contemporary Canadian comedy brought out all of the emotions in the audience ranging from laughter to tears....

Past Shows

Cinderella
Cinderella
5/25 - 6/2/2024


The timeless enchantment of the magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Ella is a curious ...

The Quest
The Quest
5/16 - 5/18/2024


Every day, Sammy, Frankie, Rosie, and Taylor struggle to navigate the perils of high school, and every night they escape reality by playing “Quest”, a ...

Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables
4/26 - 4/27/2024


Adapted by Jon Jory, this innovative adaptation, using five different actors to play Anne, is the classic story of a fiery young girl named Anne ...

Goldilocks and the Three Bears


Many have heard the fairy-tale of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, but how many have considered it within the context of habitat loss? In this ...

The Secret Garden: Spring Version


Book and Lyrics by Marsha Norman, Music by Lucy Simon Run Time: 75 minutes This enchanting classic of children's literature is reimagined in brilliant musical ...

Jasper in Deadland
Jasper in Deadland
5/27 - 6/10/2023


Book by Hunter Foster and Ryan Scott Oliver, music and lyrics by Ryan Scott Oliver Run Time: Approx 2 hrs including intermission Jasper in Deadland ...

Hummingbird
Hummingbird
5/13 - 5/20/2023


By Elaine Ávila When forced to choose a topic for a mandatory, culminating high school project, Alex sarcastically says “hummingbirds” because one is hovering outside ...

The Boxcar Children
The Boxcar Children
5/12 - 5/19/2023


Adapted by John Jory From the book by Gertrude Chandler Warner Run Time: Approximately 60 minutes Led by an ever-observant Stage Manager, the audience will discover the ...

SpongeBob Squarepants the Musical


Adapted from the iconic Nickelodeon series! SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Squidward and all of Bikini Bottom face total annihilation of their undersea world. Chaos erupts. Lives ...

Kindness
Kindness
5/14 - 5/21/2022


Kindness offers an unforgettable lesson in compassion and listening to one another. It sensitively captures the reality of childrens feelings as it tells the story ...

Treehouse
Treehouse
5/13 - 5/21/2022


Jennys dad, Eric, has her life all planned out following her high school graduation business courses at the local college and then working with him ...

Tuck Everlasting
Tuck Everlasting
4/28 - 5/7/2022


If you could choose to live forever, would you? 11 year old Winnie Foster must make that decision when she discovers a secret in the ...

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