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Waterfront Theatre

1412 Cartwright Street (Granville Island)
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R7

Upcoming Shows

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown

Jun 25 – Jun 28, 2026

Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang in this heartwarming musical based on the beloved comic strip by Charles M. Schulz....

Julian Brave NoiseCat: We Survived the Night

Jul 10

Writer, documentary filmmaker, and journalist Julian Brave NoiseCat presents his acclaimed debut memoir, a national bestseller and one of 2025's most lauded nonfiction works. Blending...


Review: MAMMA MIA! Brings ABBA’s Timeless Hits Back to Vancouver

Review: MAMMA MIA! Brings ABBA’s Timeless Hits Back to Vancouver

by Alyson Eng · May 30, 2026

Some musicals fade with time, but more than 25 years after its London premiere, MAMMA MIA! seems determined to do the opposite. The musical continues to fill theatres around the world, introducing new audiences to the story while giving longtime fans another reason to revisit the songs they already …

Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL Turns the Swamp into a Spectacle at Massey Theatre

Review: SHREK THE MUSICAL Turns the Swamp into a Spectacle at Massey Theatre

by Alyson Eng · April 27, 2026

“Ogres are like onions.” It’s one of the most quoted lines from Shrek, and it captures the heart of the story better than any traditional fairy tale opening. This spring, Royal City Musical Theatre brings SHREK THE MUSICAL to the stage from April 17 to May 3 at the Massey Theatre, where the st…

Review: Arts Club Theatre Company’s KIMBERLY AKIMBO Leaves a Lasting Impression

Review: Arts Club Theatre Company’s KIMBERLY AKIMBO Leaves a Lasting Impression

by Alyson Eng · April 14, 2026

A teenager with a dysfunctional family, a first crush, and a body that refuses to follow the rules of time. It’s an unusual combination, and one that has helped set KIMBERLY AKIMBO apart from other coming-of-age stories. At the Stanley BFL Canada Stage in Vancouver, BC, the Arts Club Theatre Compa…

Review: Arts Club’s DIAL M FOR MURDER Delivers Sharp Suspense

Review: Arts Club’s DIAL M FOR MURDER Delivers Sharp Suspense

by Alyson Eng · February 14, 2026

A telephone, a key, and a carefully timed call. DIAL M FOR MURDER wastes no time laying out its stakes. At the Stanley BFL Canada Stage, the Arts Club Theatre Company presents Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of the classic thriller, directed by Jillian Keiley and running February 5 to March 8. In par…

Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Delivers Bold Visuals and Pop Powered Romance

Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Delivers Bold Visuals and Pop Powered Romance

by Alyson Eng · January 24, 2026

There is nothing that signals MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL faster than the words, “Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir?” From the show's opening moments, the production strongly announced its arrival in Vancouver, BC with confidence and attitude. This week, Broadway Across Canada brought the 10…

Review: K-pop Group TWICE Returns to Vancouver for “THIS IS FOR” World Tour

Review: K-pop Group TWICE Returns to Vancouver for “THIS IS FOR” World Tour

by Alyson Eng · January 13, 2026

Nine years after last setting foot in Vancouver, BC, the K-pop girl group, TWICE, returned to the city for a long-awaited homecoming. The group last visited in 2017 while filming the music video for their hit song, “Likey,” a moment many fans still associate with the city. On January 9 and 10, 2…

Past Shows

THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS

THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS

Apr 22 – May 10, 2026

Carousel Theatre for Young People presents the Western Canadian Premiere of THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS, based on Robert Munsch’s endearing and empowering story of resilience,...

The Papa Penguin Play

The Papa Penguin Play

May 15 – Jun 2, 2024

Carousel Theatre for Young People, Vancouver International Children’s Festival, and Zee Zee Theatre present the world premiere of Vancouver playwright Dave Deveau’s The Papa Penguin...

Stiles & Drewe’s The 3 Little Pigs

Stiles & Drewe’s The 3 Little Pigs

Nov 30 – Dec 30, 2022

Carousel Theatre for Young People (CYTP) presents the Canadian premiere of a classic tale with a musical twist with Stiles & Drewe’s The 3 Little...

New Owner

New Owner

May 30 – Jun 3, 2018

Eagerly waiting at the animal shelter for a true companion, Bernie is looking for a place to call home. The day lonely widow Mabel walks...

Expressions Theatre Festival

Expressions Theatre Festival

May 17 – May 26, 2018

Arts Umbrella celebrates gifted young artists with the annual Expressions Theatre Festival, running May 17 – 26, 2018 at the Waterfront Theatre on Granville Island....

Expressions Theatre Festival 2017

Expressions Theatre Festival 2017

May 18 – May 27, 2017

Arts Umbrella Theatre & Music presents five diverse and distinctive productions by gifted young artists at the Expressions Theatre Festival 2017, running May 18 –...

Theatre and Music Expressions 2016

Theatre and Music Expressions 2016

May 11 – May 22, 2016

Arts Umbrella celebrates some of Vancouver's brightest young talents with the Theatre and Music Expressions Festival 2016, running May 11 – 22 at the Waterfront...

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Stanley BFL CANADA Stage (5/28-7/26)
Sister Act and Disney’s The Little Mermaid in Vancouver Sister Act and Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Theatre Under the Stars (7/03-8/22)
The Play That Goes Wrong in Vancouver The Play That Goes Wrong
Lindsay Family Stage at Granville Island (6/18-7/19)
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DanceHouse (10/01-4/30)
Be More Chill in Vancouver Be More Chill
Firehall Arts Centre (7/15-7/18)
Kinky Boots in Vancouver Kinky Boots
Royal Theatre (7/07-7/12)
Menopause The Musical in Vancouver Menopause The Musical
Great Canadian Casino Vancouver (9/22-9/22)
That's gay! comedy PRIDE SHOW in Vancouver That's gay! comedy PRIDE SHOW
Little Mountain Gallery (6/26-6/26)
That''s Dirty Dancing in Vancouver That''s Dirty Dancing
Destination Dinner Stage (8/06-10/18)
& Juliet in Vancouver & Juliet
Queen Elizabeth Theatre (9/29-10/04)