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The latest news on live theatre in Calgary from Broadway shows on tour to regional theatre.

Calgary Phil Welcomes James Ehnes For Concert
by Stephi Wild - November 14, 2024


 The Calgary Philharmonic will welcome back Canada’s superstar of the violin for the concert On Stage with James Ehnes on November 30. Ehnes joins the Orchestra for a performance of Johannes Brahms’ grand musical pillar, Violin Concerto in D Major.

Vertigo Theatre Presents Agatha Christie's MURDER ON THE LINKS
by A.A. Cristi - October 29, 2024


Residing on Treaty 7 Territory and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6). Vertigo Theatre is presenting MURDER ON THE LINKS by Steven Dietz, adapted from the novel by Agatha Christie.

Submissions Close 10/31 for Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards
by BWW Awards - October 28, 2024


Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards. Don't miss Thursday's October 31st deadline!

Pianist and Conductor Jeffrey Kahane Joins The Calgary Phil For Ravel’s Piano Concerto Concert
by Stephi Wild - October 23, 2024


The Calgary Philharmonic will welcome Jeffrey Kahane to Jack Singer Concert Hall for one night only – Friday, November 1.

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Comes To Calgary In March 2025
by A.A. Cristi - October 22, 2024


The smash hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical recently kicked off an all-new North American Tour and Broadway Across Canada will bring it to Calgary for eight electrifying performances March 18-23, 2025 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

Last Chance To Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards
by BWW Awards - October 21, 2024


Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards. Don't miss next week's October 31st deadline!

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns to Theatre Calgary
by Stephi Wild - October 18, 2024


A Christmas Carol is returning to Theatre Calgary this holiday season. Performances run November 29 - December 29.

Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards – 2 Weeks Left!
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2024


There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Celebration For The Arts To Be Hosted By Mayor Gondek On October 4
by A.A. Cristi - October 01, 2024


Mayor Gondek will host a Celebration for the Arts on October 4, recognizing outstanding achievements in the arts with an evening of entertainment.

BEETLEJUICE Comes to Calgary in 2025
by Stephi Wild - September 19, 2024


 Broadway Across Canada announced that single tickets for the North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash hit musical comedy, will go on sale September 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM MT.

BEETLEJUICE On Sale At Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium Next Week
by A.A. Cristi - September 18, 2024


The hit Broadway musical BEETLEJUICE announced its Edmonton tour stop with tickets available starting September 23.

THE WOMAN IN BLACK to be Presented at Vertigo Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 16, 2024


Vertigo Theatre will present THE WOMAN IN BLACK by Stephen Mallatratt, based on Susan Hill's novel. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Broadway's Lee Siegel Returns & Brings Soul Music To Stage West With Solo Show
by Blair Ingenthron - September 08, 2024


On September 23rd and 24th, Broadway performer Lee Siegel will return to Stage West Calgary with his solo show SOUL MAN!, a retrospective celebrating some of the most iconic SOUL performers of the '60s, '70s, and '80s, including pioneering icons Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and many more.

Calgary Philharmonic 2024/2025 Season Kicks Off This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - September 04, 2024


The Calgary Philharmonic will swing into the 2024/2025 Season with a September launch featuring an array of concerts for every taste and age!

Nominations Open For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards
by BWW Awards - September 03, 2024


Nominations are now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Makambe K. Simamba's OUR FATHERS, SONS, LOVERS AND LITTLE BROTHERS is Coming to Calgary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 26, 2024


Handsome Alice Theatre, Verb Theatre and Tarragon Theatre are coming together to bring Makambe K. Simamba's Our Fathers, Sons, Lovers and Little Brothers to Calgary. Learn how to purchase tickets.

THE STRATEGY OF WAR Comes to Downstage Next Month
by Stephi Wild - August 19, 2024


Downstage will present the world Premiere of The Strategy of War, a new theatrical work created and performed by Mera Reyes with direction and choreography by Javier Vilalta.  

Broadway Across Canada To Present THE BOOK OF MORMON In Calgary This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - August 13, 2024


THE BOOK OF MORMON, a Tony Award-winning musical, will be presented in Calgary from November 26 to December 1, 2024, as part of Broadway Across Canada.

Calgary Arts Development Invites Calgarians to Reconnect to the Bow River
by Stephi Wild - August 12, 2024


Calgary Arts Development will remount a popular public art project that was originally launched 10 years ago. Reconnecting to the Bow  is a response to an earlier artwork in the City of Calgary Public Art Collection created by Broken City Lab in July 2014 during the collective’s residency in the City of Calgary’s Watershed+ public art program.

FREE FALLING: A Contemporary Circus  Double Bill Comes to Calgary
by Stephi Wild - August 07, 2024


FREE FALLING: A Contemporary Circus  Double Bill  comes to  cSpace Marda Loop in November.

Crow's Theatre to Kick Off 41st Season With Ibsen's ROSMERSHOLM
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2024


Crow's Theatre will begin its 41st season with Henrik Ibsen's drama ROSMERSHOLM, featuring Jonathon Young and V. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast & Creative Team Set For The World Premiere Of Art Of Time Ensemble's SANKOFA: The Soldier's Tale Retold
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2024


The cast and creative team have been announced for Sankofa: The Soldier's Tale Retold, presented by Art of Time in association with The Royal Conservatory's Glenn Gould School and Koffler Arts.

Calgary Folk Fesk Set For This Month
by BWW News Desk - July 15, 2024


The Calgary Folk Music Festival is set to run this month, July 25-28, 2024. Learn more about the event here!

OUR FATHERS, LOVERS, SONS AND LITTLE BROTHERS to Play Big Secret Theatre in Arts Commons
by BWW News Desk - July 08, 2024


Our Fathers, Lovers, Sons and Little Brothers, written and performed by Makambe K. Simamba, will be presented by Handsome Alice, Verb Theatre and Tarragon Theatre from September 13 - 28, 2024 at Big Secret Theatre in Arts Commons.

StoryBook Theatre Presents SINGERS@SUNSET Annual Concert Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - July 02, 2024


StoryBook Theatre kicks off its 2024-25 season with SINGERS@SUNSET, featuring local artists performing musical theatre and film songs.


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