Edmonton Theatre Newsroom

The new anniversary production of the international Irish dance phenomenon Riverdance 30 – The New Generation is coming to Edmonton for five performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

The second show in Citadel's theatrically-adventurous Highwire Series, Goblin:Macbeth is set to take to the Rice Theatre this January.

SkirtsAfire has announced their 2025 MainStage production, Dance Nation written by Clare Barron, March 6 - 16 at Gateway Theatre (8529 Gateway Blvd NW).

Created by Aimée Beaudoin and Jeff Halaby, this comedy-sci-fi-adventure features larger-than-life performances and energetic pop music hits.

Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts' (ACUA) will present their annual Ukrainian Christmas Market featuring art, crafts, food, gifts, and Ukrainian goods, all in time for the holiday shopping season. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. and close at 3:00 p.m.

Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Edmonton Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The remainder of A Christmas Carol's run has been dedicated in his memory.

Rapid Fire Theatre has announced the opening of its highly anticipated holiday production, The Blank Who Stole Christmas!

To their adoring fans, country music power couple Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash had nothing short of a fairytale romance. Their enduring love story and illustrious careers take centre stage in Des McAnuff’s riveting new musical, The Ballad of Johnny and June. 

RAPID FIRE announced the holiday production THE BLANK WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS, running from November 28 to December 22. Discover a festive theatrical experience perfect for the holiday season.

Experience the holiday magic as HOME ALONE - IN CONCERT brings the beloved film to life with a live orchestra. Enjoy this festive event that combines cinema and music for a memorable family outing.

The Citadel Theatre will present the return of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, offering audiences a chance to experience the classic holiday tale. The production promises to bring festive cheer to the stage. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Rapid Fire Theatre has announced the return of its annual holiday production, THE BLANK WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS!

After their car breaks down in a rainstorm, sweethearts Brad and Janet knock on the door of a nearby castle, asking to use the phone. They are whisked inside by a candelabra-toting butler and into the streamer-filled lair of a scantily clad mad scientist, Dr. Frank ‘n Furter. 

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

TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL is set to captivate audiences in Edmonton this March. Find out how to get presale and regular tickets to the show.

Edmonton' Shadow Theatre under the the Artistic Direction of John Hudson opens their new season with a world premiere from Edmonton playwright Neil Grahn.

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

When Bear Grease premiered at the 2021 Edmonton International Fringe Festival, its tickets sold out in just 15 minutes. This staggering success paved the way not only for future runs in Edmonton but tours through Canada and the United States. Now, in 2024, Bear Grease returns home, this time playing at The Citadel’s Shoctor Theatre. Read the review.

Discover the story of Johnny Cash and June Carter in THE BALLAD OF JOHNNY AND JUNE at The Citadel Theatre.

Edmonton Winds will present the first concert of their 2024-2025 season, Pipe Dreams and Premieres on November 17.

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

YouthWrite, Alberta's premier writing organization is offering an online workshop, Drawn to Character, for Grades 4 and up, November 16 & 17.

Ballet Edmonton will present In The Wake, the first performance of their 24/25 season. Performances are on October 18th & 19th.

On a rainy night in 1940s New Orleans, a former Southern belle takes a streetcar to her younger sister’s shabby apartment. So begins Tennessee Williams’ 1947 masterpiece, A Streetcar Named Desire. See what our critic thought.