Edmonton Theatre Newsroom

Blending of Sounds Kappella Kyrie Slavic Chamber Choir will present their spring concert, Blending of Sounds in May. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!

Get a first look at Citadel's production of Disney's Frozen, now on stage through March 2nd, 2025. Watch highlights from the production.

Budapest, 1926. Postal worker Sandor is enjoying his lunch break when he is approached by a crying woman. Instantly smitten, he casts aside his newspaper and comforts her. Grateful, the woman gifts him the sausage link she is carrying in her purse and abruptly takes off. The next day, much to Sandor’s delight, the woman- Tinka- joins him at the same park bench, giving him a freshly baked cheese pastry. 

The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra has announced the appointment of acclaimed Canadian conductor Jean-Marie Zeitouni as its next Music Director.

Alberta Council for the Ukrainian Arts (ACUA) will be hosting a Pyroghy Dinner in support of Oy Marichka! (Oh Mary!) a Canadian-Ukrainian themed movie.

Chariz Faulmino and Kelly Holiff lead an outstanding cast of triple-threat performers.

Running March 7-22, 2025 at Rapid Fire Theatre Society, The Trial is an improvised legal showdown where quick-witted comedians step into the roles of judge, jury, and the larger-than-life defendants and prosecutors. This comedic courtroom experience is packed with laughter, unpredictable moments, and absurd legal antics. 

Six Edmonton arts organizations have partnered to encourage families to get creative with Spring Arts Bucks for Youth, a rewards program offering special pricing for workshops, classes and performances. Learn more.

Over 300 years after its publication, Charles Perrault’s Bluebeard remains a staple in gothic literature. The story follows a nobleman who brings home his much-younger bride, Judith, for the first time. He forbids her from entering seven different locked rooms only to give in to her curiosity, handing her the keys. To Judith’s horror, she discovers the bodies of her new husband’s three past wives. The chilling tale has been adapted time and again, inspiring books, movies, paintings, and stagings including the 1918 Hungarian opera, Bluebeard’s Castle. 

Get ready to be transported to a groovy enchanted forest as Shakespeare's beloved A Midsummer Night's Dream meets the iconic music of the 1970s from February 22 to March 23, 2025, in the Shoctor Theatre.

The Citadel Theatre has announced a brand-new season of theatre. From familiar classics to new and groundbreaking scripts, learn more about the 2025/26 Season here!

A chill is in the air outside, but inside, the Citadel is buzzing with activity as teams, production crews and the cast prepare for the upcoming musical. Princess Anna and Queen Elsa are set to take the stage along with their Frozen friends.

It's showtime! What did our critic think of BEETLEJUICE at The Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Edmonton 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.

Edmonton’s Shadow Theatre will present a unique and joyful play about dying with dignity. Bea is lively, naughty and full of life. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

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.