News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

Montreal Theatre Newsroom

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

Program Revealed For 45th Festival International De Jazz De Montréal
by Stephi Wild - April 16, 2025


The Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (FIJM) has unveiled the program for its 45th edition! Learn more about the lineup for the upcoming event and find out how to get tickets.

Cirque Du Soleil Launches New Digital Interactive Experience
by Stephi Wild - April 15, 2025


Experience the world of KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities like never before with Parallel!, an interactive digital platform that lets viewers explore backstage, follow performers, and navigate the show for total immersion.

Black Theatre Workshop To Present The 2nd Edition of CLUB ZED PLAYWRIGHTS' FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - April 11, 2025


Black Theatre Workshop has announced the return of its Club Zed Playwrights' Festival, taking place May 14–17, 2025, in Montreal. Featuring Maguy Métellus, D'bi Young Anitafrika and more, May 14 -17, 2025.

A HOLE IS A HOLE IS A HOLE IS World Premiere Begins Performances At MAI
by A.A. Cristi - April 10, 2025


Lorenz Vetter MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels) is presenting the world premiere of A HOLE IS A HOLE IS A HOLE IS, by Hamburg/Berlin-based artists Sappho Ton Bogataj, Christopher Ramm and Marco Merenda.

Centaur Theatre to Present FOR THE PLEASURE OF SEEING HER AGAIN
by A.A. Cristi - April 09, 2025


The 56th season at Centaur Theatre will celebrate the most iconic Montreal playwright Michel Tremblay in a brand-new production of For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again translated by the Governor General's Award-winning Linda Gaboriau.

OUR LITTLE SECRET Takes Centre Stage at The Segal
by Stephi Wild - April 09, 2025


The Segal Centre for Performing Arts, in association with Russell Citron, will present Our Little Secret: The 23andMe Musical, a bold and heartwarming new production written by and starring Noam Tomaschoff.

OUR LITTLE SECRET Takes Centre Stage at The Segal
by Stephi Wild - April 09, 2025


The Segal Centre for Performing Arts, in association with Russell Citron, will present Our Little Secret: The 23andMe Musical, a bold and heartwarming new production written by and starring Noam Tomaschoff.

MAI to Present World Premiere of New Show A HOLE IS A HOLE IS A HOLE IS
by Josh Sharpe - April 01, 2025


MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels) will present the world premiere of A HOLE IS A HOLE IS A HOLE IS, by Hamburg/Berlin-based artists Sappho Ton Bogataj, Christopher Ramm and Marco Merenda.

MAI to Present World Premiere of New Show A HOLE IS A HOLE IS A HOLE IS
by Josh Sharpe - April 01, 2025


MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels) will present the world premiere of A HOLE IS A HOLE IS A HOLE IS, by Hamburg/Berlin-based artists Sappho Ton Bogataj, Christopher Ramm and Marco Merenda.

Philippe Saire's HOCUS POCUS Comes to Cinquième Salle, Place des Arts
by Stephi Wild - April 01, 2025


Danse Danse invites audiences to plunge into the captivating world of Hocus Pocus, created by Philippe Saire, a leading figure in Swiss contemporary dance.

KEFFIYEH/MADE IN CHINA Will Make Canadian Premiere
by Stephi Wild - March 27, 2025


Making its Canadian premiere, Keffiyeh/Made in China is as relevant as when it was first produced. With heartbreak and humour, this poignant show offers a candid, humanity-filled look into life under prolonged occupation. 

Previews: SCORPIO MOON at Studio Mile-Ex
by Tara McGowan-Ross - March 25, 2025


Written by Montreal’s Adjani Poirier, Scorpio Moon is set in an unnamed city of low rent and high culture, where young artists have the economic space to live and create with a utopian freedom, where an abandoned warehouse hosts a reckoning between two close friends about the aftermath of an incredible betrayal.

DISNEY'S FROZEN IN CONCERT Will Be Performed by The FILMharmonique Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - March 12, 2025


The enchanted kingdom of Arendelle will come to life with Disney's Frozen in Concert, presented this month at Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier. Learn more about the performance here!

Montreal Natyanjali Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
by Stephi Wild - March 06, 2025


Param des Arts will present the 10th Anniversary of Montreal Natyanjali, a triumphant landmark of classical Indian dance in Montreal, bringing together accomplished artists and passionate dancers from Montreal, Quebec, across Canada and the United States.

Disney's FROZEN in Concert Will Be Performed by the FILMharmonique Orchestra
by Stephi Wild - March 03, 2025


The FILMharmonique Orchestra and Chœur des Mélomanes, under the baton of Maestro Francis Choinière, will perform the musical score of the beloved Disney classic film Frozen.

Quand Acheter ses Billets Pour un Spectacle à Broadway
by Sidney Paterra - February 28, 2025


Vous planifiez votre premier voyage à New York. Votre voyage est réservé, votre hôtel est confirmé, votre itinéraire prend forme… et vous voulez y inclure un spectacle. Une question demeure : quand acheter vos billets pour Broadway ?

Intercultural Conversations Grants $174,500 To 13 Local Theatre Companies
by Stephi Wild - February 26, 2025


Twice a year the Cole Foundation’s Intercultural Conversations-Conversations Interculturelles (IC-CI) program disperses hundreds of thousands of dollars to support professional Montreal theatre.

JULIEN DASSIN SINGS JOE DASSIN is Coming to Montreal at Théâtre Maisonneuve
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 20, 2025


JULIEN DASSIN SINGS JOE DASSIN is finally coming to Montreal for a one-night-only event at Théâtre Maisonneuve. Learn more about the performance taking place in May and see how to purchase tickets.

MAD HATTER THE MUSICAL Comes To Elgin Theatre In 2025
by A.A. Cristi - February 18, 2025


Mad Hatter The Musical comes to Toronto in 2025 for a journey down the rabbit hole and into the whimsical world of Wonderland at the legendary Elgin Theatre.

The OPCM Will Perform The Planets and Gloria
by Stephi Wild - February 18, 2025


The Orchestre Philharmonique et Chœur des Mélomanes (OPCM) continues its 10th season celebrations with a program at the Maison symphonique de Montréal in March, under the direction of Francis Choinière.

Interview: Jayna Elise of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Salle Wilfred-Pelletier, Place Des Arts
by Noelle Hannibal - February 04, 2025


Jayna Elise has been performing since the age of 4. She has been on stages with Queen Latifah, Tyler Perry and many more. When she was 14 years old, she appeared on America's Got Talent and followed that up with two seasons on American Idol. In addition to her performance career, she is a songwriter, writing for hit Kpop groups like Red Velvet and NMIXX. I had the chance to chat with Elise just prior to TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, in which she stars as Tina Turner, landing in Montreal. She's simply the best!

Ennio Morricone Will Be Honored in MUSIC AT THE MOVIES
by Stephi Wild - January 28, 2025


The FILMharmonique Orchestra will return to the stage with a new edition of its popular series, Music at the Movies. This year, the orchestra pays tribute to Ennio Morricone.

HAMLET Comes to Danse Danse Next Month
by Stephi Wild - January 21, 2025


Theater maker and director Robert Lepage and principal dancer and choreographer Guillaume Côté now tackle a monument of literature : Hamlet, Prince of Denmark.

Winners Announced For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Montreal Awards
by BWW Awards - January 17, 2025


Winners have been announced for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Montreal 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.

Centaur Theatre Presents / Le Théâtre Centaur Présente WINTERWORKS
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2025


Immerse yourself in a bold celebration of artistry and innovation! Centaur Theatre's WinterWorks. Presented by Centaur Theatre from February 25 - March 15, 2025.


Videos


Nawell Madani - Nawell tout court in Montreal Nawell Madani - Nawell tout court
Théâtre Capitole (9/11 - 9/11)
Mean Girls in Montreal Mean Girls
Place des Arts (4/22 - 4/27)
HAMILTON in Montreal HAMILTON
Place des Arts (8/19 - 9/7)
VIDEOS
La Cage Aux Folles in Montreal La Cage Aux Folles
Théâtre Capitole (9/18 - 9/20)
LE DÎNER DE CONS in Montreal LE DÎNER DE CONS
Théâtre Manuvie (5/29 - 5/30)
Nawell Madani in Montreal Nawell Madani
L'Olympia (9/12 - 9/13)
Timeless Broadway: A 35th Anniversary Celebration in Montreal Timeless Broadway: A 35th Anniversary Celebration
The Lyric Theatre Singers (6/5 - 6/7)
VIEW SHOWS  ADD A SHOW  

Recommended For You