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

Jörgen's SLEEPING BEAUTY Comes to Massey Theatre in February
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2025


 Experience the timeless romance, Sleeping Beauty, set to the music of Tchaikovsky, with exciting and innovative choreography by Bengt Jörgen at Massey Theatre.

Verb Theatre To Present EVERY BRILLIANT THING This April
by A.A. Cristi - January 03, 2025


Verb Theatre will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING from April 10 - 19, 2025 at Pumphouse Theatre - The Joyce Doolittle Theatre, starring Karen Johnson Diamond.

Forte Musical Theatre To Present AUSTENTATIOUS At Beddington Theatre Arts Centre 
by A.A. Cristi - January 03, 2025


AUSTENTATIOUS runs April 8 - 19, 2025 at Beddington Theatre Arts Centre (375 Bermuda Drive NW, Calgary, AB). With a jazzy score and anachronisms galore, Austentatious is terrible theatre at its absolute comedic best. 

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards; BEACHES THE MUSICAL at Theatre Calgary Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 27, 2024


This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards; Theatre Calgary Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - December 23, 2024


This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

RIVERDANCE 30 - THE NEW GENERATION is Coming to Calgary
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 18, 2024


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

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards; BEACHES THE MUSICAL at Theatre Calgary Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 16, 2024


Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

SIX On Sale This Week At Jubilee Auditorium
by A.A. Cristi - December 09, 2024


Tickets for the Tony Award-winning electrifying new musical phenomenon SIX by Tony Award®-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will go on sale December 16, 2025. SIX will play eight performances in Calgary from May 20-25, 2025 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Calgary Awards
by BWW Awards - December 09, 2024


Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

ONE CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns To StoryBook Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - December 07, 2024


One Christmas Carol will return to StoryBook Theatre. Natascha Girgis revives her award-nominated tour-de-force performance, transforming into over 35 characters from Dickens' holiday classic.

The Tenors To Appear With The Calgary Philharmonic
by A.A. Cristi - December 06, 2024


The Calgary Philharmonic will welcome back The Tenors for two performances with the Orchestra in 2025.

Karen Zalamea Wins 2025 Barbara Spohr Memorial Award For Photography
by A.A. Cristi - December 05, 2024


Walter Phillips Gallery at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity have announced Filipino Canadian photo-based artist Karen Zalamea as the winner of the 2025 Barbara Spohr Memorial Award.

Voting Open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Calgary Awards
by BWW Awards - December 04, 2024


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

James Ehnes Comes to Calgary This Month
by Stephi Wild - November 22, 2024


Brahms’s Violin Concerto will be performed by Canadian violinist James Ehnes in Calgary this month. Learn more about the concert and find out how to get tickets here!

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.


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