The Firehall Arts Centre is pleased to present George F. Walker’s Dead Metaphor from Saturday, April 2 to Saturday, April 23, 2016. Where: The Firehall Arts Centre (280 East Cordova, Vancouver) When: Previews April 2nd at 7:00pm; April 3rd at 3:00pm; April 5th at 7:00pm; April 6th at 1:00pm. Performances April 6th to 23rd at […]

Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents a poignant tale of hope and understanding in Vancouver with the premiere of Going Home Star. This heartrending ballet pays tribute to the experiences of residential school survivors and opens up an important dialogue about truth and reconciliation. Going Home Star – Truth and Reconciliation Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (600 […]

I was introduced to Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly at six years old. Well, sort of. My parents were watching some rendition was on television, but I wasn’t allowed to watch, which confused me because with a title like Madama Butterfly, it sounds like it’s made for little girls. I remember sitting in the next room […]

Following its hugely successful 2014 run at Toronto’s majestic Ed Mirvish Theatre, Return to Grace is coming to Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Theatre as part of its 2016 Canadian tour. A glorious, heartfelt tribute to a music icon featuring over 30 singers, dancers and musicians on stage, Return to Grace flawlessly delivers some the greatest musical […]

The Cultch is pleased to present The Gay Heritage Project from Wednesday, March 2 to Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the Historic Theatre. The Gay Heritage Project When: March 2 at 8:00pm (opening) March 3-5, 8-12, & 15-19 at 8:00pm March 5, 6, 13, & 19 at 2:00pm Enjoy a lively post-show Q&A on March […]

Tales for the Telling, Stories for Adults, is delighted to present Kathie Kompass and Mary Wiggin, who will be touring BC with their show which played to rave reviews at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa: “The Game’s Afoot: Stories from Sherlock Holmes“. The Game’s Afoot: Stories from Sherlock Holmes Tales for the Telling, Stories […]

It always feel good to laugh, whether it’s decreasing your stress while releasing your body’s feel-good endorphins, or because you’re simply having a great time with friends and loved ones. Vancouver TheatreSports League (“VTSL”) makes sure audiences get to experience their laugh-inducing shows both at their home on Granville Island and out in the community. […]

I finished my workday yesterday by doing a quick search online for commentary about the play I was about to see at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (2750 Granville St). The most intriguing post was from cast member Scott Bellis: It’s opening night for #PrideAndPrejudice @theArtsClub. It’s a beautiful adaptation and we have a great […]

Vancouver Bach Choir, currently celebrating its 85th anniversary season, presents Downing’s Phantom of the Opera at the Orpheum this February. Where: The Orpheum (601 Smithe St, Vancouver) When: Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 8:00pm Tickets: Starting at $29, available online now This version of Phantom of the Opera is not the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, […]

Mamma Mia!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, returns to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver March 29th to April 3rd, 2016. Pre-Sale Code for Mamma Mia! in Vancouver Mamma Mia! is one of the most successful musicals of all time, the eighth longest running show in Broadway history and one […]