Last night Broadway Across Canada announced its 2013/2014 line-up of musical theatre productions that they’re bringing to Vancouver over the next year. The shows include West Side Story (February 2014), War Horse (September 2013), and Les Miserables (June 2013). Photo credit: “One Day More” The Company of the New 25th Anniversary of Les Miserables. Les […]

As an honorary member of BC’s Sherlock Holmes Society for the last 20 years, I’m pleased to announce that First Impressions Theatre is presenting the Canadian Premiere of Holmes & Watson Save the Empire from February 27th until March 16th in North Vancouver. Damon Calderwood and Gordon Roberts as Holmes & Watson. Photo credit: Ryan […]

Carousel Theatre for Young People presents The Cat in the Hat, based on the beloved book by Dr. Seuss, February 23rd to March 31st, 2013. The play is for ages three and up and will be performed at the Waterfront Theatre (1412 Cartwright St) on Granville Island. Mike Stack by Christine Quintana From the moment […]

Dances for a Small Stage is a popular performance series renowned for bringing unique and innovative contemporary dance, inclusive of all disciplines, to a rough–and–tumble cabaret setting. They are preparing a special series just in time for Valentine’s Day that will examine all angles of the universal emotion of love – the good, the bad, […]

Broadway Across Canada presents Billy Elliot the Musical in Vancouver this April. Based on the international smash-hit film, this musical has a cast of 45 and a Tony® Award-winning creative team that includes Director Stephen Daldry, Choreographer Peter Darling and Writer Lee Hall along with the music of Sir Elton John. Photo courtesy of Broadway […]

The Arts Club Theatre Company and the PuSh International Performing Arts Festival present Ride the Cyclone this month at the Granville Island Stage. This Atomic Vaudeville production is described as a “musical thrill ride”, written by Jacob Richmond with music and lyrics by Brooke Maxwell and Jacob Richmond. The original cast of Ride the Cyclone. […]

The Magic of Santa, a Christmas musical for children, is coming to the Pacific Coliseum on December 21st and 22nd. The show features dancing Christmas trees, rocking reindeer, and a magical cast. Photo courtesy of The Magic of Santa – Patrick Roberge Productions Inc. Your Christmas wish comes true with The Magic of Santa! Follow […]

The Goh Ballet’s Nutcracker will be dazzling audiences of all ages in Vancouver this Christmas, set to Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score performed by members of the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. Photo courtesy of the Goh Ballet. Experience Clara’s dream come to life as she embarks on a magical journey through the Land of Snow to the Kingdom […]

Last night I went to the season opener of BC Ballet’s In/verse, showcasing works choreographed by Italian-born Jacopo Godani and New York-born Nicolo Fonte, as well as a work choreographed by the company’s very own Artistic Director, Emily Molnar. Photographer: Michael Slobodian. By Nicolo Fonte. Dancers: Darren Devaney, Alexis Fletcher, Connor Gnam, Dario Dinuzzi, Peter […]

It’s my favourite time of year — theatre season — and starting December 5th Pacific Theatre will be whisking audiences away to Narnia in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Mack Gordon and Kaitlin Williams in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Photo by Michael Julian Berz. A dream so beautiful you remember […]