It’s Fringe Festival time – and as usual there are a slew of musicals amongst this year’s offerings! I’ve listed them all on the VMTC, the better to plan your Fringing around something hummable! Titles include: Smile, The Musical A Truck Full of Chickens Goblin Market The Illumination of the Grumpy Guitarist The Sparrow and […]
Kol Halev is desperately seeking “Fievel”
This December, Kol Halev Performance Ensemble is mounting a revised edition of last year’s “Hanukkah in Chelm”, a zany musical holiday treat for the whole family. And they are seeking an actor to portray Fievel, a comical fishmonger who knocks the village off balance, and sets the plot in motion, with his outrageous idea. (Pictured […]
VMTC Kicks off Summer with a slew of new listings (and an audition)
Summer has begun! And for a change we are actually having some summery weather too, go figure. But once that sun sets, get yourself to a nice dark theatre and enjoy one of these fine shows, just added to the Vancouver Musical Theatre Calendar! On Now or Coming Real Soon: On The Air: A Musical […]
May Musicals from the VMTC!
Hey everyone! Here’s a quick update on what’s coming up and what has been freshly added to the Vancouver Musical Theatre Calendar! Just Added! Fighting Chance Productions 2011/12 season! A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (October) The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Feb-Mar 2012) Grey Gardens and Sweet Charity (will add these […]
Enter the Phoenix; In Tune conference includes 2 great event by donation; Playhouse / Arts Club new seasons
Hi folks! I’ve got some quick updates on a couple of current shows and events, plus a report on the huge whack o’ new musicals coming our way in the coming months from the Arts Club and Playhouse! The Forbidden Phoenix On now and running for a little more than a week longer, this adventure/martial […]
April showers us with Musicals!
Hey there musical theatre fans! April is just around the corner, and that means a veritable April shower of new musical productions. But before we get to those, I wanted to include a special mention of a concert called The Songs of Mahalia Jackson. It’s at St. Andrews Wesley Church on Friday, April 15 and should be […]
The Musicals are March-ing in!
Well, that near-hurricane that was supposed to hit us didn’t live up to its billing, happily. But March is roaring in like a lion just the same – except the lion is singing show tunes! Yes, a whack o’ great shows is headed your way, and the Vancouver Musical Theatre Calendar is the place to […]
If the Pantages Theatre is going to be saved… the time to act is now!
Demolition of the Pantages Theatre is imminent! But as long as it still stands, there is hope. Following is a quick summary of the situation, and an even quicker list of things that can be done – that must be done – NOW. The story so far John Ziros is the latest person to take […]
Musicals Now Playing!
Hi again musical theatre fans! Well, the rainy season may be in full effect, but we’re also awash in great musicals. So brave the wet weather and head for a nice warm, dry theatre to enjoy one of these fine shows – all of which are playing right now or coming very soon! Look for […]
February update
As Valentine’s approaches, here’s a couple of upcoming musical shows that just might set your heart a-pounding! LOVE SONGS Feb. 11/12/14 A spectacularly virtuosic, tour-de-force opera for solo voice. Opens tonight! HARD TIMES HIT PARADE Starts Feb. 24 When the times get tough, the tough put on a show! In this case, a theatrical extravaganza […]