Behind the Curtain

Every Brilliant Thing: Verb Theatre finds joy in the tough stuff

"Every Brilliant Thing" is playing at Calgary’s Pumphouse Theatre from April 10–19.

Pride and problems: Austentatious musical brings Jane Austen to Calgary stage

Originally staged in 2009, the musical Austentatious returns to the Beddington Theatre Arts Centre from April 8 to 19.

A Killing At La Cucina brings murder mystery to a tech savvy age at Vertigo Theatre

Vertigo Theatre’s latest production and Canadian premiere, "A Killing at La Cucina," runs through April 13.
Theatre Calgary's 'Blithe Spirit' an artistic flex for director

'Blithe Spirit' runs at Theatre Calgary through to April 13.

What happens in the girls room? Original Calgary play explores the fun and spilt tea

Porcelain Dolls is set in the ladies room at a night club populated with people you may have met before. There's the girl with a massive purse and everything you need it in. The new mom who just needs...
Please return to Empire Video: Calgary play rewinds to rentals

Lunchbox Theatre's latest production hearkens to a bygone era where consuming a new movie meant leaving the couch, going to the store, interacting with other humans and taking a chance: 2003.
'Are You the One?' brings unique participatory theatre to Arts Commons

'Are You the One?' runs at the Motel Theatre at Calgary's Arts Commons through to the evening of Saturday, March 22.

Rollin', rollin': Tina Turner musical takes over Calgary's Jubilee

"Tina: The Tina Turner Musical" is at Calgary's Jubilee Auditorium from March 18-23, presented by Broadway Across Canada.
Woman details abortion choice in intimate Calgary theatre performance

"Two Moons: A Folk Lullaby" is a one-person show presented by Calgary's Handsome Alice Theatre that runs from March 14-22.

ATP offers full boutique theatre experience with lobby activation at King James

If you have a friend that is more of a live sports fan than a live theatre fan, this show may be the perfect crossover. King James, penned by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Rajiv Joseph, plays at...