Behind the Curtain

Behind the big top: What you don’t see at the Royal Canadian International Circus

The Royal Canadian Circus is at Cross Iron Mills from May 23 to June 1.

Arts Commons and Calgary Arts Development drive major returns for city’s arts sector: report

Calgary Arts Development channeled nearly $15 million in grant dollars to local artists, collectives, and organizations in 2024, according to a new report.
‘SIX: The Musical' reigns at Calgary's Jubilee with royal vocals and rhinestones

The Tony Award-winning SIX: The Musical is now on stage in Calgary, running May 20–25 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, presented by Broadway Across Canada.
Diversity takes centre stage in Calgary's "Once on This Island"

"Once on this Island," a musical reimagining of The Little Mermaid, runs at Calgary's Storybook Theatre until May 31.

Evergreen Theatre to close after 34 years in Calgary, citing lack of political will and arts funding

Evergreen Theatre Society has confirmed it will shut down its northeast facility, Evergreen Community Spaces—an affordable, inclusive venue that’s long been a lifeline for the city’s grassroots arts scene.

Shakespeare Unplugged: Raoul Bhaneja Performs Solo Hamlet in Calgary

Award-winning Canadian actor Raoul Bhaneja is bringing Hamlet (solo) back to Calgary for a limited run, May 7–10.
Calgary’s Terry Chen comes home in gritty Alberta drama "Lucky Star"

Calgary-born actor Terry Chen returns home in "Lucky Star" which tells the story of a reformed gambler trying to dig himself out of a tax scam by returning to poker.
Footloose at Stage West Calgary: New moves, familiar joy, and backstage Tetris

"Footloose" runs through June 22 at Stage West Calgary, complete with dinner buffet and musical classics.
Liars at a Funeral is a fast, funny farewell to ATP’s 50th season

Alberta Theatre Projects is closing out its 50th season with belly laughs and raised eyebrows at Liars at a Funeral
Awoowaakii shines a light on Blackfoot Two-Spirit identity at Theatre Calgary

What does it mean to come home to yourself in a world that has tried to erase you? That is the beating heart of Awoowaakii, a world premiere play now on stage at Theatre Calgary’s Big Secret Theatre....