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MARCH 2026 | VOLUME 261

MAR 23-APR 5

SPRING into Theatre

I see a lot of plays and have been doing so for decades. Sometimes I forget just how fortunate I am to get to spend so many nights communing in the dark with the talented, dedicated artists on and behind the stage (sometimes sharing the stage with them), and with my fellow audience members in the theatre. This past week (Mar. 16-22) I was reminded. I saw three shows that blew my mind.Les Misremains one of the greatest musicals ever. The other two I also have to recommend, not only for the quality of the productions and their acting, but also because they represent snapshots or x-rays of our time, a function that good theatre frequently serves. Mitchand Murray Productions’ Harm and United Players’ Network are must-sees. Great ways to start off the spring.

Our On Now page shows you everything running through early April. Be sure to look for the BUY TICKETS buttons. And plot your theatregoing through early May on our Coming Soon page.

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Touchstone, Neworld and the Vancouver Public Library downtown present a reading of Christine Quintana’s new play, Terremoto. April 2, 6 pm. Free. Info &registration HERE.

The Vancouver Fringe invites you to A Cabaret of Legends, a fundraiser for the Fringe starring Tymisha Harris. Revue Stage, Granville Island, April 16, 7:30. Info & tix: https://www.vancouverfringe.com/events/cabaret/

The Cultch presents The Un-Gala: A Cowboy Carnival fundraiser with line dancing. Hosts Amanda Sum and Mark Chavez. April 25, 6:30 pm. $75. Tickets & info HERE.

Ruby Slippers Theatre invites playwrights and directors to apply for the 2026/27 Advance Theatre Festival. Submit play synopsis, brief bio and max. 15 pp. script excerpt or director’s resume and cover letter to info@rubyslippers.ca by May 15.

The Arts Club’s 14-play 2026-27 season plus 4 plays on tour is highlighted by Death of a Salesman, John Proctor Is the Villain, plus new work and musicals. https://artsclub.com/season-tickets/packages

United Players’ 5-play 2026-27 season features Canadian plays by John Lazarus and Vern Theissen and Beckett’s Happy Days. www.unitedplayers.com

Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre’s 8-play season features three Arts Club plays on tour including Little Women, a remount of English, and Little Shop of Horrors. www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca      

Broadway Across Canada’s 5-play 2026-27 season at the Queen E opens with & Juliet and includes Hamilton and musical adaptations of Mrs. Doubtfire and The Bodyguard. https://vancouver.broadway.com/#season-26-27

Deep Cove’s 4-play First Impressions Theatre 2026-27 lineup includes Norm Foster’s Lunenberg, Krystal Dos Santos’ History of Motown plus Little Shop of Horrors. https://firstimpressionstheatre.com/next-season/

Perry Ehrlich’s Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! musical theatre program is accepting applications for next summer, sessions July 7-30 and Aug. 4-27, M-F 9:00-4:00. Info and applications here: https://theimpresario.ca/gotta-sing-gotta-dance/

Theatre Replacement has opened registration for its East Van Panto-themed summer camps for ages 5-13. Info HERE.

The Improv Centre is offering classes in improv at all levels. Info HERE.

Enjoy,

Jerry