Edmonton Live Theatre and Stage Productions

October 8-18, 2025
Walterdale Theatre

In the backstage of a Broadway theatre in the mid-1980s, the chorus girls and their dressers are waging a turf battle. Who is the mysterious new dresser, and will she be able to find her way? This show is a funny, touching, behind-the-scenes glimpse at everyday lives, set against a period in history where women’s issues and the AIDS crisis play out in the background.

October 9-18, 2025
Timms Centre for the Arts

An isolated family dreams of love and power as they live out their lives on the bleak English moors. The sudden arrival of a hapless governess and a moor-hen set the household on a strange and dangerous path. The Moors is a dark comedy about love, desperation, and creating a legacy by whatever means necessary.

October 15 - November 2, 2025
Shadow Theatre

A girl in search of what it means to live a fulfilling life seeks advice from her granny who shares stories of her past growing up in Edinburgh, Scotland. As her granny’s memory begins to be stolen by dementia, the girl struggles to keep their connection and is ultimately left to question what is fiction in her stories.

October 15-26, 2025
Roxy Theatre

A high-octane, immersive theatre experience set on a stationary bike. This groundbreaking award winning solo performance is written, developed, and performed by Ritchie. Cycle offers a dynamic and energetic experience that explores the gritty realities and exhilarating moments of active transportation and cycling culture in Canada.

October 18 - November 9, 2025
Rice Theatre

Channeling their distinct brand of improvisational storytelling, cultivated at The Second City and in comedy clubs all over the world and tested vigorously through their real-life marriage, Matt and Naomi demonstrate the sentimental power of objects, and the transformative potential of finding newfound community in one another.

October 24 - November 9, 2025
The Gateway Theatre

Dot—a former union negotiator—is spurred out of routine and into action when a chance encounter with an old friend forces her to take matters, and money, into her own hands. Moeller’s fast-paced, nail-biting crime caper is a story of courage and resilience, motivated by the labour strikes and protests in the Klein era during the 80's and 90's.

October 28 - November 8, 2025
Fringe Theatre Arts Barn

Tough Guy follows a group of friends as they navigate the aftermath of a shooting at Aria, a queer nightclub. They’re all nursing wounds, visible and invisible, and are thrown into further turmoil when their friend Emerson, a rising star in the independent film scene, comes back home to film a documentary about the shooting.

November 6-9, 2025
Concordia University Theatre

David Horak directs Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde by Moisés Kaufman. Gross Indecency was a smash hit Off Broadway that shows through transcripts, news articles and interviews the true story of Oscar Wilde’s trials that threatened one of the world’s most famous playwrights.

November 6-9, 2025
Theatre Servus Credit Union

Nicolas, 20, and Julie, 57, live next door to each other on the third floor of an apartment building. Through their continuous interactions on the landing, an unlikely friendship blossoms, strengthening with time. Nicolas is in the prime of his life and, unexpectedly, Julie’s life is close to its end. As doors of opportunity open and close, they become attached to each other without realizing it. A play that is bright and full of tender moments, contemplates loneliness, intergenerational relationships, and compassionate death.

November 14-30, 2025
Varscona Theatre

100 HILARIOUS MINUTES!
Join us at the Varscona Theatre for an ingenious four-actor take on Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps - a fast, funny, and thrilling mix of comedy and intrigue!
Richard Hannay, a dashing Englishmen, is living in London when he encounters a mysterious woman, and shortly thereafter finds himself pursued.

November 20 - 23, 2025
Rogers Place

Disney On Ice's Let's Dance show is an all-dancing, all-singing, all-skating interactive spectacular. Give kids - and parents alike! - the chance to relive memorable movie senes from their childhood by bringing their favorite characters to vivid life in one grand adventure. 

November 22 - December 24, 2025
Citadel Theatre

Ebenezer Scrooge doesn't see the point of letting his employees have a day off for Christmas, not even kind Bob Cratchit, whose son Tiny Tim is very sick. Eventually, he is convinced and retires to his room to pass Christmas Eve as he usually does, alone. But this Christmas is different. He has a visitor for a change, the wretched soul of his former business partner Jacob Marley. Doomed to wander the earth for eternity for his sins in life, Marley warns Scrooge of three impending visitations.

December 3-7, 2025
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

With the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra playing Tchaikovsky's classic score alongside all-new sets, costumes, and choreography and an exciting new interpretation of the second act's globe-trotting adventure, this new Nutcracker is sure to delight audiences of all ages!

December 3-13, 2025
Walterdale Theatre

At the center of his own universe sits matinee idol, Garry Essendine: suave, hedonistic, and too old, says his wife, to be having numerous affairs. His “harmless” affairs with infatuated debutantes are largely tolerated, but playing closer to home is not. Just before he escapes on tour to Africa, the full extent of his misdemeanors is discovered, and all hell breaks loose!

December 13-28, 2025
Festival Place

The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory…but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka's army of curious Oompa-Loompas.

January 21 - February 8, 2026
Shadow Theatre

AN ILIAD is a modern-day retelling of Homer’s classic. Poetry and humor, the ancient tale of the Trojan War and the modern world collide in this captivating theatrical experience. The setting is simple: the empty theater. The time is now: the present moment. The lone figure onstage is a storyteller—possibly Homer, possibly one of the many bards who followed in his footsteps. He is fated to tell this story throughout history.

January 24 - February 15, 2026
Shoctor Theatre

A gripping exploration of the American Dream, this timeless classic follows Willy Loman, a traveling salesman nearing the end of his career, as he struggles to reconcile his aspirations with reality. Burdened by unfulfilled dreams and familial tensions, Willy’s journey reveals deep truths about ambition, identity, and legacy. Set against a shifting backdrop of the past and present, this poignant drama delves into the fragile human spirit, the pursuit of success, and the yearning for validation.

February 4-14, 2025
Walterdale Theatre

Master Corporal Tanya Young, Captain Stephen Hughes, Private Jonny Henderson, and Sergeant Chris Anders lived through a violent botched mission while stationed in one of the most violent and war-torn sections of the Afghanistan War. Told through their separate accounts to an unseen broadcasting corporation, the truth isn’t always as simple as it seems as a picture is formed, painted by guilt, PTSD, nationalism and violence. Hannah Moscovitch’s Trillium Book Award-winning play is an unapologetic look into what soldiers endure and what civilians can oftentimes not see.

February 13-14, 2026
Shell Theatre

Step into 1956 and join Sam and Hilda Fluck as they toast to their longawaited freedom—finally empty nesters at last! But when both of their adult children unexpectedly return home, the quiet backyard becomes the centre of chaos, secrets, and second chances. This heartwarming comedy by one of Canada’s most beloved playwrights is a hilarious reminder that love—be it romantic, familial, or rediscovered— never goes out of style.

February 14 - March 8, 2026
Rice Theatre

In this inspiring comedy, Dorothy, a 63-year-old widow, realizes life is too short to delay her dreams. Determined to honor her late husband’s retirement plans, she takes their RV on an extraordinary road trip to Burning Man—a weeklong culture festival in the desert with no plumbing. Through hilariously challenging parking lessons, quirky encounters, and moments of self-discovery, she rekindles her adventurous spirit and finds courage she didn’t know she had.

February 19 - March 8, 2026
Varscona Theatre

The wait is over! Order is restored! Stewart Lemoine unveils his first brand new full length play since 2019, a comedy performed by a scintillating quintet drawn from among the most recently hatched members of the Teatro Live! ensemble.

February 20 - March 8, 2026
Varscona Theatre

Lemoine is a 10-time Sterling Award winning master of comedy and is one of Canada’s most prolific and produced playwrights, with over 70 plays written and produced over the last 44 years. The script is still in the making — but you can expect a performance full of wit, sparkling dialogue and heartfelt characters.

February 20-21, 2026
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

Shakespeare's story of star-crossed lovers is beautifully choreographed by Francesco Ventriglia set to Prokofiev's mesmerizing score, in this glittering production from Alberta Ballet! A staple throughout history for very good reason, the tale of young love the and the perils it can bring with it is as glorious as ever, and makes the perfect trip to the ballet, whether it's your first time or your fiftieth.

March 7, 2026
The Arden Theatre

William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of his most beloved comedies. Ballet Jörgen’s, A Midsummer Night’s Dream will bring out the magic of northern Canada’s woodland and tundra landscapes and creatures of the forest such as moose, beavers, bears and squirrels. This family-friendly ballet will captivate audiences of all ages and will warm the hearts of young and old alike.

March 18 - April 5, 2026
Shadow Theatre

Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette, and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris.

April 15-25, 2025
Walterdale Theatre

Set on the Canadian home front during the Second World War, Waiting for the Parade follows the journey of five women as they dedicate themselves to the war effort. As each faces life-altering experiences, they must find the strength to remain resilient and stay connected to their humanity amidst political, social, and personal uncertainty.

June 5 - 21, 2026
Varscona Theatre

In this hilarious tour de force, an out-of-work actor mans the reservation line at an elite restaurant in Manhattan where everyone wants in. Dealing with a raft of increasingly desperate wannabe diners, Sam also juggles calls about his own life and career.

July 8 - 18, 2026
Walterdale Theatre

Once is a captivating, heartfelt musical that tells the story of an unlikely romance, set against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene. With a soulful folk-inspired score and an unforgettable story, this Tony Award-winning musical explores themes of love, loss, connection, and the transformative healing power of music. Don’t miss your chance to experience this extraordinary, emotionally-charged musical that will leave you singing, long after the curtain falls.

July 10-26, 2025
Varscona Theatre

40 years after its premiere production at the 1986 Fringe and 10 years after its last revival in the inaugural season of the rebuilt Varscona Theatre, Stewart Lemoine’s ultimate 1960s party of a play returns with an all new cast of 11. Pam was always the perfect hostess. Until the night there were more flowers than suitable vases… until the divorcée didn’t like her canapé… until… charades… (Content warning: Mirth!)