Theatre

Warm summer weather typically brings out crowds to Aldergrove’s Twilight Drive-In, which announced they’re closing in fall 2024. (Aldergrove Star files)

Lower Mainland’s Twilight Drive-In announces it will close

1 of B.C.’s last outdoor theatres will shutter at end of 2024 summer season, due to property taxes

 

A costumed ticket holder attends “The Phantom of the Opera,” final Broadway performance at the Majestic Theatre on Sunday, April 16, 2023, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

‘The Phantom of the Opera’ closes on Broadway after 35 years

Flagship London run continues, and other productions are being staged around the world

 

January 17, 2023 - David Warburton is the Executive Director of the Port Theatre in Nanaimo . He was photographed on the theatre stage. Don Denton photo

Secrets and Lives with David Warburton

Port Theatre’s executive director showcases emerging and innovative talent

  • Apr 7, 2023

 

This image released by Grapevine Public Relations shows Stark Sands, center, and the cast during a performance of “& Juliet.” (Matthew Murphy/Grapevine Public Relations via AP) This image released by Grapevine Public Relations shows Stark Sands, center, and the cast during a performance of “& Juliet.” (Matthew Murphy/Grapevine Public Relations via AP)

Broadway writer of ‘ Juliet’ builds show with huge pop hits

Original story uses ‘Romeo and Juliet’ as launch pad, mixes in biggest pop hits of past few decades

This image released by Grapevine Public Relations shows Stark Sands, center, and the cast during a performance of “& Juliet.” (Matthew Murphy/Grapevine Public Relations via AP) This image released by Grapevine Public Relations shows Stark Sands, center, and the cast during a performance of “& Juliet.” (Matthew Murphy/Grapevine Public Relations via AP)
Stephen Chbosky’s “Dear Evan Hansen,” based on the smash stage musical, will be the opening night gala presentation at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Matthew Murphy

‘Dear Evan Hansen’ to open Toronto International Film Festival

Steven Levenson adapted his hit Tony Award-winning stage show with Ben Platt reprising his acclaimed leading role

Stephen Chbosky’s “Dear Evan Hansen,” based on the smash stage musical, will be the opening night gala presentation at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Matthew Murphy