Break a leg: the curtain is opening on the 22/23 theatre season and there’s something for everyone

If you’re anything like us, you love theatre season! Calgary is home to so many great theatre and performance organizations, and it might sound cliche, but there’s something for everyone. Whether it’s dance, comedy, drama, or thought-provoking masterpieces you seek, you will likely find it in this list we’ve compiled. We want to help you plan your theatre experiences, so we’ve put together a list of our 10 favourite organizations with a look at what’s playing over the 22/23 season.

Alberta Ballet Alberta Ballet has a selection of classic and edgy performances this year with a little bit of everything.

The Handmaid’s Tale

Sept. 14 to 17, 2022

Away We Go

Oct. 27 to 29, 2022

The Nutcracker

Dec. 16 to 24, 2022

Love Rocks

Feb. 16 to 18, 2023

Giselle

March 16 to 25, 2023

Botero

May 11 to 13, 2023

Alberta Theatre Projects Located in the Martha Cohen Theatre at Arts Commons, ATP is always loaded with a diverse lineup that caters to all interests.

Cowgirl Up

Oct. 18 to 30, 2022

The Jungle Book

Nov. 29 to Dec. 31, 2022

The F Word

Feb. 9 to 19, 2023

Bombay Black

March 7 to 19, 2023

Teenage Dick

April 18 to 30, 2023

Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Celebrating its 67th anniversary this year, the Calgary Philharmonic is one of Canada’s most celebrated live music ensembles.

Beethoven’s Ode to Joy

Sept. 10

Karen Gomyo: Violin Virtuoso

Sept. 16 to 17, 2022

Tribute to The Beatles: Classical Mystery Tour

Sept. 23 to 24, 2022

I Rise

Oct. 1, 2022

Disney in Concert: Frozen

Oct. 7 to 9, 2022

Rhapsody in Blue Eyes: Sinatra and Beyond

Oct. 14 to 15, 2022

Tom McCaslin performs John Williams

Nov. 5, 2022

Mahler’s Fifth Symphony

Nov. 11 to 12, 2022

Tynomi Banks: Queen of the Orchestra

Nov. 18, 2022

Stravinsky’s Firebird

Nov. 26, 2022

Downstage Theatre Downstage’s mission is to produce theatre that creates meaningful conversation around current issues while encouraging societal awareness.

Gender? I hardly Know Them

Oct. 12 to 16, 2022

The F Word

Feb. 9 to 19, 2023

Stage It Festival

May. 11 to 14, 2023

Jubilations Always one of our favourites, Jubilations has been putting its own spin on pop culture for 20 years with engaging entertainment and live vocals over a three-course dinner served by the play’s characters.

Heartbreak Hotel

Aug. 13 to Oct. 15, 2022

The Office: A Pop Rock Parody

Oct. 22, 2022 to Jan. 14, 2023.

Mamma Mio

Jan. 21 to March 25, 2023

Wedding Singer: 1999

April 1 to June 3, 2023

Old Time Rock ‘n Roll

June 10 to Aug.12, 2023.

Lunchbox Theatre It’s a quick and easy way to get your theatre fix on the go with one-act plays during the lunch hour. It’s been around since 1975!

Home for the Holidays

Nov. 29 to Dec. 18, 2022

Raising Stanley/Life with Tulia

Feb. 2 to 19, 2023

Countries Shaped Like Stars

March 21 to April 8, 2023

Cottagers and Indians

May 9 to 27, 2023

Stage One Festival of New Canadian Work

June 2023

One Yellow Rabbit Performance Theatre One Yellow Rabbit creates original theatrical works and is known for hosting the popular High Performance Rodeo, which is Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts, and a must-see!

Diane Flacks in Guilt

Oct. 5 to 8, 2022

High Performance Rodeo (HPR)

Jan. 16 to Feb. 5, 2023

Stage West Another favourite of ours (you can’t go wrong with theatre AND food!) Stage West pairs buffet-style dinners with entertaining musical performances.

Driving Miss Daisy

Sept. 9 to Nov. 13, 2022

One Hit Wonders

Nov. 18 to Feb. 5, 2023

Elvis has left the Building

Feb. 10 to April 16, 2023

9 to 5 The Musical

April 21 to June 25, 2023

You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown

June 30 to Sept. 3, 2023

Theatre Calgary One of Calgary’s biggest theatre companies, you can’t go wrong with any of its productions, but those looking for A Christmas Carol will have to wait until 2023.

Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill

Sept. 13 to Oct. 2, 2022

The Importance of Being Earnest

Oct. 25 to Nov. 19, 2022

Little Women

Dec. 7 to 31, 2022

Little Red Warrior and His Lawyer

Jan. 31 to Feb. 19, 2023

Forgiveness

March 7 to April 1, 2023

Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville

April 18 to May 13, 2023

Vertigo Theatre Known for mystery and intrigue, Vertigo Theatre is located at the base of the Calgary Tower, and this year couldn’t be more exciting. Stephen King? Agatha Christie? Sign us up!

Misery, based on the novel by Stephen King

Sept. 10 to Oct. 15, 2022

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express

Nov. 12 to Dec. 2, 2022

The Extractionist

Jan. 28 to Feb. 17, 2023

Gaslight

March 18 to April 7, 2023

Catalyst Theatre’s Nevermore, The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allen Poe

May 6 to 26, 2023