Sam McLellan & Dewight Braxton Jr. in The Book of Mormon, Photo: Julieta Cervantes/Broadway Across Canada
Fall theatre season is upon us. Go out and enjoy some fine comedies, dramas, and musical performances across stages and venues this autumn. There’s going to be plenty of great theatre performances by both local and touring artists in different neighbourhoods.
Take the opportunity to explore the city by grabbing some food and drinks before or after seeing a show.
Jersey Boys @ Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage – Now–Oct. 27
Transport yourself back in time to experience the Arts Club‘s popular jukebox musical chronicling the meteoric rise of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons through their four-decade journey of fame and fortune.
Recommendations: Café Salade de Fruits or Farmer’s Apprentice
Betrayers @ The Improv Centre – Now–Nov. 2
Join in for an evening of deception, lying, and laughter as improvisers compete comedically to be the last performer standing amongst one of their own acting as a deceitful betrayer!
Recommendations: Alimentaria Mexicana or Dockside Restaurant
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory @ Norman Rothstein Theatre – Oct. 11-27
Step into CTORA Theatre‘s whimsical world of Roald Dahl’s pure imagination by visiting Willy Wonka’s factory. Get your lucky golden ticket and savour all the chocolate you can imagine.
Recommendations: Seasons in the Park or Shaughnessy Restaurant
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Photo: Canna Zhou/CTORA Theatre
Yaga @ Gateway Theatre – Oct. 2–Nov.2
See this reimagining of the legendary folk anti-hero as a comedy thriller nightmare fairytale with its razor-sharp feminist wit.
Recommendations: Dinesty Dumpling House or Free Bird Table & Bar
Keep Calm and Murray On @ The Beaumont Studios – Oct. 17-31
Bill Murray fans will want to flock to this immersive Halloween experience honouring the legendary comedian.
Recommendations: La Taqueria or The Greek
Ridge @ Firehall Arts Centre – Oct. 26–Nov. 3
Watch and listen to The Fugitives as the band musically interprets WWI’s Battle of Vimy Ridge through inventive soldier songs for a vivid, kinetic ride through history on stage.
Recommendations: Ask for Luigi or Belgard Kitchen
Trinity Posey, Sam McLellan & Sam Nackman in The Book of Mormon, Photo: Julieta Cervantes/Broadway Across Canada
The Book of Mormon @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre – Nov. 12-17
Broadway Across Canada‘s touring production of “the best musical of this century” according to The New York Times comes back to town by popular demand after its previous sold-out runs. Witness the spectacular musical about religious missionaries for yourself.
Recommendations: Chambar Restaurant or Devil’s Elbow
IndieFest – Nov. 15-23
re:Naissance celebrates its fifth annual gathering of creative genre-defying performances at the intersection of art and technology while highlighting the voices of IBPOC and LGBTQ2S+ artists. Choose from different experimental shows at different venues across the city.
East Van Panto: Robin Hood @ The Cultch – Nov. 20–Jan. 5
Theatre Replacement‘s wacky all-ages theatre tradition returns with their very merry take on the legend of Robin Hood!
Recommendations: Pepino’s Spaghetti House or Havana Restaurant