What lies ahead this year for Calgary’s theatre landscape is another captivating season full of iconic shows! Broadway Across Canada is bringing four amazing theatrical productions that will take centre stage to Calgary’s very own Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. We couldn’t be more excited for a year of supporting the arts through fun and unique date nights out!

Looking for a date idea that’s something different than your ordinary dinner and drinks? Immerse yourself in the incredible talent that BAC has to offer. Here’s what you can expect coming this 2026-2027 season.

& Juliet

When: September 15-20, 2026

What if Juliet never went back to Romeo? & Juliet flips the classic love story on its head, imagining what happens when Juliet chooses herself and starts a whole new chapter.

From the Emmy-winning writer of Schitt’s Creek, this feel-good musical brings romance, comedy, big choreography and a seriously stacked pop soundtrack to the stage with iconic hits, plenty of drama, and a Juliet who’s ready to write her own ending.

Basically, forget the balcony scene… This is the love story after Romeo. And honestly, we’re here for it.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

When: November 10-15, 2026

Be Our Guest as Disney’s beloved Beauty and the Beast is coming to the stage in a spectacular new production that brings the timeless tale to life with romance, humour and plenty of Disney magic.

Audiences can expect the story they know and love alongside breathtaking sets, dazzling costumes and the iconic score featuring classics like “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.”

With members of the original Tony Award-winning creative team returning for this production, Beauty and the Beast is a nostalgic, larger-than-life theatre experience that makes for a perfect night out for Disney fans of all ages!

Mrs. Doubtfire

When: January 5-10, 2027

Based on the beloved film, Mrs. Doubtfire brings the hilarious and heartwarming story of a father determined to stay close to his kids to the stage.

When an out-of-work actor takes on an unexpected new identity as a Scottish nanny, what follows is a chaotic, feel-good comedy filled with big laughs, family moments and plenty of heart.

With its mix of humour and heartfelt storytelling, Mrs. Doubtfire is a feel-good musical about family, second chances and the lengths we’ll go to for the people we love.

Hamilton

When: June 15-27, 2027

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s HAMILTON brings the extraordinary story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton to the stage in one of Broadway’s most celebrated musicals.

Inspired by Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography, the musical blends hip-hop, R&B, jazz and Broadway to tell Hamilton’s story through a modern, energetic lens.

Since its debut, HAMILTON has become a cultural phenomenon, earning 11 Tony Awards, a Grammy, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and a special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors. With music, lyrics and book by Lin-Manuel Miranda, it’s a landmark production that continues to redefine what a Broadway musical can be.

If you can snag tickets to this one, you’re sure to impress any theatre-lover!

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