What lies ahead this year for Calgary’s theatre landscape is another captivating season full of iconic shows! Broadway Across Canada is bringing seven 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 2025-2026 season.
Riverdance
When: June 27 – 29, 2025
Ever since its debut on the global stage, Riverdance has enchanted millions worldwide with its unique blend of Irish and international dance and music. With Grammy award-winning music and captivating choreography, this mesmerizing spectacle has consistently wowed audiences, solidifying its status as a beloved cultural phenomenon on a global scale.
Disney’s The Lion King
When: July 30 – August 17, 2025
Disney’s The Lion King returns to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary! Winner of six Tony Awards®, including the prestigious Best Musical, this extraordinary production unites some of Broadway’s most imaginative minds. It’s a truly unmatched experience in the world of Broadway so get ready to watch the circle of life.
MJ The Musical
When: November 18 – 23, 2025
As one of the most legendary entertainers or all time, it’s no wonder that the story of the King of Pop is wowing sold out crowds on iconic stages on Broadway, in cities across North America, and in London’s West End. MJ The Musical, created by Tony Award®-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Lynn Nottage, is centred around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, and takes audiences beyond Michael Jackson’s iconic moves and music, revealing the creative genius and collaborative spirit that elevated him to legendary status.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
When: January 6 – 11, 2026
10-time Tony Award®-winning musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical brings you into a world of splendor and romance, of “eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory” in this stage adaptation of Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film. Directed by Tony Award® winner Alex Timbers, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a theatrical celebration of beauty, freedom and love, and with music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Tony Award® winner Justin Levine, and choreography by Tony Award® winner Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge! The Musical! is more than a musical — it is a state of being.
Les Misérables
When: March 4 – 8, 2026
After more than 40 years on the stage, Les Misérables is unsurprisingly still the most popular musical ever created – and for good reason! Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. The Tony Award®-winning musical phenomenon, will grace the stage of the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, and you will not want to miss your opportunity to see the show full of unrequited love and sacrifice in this testament to the human spirit.
MAMMA MIA!
When: May 19 – 24, 2026
A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget!
After nearly 25 years on stage, MAMMA MIA! has become one of the most iconic performances and the ultimate feel-good show. Told through the timeless hits of ABBA, the show explores love, friendship and identity on the backdrop of a beautiful Greek island paradise.
Clue
When: July 21 – 26, 2026
Inspired by the iconic 1985 Paramount Pictures film and the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is the ultimate comedic whodunit, packed with laughs, surprises, and suspense right up to the final twist. When the six mysterious and iconic guests assemble at Boddy Manor, they become suspects to a night they’ll never forget!
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