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iPhoto caption: The cast of 'Come From Away.' Photo by Harder Lee.

Theatre Calgary’s new staging of Come From Away aims for the heart

“It really boils down to: ‘What are the words we're saying and how are we carrying ourselves in space?’" reflected director-choreographer Jesse Robb.

By Eve Beauchamp / May 29, 2026
iPhoto caption: (L to R) Ron Pederson (Nils) and Alexandra Lainfiesta (Nora) in 'A Doll's House.' Photo by HarderLee.

Anita Rochon, director of A Doll’s House at Theatre Calgary, knows a good play has your back

“[I know] the rhythms and aspects of humanity that she’s interested in exploring,” Rochon said. “I’m always attracted to the complex, troubled, imperfect human. Ibsen and Herzog invite in complexity.”

By Nathaniel Hanula-James / Apr 14, 2026
iPhoto caption: (L to R) Kelsey Verzotti, Kennedy Kanagawa, and Ma-Anne Dionisio. Photo by Tim Nguyen.

Theatre Calgary announces casting for world premiere musical The Tale of the Gifted Prince

Starring as Prince Ren is Kennedy Kanagawa, known for his recent Broadway appearance in Into the Woods. Joining him is Ma-Anne Dionisio as the Woman, and Kelvin Moon Loh as the King and Magistrate.

By Krystal Abrigo / Nov 28, 2025
iPhoto caption: Photo by V. Tony Hauser.

Spotlight: Robert Lepage

“If theatre’s done well, it’s an event. And for the audience it’s very mobilizing,” says Lepage. “Whatever the subject matter is, the people go and they’re stimulated, interested, and they feel intelligent... The most beautiful spectacle is always the spectacle of intelligence.”

By Adam Paolozza / Oct 23, 2025