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Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Riverdance brings Irish dance fusion to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre

Riverdance opened at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre April 7 to a sell out crowd. It's always a pleasant surprise to find a show that delivers so much more than expected. Such was the case for...

Legally Blonde, the Musical

When I was offered an opportunity to attend the opening of the musical "Legally Blonde, the Musical" I have to admit my expectations weren’t all that high. A musical based on a film that was...

Ween show full of drama at Queen Elizabeth Theatre

The crowd wanted a show, but didn't expect the drama that ensued.

Vancouver goes Blonde

This show will take you from the sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway's brightest new heroine (and of course, her chihuahua, Bruiser). The verdict? This much fun shouldn't be legal!

Billy Connolly at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre

After two and a half hours of continuous laughter, our cheek muscles had spasmed and froze into ear to ear grins.

At long last, GREASE arrives in Vancouver

"The choreographer (Joyce Chittick) and I conceived the opening of the show. I won't actually spoil it by telling you what we did, but it's a very cool," says director David O'Brien.

X Japan rocks the Queen E

If you looked in the dictionary under “super-cool” you'd find a picture of X Japan. From the moment we set foot inside the Queen Elizabeth Theatre the place was buzzing. Everywhere you looked there...

GREASE is coming; get tickets in advance

The stage sensation GREASE is coming to Vancouver and here's your chance to get tickets in advance!

The Lion King at Queen Elizabeth Theatre

The Lion King opened July 13th at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre. As I took my seat on the opening night of The Lion King I have to admit that I was curious as to how this show would hold up against...

Lion King roars into town July 13 - Aug 8

It is said this show is so extraordinary, you'll be talking about it for years to come.