Broadway Across Canada Unveils Exciting 2025/26 Touring Season for Alberta
Broadway Across Canada has officially announced its highly anticipated 2025/26 touring season, bringing a mix of beloved classics and fresh new productions to Alberta. The season promises to deliver spectacular entertainment to theater enthusiasts in both Calgary and Edmonton, featuring some of the most talked-about shows currently on Broadway.
Season Highlights and Show Schedule
The upcoming season will feature four major musicals in Calgary, with Edmonton receiving an additional fifth production. Both cities will welcome return engagements of popular shows alongside exciting new offerings that are sure to captivate audiences.
Returning Favorites:
- Hamilton - The revolutionary musical that took the world by storm returns to Alberta after its popular 2022 summer run. Lin-Manuel Miranda's groundbreaking production tells the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton through an innovative blend of hip-hop, jazz, rap, and traditional Broadway styles.
- Disney's Beauty and the Beast - Nearly 25 years after its initial tour, this beloved classic returns with all-new set and costume designs, offering a grander theatrical experience than ever before.
New Productions:
- & Juliet - Currently one of Broadway's hottest tickets, this jukebox musical reimagines Shakespeare's tragic heroine with a pop twist, featuring hit songs by Swedish songwriter Max Martin.
- Mrs. Doubtfire - The musical adaptation of Robin Williams' beloved 1993 comedy makes its first tour, bringing the heartwarming story of a father who disguises himself as a nanny to Alberta stages.
Detailed Performance Schedule
& Juliet will kick off the season in Calgary from September 15 to 20, 2025, before moving to Edmonton from September 22 to 27. This innovative production asks what might have happened if Juliet hadn't taken her life but instead embarked on new adventures after Romeo.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast will enchant Calgary audiences from November 10 to 15, 2025, followed by Edmonton performances from November 17 to 22. The production features contributions from the original creative team, including composer Alan Menken, lyricist Tim Rice, and book writer Linda Woolverton.
Mrs. Doubtfire will bring laughter to Calgary from January 5 to 10, 2027, with Edmonton shows scheduled from January 12 to 17. The musical version of the beloved film opened on Broadway in 2021 and is now making its first touring appearance.
Hamilton returns with Calgary performances from June 15 to 27, 2026, and Edmonton shows from June 29 through July 4. The musical continues to have a profound impact on culture, politics, and historical study, remaining one of the most successful productions of this generation.
Edmonton Exclusive: SIX Returns Home
Edmonton will receive an exclusive engagement with SIX, the modern retelling of the six wives of Henry VIII. Originally developed by Edmonton's own Citadel Theatre, the production will play at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium from May 4 to 9, 2026. Calgary audiences enjoyed SIX during the current season, and now the show returns to its Alberta roots.
Broadway Across Canada has noted a significant demand for family-friendly entertainment, which influenced their decision to include productions like Beauty and the Beast in the season lineup. The organization continues to bring world-class theatrical experiences to Canadian audiences, supporting both established favorites and innovative new works.
