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Winnipeg Free Press
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
MJ, Les Misérables offered as 2-show package
Broadway Across Canada is bringing two award-winning musicals to the Centennial Concert Hall and offering a package deal for those who want to see both shows. First up is MJ, the multiple Tony-winning musical set around the making of Michael Jackson's 1992 Dangerous World Tour. The play about the pop singer, created by director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, will run Nov. 4-9. Next, Feb. 24-March 1 will see a run of the perennially popular Les Misérables, in a staging that has been called 'a reborn dream of a production.' Based on the book by Victor Hugo, it features such hits as I Dreamed a Dream, One Day More and On My Own. The two-show packages start at $172.75 and can be purchased at by phone at 204.949.3999 or in person at the box office, 555 Main St. They go on sale May 5 and offer access before single tickets.
Calgary Herald
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Dial M for musicals: Moulin Rouge, Mamma Mia! and Michael Jackson part of upcoming Broadway Across Canada season in Edmonton
Some of the biggest songs in pop history will be hitting the stage at Edmonton's Jubilee Auditorium starting this fall. Article content Broadway Across Canada unveiled the lineup of offerings for 2025-26 on Wednesday, and it includes the music of Michael Jackson and ABBA as well as the eclectic music mashup from the mind of Baz Luhrmann. Article content Starting in November comes the Tony Award-winning MJ, centred around the King of Pop's preparations for 1992's Dangerous World Tour. The musical, which premiered on Broadway in 2022, features hits from across Jackson's discography, including Beat It, Bad, Jam and more. Article content 'We're absolutely thrilled to present this exceptional lineup of Broadway productions to Edmonton audiences,' Shana Levin, vice-president of Broadway Across Canada, said in a release. Article content Article content MJ is followed up by Moulin Rouge, based on the 2001 Baz Luhrmann fever dream starring Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman. The show is a grand spectacle featuring the excesses of 1899 Paris that pays tribute to beauty, freedom and love. The songs run the gamut from 1930s jazz classics to 2010s dance-pop and everywhere in between. Article content On the heels of Mother's Day 2026, BAC presents every mom's favourite, Mamma Mia!, the story of a daughter who, on the eve of her wedding, endeavours to discover the identity of her father. This quest reunites her mother with three men from her past, all set to the music of the best Swedish pop act ever (apologies to Ace of Base), ABBA. Mamma Mia! runs May 12-17. Article content Article content Article content The season concludes in July 2026 with the crime farce Clue, based on the 1985 cult-classic film starring Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn and Christopher Lloyd. Six strangers are called to the home of Mr. Boddy under mysterious circumstances. Murder is afoot. Big laughs follow. Clue runs July 14-19. Article content Article content And, as a season add-on, March will see the return of fan favourite Les Misérables, which features Broadway staples One Day More and I Dreamed a Dream, among others. Les Mis runs March 10-15
Vancouver Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Dial M for musicals: Moulin Rouge, Mamma Mia! and Michael Jackson part of upcoming Broadway Across Canada season in Edmonton
Some of the biggest songs in pop history will be hitting the stage at Edmonton's Jubilee Auditorium starting this fall. Article content Broadway Across Canada unveiled the lineup of offerings for 2025-26 on Wednesday, and it includes the music of Michael Jackson and ABBA as well as the eclectic music mashup from the mind of Baz Luhrmann. Article content Starting in November comes the Tony Award-winning MJ, centred around the King of Pop's preparations for 1992's Dangerous World Tour. The musical, which premiered on Broadway in 2022, features hits from across Jackson's discography, including Beat It, Bad, Jam and more. Article content Article content Article content MJ is followed up by Moulin Rouge, based on the 2001 Baz Luhrmann fever dream starring Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman. The show is a grand spectacle featuring the excesses of 1899 Paris that pays tribute to beauty, freedom and love. The songs run the gamut from 1930s jazz classics to 2010s dance-pop and everywhere in between. Article content On the heels of Mother's Day 2026, BAC presents every mom's favourite, Mamma Mia!, the story of a daughter who, on the eve of her wedding, endeavours to discover the identity of her father. This quest reunites her mother with three men from her past, all set to the music of the best Swedish pop act ever (apologies to Ace of Base), ABBA. Mamma Mia! runs May 12-17. Article content Article content The season concludes in July 2026 with the crime farce Clue, based on the 1985 cult-classic film starring Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn and Christopher Lloyd. Six strangers are called to the home of Mr. Boddy under mysterious circumstances. Murder is afoot. Big laughs follow. Clue runs July 14-19. Article content
The Province
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Michael Jackson, Moulin Rouge, Mamma Mia! Broadway Across Canada announces 2025-26 theatre lineup
What to know about the five Broadway classics coming to Vancouver. The multiple Tony Award-winning musical MJ is one of five theatre highlights for the 2025-26 Broadway Across Canada season. Photo by Matthew Murphy / Broadway Across Canada Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Michael Jackson, Moulin Rouge, Mamma Mia! The list of productions coming to Vancouver as part of the upcoming Broadway Across Canada season reads like a must-see list of theatre hits. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors According to Shana Levin, vice-president of Broadway Across Canada, the planned lineup of productions is 'exceptional.' 'This season offers a diverse range of shows, from beloved fan favourites to highly anticipated new productions, promising an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages,' Levin said in a news release. The 2025-26 season lineup, coming to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, includes: MJ The Tony Award-winning show highlights Michael Jackson's 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Vancouver dates: Nov. 25-30 Moulin Rouge! The Musical A visually vibrant production centred around Baz Luhrmann's extraordinary film. Vancouver dates: Jan. 20-25 Les Misérables Billed as the 'world's most popular musical,' the classic production is set in 19th-century France. Vancouver dates: March 18-29 Mamma Mia! A fan-favourite, feel good production that features some of the greatest musical hits from the Swedish pop group ABBA. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Vancouver dates: May 26-31 Clue Sure to be a fun and unique theatre experience, this production brings the interactive murder mystery board game — and much-loved film — to life. Was it Col. Mustard or Mrs. Peacock? We'll find out … Vancouver dates: July 28 to Aug. 2 Subscription packages go on sale May 1 with five-show packages starting at $305. For further ticket prices and information, visit But fans of Broadway don't have to wait until the fall to get their theatre fix. The star-studded theatre announcement adds on to the theatre company's continuing tour this year, which includes SIX (May 13-18), Riverdance (June 10-15), and Disney's The Lion King (Aug. 20 to Sept. 14). Read More Vancouver Canucks Sports Sports Vancouver Canucks News
Calgary Herald
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Beat it to the Jubilee this fall as Broadway Across Canada brings MJ along with Moulin Rouge and Mamma Mia!
Article content Broadway Across Canada's new season includes two shows still on Broadway, two old favourites, and a non-musical. Article content The new season starts in November with MJ The Musical, which is not the story of Michael Jackson's life, but rather of his Dangerous World Tour of 1992, and how it was created. It features 25 of his greatest hits, including Beat It, Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal and Thriller. There are also medleys of his songs with the Jackson 5, and from his first albums. Article content Article content Article content The second show of the season, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, is still on Broadway, and it is the stage version of Baz Luhrmann's 2001 film set in Paris at the beginning of the 20th century. It swept the 2020 Tony Awards, winning 10, including best musical. Article content Back by popular demand is Mamma Mia!, which debuted in London in 1999. It is the story of a girl who doesn't know which of the three men her mother dated one summer in Greece is her father, so she invites all three to her wedding. This farcical story features the music of ABBA, and is estimated to have been seen by more than 70 million people worldwide. Article content The fourth show of the season is Clue, a comedy based on the 1985 film of the famous board game. It is a wildly funny farce and not a musical, a rarity for Broadway Across Canada. Article content The fifth show, which is an option, is the musical Les Misérables. This is the new version of the musical, which uses projections instead of the original turntable. Les Misérables, which opened in 1985, is still playing in London, making it the second-longest running musical in British theatre. Article content
