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Vancouver Sun
37 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Blue Rodeo 40th anniversary tour in Vancouver: Here's what you should know
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Canadian rock band Blue Rodeo is hitting the road to celebrate its 40-year career. The Toronto band, which started in 1984, will kick off its Blue Rodeo 'Lost Together' – The 40th Anniversary Tour this fall in Western Canada before making its way across the country for a planned 27 concert dates. The tour will reflect on the 12-time Juno Award-winning band's four decades of music. The shows will pull from Blue Rodeo's impressive catalogue of music, which includes 16 full-length studio albums, a greatest hits album, and more. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'Success seemed real when we were entertaining people in The Horseshoe in our hometown of Toronto. That was the top of the heap for us,' Jim Cuddy reflected in a news release about the tour. 'When you look back, you realize it's just been this beautiful dream.' The band will be joined for all dates on the tour by Canadian singer-songwriter Adam Baldwin. Here are a few things to know about the upcoming concerts. The Blue Rodeo 40th Anniversary Tour kicks off Oct. 1 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary. The tour wraps with two nights at the Massey Hall in Toronto on Jan. 24, 2026. Blue Rodeo is set to take the stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver on Oct. 7 and 8. Following the two dates at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, Blue Rodeo will play two additional dates in B.C. The band will head to Vancouver Island for a show at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria on Oct. 9. Then, they will head to the Okanagan for a date at Prospera Place in Kelowna on Oct. 11. See the full list of tour dates below: Tickets for the upcoming tour are available now for presale for Blue Rodeo Fan Club members on . Additional presale tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster throughout this week with general tickets sales going live on June 6 at 10 a.m. Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances.
CTV News
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Broadway Across Canada The Lion King
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage. Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, The Lion King brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. The Lion King also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway's most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice. There is simply nothing else like The Lion King. Disney's The Lion King at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre from August 20th to September 14th! For more information click here.
Vancouver Sun
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds: 5 great moments in the band's history in Vancouver
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds bring the Wild God Tour to the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver on May 11 at 8 p.m. The band, fronted by Australian singer and author Cave, formed in 1983 following the demise of Cave's previous group the Birthday Party. In an August 1994 preview for the group's appearance at Lollapalooza that year, then Province music critic Tom Harrison described that band as Cave's 'first band of notoriety … who practised musical anarchy.' The Bad Seeds, with its frequent membership changes, has amassed a body of work that has elevated the group and its leader into global cult status. Tours typically sell out and Cave's coming local date is only posting resale tickets now. Since the release of Wild God last August, the singer has been receiving more media coverage for his 'anti-woke' politics and dedicated conservatism than his music. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Here are a few highlights of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' long history of live performances in Vancouver. When/where : Oct. 30, 1986 at the Town Pump Vancouver Sun reviewer John Mackie had a busy night covering both Steve Winwood at the Pacific Coliseum and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds at the Town Pump in one night. 'Steve Winwood is nice. Nick Cave is bad,' began the review before going on to note that Cave was 'devastatingly raw, loud and evil. He definitely has some kind of hell-hound on his trail — looking like a dead Neil Young, he lurched round the stage screaming out John Lee Hooker's I'm Gonna Kill That Woman with an intensity that defied belief.' When and where : Aug. 30, 1994 at Cloverdale Fairgrounds, Surrey Among the largest concerts to take place in Surrey, nearly 28,000 people attended to see an All-Star headlining trio of Smashing Pumpkins, Beastie Boys and Green Day. Cave was one of the additional acts on the bill, performing a set in the broad daylight. Province reviewer Mike Roberts described Cave as 'The spastic, skinny jackal — ever-present cigarette in hand — ripped into a set of soul-burning numbers including Papa Won't Leave You Henry, Do You Love Me? and Oh, Deanna. The Bad Seeds' tight, layered rifts elevated Cave's lyrics to that place where dancing stops and passion begins.' 'She was my friend and my partner. She was occasionally my lover,' sang Cave, summing up love in the '90s quite succinctly. When and where : Nov. 11, 2010 at Commodore Ballroom Having long graduated into venues the size of the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and Orpheum, Cave brought his raw, loud blues punk group Grinderman to town and played the Commodore. The band comprised of Bad Seeds members Martyn P. Casey on bass, Jim Sclavunos on drums and multi-instrumentalist Warren Ellis ripped through a set of searing rockers for one of the year's best shows. When and where : Oct. 10, 2019 at Massey Theatre, New Westminster Music is Cave's primary discipline, but he is also an accomplished author and actor. Releasing his first book, King Ink in 1988, Cave has also contributed to screenplays for the film the Proposition and Lawless. This evening at Massey Theatre gave the artist a chance to dive into his other interests for fans to gain greater insight into his creative impulses. When and where: Feb. 25, 2021, digital release Cave and Bad Seeds member Warren Ellis released their first duo album during the COVID-19 lockdown. Cave also released the book Faith, Hope and Carnage in 2021. Based on his conversations with Irish journalist Seán O'Hagan, the book delved into the artist's heroin addiction, lifelong struggle with Christianity and the 2015 death of his son Arthur. Both 2019's Ghosteen and 2024's Wild God have continued with the singer's exploration of the loss of two children, but the most recent release is heralded for its inherent expression of joy. The setlists for this tour is draws upon these three albums. With photo research by Postmedia librarian Carolyn Soltau sderdeyn@
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michael Jackson, Moulin Rouge, Mamma Mia! Broadway Across Canada announces 2025-26 theatre lineup
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. 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: The Tony Award-winning show highlights Michael Jackson's 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Vancouver dates: Nov. 25-30 A visually vibrant production centred around Baz Luhrmann's extraordinary film. Vancouver dates: Jan. 20-25 Billed as the 'world's most popular musical,' the classic production is set in 19th-century France. Vancouver dates: March 18-29 A fan-favourite, feel good production that features some of the greatest musical hits from the Swedish pop group ABBA. Vancouver dates: May 26-31 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). Theatre review: A Comedy of Errors without the panache Theatre review: A fresh, dynamic new Hamlet at Bard on the Beach
Vancouver Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Review: Vancouver Opera's Madama Butterfly puts a spin on Puccini's perennial favourite
Article content Vancouver Opera ends its 65th season with Puccini's perennial favourite Madama Butterfly, in an extended run of five partially double-cast performances. Article content The show opened Saturday evening in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre to a full and enthusiastic house — no surprise, given Butterfly's enduring popularity and appeal. Article content But this isn't exactly Butterfly as seen in previous mountings of the work. Article content Article content Director Mo Zhou has made some telling changes to the mise-en-scènes, moving the setting from turn of the century Japan to the aftermath of the Second World War and the years of the American Occupation. This isn't Regieoper, in which an overriding directorial conceit becomes the justification for all manners of intervention. Article content Article content The slight shift in setting is an honest attempt at getting at the emotional heart of the story, a way of reclaiming the power and poignancy of a tale now slightly shopworn with constant repetition. Article content It works. Article content Zhou changes neither words nor music. True, costumes (from Kentucky Opera, Virginia Opera and Florentine Opera) are updated, but the setting (from Portland Opera) is traditional, attractive and effective, a case of having your cake and eating it too. Her most telling addition is a 'here are the facts' series of projections during the extended instrumental introduction to Act 3. Article content Article content During the run there will be two Cho-Cho-Sans and two Pinkertons: Karen Chia-Ling Ho and Adam Luther will sing the lead roles in two matinee performances. Opening night and subsequent evenings see Yasko Sato and Robert Watson as the leads. Article content Article content Watson is an effective Pinkerton: all brash adventurer in Act 1, snivelling coward in Act 3. His voice is attractive, and his sense of Italian style commendable. Article content Yasko Sata has a big, dramatic sound. On opening night, her delivery was occasionally uneven, but she owns the part, delivering the role with passion and intensity, just what director Zhou clearly wanted for the part. Article content The Suzuki, Cho-Cho-San's trusted maid/companion, was beautifully sung by Nozomi Kato; Julius Ahn was effectively loathsome as Goro, the so-called Marriage Broker; and Brett Polegato, a VSO stalwart, was especially fine as Sharpless, the American consul, an honest, even sympathetic man in a dishonest position. The extended interplay among Kato, Sata and Polegato made for an unusually rich and nuanced second act, which can often seem like operatic flyover country between the evocative opening and melodramatic denouement.
