This week, patrons, subscribers, fans and the arts community gathered as The Arts Club Theatre Company’s Artistic Director Ashlie Corcoran and Executive Director Peter Cathie White announced the 2026–2027 season programming. Western Canada’s largest non-profit theatre organization will present 15 shows across its three stages —the Stanley BFL CANADA Stage, the newly named Lindsay Family Stage at Granville Island, and the Olympic Village Stage at the BMO Theatre Centre. In addition, in a quest to expand live theatre beyond its venues The Arts Club On Tour takes four shows on the road.
“We are beyond excited to present the programming for our 63rd season, filled with artistic excellence and conscious eclecticism that reflect the diversity of Canadian theatre,” said Corcoran. “With 19 productions in total, we are thrilled to present nine Canadian scripts, including two world premieres. The different partnerships this season have enabled us to bring more work to the stage, creating 150 roles for performers in addition to the incredible design and production positions.”
Cathie White added, “Artistic partnerships alone do not expand our work and raise our level of artistic excellence; it is achieved along with the invaluable support of our sponsors and donors. We are enormously grateful for Don Lindsay and Jennifer MacKenzie’s ongoing generosity towards our company. The Arts Club is pleased to announce the official renaming of the Granville Island Stage as the Lindsay Family Stage at Granville Island, which marks an exciting new chapter in the storied history of this venue, founded in 1979. We thank the Lindsay family for their long-term philanthropic support.”
“We are proud to add our name to theatre in recognition of our shared commitment to the arts and to the Arts Club,” said Lindsay and MacKenzie. “The Lindsay Family Stage reflects the very best of what the Arts Club stands for—creativity, inspiration, and community—and we are deeply honoured to become part of its history. We know this stage will welcome performances, conversations, and creative experiences for many years to come.”
The 2026–2027 season is filled with fan favourites, award winning Broadway hits, beloved musicals, recognizable remounts, BC and World Premieres including a home grown Silver commission.
Corcoran wrapped up, “We are incredibly excited to produce such a wide range of works, bringing our audiences bold storytelling and artistic experiences. The Arts Club believes in community and connection and each season we continue to commit to our artists, artisans, and craftspeople who bring these productions to all our stages and on tour. We look forward to seeing you at the theatre next season.”
2026–2027 Arts Club Theatre Company Season includes:
(titles, performance dates, and creative teams subject to change)
STANLEY BFL CANADA STAGE
September 17–October 18, 2026
B.C. Premiere
HEIST by Arun Lakra
Director Andrew Kushnir
Like a Hollywood action film, Heist is a fast-paced, cinematic thriller
November 12–December 27, 2026
ELF: THE MUSICAL book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum
Director Stephen Drover
Choreographer Julie Tomaino
Musical Director Ken Cormier
The beloved, family musical about Buddy, the elf, returns for the Festive Season
January 21–February 21, 2027
DEATH OF A SALESMAN by Arthur Miller
Director Daryl Cloran
Presented in partnership with The Citadel Theatre, Edmonton
One of the most successful plays the multiple award-winning modern classic looks at the life of travelling salesman, Willy Loman
March 11–April 11, 2027
JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN by Kimberly Belflower
Director Arthi Chandra
A modern vision of Arthur Miller’s classic play, The Crucible, sees a group of modern-day high school students giving their insights on the play.
April 29–May 30, 2027
SHIRLEY VALENTINE by Willy Russell
Director Jamie King
The one-woman play follows Shirley Valentine a middle-aged, working class Liverpool housewife, examining her life before and after a transforming holiday abroad
June 24–August 22, 2027
SURPRISE MUSICAL!
To be announced April 15, 2026
Stand-by for the announcement 2027 summer blockbuster, one of the most treasured and beloved musicals of all time. Corcoran states, “We are thrilled to bring this iconic title to the stage before it once again returns to the vault.”
LINDSAY FAMILY STAGE AT GRANVILLE ISLAND
October 22–November 15, 2026
DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen
Director Josh Epstein
Bram Stoker’s classic vampire tale turns into a hilarious fangtastic high-camp spoof
December 2–27, 2026
An Arts Club Presentation
A WONDERHEADS CHRISTMAS CAROL adapted and directed by Andrew Phoenix and Kate Braidwood
Based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
The return of last season’s extraordinary reimagining of the Charles Dickens classic, once again comes to life in a world of whimsical puppets and giant masks
February 4–28, 2027
An Arts Club Silver Commission World Premiere
LITTLE DARLIN’ by Amy Lee Lavoie and Omari Newton
Directors Ashlie Corcoran and Omari Newton
An outrageous new comedy commissioned by the Arts Club
April 15–May 9, 2027
SUMMER, 1976 by David Auburn
Director Mindy Parfitt
The 2023 Tony-awards winning play follows two women living in Ohio who become unlikely friends over playdates with their respective young daughters during the summer of 1976
July 8–August 22, 2027
Dean Regan’s A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE with an updated script by Erin Shields
Director Barbara Tomasic
An entertaining and uplifting celebration of the musical legend and remarkable woman’s life
OLYMPIC VILLAGE STAGE AT THE BMO THEATRE CENTRE
October 14–November 1, 2026
An Arts Club Presentation
BIG STUFF written and created by Matt Baram and Naomi Snieckus
Directed and Co-Created by Kat Sandler
a Baram and Snieckus Production
An interactive, fast-paced and emotional comedy looking at relationships to people, places and things
November 26–December 27, 2026
An Arts Club Presentation World Premiere
THE ELVIS CHRISTMAS COMEBACK SPECIAL conceived and directed by Tracey Power
A Musical TheatreWorks Production
Tracey Power turns Elvis’ famed NBC ’68 Comeback Special into a new holiday season spectacle
February 25–March 14, 2027
An Arts Club Presentation
BEHIND THE MOON by Anosh Irani
Director Lois Anderson
A Touchstone Theatre Production
The remount of last season’s Touchstone’s dramatic story of friendship and struggle that reveals how migration reshapes identity, loyalty, and moral choice
LIMITED ENGAGEMENT
December 7, 14, 20 & 21, 2026, at the Lindsay Family Stage at Granville Island
THE GINGERBREAD MEN: AND YET ANOTHER HOLIDAY CABARET created by The Gingerbread Men
An Arts Club Presentation
The happiest, and the friendliest, and the merriest, the cheerfullest cabaret show will keep you smiling all through the holiday season!
ARTS CLUB ON TOUR
October 2–4, 2026: Olympic Village Stage
October 6–November 8, 2026: On Tour
MOM’S THE WORD: TALKIN’ TURKEY created by the Mom’s the Word Collective (Jill Daum, Alison Kelly, Robin Nichol, Barbara Pollard & Deborah Williams)
Director Pam Johnson
The 2022 holiday season hit returns, The Moms have crafted their fifth collection of anecdotes and embellished tall tales
October 21–November 1, 2026
To be confirmed
January 7–February 9, 2027: On Tour
April 15–May 9, 2027 : The Lindsay Family Stage at Granville Island (see above)
SUMMER, 1976 by David Auburn
Director Mindy Parfitt
February 16 & 17, 2027: Olympic Village Stage
February 18–March 21, 2027: On Tour
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT’S LITTLE WOMEN by Lauren M. Gunderson
Director Barbara Tomasic
Last season’s hit leaps from Granville Island to Olympic Village and beyond with this delightful adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic
Subscription packages for The Arts Club Theatre Company’s 2026-2027 are on sale now. Don’t miss your chance to see brilliant live theatre, visit artsclub.com/season-tickets/packages