Health and the Performing Arts – Part 3: Community Involvement

As Fredericton’s premiere performing arts facility, the Fredericton Playhouse aims to enrich the community. Some of the entertainment, cultural and social benefits of the performing arts might seem obvious, but did you know that attending theatre, music and dance performances could increase your physical and mental health, as well as community involvement? In this series, …

The Fredericton Playhouse celebrates diversity in 2014-2015 Spotlight Series

The Fredericton Playhouse has announced its 2014-2015 Spotlight Series which includes twenty-seven professional performances in music, theatre and dance from a wide range of different genres. The Spotlight Series invites some of the most exciting artists touring today to the Playhouse stage, offering powerful vocalists, internationally acclaimed musical ensembles, innovative dance performances, inspirational theatre pieces, family-oriented shows, …

Health and the Performing Arts – Part 2: Mental Health

As Fredericton’s premiere performing arts facility, the Fredericton Playhouse aims to enrich the community. Some of the entertainment, cultural and social benefits of the performing arts might seem obvious, but did you know that attending theatre, music and dance performances could increase your physical and mental health, as well as community involvement? In this series, …

Fredericton Playhouse School Programs complete another successful season

Over the course of the 2013-14 season, the Fredericton Playhouse had great success with our School Field Trips and Beyond the Stage workshops. Through these programs, thousands of local students from grades K to 12 were given the opportunity to experience live music, theatre and dance performances, while also working on projects with professional performing artists. …

Health and the Performing Arts – Part 1: Physical Health

As Fredericton’s premiere performing arts facility, the Fredericton Playhouse aims to enrich the community. Some of the entertainment, cultural and social benefits of the performing arts might seem obvious, but did you know that attending theatre, music and dance performances could increase your physical and mental health, as well as community involvement? In this series, …