Meet the Playhouse: Charity and Jonathan

At the Fredericton Playhouse, we’re proud to have a dedicated team working behind the scenes to bring you incredible live performance experiences. Over the next few weeks, we’re going to introduce you to some of the staff members who help make the magic happen! This week, we have Box Office Supervisor Charity MacDonald, and Technician (Lighting Specialist) …

Community productions are a cornerstone of the Fredericton Playhouse

At the Fredericton Playhouse, we pride ourselves on presenting some of the most exciting professional dance, theatre and music artists touring today; but we play an equally important role in hosting local community productions on our stage. Often maligned, the word “amateur” is French, meaning “lover of.” In the world of live performance, it is …

Meet the Playhouse: Jeff and Valerie

  At the Fredericton Playhouse, we're proud to have a dedicated team working behind the scenes to bring you incredible live performance experiences. Over the next few weeks, we're going to introduce you to some of the staff members who help make the magic happen! First up, we have our Technical & Facilities Director, Jeff Fevens, …

6 Guitars inspires audiences to fall in love with music all over again

Coming to the Fredericton Playhouse on Wednesday, April 27 at 7:30 p.m., 6 Guitars is a pitch-perfect blend of music, comedy and characters. Performed by musician and actor Chase Padgett, the show started out touring the fringe festival circuit in 2010. Since then, 6 Guitars has travelled internationally, broken attendance records and received high praise …

Menopause the Musical will have audiences dancing, cheering and laughing

The Fredericton Playhouse is pleased to announce it will present the hilarious production Menopause the Musical during its upcoming season for two nights only, on Wednesday, October 19 and Thursday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m. Since its creation 15 years ago, Menopause the Musical has been performed to sold-out audiences across North America and around …

Collectif9 performs classical music with the power of a rock concert

On Saturday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m., nine-piece string ensemble Collectif9 will perform classical music with rock-style charisma at the Fredericton Playhouse. Covering everything from Gagnon to Golijov, passing through Brahms and Schnittke, the Collectif9 experience is unlike any other. The group combines boldness and the highest of musical standards with amplification and lighting to …

Fredericton Playhouse 2016-2017 Kidstage Series features three captivating performances

The Fredericton Playhouse is pleased to announce its 2016-2017 Kidstage Series, featuring three captivating performances for children and their families. Designed to capture the imaginations of children, the Kidstage Series is the perfect way to introduce young audiences to the magic of performing arts. Featuring theatre and musical performances, the 2016-2017 Kidstage Series will allow families to …

World premiere tour of Sleeping Beauty ballet features dazzling choreography

On Friday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m., Canada’s Ballet Jörgen will perform their latest full-scale production, Sleeping Beauty, as part of a world premiere tour at the Fredericton Playhouse. One of the world’s most famous classical ballets, Sleeping Beauty tells the enchanting story of Aurora and her prince, complete with inherently magical qualities, dazzling choreography, …