Design to begin. An important step forward.

Statement from Greg MacFarlane, President, Board of Directors RE: City of Fredericton’s decision to begin design of a new performing arts centre. 10 November 2020 The Board of Directors of Fredericton Playhouse Inc. is very pleased with the recent decision by Fredericton City Council to engage a team lead by Diamond Schmitt Architects to begin …

InterMISSION artists announced

Eva Christensen – View of the Fredericton Playhouse, on a Chilly Evening in May | May 2019 – Watercolour and ink on Canson art board The Fredericton Playhouse has announced the participants selected for its InterMISSION program.  This new local artist development initiative offers local artists the opportunity to use the Playhouse’s stage, equipment and expertise …

Employment Opportunity: Marketing and Communications Director

Marketing & Communications Director Permanent Full-Time Fredericton Playhouse Inc., a charitable non-profit organization that manages and develops a 709-seat performance venue, has an exciting opportunity for a marketing/communications professional to join our team. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Marketing & Communications Director is responsible for the development of the Fredericton Playhouse’s brand and the …

Nominations for the 2020 Playhouse Honours award

The Playhouse Honours is an opportunity for our board of directors to celebrate and recognize members of our community for their involvement in the performing arts in Fredericton. We believe in fostering a deep appreciation of the impact people can make our community through their work in music, theatre, dance, spoken word and multidisciplinary performing arts. …

Fredericton Playhouse’s response to COVID-19

Following the recommendation of New Brunswick’s Chief Medical Health Officer, Fredericton Playhouse has cancelled all public events up to, and including, April 2. All ticket holders for cancelled events will receive a full refund. The box office will be in touch with ticket holders regarding returns. Given the number of returns being processed, this could …

5 Things you didn’t know about buying your tickets online

The Fredericton Playhouse box office is a busy spot. Our ticketing staff are constantly issuing tickets and offering advice to our customers. Did you know that there are three ways you can purchase tickets for shows at the Fredericton Playhouse? • Visiting us in person at our box office on 686 Queen St.; • Give …

Employment Opportunity: Development Director

Development Director Permanent Full-Time Fredericton Playhouse Inc., a charitable non-profit organization which manages and develops a 709-seat performance venue, has an exciting opportunity for a Development Director to join our team. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Director is responsible for the management and development of the organization’s grant portfolio, donor program, sponsorship portfolio, …

Statement on the Passing of Walter Learning, C.M., O.N.B

The board of directors and staff of the Fredericton Playhouse are saddened by the passing of Walter Learning. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Mr. Learning’s legacy is immense. As a former General Manager of the Playhouse, founder of Theatre New Brunswick, arts leader and advocate, writer, director, and actor he …

Kick off the holiday season at the Fredericton Playhouse

Can you believe that the holidays are almost upon us? Need a little help getting in the spirit? This November and December we have a wide range of seasonal shows featuring music, theatre and dance that are sure to put you in a festive mood. The Nutcracker - Nov. 30 & Dec. 1 Ballet enthusiasts won’t …

What is Pay What You Will?

We’re always looking for new ways to encourage our community to take a chance on new and exciting work and to make the performing arts more accessible. The 2019-20 season is the fourth – and biggest – year for our Pay What You Will program with eight shows to choose from. How it works Step …