And while it may be more concert than musical theatre, it is hard to ignore perfection. Joni never sounded so good: Circle Game (Firehall Arts Centre) – I declared this one a perfect show. Photo by David Cooper Circle Game (Firehall Arts Centre) Lois Anderson in Angels in America, Part Two: Perestroika. Under Kim Collier’s guidance though, the 25th anniversary productions of Tony Kushner’s epic plays were heaven-sent. A Little Night Music Angels in America Part One & Two – (Arts Club Theatre Company)Īn angelic double-header: Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches& Angels in America Part Two: Perestroika (Arts Club Theatre Company) – with its seven hour run-time combined, Angels in America is a workout for both audience and actor. Its superb orchestra and wonderful performances brought this Sondheim musical to life. A Little Night Music (Patrick Street Productions)Ī sophisticated bedroom farce: A Little Night Music (Patrick Street Productions) – there is a reason this one found a home in both New Westminster and Richmond this year.
Our city is lucky to have such a vibrant arts scene, but they cannot do it without you, the audience. I encourage you to make a New Year’s resolution to go see some live theatre in 2018. As with previous years, to once again prove how difficult it is to pick only ten, I also present a bonus five which also deserve mention (and another five who would normally not be recognized in my annual list).Īs always, I am grateful to the Vancouver and touring companies who continue to invite me and my fellow writers to see their shows. This year’s list includes shows picked by and in consultation with contributors Katie Gartlan-Close, David C Jones & Chelsey Stuyt. As it is near impossible to see and review everything our city has to offer, I am grateful to them for helping to cover as much of the local theatre scene as possible.Īnd rather than any attempt at ranking this year, I am simply going to list the ten best in alphabetical order. Being big on tradition, I present the best of Vancouver in 2017. Each year for the past nine, I have celebrated the best of Vancouver theatre over the preceding twelve months.
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