A Streetcar Named Desire | 2024-2025 Season | Theatre Calgary

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Tuesday, January 28

7:30PM

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Be one of the first audiences to see this show prior to our official opening night.

Join us for Tipsy Tuesday (first Tues. preview only) as we unveil our signature cocktail from 6:45 – 7:15 pm in our lobby! Eric Wigston, actor and mixologist, will introduce the show-themed cocktail, talk about the history of the drink and how it pertains to the show, and will prepare some samples for the gathered crowd at the pre-show chat. Be the first to sample our signature cocktail and spread the word about the drink and the show!
Wednesday, January 29

7:30PM

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Be one of the first audiences to see this show prior to our official opening night.
Thursday, January 30

7:30PM

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Be one of the first audiences to see this show prior to our official opening night.

Get an insider’s perspective on the process of making theatre. Meet an artist from the production’s creative team before the show, in conversation with a member of Theatre Calgary’s artistic staff. Theatre Talk Thursdays take place on the first Thursday evening performance of each play in our subscription season, from 6:45pm - 7:15pm, in the Max Bell Theatre upper lobby. Open to all ticket holders for this performance.
Friday, January 31

8:00PM

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The official Opening Night for the run of the play.
Saturday, February 1

2:00PM

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Saturday, February 1

8:00PM

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Sunday, February 2

2:00PM

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Wednesday, February 5

7:30PM

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Thursday, February 6

1:00PM

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Thursday, February 6

7:30PM

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Friday, February 7

8:00PM

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Saturday, February 8

2:00PM

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Join us for a sweet treat! From 1:15-1:45pm (in our upper lobby), indulge in a special pre-show presentation and delicious free samples by Calgary's very own Chocolate Lab. They'll be showcasing their incredible handcrafted bonbons and other confections. This is the perfect way to learn about their vision & story as well as enjoy some local flavor to enhance your Theatre Calgary experience.
Saturday, February 8

8:00PM

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Sunday, February 9

2:00PM

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Tuesday, February 11

7:30PM

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Talk about the show and learn more about the stories and characters with members of our artistic staff and artists from the production after the second Tuesday performance during the run. These talks will take place in the theatre immediately after the show. Open to all ticket holders for this performance.
Wednesday, February 12

7:30PM

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Thursday, February 13

7:30PM

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Friday, February 14

8:00PM

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Saturday, February 15

2:00PM

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Salon Saturdays (both matinee and evening performances) feature pre-show discussions with an expert guest speaker on the themes explored in each show in the upper lobby of the Max Bell Theatre. These talks begin 45 minutes before curtain (duration 30 minutes). Open to all ticket holders for this performance.
Start times: 1:15pm, 7:15pm.
Saturday, February 15

8:00PM

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Salon Saturdays (both matinee and evening performances) feature pre-show discussions with an expert guest speaker on the themes explored in each show in the upper lobby of the Max Bell Theatre. These talks begin 45 minutes before curtain (duration 30 minutes). Open to all ticket holders for this performance.
Start times: 1:15pm, 7:15pm.
Sunday, February 16

2:00PM

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Tuesday, February 18

7:30PM

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Theatre Calgary partners with Inside Out Theatre’s Good Host Program to present a Relaxed Environment performance.
Wednesday, February 19

7:30PM

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Theatre Calgary partners with Inside Out Theatre’s Good Host Program to present an ASL (American Sign Language) interpreted performance.

For the blind or visually impaired audience members, this performance will include Audio Description. During the show, an actor will describe the visual elements of the performance in real-time through headphones.
Thursday, February 20

7:30PM

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Friday, February 21

8:00PM

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Saturday, February 22

2:00PM

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Saturday, February 22

8:00PM

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Sunday, February 23

2:00PM

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Overview

Tension Builds and Emotions Seethe Beneath the Surface

A classic of the stage, A Streetcar Named Desire is the story of Blanche DuBois, a former Southern belle, whose unexpected arrival in New Orleans sets in motion a dangerous power struggle between herself and her sister’s husband, Stanley. Tension builds as secrets about Stanley and Blanche are revealed and desires crescendo in this smoldering Pulitzer Prize-winning play.

Presented in partnership with the Citadel Theatre.

A Streetcar Named Desire is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Location Max Bell Theatre (Arts Commons) Get directions
Runtime TBA
Tickets Single tickets now on sale (use Find Tickets tab above)

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