Citadel Theatre

06/09/2026

Meet the cast of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE!
This hilarious musical full of clever wordplay, competition, and charm is taking over the Shoctor Stage from Jul 4 - Aug 2, 2026!

🌐 Get your tickets online: https://citadeltheatre.com/shows/the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee/
📞 Or call the Box Office at 780-425-1820

Music & Lyrics by William Finn
Book By Rachel Sheinken
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Directed by Mieko Ouchi

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is presented through special arrangement with the Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

CAST
Jill Agopsowicz, Sheldon Elter, Cynthia Jimenez-Hicks, Rain Matkin, Christina Nguyen, Cody Porter, Mark Sinongco, Farren Timoteo, Michael Watt, Corben Kushneryk, Gunho Kwak, Gillian Moon.

CREATIVE TEAM
Director – Mieko Ouchi, Music Director – Janice Flower, Choreographer – Ainsley Hillyard, Set Designer – Patrick Rizzotti, Costume Designer – Deanna Finnman, Lighting Designer – Patrick Beagan, Sound Designer – Emily Porter, Assistant Director – Mhairi Berg, Assistant Set Designer – Ana Camacho, Stage Manager – Madison Henry, Assistant Stage Manager – Nyssa Beairsto, Apprentice Stage Manager – Jessica Haight.

Image description:
1. The show art for THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE: A dark navy blue stage curtain frames a bright orange-yellow backdrop with scattered white letters and symbols. At the centre, a gold trophy floats above five hands outstretched, trying to reach the trophy, each arm with colorful striped sleeves. Text at the bottom reads: "Meet the Cast".
2. Headshots for the full cast of THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE.

06/09/2026

⚾🎭 THE THEATRE KIDS ARE TAKING OVER THE BALLPARK 🎭⚾

This Thursday, June 11, the Edmonton Riverhawks are handing over the stadium to the theatre kids. Arts + sports - what could possibly go wrong?

Join the Riverhawks as they face the Victoria HarbourCats for a night packed with baseball, drama, costumes, chaos, and special performances from Fringe Theatre, Citadel Theatre, and more!

With special appearances from our friends Fingers and Shrimp from Rat Academy!

✨ Youth wearing a theatre character costume get FREE admission at the Box Office when accompanied by a paying adult! (Subject to availability. Silver, Bronze, or Bleacher seating).

🍻 It’s also Thirsty Thursday!
⚾ Baseball!
🎭 Theatre!
🌭 Ballpark snacks!
🐀 Rats!
🤩 Main character energy!

Grab your tickets, plan your costumes, and get ready for the most theatrical baseball game Edmonton has ever seen.

THURSDAY JUNE 11

Edmonton Riverhawks vs. Victoria HarbourCats (+ THEATRE!!!)

📸Rat Academy Photography by Marc J Chalifoux

IMAGE DESCRIPTION:
Two performers in rat costumes are overlaid onto the REMAX baseball field green stadium seats. The yellow text below them says "Be there..."

06/03/2026

This knee-slappin' and toe-tappin' musical is coming to the Citadel on July 4, 2026!

THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE is a Tony Award-winning musical packed with clever wordplay, infectious songs, and laugh-out-loud humour. Follow six awkward adolescent champions face off as emotions run from A to Z.

Playing until Jul 4 - Aug 2, 2026
🌐 Get your tickets online: https://citadeltheatre.com/shows/the-25th-annual-putnam-county-spelling-bee/
📞 Or call the Box Office at 780-425-1820

Music & Lyrics by William Finn
Book By Rachel Sheinken
Conceived by Rebecca Feldman
Additional Material by Jay Reiss Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Directed by Mieko Ouchi

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is presented through special arrangement with the Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com

Image description: The show art for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. A dark navy blue stage curtain frames a bright orange-yellow backdrop with scattered white letters and symbols. At the centre, a gold trophy floats above five hands outstretched, trying to reach the trophy, each arm with colorful striped sleeves. At the bottom is a quote from the New York Times that reads: "tender, joyous, bittersweet and very, very funny”.

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

Do you have experience in customer service? Join our Front of House team! We are seeking to hire a House Captain and a Front of House Supervisor.

Learn more and apply: https://citadeltheatre.com/contact/employment-opportunities/
Application deadline: June 15, 2026.

05/31/2026

🎭 Join us for a Play Reading at the Collider Festival - June 5-7, 2026! 🎭
Readings are FREE to attend! No registration required.

FRIDAY JUNE 5, 2026 | 7:00 PM
📖 Reading #1: Act I of THE GREAT CANADIAN MAPLE SYRUP HEIST: THE GREAT CANADIAN MUSICAL. Book by Mhairi Berg, Music & Lyrics by Mhairi Berg & Steven Greenfield
AND Act I of COME HELL OR HIGH WATER by Nicole Moeller

SATURDAY JUNE 6, 2026 | 7:00 PM
📖 Reading #2: AN AGATHA CHRISTIE MYSTERY A COMEDY by Col Cseke

SUNDAY JUNE 7, 2026 | 2:00 PM
📖 Reading #3: CHULA by Alexandra Lainfiesta

SUNDAY JUNE 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM
📖 Reading #4: DARCY & WICKHAM by Belinda Cornish, based on the novel, Follies Past, by Melanie Kerr

Learn more👉 https://citadeltheatre.com/artists/play-development/collider-festival/

Play Development presented by TD Bank Group

05/30/2026

The theatre kids are taking over the Riverhawks RE/MAX Field on June 11, 2026!
The Citadel Theatre and Edmonton Fringe Festival are turning the baseball field into a stage ⚾ Join us for a theatre-themed night of engagement for the whole family!

Purchase tickets here: https://tickets.gohawks.ca/SeatSelection.aspx?sch=246

Box Office Bonus: Any youth wearing a theatre character costume will receive free admission at the Riverhawks Box Office! Youth must be accompanied by a paying adult. Complimentary tickets are subject to availability and will be provided in Silver, Bronze, or Bleacher seating.

Video description: Zac Efron as Troy Bolton performing "Bet On It" in High School Musical 2. The green screen background behind him is a photo of the Riverhawks RE/MAX baseball field. Text at the top reads "Us at Riverhawks Theatre Night on June 11, 2026".