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Hot Dates: Wicked

June 1 to 26

Wicked photo by Joan Marcus

It’s not easy being green. Just ask Elphaba, a smart, fiery girl whose father despises her for her emerald-green skin. Ultimately labelled the Wicked Witch of the West, she is, in truth, a rebel against the corrupt Wonderful Wizard of Oz. This spellbinding musical explores the friendship between misunderstood Elphaba and beautiful, popular Galinda, who later becomes Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. See for yourself why this show has won a Grammy and three Tony Awards, at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre.—Sheri Radford

Hot Entertainment: Mazel Tov!

Fiddler on the Roof comes to Vancouver Apr. 29 to May 1

Watch Tevye, Golde, ol’ Yente the matchmaker and, of course, the fiddler sing their way through Tsarist Russia in the Tony Award–winning Fiddler on the Roof (Apr. 29 to May 1). The rousing choruses of “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Tradition” guarantee a standing ovation at The Centre in Vancouver for the Performing Arts.—Jennifer Patterson

Hot Date: Disney’s The Lion King

Be prepared for a spectacular performance of Disney's The Lion King in Vancouver. Photo by Joan Marcus copyright Disney

It’s been a smash hit on Broadway, running for years and scooping up the lion’s share of Tony Awards. Now Vancouver finally gets to experience “Circle of Life,” “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and all the other toe-tappingly great songs by Elton John and Tim Rice in this popular musical based on the equally beloved animated movie. At the Queen Elizabeth Theatre (Jul. 13 to Aug. 8). Hakuna matata.—Sheri Radford