The Bridges of Madison County
SEPTEMBER 18-21, 2024
Wednesday - Saturday 7:30pm
Saturday matinee 2:00pm
VARSCONA THEATRE
10329-83 Ave, Edmonton, AB
Director: Cory Christensen
Music Director: Joy van de Ligt
Assistant Director & Production Manager: Carolyn Zahovskis
Stage Manager: Megan Sider
General Admission
Adult $30
Student/Senior $25
Groups of 10+ receive a 10% discount
Tickets on sale through Showpass.com
Experience the heartrending romance of The Bridges of Madison County: The Musical!
Intimate and sweeping...
Music and Lyricist Jason Robert Brown creates a place where you will be swept away by what you're seeing, what you're feeling and what you're hearing...
Set in the picturesque 1960s Iowa, this captivating show follows the chance encounter between a passionate Italian-American housewife and a roving National Geographic photographer. Amidst the backdrop of covered bridges and sweeping landscapes, their forbidden love unfolds in a soul-stirring tale of sacrifice and longing.
Based on the best-selling novel by Robert James Waller, inspiring the 1995 movie starting Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. With a Tony Award-winning score by the brilliant Jason Robert Brown, the musical’s soaring melodies and poignant lyrics perfectly capture the essence of love’s complexities. Get ready to be swept away on an emotional journey that will leave you mesmerized and deeply moved!
Intimate and sweeping...
Music and Lyricist Jason Robert Brown creates a place where you will be swept away by what you're seeing, what you're feeling and what you're hearing...
Set in the picturesque 1960s Iowa, this captivating show follows the chance encounter between a passionate Italian-American housewife and a roving National Geographic photographer. Amidst the backdrop of covered bridges and sweeping landscapes, their forbidden love unfolds in a soul-stirring tale of sacrifice and longing.
Based on the best-selling novel by Robert James Waller, inspiring the 1995 movie starting Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. With a Tony Award-winning score by the brilliant Jason Robert Brown, the musical’s soaring melodies and poignant lyrics perfectly capture the essence of love’s complexities. Get ready to be swept away on an emotional journey that will leave you mesmerized and deeply moved!
ANNOUNCING THE CAST!
Francesca - Nicole Gaskell
Robert - Martin Galba
Richard “Bud”- Vince Roberts
Michael/Young Bud- Liam Lorrain
Carolyn - Cassidy Galba
Marge/Radio Singer - Erin Foster- O’Riordan
Charlie - Morgan Smith
Marian/Chiara/St Fair Singer/Waitress/Ginny/Paolo - Avery Neufeld
Francesca - Nicole Gaskell
Robert - Martin Galba
Richard “Bud”- Vince Roberts
Michael/Young Bud- Liam Lorrain
Carolyn - Cassidy Galba
Marge/Radio Singer - Erin Foster- O’Riordan
Charlie - Morgan Smith
Marian/Chiara/St Fair Singer/Waitress/Ginny/Paolo - Avery Neufeld
Getting to the theatre
The Varscona Theatre is located at 10329 - 83 Avenue in Edmonton, Alberta. Our building is across from the Old Strathcona Farmers Market and the Walterdale Theatre, right in the heart of the Edmonton’s Theatre District.
Transit: Our central location is accessible by bus. Edmonton Transit routes 4 and 8 travel up down Whyte Avenue (82 Ave) at regular intervals. Strathcona County Transit (from Sherwood Park) operates route 404, which also makes several stops in the neighbourhood.
Cycling: The theatre is located along a bike route on 83 Ave. There are many bike racks located throughout the neighbourhood, which are for public use.
Parking: Need a place to park? We recommend the Old Strathcona Theatre District Parking Lot on Tommy Banks Way. The lot is located at 11 Tommy Banks Way NW (Westside of 102 St, between 83 Ave & 86 Ave).
Looking for more options? Check out this Whyte Avenue Parking Guide.
The Varscona Theatre is located at 10329 - 83 Avenue in Edmonton, Alberta. Our building is across from the Old Strathcona Farmers Market and the Walterdale Theatre, right in the heart of the Edmonton’s Theatre District.
Transit: Our central location is accessible by bus. Edmonton Transit routes 4 and 8 travel up down Whyte Avenue (82 Ave) at regular intervals. Strathcona County Transit (from Sherwood Park) operates route 404, which also makes several stops in the neighbourhood.
Cycling: The theatre is located along a bike route on 83 Ave. There are many bike racks located throughout the neighbourhood, which are for public use.
Parking: Need a place to park? We recommend the Old Strathcona Theatre District Parking Lot on Tommy Banks Way. The lot is located at 11 Tommy Banks Way NW (Westside of 102 St, between 83 Ave & 86 Ave).
Looking for more options? Check out this Whyte Avenue Parking Guide.
may 2025 show announcement:
amélie!
AMÉLIE
Music by Daniel Messé
Lyrics by Daniel Messé and Nathan Tysen
Book by Craig Lucas
“Based on the motion picture Amélie written by
Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Guillaume Laurant”
Director: Kristen Finlay
Musical Director: Sally Hunt
Coming May 2025
Final dates TBA
AMÉLIE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com