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LET’S GET LIVE

BY STACIE GAETZ

Staff at Bert Church Live Theatre (BCLT) are inviting residents to Get Live this season with an exciting lineup of about 20 shows that will have people trading their Netflix for front-row seats.

The season promises to be uplifting, funny and adventurous. It’s all of the things that we haven’t had for more than a year.

Many of the acts from this year’s lineup were set to perform during the 2020/21 season that was cancelled because of COVID-19.

Due to the continued unpredictability of the pandemic, the theatre is doing things a bit differently this year and keeping the details of many shows and the ticket sales under wraps until about four weeks before each performance.

Here are a few details on the upcoming shows this season.

The 2021/22 lineup kicks off on Sept. 25 with MAC DADDY. This is a Fleetwood Mac live experience that pays homage to the classic lineup of the band, with respect for its artistry and influence on popular music and culture.

Next comes a whimsical family-friendly adventure with castles, knights and magic.

The third preview comes down to three well-known names: Sinatra, Martin and Davis Jr.

This act is followed by one of today’s hottest Canadian country trios.

Residents can then get excited about another adventure from the legendary Wingfield Farms.

Next up is an interactive movie experience that will have the hills singing. The movie musical is set to include dressing up, audience interaction, prizes and more.

In December, BCLT starts an exciting new family holiday tradition.

Many of the performances this season appeal to young families, while still offering date-night options and other entertainment that will not disappoint.

The theatre promises enough variety so both loyal patrons who have purchased tickets for years, and new patrons who have never attended a BCLT show, will not be disappointed.

The New Year kicks off with a puppet extravaganza with a very hungry insect, followed by random acts of winter kindness for the whole family from a Calgary theatre group.

Then residents are in for a shock with an electric take on a classic fable from one of America’s Got Talent semi-finalists.

Next, Airdrie is visited by one of Alberta’s greatest folk singer/songwriters and an annual foot-stomping, hand-clapping good time.

The following act, hailed as the next Ed Sheeran, features an artist accompanied by an orchestra.

If your kids are into stories, you won’t want to miss the show coined as “Hi-Ho Hi-Ho, a family fairy-tale show.”

Whether you are from out East or not, three musical sisters from Newfoundland are sure to entertain when they make their stop in our city.

Up next is a unique show by one actor who has performed his work off-Broadway and for audiences across North America. With the taglines of One Man in a Galaxy Far, Far Away and One Man, One Ring to Rule Them All describing the shows, you don’t want to miss them.

BCLT will round off the season with the made-in-Airdrie musical by Nose Creek Players described as: Oh! The Places You’ll Go with this big Broadway show!

The season may also include a number of other additions such as a comedic acapella quartet and other local rising stars.

Shows will be accessible to everyone as we all deserve to Get Live again after the pandemic.

The theatre aims to keep admission affordable with tickets ranging from $20 to $60. life For the most up-to-date information on upcoming shows and to buy tickets, visit BCLT’s new online ticket portal at tickets.airdrie.ca