Main Stage

Since 1969, hundreds of artists, crafts people and administrators as well as thousands upon thousands of audience members have contributed to over 220 Main Stage productions.  Half of these have been Canadian plays or adaptations by Canadian writers and over 20 have been Main Stage world premieres.

2012-2013 TNB MAIN STAGE

*WORLD PREMIERE* HILDA’S YARD 
By Norm Foster | Directed by Caleb Marshall | The Fredericton Playhouse |Oct. 11-14, 2012
One ordinary family.  One extraordinary day.  TNB Main Stage opens its season with the world premiere of beloved playwright Norm Foster’s latest work with New Brunswick native Patricia Vanstone in the title role.

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE
By Philip Grecian based on the film by Frank Capra | Directed by Caleb Marshall 
The Fredericton Playhouse (Dec. 6-9)
James M. Hill(Miramichi) (Dec. 15)
Imperial Theatre (Saint John) (Dec. 16)
Capitol Theatre (Moncton) (Dec. 17)
In 2009, It’s a Wonderful Life was a wonderful hit for TNB. This year TNB reunites the cast and creative team to bring the beloved holiday story of hope and redemption to four New Brunswick centres including, for the first time since 2005, the Miramichi.

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Book & Lyrics by Howard Ashman Music by Alan Menken | Directed by Caleb Marshall 
The Fredericton Playhouse March 21-24
TNB Main Stage welcomes spring with an energetic rock musical full of colourful characters, B-movie satire and 1960s-inspired rock, doo wop and Motown songs.

2011-2012 Main Stage Season

Alfred Hitchcock’s The 39 Steps | The Gifts of the Magi |The Musical of Musicals