Chutzpah! Festival & The Norman Rothstein Theatre
950 W 41st Avenue V5Z 2N7 Vancouver, BC, Canada

We're so grateful to your support of this #ChutzpahFestival throughout all of the uncertainty that we have been facing throughout this global pandemic. We wouldn't be able to do this without your encouragement and participation in the arts. Don't forget to tell us what you thought of this year's festival by completing our survey!

Two generations of Canadian contemporary dance artists come together for Solo Dances/Past Into Present, a program of vibrant solo works helmed by former Chutzpah! director Mary-Louise Albert, and also featuring Livona Ellis, Vanessa Goodman, and Rebecca Margolick. Joyful, yearning, vivacious, and dramatic, these eclectic, beautifully crafted solos encompass a world of emotions. Streaming online December 3 - 17 via The Dance Centre.

Tickets to attend Hourglass (World Premiere) by Idan Cohen Live from the Rothstein Theatre are SOLD OUT! You can still get tickets to the simulcast and enjoy this performance from home.

It's #GivingTuesday and we want to thank you for all the support you have given the Chutzpah! Festival during one of its most transformative years to date! One thing remains clear during this time of uncertainty -- the arts offer a way for us to keep connected and stay inspired despite the distance between us. With your support, we can look towards a bright 2021 with plans to bring you engaging, world-class programming that celebrates the brilliance, artistry, and diversity of Jewish performing arts from across the city, the country, and around the world. Join our donor circle: https://www.canadahelps.org//vancou/campaign/chutzpah-2020

Have questions about accessing our shows online? We have a resource for you! Check out the streaming page on our website to help answer any questions you might have about our digital programming. If you have questions you can also call or email us via our contact page! Happy #ChutzpahFestival week!

Have you seen our newly redesigned website? Finding this year's festival line-up as well as tickets to Livestream and physically distant shows are just a click away!

If you haven't already heard, the BC Ministry of Health had made an announcement yesterday afternoon adding further restrictions on group gatherings and events. Out of deep concern for the safety of our artists, staff, and patrons, we're disappointed to announce that we're unable to welcome audiences to the Norman and Annette Rothstein Theatre at this time. Gratefully, we are still able to proceed with the virtual performances for all Chutzpah! shows which you can enjoy from ...the comfort of your own homes. If you are a ticketholder for Hourglass or the Closing Night Comedy Showcase, you will be contacted soon with your ticketing options and our offer to convert your tickets for virtual online tickets to replace your in-person tickets that you had already purchased. The pandemic has significantly impacted the performing arts this year, and your support is needed more than ever. If you can donate the full amount of the difference in the price of the tickets, we thank you in advance for your generosity. Thank you for your patience and support as we respond to your inquiries in a timely manner.

Wow! Another incredible #ChutzpahFestival has come and gone and we're immensely grateful to all the work our team had invested in making this event happen -- Despite the ever-changing conditions we were faced! A huge thank you goes to our hardworking festival host, Iris Bahr, who helped make each night fun and interactive. *Psst - We hear she has a show coming up this weekend. Keep your eyes open on this page to learn more later this week.

Navigating a new role at the start of a global pandemic is no easy task but Artistic Managing Director, Jessica Gutteridge has programmed some dynamic shows for us this year! #ChutzpahFestival opens this Saturday with eight days of music, theatre, dance, and comedy! Read all about it in this feature in Stir Vancouver.

We named this show, Guy Mintus - A custom concert streaming experience for a reason! Send your song requests and dedications for him to play live at his show on November 24. Have a special request? Enter it in your ticket order notes!

We're excited to present exclusive opportunities to see theatrical works-in-progress by leading playwrights. On Nov 22 at 6pm you can see Shtumer Shabes (Silent Sabbath) by Rokhl Kafrissen. Shtumer Shabes (Silent Sabbath) is about the ‘discovery’ of a ‘lost’ avant-garde Yiddish play. Grad student Jess Berman is on the verge of being kicked out of school. Aided by best friend Gareth, Jess meets 90-something Yiddish theatre diva, Sonja Szajnfeld. Jess believes that Sonja possesses a lost play script, the text of Shtumer Shabes and thinks she will rewrite history if she can convince Sonja to share the script with her. Find tickets here: https://www.chutzpahfestival.com/event/shtumer-shabes

We're excited to see all the buzz building around Chutzpah! Festival happening November 21-28! Check out this announcement featured in Stir Vancouver.

Seeking some serious laughs? Look for further as next Saturday we present our Closing Night Comedy Live from the Rothstein Theatre featuring the El-Salomons! Featuring Vancouver comedian, Kyle Berger (co-producer of Rise of the Comics and last seen by Chutzpah! audiences with Shticks & Giggles) and local stand-up comedy favourites including, Joey Commisso and Julie Kim. Following by a hilarious second half hosted by Iris Bahr and our headliners, The El-Salomons. Tickets to a...ttend the physically-distant live show at the Norman Rothstein Theatre are still available. Or choose to watch the Livestream from the comfort of your home! Get your tickets here: https://www.chutzpahfestival.com/event/closing-night-comedy by Mike Bryck

That's a wrap! Thank you to everyone for attending and supporting the first-ever virtual #ChutzpahFestival. We can't wait to celebrate 20 more years of audacious performing arts with you! Don't forget to share your thoughts with us in our survey.

We're excited to see how Guy Mintus will incorporate your requests in his show! Guy Mintus - A custom concert streaming experience is happening TONIGHT at 7pm PST. You can still get your tickets to access this show from home. In the meantime, read all about this multifaceted musician in The Georgia Straight!

The Chutzpah! Festival is celebrating 20 years of audacious performing arts November 21-28, 2020. See new and exciting, critically acclaimed artists from all over the world working in comedy, music, theatre and dance. Enjoy all performances from the comfort of your home with select shows available to attend in a physically-distant setting at the Norman Rothstein Theatre. Find the full festival line-up and tickets on our newly-designed website: https://chutzpahfestival.com/

Need help deciding what to watch at this year's #ChutzpahFestival? The Georgia Straight shares some ideas.

The Chutzpah! Festival is going virtual with select performances available to attend in person at the Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre in a special, intimate setting. Stay tuned for the full artist line-up and tickets! https://chutzpahfestival.com/

Tonight we feature Pigulim: A dance work by Ella Rothschild. Here is a preview of this compelling contemporary dance show by this award-winning choreographer! This creation was developed in part during a residency at the Baryshnikov Arts Center, New York, NY and supported by Asylum Arts and Suzann Dellal Center. This virtual performance begins at 7pm PST. Find your tickets here: https://www.chutzpahfestival.com/event/pigulim

Today we're offering an exclusive preview of two theatre works-in-progress starting at noon (PST) Read all about it then get your tickets to stream these presentations from home!

Hourglass brings together contemporary dance and live music. This new work features a duet with former Ballet BC company dancer Racheal Prince & returning Ballet BC company dancer Brandon Lee Alley (Dance//Novelle) joined on stage by pianist and celebrated conductor Leslie Dala. This performance fuses the past with the present to generate a movement that speaks of the most primal representation of time in our bodies: age and the process of aging. Experience this show LIVE from the stage of the Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre on November 25. Join us in person for a physically-distanced show, or watch the simulcast from the comfort of your own home. Hurry, tickets to the physically-distant show are running out. Find them here: https://www.chutzpahfestival.com/event/hourglass by Theo Bell

The beauty of online shows is every seat is a front row seat. We're excited to kick-off #ChutzpahFestival tonight with our Opening Night Concert featuring Ben Caplan. The show begins at 7pm PST. Tickets are still available!