Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!
The era of the girl groups has arrived!
- Played
- November 15, 2024 – February 2, 2025
- Season
- 2024–25
- Production Website
- stagewestcalgary.com
Step aside, boy bands! The era of the girl groups has arrived! From the stylish swingin’ sounds of the Andrews Sisters in the 1940’s to the pop perfection of the Spice Girls in the 1990’s, female vocal groups have brought harmony, hip shaking, and hit after hit. The early girl groups were often family acts and then the ’60s brought sassy, soulful stars like The Supremes, commanding the spotlight in sequined dresses and sky-high bouffants. As the years rolled on, groups got funky with The Pointer Sisters and sweet with The Bangles. No matter the decade, these talented women knew how to connect with audiences and top the charts. With their dazzling dance moves, bold fashion choices, and chart-topping tunes, the girl groups have left an indelible mark on music history. From Motown to MTV and beyond, the ladies have proven they have the style and the skills to make it in the male-dominated music biz.
Girl Power Forever!
Content advisory: This production uses haze and strobe/lighting effects.
- Ensemble AJ Bridel
- Ensemble Malinda Carroll
- Ensemble Eden Chiam
- Ensemble April Cook
- Ensemble Alyssa Curto
- Ensemble Amanda De Freitas
- Ensemble Alysse Ernewein
- Ensemble Tayo Gbalajobi
- Ensemble Jade Kimaya
- Ensemble Kaleigh Murphy
- Ensemble Evlyn O’Toole
- Ensemble Zoe Theodorou
- Co-Creator Howard Pechet
- Co-Writer Howard Pechet
- Director Liz Gilroy
- Co-Creator Liz Gilroy
- Co-Writer Liz Gilroy
- Music Arranger Konrad Pluta
- Resident Musical Director Konrad Pluta
- Choreographer Stephan Dickson
- Lighting Designer David Smith
- Sound Designer Zach Coulter
- Audio Engineer Zach Coulter
- Scenic Artist Shane Ellis
- Co-Costume Designer Leslie Robison-Greene
- Co-Costume Designer Kierra Volk
- Assistant Costume Designer Jen Gareau
- Hair & Wig Designer Deb Planidin-Turcios
- Technical Director Sean D. Ellis
- Production Manager Sean D. Ellis
- Set Designer Sean D. Ellis
- Projection Designer Sean D. Ellis
- Stage Manager Dianne Goodman
- Assistant Stage Manager Darcy Foggo
- Apprentice Stage Manager Courtney Bettanin
- Bass Jeremy Coates
- Drums Jeff Fafard
- Guitars Carl Janzen