Queering the 25th Annual Chutzpah! Festival
The Chutzpah! Festival returns for its 25th anniversary with a mix of festival favourites and new discoveries, in a stellar lineup of performances this November 12-23, 2025, showcasing music, theatre, comedy, dance, and storytelling presentations by exciting local, national and international artists through a multicultural Jewish lens. For the last 24 years, the Chutzpah! Festival has been a highlight of Greater Vancouver's arts season, and this November, audiences will see more of the same innovative and entertaining works they've come to know and love on the stages of the festival hub, the Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre at the JCC. Other Vancouver venues showcased will be The Post at 750, The Beaumont Studios, and the Vogue Theatre.
8 Gays of Channukah - The Musical (Canada)
November 13 at 7:30pm
Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre
950 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2N7
Chutzpah is excited to present the West Coast debut of 8 Gays of Channukah - The Musical as the opening performance at the Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre. This glittering extravaganza blends Broadway-style musical numbers with hilarious comedy, drag artistry, and plenty of Jewish joy. Eight stories are brought to life by the show's creators Gila Münster, Sarah Freia and Yan Simon, who reimagine holiday traditions with camp, sparkle, and pride.
Expect dazzling costumes, original songs, and lively dancing that celebrate identity, resilience, and community. More than just a show, it's a warm, inclusive space where everyone Jewish, queer, or an enthusiastic ally can share in the magic of the season. This show will also feature an opening act by a local artist, Joylyn Secunda.
PLUS! Come and check out the Channukah Shuk. Featuring the work of local artisans, it's the perfect place to pick up some gifts for the holidays.