Dogfight Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM PDT

Before Dear Evan Hansen and The Greatest Showman, there was Dogfight. This musical put Oscar, Grammy, and Tony-winning duo Pasek & Paul on the map. Based on the 1991 Warner Brothers film, Dogfight is a romantic and heartbreaking theatrical experience that lingers long after the final curtain call.

It’s November 21, 1963. On the eve of their deployment to a growing conflict in Southeast Asia, three young Marines head out for one final boys' night full of debauchery, partying, and perhaps a little trouble. But when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress, he enlists her to win a cruel bet with his fellow recruits. Rose, however, rewrites the rules of the game, teaching Eddie the true meaning of love and compassion. (www.mtishows.com/dogfight)

With creative partnerships at the core of Bear Theatre’s values, this production will be co-produced and directed by Angela Quinn, Artistic Director of The Creative House and a member of the Casting Directors Society of Canada (CDC). Featuring a live band and music direction by contemporary Canadian music writer and musician Neville Bowman, Dogfight will showcase some of the Okanagan’s strongest musical theatre talent among its cast and crew.

Don’t miss this moving and powerful show that brings together raw emotion, timeless music, and unforgettable storytelling!