The 39 Steps at First Impressions Theatre

First Impressions Theatre hosts great productions at North Vancouver’s Deep Cove Shaw Theatre. Their 2024-2025 season features shows from September to May.

The next main stage production is Pump Boys and Dinettes which runs from February 20th to March 8th. It’s a country musical that first debuted on Broadway in the 1980s. First Impressions’ also presents Jim Byrnes in Concert which is a special event featuring the well-travelled blues musician. The performances happen on March 1st and 8th in 2025.

Continue reading to learn about the theatre company and its various shows.

 


For tickets and the theatre company’s official website, visit firstimpressionstheatre.com.


 

First Impressions Theatre at Deep Cove

First Impressions Theatre is a small theatre company based on Vancouver’s North Shore. Similar to the Deep Cove Stage Society, they host shows at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre which is one part of the Deep Cove Cultural Centre. The venue is located at 4360 Gallant Avenue in North Vancouver. Although the facility is small with just 130 seats, First Impressions Theatre puts on excellent productions each year. The company celebrates its 41st anniversary in 2024.

 

2024-2025 Season and Admission

First Impressions Theatre hosts shows from the fall until the spring. The 2024-2025 season runs from September 5th until May 17th. This season offers four productions and two special events.

Tickets to productions by First Impressions Theatre are reasonably priced. General admission to each regular show this season usually costs around $35 or so for adults. Students and Seniors pay about $6 less. Tickets are available online well in advance.

The first show of the 2024/25 season was Ol’ Blue Eyes. It starred Dane Warren as Frank Sinatra and featured the Dean Thiessen Little Big Band. There was also Songs for Nobodies which was a touring show that visited a number of BC communities between late August and early October,. In November there was The 39 Steps at the Deep Cove Shaw Theatre in November.

Upcoming shows in the back half of the season include Jim Byrnes in Concert (in January 2025), Pump Boys and Dinettes (in February & March), and Songs for a New World (in May). Continue reading for details about each of these shows.

 

Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver
Deep Cove Theatre in North Vancouver

 

Jim Byrnes in Concert (Special Event)

March 1st & 8th, 2025

Jim Byrnes is a well-known actor and Blues musician. He grew up in St. Louis and moved to Vancouver later in life. He tragically lost both of his legs in an accident, but he’s still sharing his love of music with audiences across Metro Vancouver and other regions.

Tickets for this special show cost $50 per person.

Visit the First Impressions Theatre website for more information or click Jim Byrnes Tickets to reserve your seats.

 

Pump Boys and Dinettes

February 20th, 2025 – March 8th, 2025

Pump Boys and Dinettes is a musical written by a group of the same name. The popular production premiered on Broadway in 1982. It’s a western country show with comedic elements. Songs are performed with a variety of instruments.

In 2025 Pump Boys and Dinettes shows happen on February 20-22, February 26 to March 1, and March 5-8.

For more details see the First Impressions Theatre website or click Pump Boys and Dinettes for tickets.

 

Songs for a New World

May 1st, 2025 – May 17th, 2025

Songs for a New World is a set of songs that are connected by a common theme. Written by Jason Robert Brown, the show usually features a cast of four who each take on multiple roles. The music is about self-discovery and overcoming challenges in life.

Shows take place on May 1-3, 7-10 and 14-17.

Click First Impressions Theatre for more details or Songs for a New World to buy tickets.

 

Other Information

For more information about the theatre company, visit firstimpressionstheatre.com.

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