About
The Segal Centre for Performing Arts sits on Côte-Saint-Catherine Road in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges area, a short way from the university district and the city's busy centre. It is a theatre venue, and its programme covers plays, musicals, dance and other live events.
The main room is the Sam and Ayala Zacks Mainstage, where the centre presents its own productions alongside work from guest companies. Visitors who come for theatre will find a varied season rather than a single style of show.
Yiddish theatre and Jewish culture
The centre is home to Yiddish Theatre, and its programming gives real attention to Jewish culture. For anyone interested in that tradition, it is one of the main reasons to make the trip. The Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre is part of the building's identity, so the centre suits a visit planned around this heritage as well as around general theatre-going.
Beyond the stage
- An Academy that runs after-school programmes, camps and workshops
- Performances with ASL interpretation and audio description, for visitors who need them
Box office hours run Monday to Friday. On show days the box office also opens on Sundays in the afternoon and stays open until shortly after the performance begins, so it is worth checking the centre's website for the day you plan to attend.
To find out what is on, book tickets or check access options, visit the centre's website or call the box office. The Segal Centre is a good choice for an evening at the theatre, especially for those drawn to Yiddish theatre and to the mix of new and established work the centre presents.