In 2023, the Helsinki City Theatre had a total of 280,136 spectators. The Little Mermaid and Mousetrap, which will receive additional performances on the big stage in the spring season, attracted the most viewers. Satisfaction with the City Theatre was also reflected in excellent ratings in the viewer survey.

The Board of Directors of the Helsinki Theatre Foundation has appointed dancer and choreographer Valtteri Raekallio as the director of the Helsinki City Theatre's dance company, Helsinki Dance Company. The new director will start in his position on 1.8.2024.

The Oscar-winning epic classic film will come to life on HKT's big stage next fall. The musical, which will premiere in Finland on August 29, 2024, is directed by Swedish director Anders Albien.

Actor Pekka Strang has been chosen for the lead role in the farce Ilmasta raha at the Helsinki City Theatre. Strang, known for his strong farce and comedy skills, will replace Aku Hirviniemi, who left the play, and will return to HKT's stage after a break of years.

Actor Aku Hirviniemi will not participate in the Helsinki City Theatre's production of Ilmasta raha. The theatre has come to this decision after serious consideration.

This year's Christmas play The Snow Queen by the Helsinki City Theatre and the Shed musical theatre group for children and young people is a new Finnish musical version of H.C. Andersen's classic story. The play will premiere at Studio Pasila on 2 December.