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Courtney Castelino

Originally from Montreal, Courtney loves the theatre, in general, and Broadway, in particular. She saw her first show when she was thirteen years old: a touring production of The Phantom of the Opera that opened her eyes to the world of musical theatre. As a teenager, Courtney took some drama and improv classes and performed in high school productions. An accountant by day, she now lives in the Ottawa, Canada, area and enjoys going to New York and Toronto to see shows whenever she can.






Review: THE SUPINE COBBLER at Great Canadian Theatre Company
Review: THE SUPINE COBBLER at Great Canadian Theatre Company
September 30, 2023

What did our critic think of THE SUPINE COBBLER at Great Canadian Theatre Company?

Review: THE BOOK OF WILL At Ottawa Little Theatre
Review: THE BOOK OF WILL At Ottawa Little Theatre
September 25, 2023

What did our critic think of THE BOOK OF WILL at Ottawa Little Theatre?

Review: Kanata Theatre's GLORIOUS!: THE TRUE STORY OF FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS, THE WORST SINGER IN THE WORLD
Review: Kanata Theatre's GLORIOUS!: THE TRUE STORY OF FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS, THE WORST SINGER IN THE WORLD
September 22, 2023

What did our critic think of GLORIOUS!: THE TRUE STORY OF FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS, THE WORST SINGER IN THE WORLD at Kanata Theatre? The extraordinarily long title is a sly nod to the flamboyant nature of its subject, whose incredible true story forms the basis of the show. Jenkins was a New York socialite who gave a multitude of recitals benefitting the many charities and clubs she spearheaded.

Review: WIDE AWAKE HEARTS at The Gladstone in Ottawa
Review: WIDE AWAKE HEARTS at The Gladstone in Ottawa
August 24, 2023

What did our critic think of WIDE AWAKE HEARTS at The Gladstone? The Gladstone’s 2023-2024 season opened last night with WOW Factory’s presentation of Wide Awake Hearts, directed by Peter James Haworth. Penned by Canadian playwright, Brendan Gall, the show’s tag line states that it is “[a] nightmare. About a Film. About Love.” This sums it up quite accurately.

Review: Broadway Across Canada's Presentation of HADESTOWN at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
Review: Broadway Across Canada's Presentation of HADESTOWN at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
August 23, 2023

What did our critic think of HADESTOWN at National Arts Centre? Broadway Across Canada’s presentation of the Tony- and Grammy-award winning Hadestown, pulled into the National Arts Centre last night after a seven-week residency in Toronto.

Review: CRIMES OF THE HEART at Ottawa Little Theatre
Review: CRIMES OF THE HEART at Ottawa Little Theatre
August 19, 2023

What did our critic think of CRIMES OF THE HEART at Ottawa Little Theatre?

Interview: Belén Moyano of HADESTOWN at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
Interview: Belén Moyano of HADESTOWN at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
August 18, 2023

I was lucky to have the opportunity to chat with Belén Moyano, who is playing one of the Fates in Broadway Across Canada’s presentation of Hadestown in Ottawa next week. Belén shared her insight into the show, including its reflection of our society.

Review: Classic Theatre Festival's Production of SLEUTH in Ottawa
Review: Classic Theatre Festival's Production of SLEUTH in Ottawa
August 14, 2023

What did our critic think of SLEUTH at Arts Court Theatre? Ottawa’s Classic Theatre Festival’s second show of the summer is currently underway with its production of Sleuth. Written by Anthony Shaffer, Sleuth was first presented in Britain in early 1970 before transferring to the U.S. later that year.

Review: ASNY'S Production of JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL
Review: ASNY'S Production of JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL
June 24, 2023

What did our critic think of ASNY'S PRODUCTION OF JEKYLL & HYDE THE MUSICAL?

Review: ALIYA KANANI'S WHERE YOU FROM, FROM? at Club SAW
Review: ALIYA KANANI'S WHERE YOU FROM, FROM? at Club SAW
June 21, 2023

With only three performances left at this year’s Ottawa Fringe Festival, do yourself a favour and go see Aliya Kanani.

Review: ALL REQUEST RADIO at the Ottawa Fringe Festival
Review: ALL REQUEST RADIO at the Ottawa Fringe Festival
June 16, 2023

What did our critic think of ALL REQUEST RADIO at the Ottawa Fringe Festival?

Review: A QUIRKY COMEDY CABARET at the NAC's Fourth Stage
Review: A QUIRKY COMEDY CABARET at the NAC's Fourth Stage
June 15, 2023

What did our critic think of A QUIRKY COMEDY CABARET at the NAC's Fourth Stage?

Review: THE NOBLE PURSUIT at Ottawa Little Theatre
Review: THE NOBLE PURSUIT at Ottawa Little Theatre
June 10, 2023

What did our critic think of THE NOBLE PURSUIT at Ottawa Little Theatre?

Interview: The Velvet Duke of ALL REQUEST RADIO at the Ottawa Fringe Festival
Interview: The Velvet Duke of ALL REQUEST RADIO at the Ottawa Fringe Festival
June 4, 2023

The Velvet Duke told us about their background, how they came up with the idea for All Request Radio, what we can expect at the show, and what the future may hold.

Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe
Review: SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe
June 3, 2023

What did our critic think of SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe?

Feature: Broadway Across Canada Is Giving Ottawa an Exciting Season for Its 25th Anniversary
Feature: Broadway Across Canada Is Giving Ottawa an Exciting Season for Its 25th Anniversary
June 2, 2023

Shana Levin, Vice-President of Broadway Across Canada, shared some insight into how shows are selected, as well as some challenges bringing shows to the city.

Review: JAGGED LITTLE PILL At Ottawa's National Arts Centre
Review: JAGGED LITTLE PILL At Ottawa's National Arts Centre
May 31, 2023

What did our critic think of JAGGED LITTLE PILL at National Arts Centre?

Interview: Justin Scott Brown of JAGGED LITTLE PILL - Coming to Ottawa's National Arts Centre Next Week
Interview: Justin Scott Brown of JAGGED LITTLE PILL - Coming to Ottawa's National Arts Centre Next Week
May 27, 2023

Broadway Across Canada is bringing the highly anticipated, Tony Award-winning Jagged Little Pill to Ottawa next week and I had the opportunity to chat with Justin Scott Brown about the show and his roles in the ensemble and as the understudy for Steve.

Review: QUARTET at Kanata Theatre
Review: QUARTET at Kanata Theatre
May 10, 2023

What did our critic think of QUARTET at Kanata Theatre?

Review: TWELVE ANGRY JURORS at Ottawa Little Theatre
Review: TWELVE ANGRY JURORS at Ottawa Little Theatre
May 6, 2023

What did our critic think of TWELVE ANGRY JURORS at Ottawa Little Theatre?



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