Courtney Castelino - Page 8

When she was thirteen, a school excursion to see a touring production of The Phantom of the Opera opened her eyes to the world of musical theatre. As soon as the chandelier lit up and rose to the ceiling, she was completely spellbound. That moment sparked a lifelong appreciation for the arts, further enhanced through fine arts and drama training in high school and CEGEP. Courtney also co-teaches a bilingual Teen Theatre Appreciation and Criticism class at the Ottawa School of Theatre. Originally from Montreal, she now lives in the Ottawa, Canada, area and enjoys attending local professional and community theatre shows, and tries to get to New York and Toronto to see shows whenever she can.

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First Show

The Phantom of the Opera

Favorite Show

Hamilton

Favorite Stories

Review: HAMILTON at Ottawa's National Arts Centre - When Hamilton first came onto the scene, I wasn't very excited, as I have never been a fan of rap music and, being Canadian, I figured that the storyline would hold little interest for me. When I listened to the original cast recording, I quickly realized that Hamilton was more than just American history set to rap music. The music is a complex fusion of many different genres and the story holds much deeper meaning. After seeing Hamilton on stage, it overtook Phantom as my all-time favourite show (although Phantom still holds a dear place in my heart as my first musical).
BWW Review: Orpheus' Production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe -
Review: PRISON DANCER THE MUSICAL at Ottawa's National Arts Centre -
Review: Orpheus Musical Theatre's NEWSIES at Meridian Theatres at Centrepoint -
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Ottawa's National Arts Centre -

Review: Ottawa Musicals' SLEEPING BEAUTY: AN ANNUAL PANTO at The Gladstone Theatre

January 1, 2024

What did our critic think of SLEEPING BEAUTY - AN ANNUAL PANTO at The Gladstone Theatre?

Review: AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at Ottawa's National Arts Centre

December 27, 2023

What did our critic think of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at National Arts Centre?

Interview: Jalen Harris of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at Ottawa's National Arts Centre

December 17, 2023

Don't miss Jalen Harris as Eddie Kendricks in Broadway Across Canada's presentation of Ain't Too Proud from December 26th through December 31st.

Review: PRISON DANCER THE MUSICAL at Ottawa's National Arts Centre

November 26, 2023

What did our critic think of PRISON DANCER THE MUSICAL at Ottawa's National Arts Centre?

Review: Orpheus Musical Theatre's Production of MARY POPPINS

November 22, 2023

What did our critic think of MARY POPPINS at Orpheus Musical Theatre's Production Of?

Review: Broadway Across Canada's Presentation of HAIRSPRAY at the National Arts Centre

November 17, 2023

The audience at the opening night performance of Broadway Across Canada’s presentation of Hairspray was buzzing with excitement.

Interview: Skyler Shields of HAIRSPRAY at National Arts Centre

November 12, 2023

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Skyler Shields, who plays Link Larkin in Broadway Across Canada’s upcoming presentation of Hairspray in Ottawa.

Review: Kanata Theatre's Production of TWELFTH NIGHT

November 10, 2023

What did our critic think of Kanata Theatre's production of TWELFTH NIGHT?

Review: TotoToo Theatre's TICK, TICK... BOOM! at The Gladstone Theatre

October 29, 2023

What did our critic think of TOTOTOO THEATRE'S TICK, TICK.

Review: JUNGLE BOOK REIMAGINED at Ottawa's National Arts Centre

October 21, 2023

What did our critic think of JUNGLE BOOK REIMAGINED at National Arts Centre?

Review: Paper Moon Theatre's SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET

October 10, 2023

What did our critic think of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET at Paper Moon Theatre?

Review: Ovation Productions' CABARET at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe

October 1, 2023

What did our critic think of CABARET at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe?

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

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

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.

Review: WIDE AWAKE HEARTS at The Gladstone in Ottawa

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