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The latest interviews with theater stars, creatives & more from Ottawa
Interview: Ava Alavi of SOUND, Debuting at Undercurrents 2026

Interview: Ava Alavi of SOUND, Debuting at Undercurrents 2026

by Courtney Castelino — February 2, 2026
Alavi gives insight into Sound, a highly autobiographical play that fuses personal and political storytelling....
Interview: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Are Bringing Holiday Magic to a City Near You

Interview: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Are Bringing Holiday Magic to a City Near You

by David Clarke — October 29, 2025
Eight years into redefining what a holiday show can be, drag powerhouses Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme are once again decking the halls, and the patriarchy, with a brand-new production of The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show....
Interview: Odyssey Theatre's Laurie Steven Talks About THE GIRL WITH NO HANDS

Interview: Odyssey Theatre's Laurie Steven Talks About THE GIRL WITH NO HANDS

by Courtney Castelino — August 3, 2025
Odyssey Theatre’s Theatre Under the Stars premieres its new play, The Girl With No Hands, this weekend at Strathcona Park....
Interview: Tyler Fauntleroy of HAMILTON at Ottawa's National Arts Centre

Interview: Tyler Fauntleroy of HAMILTON at Ottawa's National Arts Centre

by Courtney Castelino — July 24, 2025
Tyler Fauntleroy talked about his personal journey with the show, provided insight into the musical's themes, and gave some reasons why Canadian audiences should see a story about America's beginnings, despite current cross-border tensions.....
Interview: Lindsey Keene of 37 POSTCARDS at Ottawa Little Theatre

Interview: Lindsey Keene of 37 POSTCARDS at Ottawa Little Theatre

by Courtney Castelino — June 10, 2025
See Lindsey and the rest of the cast of 37 Postcards from June 11th through June 28th at Ottawa Little Theatre....
Interview: Lexi Wolfe and Andrew Slade of AFTER SHAKESPEARE at Odd Box during Ottawa

Interview: Lexi Wolfe and Andrew Slade of AFTER SHAKESPEARE at Odd Box during Ottawa Fringe

by Courtney Castelino — June 9, 2025
Lexi and Andrew shared their thoughts on the show, including the surprising relevance of Shakespeare 500 years later, and why you should see the show....
Interview: Karine Charland and Stephanie Haines of JACK AND DIANE VS. TECHNOLOGY at L

Interview: Karine Charland and Stephanie Haines of JACK AND DIANE VS. TECHNOLOGY at LabO during Ottawa Fringe

by Courtney Castelino — June 6, 2025
With so many options, it can be hard to decide which Fringe show to see, so Karine and Stephanie have made a case for why you should see theirs....
Interview: Amelia Rose Griffin and Liz Winkelaar of Propeller Dance's Discuss SO IT T

Interview: Amelia Rose Griffin and Liz Winkelaar of Propeller Dance's Discuss SO IT TURNS, WE BLOOM

by Courtney Castelino — April 24, 2025
We spoke about the show's themes and received advice for how theatres can make their shows more accessible...
Interview: Willie Armstrong of RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepoi

Interview: Willie Armstrong of RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe

by Courtney Castelino — March 27, 2025
Feel the Red Hot Chilli Pipers' heat and experience 'bagrock' for yourself in Ottawa on April 1st...
Interview: Darnell Abraham of DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Ottawa's National Arts Centre

Interview: Darnell Abraham of DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Ottawa's National Arts Centre

by Courtney Castelino — October 22, 2024
I had the privilege to speak with Darnell Abraham about his background and his role as Mufasa in the upcoming Broadway Across Canada presentation of Disney’s The Lion King, including some insight into the preparation that goes into such a physical role, favourite scenes, and the timelessness of th...
Interview: Jeremy Davis of DISNEY'S FROZEN Coming to the National Arts Centre Next We

Interview: Jeremy Davis of DISNEY'S FROZEN Coming to the National Arts Centre Next Week

by Courtney Castelino — February 15, 2024
Jeremy Davis shared some information about the evolution of the show, to challenges portraying his character, as well as some special moments....
Interview: Jalen Harris of AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS at

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

by Courtney Castelino — 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....
Interview: Skyler Shields of HAIRSPRAY at National Arts Centre

Interview: Skyler Shields of HAIRSPRAY at National Arts Centre

by Courtney Castelino — 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. Shields shared some thoughts on the tour, the musical’s overarching themes, and how the script has evolved over time....
Interview: Belén Moyano of HADESTOWN at Ottawa's National Arts Centre

Interview: Belén Moyano of HADESTOWN at Ottawa's National Arts Centre

by Courtney Castelino — 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....
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

by Courtney Castelino — 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....
Interview: Justin Scott Brown of JAGGED LITTLE PILL - Coming to Ottawa's National Art

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

by Courtney Castelino — 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....
Interview: Senzel Ahmady of DISNEY'S ALADDIN

Interview: Senzel Ahmady of DISNEY'S ALADDIN

by Courtney Castelino — March 19, 2023
Performing as Jasmine at Ottawa's National Arts Centre from March 21st to 26th as part of Broadway Across Canada's 2022-2023 Season...
Interview: Matthew Stocke of PRETTY WOMAN Coming to Ottawa's National Arts Centre Nov

Interview: Matthew Stocke of PRETTY WOMAN Coming to Ottawa's National Arts Centre November 15th to 20th

by Courtney Castelino — November 13, 2022
We chatted about his role, movies to musical adaptations, and the challenges of touring....
Interview: English Bernhardt of MEAN GIRLS at National Arts Centre

Interview: English Bernhardt of MEAN GIRLS at National Arts Centre

by Courtney Castelino — October 15, 2022
Broadway Across Canada is bringing Mean Girls to Ottawa’s National Arts Centre next week. I met up virtually with English Bernhardt during their current leg of the tour in Massachusetts to chat briefly about the show....
Interview: Laurie Steven, Creator of THE OTHER PATH, a new Fantasy Podcast series fro

Interview: Laurie Steven, Creator of THE OTHER PATH, a new Fantasy Podcast series from the Odyssey Theatre

by Courtney Castelino — October 3, 2022
Laurie gave us some insight on what we can expect, as well as some of the differences between bringing a theatre production and a podcast to life....
Interview: Madeline Raube of ANASTASIA at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa

Interview: Madeline Raube of ANASTASIA at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa

by Courtney Castelino — August 30, 2022
Madeline Raube (Countess Lily) was kind enough to have a chat with us before the opening night of Anastasia at the National Arts Centre....
Interview: Nikhil Saboo and Pablo David Laucerica of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Ottawa's Nat

Interview: Nikhil Saboo and Pablo David Laucerica of DEAR EVAN HANSEN at Ottawa's National Arts Centre

by Courtney Castelino — August 4, 2022
Nikhil and Pablo shared some insightful thoughts on their characters and reflections on the show’s key themes...
Interview: Neil Haskell of HAMILTON Shares What it's Like Touring Post-Pandemic and B

Interview: Neil Haskell of HAMILTON Shares What it's Like Touring Post-Pandemic and Being Part of an Iconic Show

by Courtney Castelino — July 6, 2022
After two unexpected postponements driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, Broadway Across Canada is finally bringing Hamilton to Ottawa. Neil Haskell, a Hamilton veteran who is currently portraying King George III in the touring production, was kind enough to take time out of his schedule to give us some ...
HAMILTON's Ta'Rea Campbell Talks Starring as Angelica Schuyler in the National Tour's

HAMILTON's Ta'Rea Campbell Talks Starring as Angelica Schuyler in the National Tour's 'Philip Cast'

by Chloe Rabinowitz — October 4, 2021
BroadwayWorld spoke with Ta'Rea Campbell, the Hamilton Philip Company's own Angelica Schuyler, to discuss stepping back on stage after a year and a half, how she's changed as a performer, her favorite things about Angelica Schuyler, and more! ...
COME FROM AWAY Creators Irene Sankoff & David Hein Talk 'This Is Canada Nice', Broadw

COME FROM AWAY Creators Irene Sankoff & David Hein Talk 'This Is Canada Nice', Broadway's Return & More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — December 12, 2020
David Hein and Irene Sankoff, the Tony-nominated husband and wife creators of Come From Away, are back with a new venture! Partnering with Destination Canada, the creative duo penned an original song, 'This is Canada Nice', celebrating Canada's beauty, generosity, and diversity....
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