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Theatre Collingwood To Present LOVE LETTERS, GIRLS NITE OUT, And March Break Drama Camp
by BWW News Desk - January 28, 2026
Theatre Collingwood will present a slate of performances and youth programming during February and March, including productions of LOVE LETTERS by A.R. Gurney, the return of GIRLS NITE OUT, and a March Break Drama Camp for young participants.
THE PIANO TEACHER to be Presented at Great Canadian Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - January 27, 2026
For its first mainstage show of 2026, Great Canadian Theatre Company will present The Piano Teacher, a Thousand Islands Playhouse production, written by Dorothy Dittrich and directed by Evalyn Parry.
Review: Sock 'n' Buskin's ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at the Kailash Mital Theatre
by Courtney Castelino - January 25, 2026
This week, Sock ‘n’ Buskin presented a limited engagement of Tom Stoppard's comedy-meets-existential-crisis, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,
Review: The World Premiere of Natasha Mumba's COPPERBELT at the National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - January 16, 2026
What did our critic think of COPPERBELT at National Arts Centre?
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards
by BWW Awards - January 16, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Review: Broadway Across Canada's Presentation of CLUE LIVE ON STAGE! at the National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - January 07, 2026
Broadway Across Canada’s presentation of Clue Live on Stage! rolled into Ottawa’s National Arts Centre last night. The show, written by Jonathan Lynn, is based on the 1985 film, Clue (also written by Lynn), which was itself based on the popular Hasbro board game.
Great Canadian Theatre Company To Present 10th FEMMEVOX Concert
by BWW News Desk - January 06, 2026
Great Canadian Theatre Company will present the 10th installment of the FemmeVox music series in Ottawa. The concert features four artists collaborating on newly written songs premiered live onstage.
The Dance Theatre of Harlem Comes to Ottawa in January
by BWW News Desk - January 05, 2026
The Dance Theatre of Harlem will present a special performance at National Arts Centre in downtown Ottawa on January 29 and 30, 2026. Learn more here!
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards; JERSEY BOYS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: Ottawa Musicals' HANSEL AND GRETEL GO WEST
by Courtney Castelino - December 24, 2025
What did our critic think of HANSEL AND GRETEL GO WEST at Ottawa Musicals?
Review: Pierre Brault's A CHRISTMAS CAROL: SOLO at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe
by Courtney Castelino - December 20, 2025
Pierre Brault’s A Christmas Carol: Solo is back again this season at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe! This is an extraordinary interpretation of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic.
Review: Kid Koala's THE STORYVILLE MOSQUITO at National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - December 06, 2025
What did our critic think of THE STORYVILLE MOSQUITO at National Arts Centre?
Review: A SHERLOCK CAROL at Ottawa Little Theatre
by Courtney Castelino - December 04, 2025
What did our critic think of A SHERLOCK CAROL at Ottawa Little Theatre?
Review: BIG STUFF at Great Canadian Theatre Company
by Courtney Castelino - November 29, 2025
Big Stuff blends humour and poignancy, inviting audience members to share personal anecdotes about their “stuff”. The production transforms the theatre into a communal space, where memory and meaning take centre stage and no two performances are ever the same.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards
by BWW Awards - November 24, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards. The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Theatre Collingwood Unveils 2026 Season Featuring the Fireside Festival and More
by BWW News Desk - November 24, 2025
Theatre Collingwood has unveiled its 2026 season, a year-long celebration of Connections Through Story, Song & Community. Running from January through November, the new season blends heartwarming theatre, uplifting music, and unforgettable live experiences across South Georgian Bay.
Review: Orpheus Musical Theatre's Presentation of ANNIE at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe
by Courtney Castelino - November 23, 2025
What did our critic think of ANNIE at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe?
BIG STUFF by Matt Baram & Naomi Snieckus Set for Great Canadian Theatre Company
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2025
Great Canadian Theatre Company will continue its 25-26 Season with Big Stuff - written, created by, and starring Matt Baram & Naomi Snieckus, a real-life married comedy duo, and co-created and directed by Kat Sandler.
Review: Sock 'N' Buskin's SHE KILLS MONSTERS at Kailash Mital Theatre
by Courtney Castelino - November 15, 2025
What did our critic think of SHE KILLS MONSTERS at Kailash Mital Theatre?
Review: THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Kanata Theatre
by Courtney Castelino - November 10, 2025
What did our critic think of THE SPITFIRE GRILL at Kanata Theatre?
GROW WITH US! Tweed & Company Theatre Announces 2026 Season
by BWW News Desk - November 09, 2025
Tweed & Company Theatre is inviting audiences to once again grow with them as they embark on a bigger, broader, and incredibly captivating season of major musicals across Hastings County and beyond!
Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - November 05, 2025
What did our critic think of MRS. DOUBTFIRE at National Arts Centre?
Review: TURN OF THE SCREW at Ottawa Little Theatre
by Courtney Castelino - October 31, 2025
Ottawa Little Theatre’s presentation of Henry James’ 1898 gothic horror story, the Turn of the Screw arrives right on time to celebrate the Halloween season. James’ novella has been adapted for the stage by Tim Luscombe and is brought to life by by Ottawa Little Theatre Director, Ian Gillies.
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.
Last Chance To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards
by BWW Awards - October 27, 2025
This is your last chance to submit for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.

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