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COME FROM AWAY Will Come to the Segal Centre in November
The Tony Award-winning Canadian musical will present a new co-production at Montreal's Segal Centre, with a company of 12 performers telling the true story of Gander, Newfoundland's response to diverted flights on September 11, 2001.
Review: ROGERS. V. ROGERS at Great Canadian Theatre Company
Do you want to learn about a family whose backstabbing, squabbles, and sibling rivalry make your own family feel like the Brady Bunch? The Great Canadian Theatre Company’s 2026-2027 season premiere, the Crow’s Theatre production, Rogers v.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 25, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword: 17 answers on 11 Broadway names, two shows and three theatre terms.
GROUNDSWELL FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS to Return to Nightwood Theatre
Nightwood Theatre announced the 41st annual GROUNDSWELL FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS, featuring new plays by emerging playwrights from the Write from the Hip program and professional development workshops for theatre artists.
MIRACULOUS LADYBUG & CAT NOIR: THE LIVE STAGE SPECTACULAR to Launch in February
The stage adaptation of the animated series will premiere as a limited 15-city North American tour running from February 27 through the end of March.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 18, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword, with 15 answers drawn from the week's theatre news.
STARLIGHT EXPRESS Sets Cinema Release Date; Watch a New Trailer
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER'S STARLIGHT EXPRESS - LIVE ON STAGE will come to cinemas internationally including the UK, Ireland, Germany, Australia and Canada.
WHITE AS SNOW Concludes Canadian Tour in Ottawa Oct 14-16
Rose-Ingrid Benjamin's award-winning play WHITE AS SNOW concludes its cross-Canada tour in Ottawa after winning Artists' Pick and Patrons' Pick at Island Fringe.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 11, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword, 15 answers across a 17x17 grid drawn from the week's theatre news.
ROGERS V. ROGERS to Open GCTC's 2026–27 Season
A Crow's Theatre production adapted by Michael Healey and starring Tom Rooney, ROGERS V.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from September 2026
We head inside rehearsals and share a first look at the DEATH BECOMES HER North American tour, starring Jackie Burns, Kristen Beth Williams, Ken Marino and Nasia Thomas ahead of its launch at Cleveland's Playhouse Square.
Play BroadwayWorld's Sunday Crossword: October 4, 2026
Play this week's free BroadwayWorld Crossword, built from the week's theatre headlines, with no login required to solve.
THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW to Return for 9th Annual Tour
BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon announced the 9th annual edition of their holiday show, which will tour 30 cities across the U.
Review: Farce Flourishes in Ottawa Little Theatre's THE COTTAGE
What did our critic think of THE COTTAGE at Ottawa Little Theatre?
Review: MÁM Brings Ritual and Revelry to the National Arts Centre
What did our critic think of MÁM at National Arts Centre?
Review: ToToToo Theatre's JAGGED LITTLE PILL is an Ambitious and Emotionally Charged Production
What did our critic think of JAGGED LITTLE PILL at Great Canadian Theatre Company?
BroadwayWorld Launches Weekly Broadway Crossword
BroadwayWorld's new weekly crossword is built from the week's Broadway news: the stars, shows, openings and closings.
Previews: LOUISE PITRE in Concert at the Shenkman Arts Centre on October 27th
The Tony-nominated Canadian icon discussed legacy, storytelling, and the emotional heart behind her performances.
Review: Ins Choi's SON OF A PREACHERMAN is a Tender Triumph at the National Arts Centre
What did our critic think of INS CHOI'S SON OF A PREACHERMAN at the National Arts Centre?
Review: Tom Stoppard's ROUGH CROSSING at Kanata Theatre
Kanata Theatre's presentation of Tom Stoppard's Rough Crossing has pulled into harbour at the Ron Maslin Playhouse until September 19th.
Previews: OLT's 2027 Season Promises Nine Shows with Something for Everyone
With classics, contemporary gems, and a Halloween chill, this year’s lineup offers something irresistible for every kind of theatregoer.
Review: Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA Dazzles Ottawa With a Waking Dream of Mexico
What did our critic think of LUZIA at Under The Big Top?
Review: BEAUTIFUL SCARS at the National Arts Centre
What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL SCARS at National Arts Centre?
Review: THE GREAT GATSBY Glitters but Leaves Fitzgerald's Shadows Behind
What did our critic think of THE GREAT GATSBY at the National Arts Centre?
Nominations Open For The 2026 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards! The 2026 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
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It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Ottawa Little Theatre (12/01-12/18) |
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Ethan Claymore’s Christmas Ottawa Little Theatre (12/02-12/19) |
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The Ghost Walk of Almonte Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (10/16-10/30) |
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The Last Wife Ottawa Little Theatre (5/05-5/22) |
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Little Women Ottawa Little Theatre (2/24-3/13) |
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Rabbit Hole Ottawa Little Theatre (8/18-9/04) |
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Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime Ottawa Little Theatre (9/22-10/09) |
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Finding Neverland Almonte Old Town Hall (12/17-12/20) |
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Snow White: The Panto Tweed & Company Theatre (12/09-12/19) |
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Jane Eyre Ottawa Little Theatre (10/28-11/14) |
