Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from February 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Ottawa Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Ottawa — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Review: AFTER THE RAIN at the National Arts Centre
What did our critic think of AFTER THE RAIN at National Arts Centre?
Review: THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK at the National Arts Centre
What did our critic think of THE NAC’S PRESENTATION OF THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK at National Arts Centre?
Video: THE OUTSIDERS North American Tour First Look
BroadwayWorld has a first look at the North American Tour of The Outsiders.
Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Best Movie Musical Of All Time Bracket
Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Best Movie Musical!
BOL, BROWN BOY, BOL to Tour Ottawa, London, and Toronto in 2026
Tickets are now on sale for bol, brown boy, bol created by Nawaaz Makhani at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe in Ottawa from March 26-27, the Grand Theatre in London from April 17-18, and Native Earth's Aki Studio in Toronto from May 21-24.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from January 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
Theatre Collingwood to Present LOVE LETTERS at Simcoe Street Theatre
This weekend, skip the predictable Valentine’s dinner plans and experience something far more memorable.
Performer Genna Giampaolo Details Debut Jazz Album and Live Show
In anticipation of her debut jazz album, Genna With A G, on March 20, Giampaolo will also celebrate with an album launch party on March 19 at Fourth Stage at the NAC in Ottawa.
Interview: Ava Alavi of SOUND, Debuting at Undercurrents 2026
Alavi gives insight into Sound, a highly autobiographical play that fuses personal and political storytelling.
Theatre Collingwood To Present LOVE LETTERS, GIRLS NITE OUT, And March Break Drama Camp
Theatre Collingwood will present a slate of performances and youth programming during February and March, including productions of LOVE LETTERS by A.
Comedian Nikki Glaser Adds New Dates To THE STUNNING TOUR
Due to high demand, comedian Nikki Glaser will perform an additional show at Barbara B.
THE PIANO TEACHER to be Presented at Great Canadian Theatre Company
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
This week, Sock ‘n’ Buskin presented a limited engagement of Tom Stoppard's comedy-meets-existential-crisis, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,
Theaters Cancel Performances Due to Severe Weather - Updating Live
As a powerful winter storm moves across large portions of the United States, BroadwayWorld is monitoring performance cancellations, schedule changes, and venue closures affecting Broadway, touring productions, regional theatre, and live events nationwide.
Review: The World Premiere of Natasha Mumba's COPPERBELT at the National Arts Centre
What did our critic think of COPPERBELT at National Arts Centre?
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards
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
Broadway Across Canada’s presentation of Clue Live on Stage! rolled into Ottawa’s National Arts Centre last night.
Great Canadian Theatre Company To Present 10th FEMMEVOX Concert
Great Canadian Theatre Company will present the 10th installment of the FemmeVox music series in Ottawa.
The Dance Theatre of Harlem Comes to Ottawa in January
The Dance Theatre of Harlem will present a special performance at National Arts Centre in downtown Ottawa on January 29 and 30, 2026.
Contest: Win Opening Night Tickets to TITANIQUE on Broadway
Enter to win two tickets to opening night on Sunday, April 12, 2026, dinner, and a merch pack from Titanique on Broadway! The prize includes opening night tickets, dinner for two, and a merch prize pack.
Why Community Connection Matters More Than Ever for Regional Theater
A nationwide look at regional theater marketing and community engagement, with lessons from Knoxville, Durham, Fayetteville, Nashville, Atlanta, and Branson on building awareness, loyalty, and support.
Review: Ottawa Musicals' HANSEL AND GRETEL GO WEST
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
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.
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Snow White: The Panto Tweed & Company Theatre (12/09-12/19) |
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The Cottage Ottawa Little Theatre (9/23-10/10) |
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Murder For Two Tweed & Company Theatre (8/28-9/06) |
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Mamma Mia! National Arts Centre (7/28-8/02) |
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Spotlight Series Kinsmen Amphitheatre (7/21-8/04) |
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Jagged Little Pill TotoToo Theatre (9/24-10/03) |
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Fiddler On The Roof Tweed & Company Theatre (8/19-9/06) |
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Ethan Claymore’s Christmas Ottawa Little Theatre (12/02-12/19) |
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Not Dead Yet! - John Cleese and the Holy Grail at 50 National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts (10/09-10/10) |
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Menopause The Musical Algonquin Commons Theatre (10/20-10/20) |