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FemmeVox Announces Fourth Installment, a Return to In-Person Concerts
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2021
Great Canadian Theatre Company, The Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), CKCU-FM, and CHUO-FM announce the continuation of FemmeVox, a series of concerts celebrating established and emerging talent, and promoting mentorship among its artists.
BWW Review: DAISY MAKES A WORTHY RETURN TO LIVE THEATRE AT THE GCTC
by Courtney Castelino - December 05, 2021
Daisy tells the true story of the controversial ad campaign surrounding Lyndon B. Johnson's presidential run in 1964. The attack ad that was created to support Johnson used fear marketing, playing on people's emotions to convince them that a vote for Johnson's rival, Barry Goldwater, would send America into nuclear war.
Bear Emerges From Hibernation With A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES At The Gladstone
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2021
Whether your December is never complete without hearing this story, or whether this will be your first experience of Thomas's lyrical classic, this is for you. Come share a warm hug of a show. And build your Christmas memories all over again.
THE TWO TIMERS Comes to St. Albert Dinner Theatre Next Year
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2021
The Two Timers  by Rob Wheeler comes to St. Albert Dinner Theatre next year. Performances will run April 7-23, 2022.
THE TROUBLE WITH CATS Comes to St. Albert Dinner Theatre Next Year
by BWW News Desk - November 16, 2021
An experienced house-sitting couple gets more than they bargain for when a homeowner intentionally double-books her lakefront domicile through HouseSitters.com in order to ensure she can get away from it all for an entire month. When the second house-sitting couple arrives, there is an immediate clash between generations.
Brieanna McCutcheon and Untold Wants Theatre Present THE PILLOWMAN By Martin McDonagh This Month
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2021
Brieanna McCutcheon and Untold Wants Theatre Inc., present Martin McDonagh's iconic play The Pillowman running November 18th-27th at Performance Works on Granville Island. Featuring an all female cast of Vancouver's promising local theatre talent, this is a production you don't want to miss.
IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE: A LIVE RADIO PLAY Comes To Ottawa
by BWW News Desk - November 10, 2021
It's Christmas Eve 1946 as the team from WBFR Radio Station bring Frank Capra's celebrated holiday film 'It's A Wonderful Life' to being before a live studio audience. With the help of an ensemble that brings these memorable characters to the stage, the story of idealistic George Bailey unfolds as he considers ending his life one fateful Christmas Eve.
Nominations Close Sunday For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards
by BWW Staff - October 26, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Nominations close Sunday, October 31st, 2021.
Sarah Kitz Named as GCTC's Interim Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - October 21, 2021
Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) and its Board of Directors are excited to announce that Sarah Kitz will take on the role of Interim Artistic Director. Sarah succeeds Eric Coates, who announced he was leaving the company in May after nine years as Artistic Director.
Last Chance To Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards
by BWW Staff - October 20, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
The Gladstone Opens on October 29 After 20 Months of Closure
by BWW News Desk - October 14, 2021
After 20 months of lockdowns and closures, The Gladstone is reopening on October 29, 2021 with the Three Sisters Theatre production of No-Show:  Songs from Lost Gigs, which runs until November 13.
The Gladstone Theatre to Return to the Stage with NO-SHOW: SONGS FROM LOST GIGS
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2021
As musical partners — last seen on stage together two years ago at The Gladstone in Lightfoot in Song (October 2019) as well as previous tribute shows to Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell — Robin & Scott did the only thing they could do: they made the missing shows happen for themselves!
Final Weeks To Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards
by BWW Staff - October 06, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Applications for Banff International String Quartet Competition 2022 Now Open
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2021
It's time again for the triennial Banff International String Quartet Competition to provide a career-defining, life-changing opportunity for some of the world's finest young string quartets.
Jax Smith & Helene Taylor Announce Online Premiere Of Short Play DISCORD
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2021
Where is the line? - Three short plays - MOTHER, MPDG, and DISCORd, will be digitally mounted by alma matters productions and MXL Live Loft.
Great Canadian Theatre Company Announces 2021-22 Season
by BWW News Desk - September 29, 2021
In March 2020, Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) opened the Canadian premiere of Sean Devine's Daisy, only to close it the very next day due to the pandemic. This December, the play will triumphantly return to the stage as the first show of GCTC's much anticipated 2021-22 season, and marks the theatre's return to in-person theatre after a 20-month hiatus.
Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards
by BWW Staff - September 23, 2021
The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. Our local editors have set the categories and now YOU get to nominate and vote for your favorites! Nominations are reader-submitted and will be open through October 31.
The Orchestre De L'Agora Presents A Series Of Chamber Music Concerts
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2021
For the first time ever, the Orchestre de l'Agora presents a series of chamber music concerts. The OA's Série Amalgames will take place on Fridays: September 17, October 1, October 8 and October 15, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. The venue for the series is Kin Experience.
Walter Boudreau Retires From Société de musique contemporaine du Québec
by BWW News Desk - September 14, 2021
Ms. Anik Shooner, Chair of the Société de musique contemporaine du Québec (SMCQ) Board of Directors, announces the retirement of Artistic Director Walter Boudreau. This announcement follows a thoroughly considered decision on the part of Mr. Boudreau, who has led the institution for 33 years!
Nominations Open For The 2021 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards; Including Streaming, In-Person & More!
by BWW Awards - September 07, 2021
Nominations are now open for the 2021 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards! Streaming theatre, in-person, and more are included. Deadline for submissions is October 31st, 2021.
Musical Events Announced For The Centre Des Musiciens Du Monde
by BWW News Desk - September 03, 2021
The Centre des musiciens du monde (CMM) announces Musique, horizons lointains: a series of free in-person concerts (reservations required), Sundays, September 12, 19, 26, and October 3 at 7 p.m., at Eglise Saint-Enfant-Jésus du Mile-End.
Sweetly Affordable Art Expo Breaks Barriers For Marginalized Creators
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2021
After an unplanned one-year hiatus, the Wall Candy Art Expo will be taking place on Saturday and Sunday September 11th and 12th 2021 from 11am–5pm both days, outdoors at Wesley Clover Parks.
National Ballet of Canada Announces Outdoor Residency at Harbourfront Centre
by BWW News Desk - August 19, 2021
Barry Hughson, Executive Director of The National Ballet of Canada, today announced the free programming that will be offered during Sharing the Stage, a residency at Harbourfront Centre, August 9 – 29, 2021.
Government Of Alberta Appoints Mike Mendelman To Banff Centre's Board Of Governors
by BWW News Desk - August 12, 2021
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity has announced that the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta has appointed Mike Mendelman as a new member of Banff Centre's Board of Governors.
Massey Theatre Announces Lineup For its 2021-22 Season
by BWW News Desk - August 03, 2021
Tickets are on sale now! Learn more about the full lineup and how to purchase tickets here.

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