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THE CLEAN HOUSE Opens at The Gladstone on Valentine's Day
by BWW News Desk - February 01, 2018
Three Sisters Theatre Company, Ottawa's own indie theatre company dedicated to promoting local opportunities for women in theatre, opens its first show this season with Sarah Ruhl's The Clean House on February 14 at The Gladstone Theatre.
BWW Review: WHAT A YOUNG WIFE OUGHT TO KNOW at The Great Canadian Theatre Company
by Johar Amaury Tello - January 19, 2018
What happens when a woman doesn't want to have kids because it could kill her but the solution for that is considered to be incorrect and untrustable? Produced by 2B Theatre Company, What A Young Wife Ought to Know, gives the audience a story about Sophie and her process during marriage, sisterhood and motherhood, even when motherhood is not something she was desiring. What A Young Wife Ought to Know is starred by Lisa Repo-Martell, Rebecca Parent and David Patrick Flemming. Directed by Christian Barry and written by Hannah Moscovitch.
GROUNDED Lands At The Gladstone, 1/17-27
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2017
She's got it all. Beauty. Brains. A body as finely honed as a Sidewinder missile. That's her job, and her passion. Fighter pilot. Ace.
UP TO LOW Coming To National Arts Centre English Theatre
by BWW Intern - December 04, 2017
Looking for a comedy this spring? Look no further! UP TO LOW will be at National Arts Centre English Theatre May 1-19, 2018.
BroadwayWorld Seeks Contributors Based In Ottawa
by BWW News Desk - December 01, 2017
As a Contributing Editor, you will have the opportunity to review the shows of your choice, conduct interviews with local and touring talent, design features of your own choosing for publishing, and work/network with your local theater press reps to bring exposure to the theatrical offerings in your area.
The Confederation Players Tour Ottawa and Fredericton this Month
by BWW News Desk - September 15, 2017
History will come alive when our Confederation Players visit Ottawa, ON from Sept 16th 18th and Fredericton, NB on Sept. 24th 25th.
PHANTOM OF THE OPERA To Bring 'The Music Of The Night' To Ottawa
by BWW News Desk - August 15, 2017
The North American tour of PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will land at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa from October 17 through the 29.
ELEGANT YOU TEA PARTY to Present Women of Purpose Award
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2017
The following esteemed Black Female Politicians, who have been and continue to be trail blazers will be honoured for their contributions to the political and social justice platforms in Canada.
Artistic Director Emeritus Honoured with Creation of Christopher Newton Interns Program
by BWW News Desk - July 22, 2017
Artistic Director Tim Carroll revealed today that Artistic Director Emeritus Christopher Newton's contributions to the Shaw Festival and Canadian theatre at large would be recognized through the newly created Christopher Newton Interns program. The program was announced following Mr. Newton's appearance as part of the Deeper Dialogue series.
Bear & Co. Tours ROMEO & JULIET to Ottawa Parks
by BWW News Desk - July 05, 2017
The actors are in town! Set out a lawn chair or a blanket, as Bear & Co. brings you a summer parks-touring production of Shakespeare's love story for all time: Romeo and Juliet. Passions soar and hearts break in this 90-minute version, brought to you by Bear's core summer team: Eleanor Crowder, director; Rachel Eugster, music director; and Chris McLeod, fight director.
Birds of Bellwoods Raise the Bar in New Musical
by BWW News Desk - May 29, 2017
Birds of Bellwoods, the composers of the songs in The New Sunshine Festival's new musical, A Dog Park Jamboree are just going from strength to strength.
Confederation Players En Route to Ottawa for Canada 150 Celebrations
by BWW News Desk - May 28, 2017
With Canada 150 celebrations in full stride, the Confederation Players are preparing for their most dynamic season yet. The iconic troupe kicks off their summer at Confederation Centre on July 1, although the CN-sponsored program has been plenty busy all spring.
Confederation Centre Young Company Ensembles Announced for THE DREAM CATCHERS
by BWW News Desk - May 24, 2017
Take hip hop, spoken word, and folk. Blend it with contemporary and Indigenous dance, and experience a new musical, full of original Canadian music, dance, and story. The Dream Catchers is a Canada150 Signature project, featuring the TD Confederation Centre Young Company, that will take you on a one hour quest to find hope for the future and dare you to believe that no dream is too small.
Get Your Tease On at Ottawa's CAPITAL BURLESQUE EXPO
by BWW News Desk - May 17, 2017
Stars of the local scene and a slew of talented burlesque performers from across North America are set to seduce Canada's Capital Region this Victoria Day long weekend. From May 19 to 21, the Capital Burlesque Expo 2017 will showcase the tantalizing, diverse and glamorous art of the tease in its third edition.
THE BOOK OF MORMON Breaks House Record in Ottawa
by BWW News Desk - May 03, 2017
Winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical, THE BOOK OF MORMON has broken the house record in Ottawa for the week ending April 30, 2017 at the National Arts Centre grossing $1,587,099 CAD for a standard 8-performance week.  
Inter Pares to Stage Reading of SEVEN: A DOCUMENTARY PLAY
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2017
Ottawa-based social justice organization Inter Pares presents a staged reading of Seven: a documentary play for one night only on Monday, April 24, 2017 at the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health. The play intertwines seven true stories told by women's rights activists from Russia, Cambodia, Guatemala, Afghanistan, Nigeria, Pakistan and Northern Ireland.
2017 Juno Awards Honours Canadian Music with Live Broadcast
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2017
THE 2017 JUNO AWARDS pulled out all the stops at the sold-out live broadcast celebrating Canada's diverse musical talent. Live from the Canadian Tire Centre in the nation's capital, the two-and-a-half hour broadcast opened with a greeting from this year's recipient of the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award, Buffy Sainte-Marie.
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia Named 2017 Celebrate Ontario Grant Recipient
by BWW News Desk - March 10, 2017
Victoria Playhouse Petrolia (VPP) is once again a recipient of The Government of Ontario's Celebrate Ontario grant and has been named a Success Story on their online release. The very name of the grant, Celebrate Ontario 2017, ties directly in with the mandate of the 2017 VPP season, which celebrates Canada during the year it turns 150.
FINISHING THE SUIT Premieres Tonight at The Gladstone Theatre
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2017
Bear & Co.'s newest production, Finishing the Suit, written by Lawrence Aronovtich and directed by Joel Beddows, premieres Thursday, March 2 at The Gladstone Theatre, and plays until Saturday, March 11. 
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Bear & Co.'s FINISHING THE SUIT at The Gladstone
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2017
Joel Beddows (Artistic Director, Theatre francais de Toronto) and Lawrence Aronovitch (2012-13 Playwright in Residence at the Great Canadian Theatre Company), return to Ottawa - after having recently decamped to Toronto - with their first theatrical collaboration since the award-winning production of The Lavender Railroad (Prix Rideau Awards for Best Director, Best Design, and Outstanding Performance, Female). BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Bear & Co.'s FINISHING THE SUIT at The Gladstone
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2017
Joel Beddows (Artistic Director, Theatre francais de Toronto) and Lawrence Aronovitch (2012-13 Playwright in Residence at the Great Canadian Theatre Company), return to Ottawa - after having recently decamped to Toronto - with their first theatrical collaboration since the award-winning production of The Lavender Railroad (Prix Rideau Awards for Best Director, Best Design, and Outstanding Performance, Female). BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the cast in action below!
Theatre Classic CRIMES OF THE HEART Comes to The Gladstone
by BWW News Desk - January 12, 2017
Three Sisters Theatre Company, Ottawa's own indie theatre company dedicated to promoting local opportunities for women in theatre, opens its second show this season with Beth Henley's classic Crimes of the Heart, February 9 at The Gladstone Theatre.
BWW Seeks Guest Bloggers, Student Bloggers and Editors in Ottawa
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2016
BroadwayWorld.com is currently seeking guest bloggers, student bloggers, and other talented theater enthusiasts to help feature coverage in Ottawa. 
Bruce Cockburn to Host 2017 JUNO Songwriters' Circle in Ottawa
by BWW News Desk - November 22, 2016
The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today that Ottawa native, 12-time JUNO Award winner, Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee, and music legend Bruce Cockburn will host and perform at the 2017 JUNO Songwriters' Circle, to be held in the NAC Theatre at the National Arts Centre on Sunday, April 2, 2017 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST.
As COME FROM AWAY Heads to Broadway Sheridan's Canadian Music Theatre Project Announces Three New Musicals
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2016
Sheridan College's Canadian Music Theatre Project (CMTP), under the leadership of Michael Rubinoff, Associate Dean of Visual and Performing Arts, is an international centre of excellence for the development of new musicals in Canada. Since its inception in 2011, 15 shows have been incubated, with four having enjoyed their professional premieres (Come From Away, The Theory of Relativity, Prom Queen and Marathon of Hope) and one opening on Broadway in 2017 (Come From Away). To learn more about the CMTP and the works developed to date, click here.

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