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Review: Kid Koala's THE STORYVILLE MOSQUITO at National Arts Centre

Review: Kid Koala's THE STORYVILLE MOSQUITO at National Arts Centre

by Courtney Castelino — December 6, 2025
What did our critic think of THE STORYVILLE MOSQUITO at National Arts Centre?
Review: A SHERLOCK CAROL at Ottawa Little Theatre

Review: A SHERLOCK CAROL at Ottawa Little Theatre

by Courtney Castelino — December 4, 2025
What did our critic think of A SHERLOCK CAROL at Ottawa Little Theatre?
Review: BIG STUFF at Great Canadian Theatre Company

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”.
Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards

Voting Open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards

by BWW Awards — November 24, 2025
Voting is now open for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards.
Theatre Collingwood Unveils 2026 Season Featuring the Fireside Festival and More

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.
Review: Orpheus Musical Theatre's Presentation of ANNIE at Meridian Theatres @ Centre

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

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

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

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

GROW WITH US! Tweed & Company Theatre Announces 2026 Season

by BWW News Desk — November 9, 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

Review: MRS. DOUBTFIRE at Ottawa's National Arts Centre

by Courtney Castelino — November 5, 2025
What did our critic think of MRS.
Review: TURN OF THE SCREW at Ottawa Little Theatre

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.
Interview: Jinkx Monsoon & BenDeLaCreme Are Bringing Holiday Magic to a City Near You

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

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.
Review: The Royal Winnipeg Ballet's HANSEL & GRETEL at the National Arts Centre

Review: The Royal Winnipeg Ballet's HANSEL & GRETEL at the National Arts Centre

by Courtney Castelino — October 24, 2025
NAC Dance’s presentation of The Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Hansel & Gretel is completely unhinged, in the best possible way.
THE ELEPHANT GIRLS Returns To Ottawa For Its 10th Anniversary At Great Canadian Thea

THE ELEPHANT GIRLS Returns To Ottawa For Its 10th Anniversary At Great Canadian Theatre Company

by BWW News Desk — October 22, 2025
Presented by The Lemon Squeezy Gang/PRP in association with the Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC), THE ELEPHANT GIRLS, written and performed by Margo MacDonald and directed by Mary Ellis, will return to Ottawa for a limited engagement from November 13–16, 2025, marking the show’s 10th annive
ABRAHAM LINCOLN GOES TO THE THEATRE Opens Great Canadian Theatre Company Season

ABRAHAM LINCOLN GOES TO THE THEATRE Opens Great Canadian Theatre Company Season

by BWW News Desk — October 17, 2025
Great Canadian Theatre Company will open its 25-26 Season with Abraham Lincoln Goes to the Theatre - from award-winning French-Canadian Playwright Larry Tremblay, in translation by Chantal Bilodeau.
Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards

Final Weeks To Submit For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards

by BWW Awards — October 14, 2025
Time is running out 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.
Review: JONAS AND BARRY IN THE HOME at Ottawa Little Theatre

Review: JONAS AND BARRY IN THE HOME at Ottawa Little Theatre

by Courtney Castelino — September 29, 2025
What did our critic think of JONAS AND BARRY IN THE HOME at Ottawa Little Theatre?
Theatre Collingwood Donor Drive Gains Momentum With Fall Highlights

Theatre Collingwood Donor Drive Gains Momentum With Fall Highlights

by BWW News Desk — September 26, 2025
Theatre Collingwood’s ELEVATE Donor Drive has reached 70% of its $50,000 goal.
Review: Kanata Theatre Launches its 2025-2026 Season with DEATHTRAP

Review: Kanata Theatre Launches its 2025-2026 Season with DEATHTRAP

by Courtney Castelino — September 13, 2025
Kanata Theatre launched its 2025-2026 season with murder most foul.
Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards

Nominations Open For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards

by BWW Awards — September 10, 2025
Nominations are now open 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.
Guild Festival Theatre Bids Farewell To General Manager Christine Luksts

Guild Festival Theatre Bids Farewell To General Manager Christine Luksts

by BWW News Desk — August 28, 2025
​On Sunday, after the closing performance of Heratio, Guild Festival Theatre announced that Christine Luksts, the company's General Manager, will be stepping down later this year.
Review: Tweed & Company Theatre's Presentation of JERSEY BOYS

Review: Tweed & Company Theatre's Presentation of JERSEY BOYS

by Courtney Castelino — August 20, 2025
What did our critic think of Tweed & Company's presentation of JERSEY BOYS?
Review: Broadway Across Canada's HAMILTON at the National Arts Centre

Review: Broadway Across Canada's HAMILTON at the National Arts Centre

by Courtney Castelino — August 8, 2025
What did our critic think of HAMILTON at National Arts Centre?

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