Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Ottawa Awards
by BWW Awards - December 09, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - December 09, 2024
Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: ON THE FARCE DAY OF CHRISTMAS at Ottawa Little Theatre
by Courtney Castelino - December 07, 2024
What did our critic think of ON THE FARCE DAY OF CHRISTMAS at Ottawa Little Theatre?
by Courtney Castelino - December 07, 2024
What did our critic think of ON THE FARCE DAY OF CHRISTMAS at Ottawa Little Theatre?
Review: NAC Dance's Presentation of Les Grands Ballet Canadiens' THE NUTCRACKER
by Courtney Castelino - December 07, 2024
What did our critic think of NAC Dance's Presentation of Les Grands Ballet Canadiens' THE NUTCRACKER?
by Courtney Castelino - December 07, 2024
What did our critic think of NAC Dance's Presentation of Les Grands Ballet Canadiens' THE NUTCRACKER?
Theatre Collingwood Celebrates Season Of Giving With Generous Community Support
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2024
As we enter the season of giving, Theatre Collingwood has received a wave of generous charitable donations from individuals and businesses that have rallied to support the arts, and specifically, their Giving Tuesday efforts.
by BWW News Desk - December 06, 2024
As we enter the season of giving, Theatre Collingwood has received a wave of generous charitable donations from individuals and businesses that have rallied to support the arts, and specifically, their Giving Tuesday efforts.
8th Annual THE HUMBUG HUSTLE: A HOLIDAY PHANTOM-IME is Coming to OttawaMusicals
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2024
OttawaMusicals will present the return of its beloved annual family musical with their 8th Annual Panto: The Humbug Hustle: A Holiday Phantom-ime. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2024
OttawaMusicals will present the return of its beloved annual family musical with their 8th Annual Panto: The Humbug Hustle: A Holiday Phantom-ime. Learn how to purchase tickets.
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Ottawa Awards
by BWW Awards - December 02, 2024
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - December 02, 2024
Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Review: Toto Too Theatre's Presentation of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at The Gladstone
by Courtney Castelino - November 30, 2024
What did our critic think of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at The Gladstone?
by Courtney Castelino - November 30, 2024
What did our critic think of THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at The Gladstone?
Voting Open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards
by BWW Awards - November 27, 2024
Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
by BWW Awards - November 27, 2024
Voting is now open for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.
Review: BEOWULF IN AFGHANISTAN at Great Canadian Theatre Company
by Courtney Castelino - November 18, 2024
What did our critic think of BEOWULF IN AFGHANISTAN at Great Canadian Theatre Company?
by Courtney Castelino - November 18, 2024
What did our critic think of BEOWULF IN AFGHANISTAN at Great Canadian Theatre Company?
Review: Orpheus Musical Theatre's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
by Courtney Castelino - November 17, 2024
What did our critic think of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Orpheus Musical Theatre?
by Courtney Castelino - November 17, 2024
What did our critic think of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at Orpheus Musical Theatre?
Review: DANGEROUS LIAISONS at Kanata Theatre
by Courtney Castelino - November 07, 2024
Kanata Theatre opened its 56th season this week with Dangerous Liaisons, a steamy historical play set in pre-Revolutionary France, written by Christopher Hampton and directed here by Sarah Hegger. The play is based upon a novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, entitled Les Liaisons Dangereuses, published in 1782. Some audience members may also recall the 1988 film adaptation, featuring an all-star cast, including Glen Close, John Malkovich, and Michelle Pfeiffer. In Hampton’s play, former lovers, La Marquise de Merteuil (Megan LeMarquand) and Le Vicomte de Valmont (Stavros Sakiadis), conspire to conquest, seduce, and even assault individuals they desire or want to use as pawns for revenge against their foes. La Marquise and Le Vicompte treat everyone around them as disposable playthings, without realizing that actions invariably have consequences. With its themes of morality, lust, betrayal, and vengeance, Dangerous Liaisons is unusual in that its primary characters are less sympathetic than its secondary players. The audience feels more compassion for the innocent and naïve Cecile Volanges (Ava Gustine, in her acting debut), the sincerely smitten Presidente de Tourvel (the talented Lindsey Keene), and the foppish Chevalier Danceny (Thomas Jestin) as they are each used, abused, and secretly mocked by their tormentors disguised as concerned friends.
by Courtney Castelino - November 07, 2024
Kanata Theatre opened its 56th season this week with Dangerous Liaisons, a steamy historical play set in pre-Revolutionary France, written by Christopher Hampton and directed here by Sarah Hegger. The play is based upon a novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, entitled Les Liaisons Dangereuses, published in 1782. Some audience members may also recall the 1988 film adaptation, featuring an all-star cast, including Glen Close, John Malkovich, and Michelle Pfeiffer. In Hampton’s play, former lovers, La Marquise de Merteuil (Megan LeMarquand) and Le Vicomte de Valmont (Stavros Sakiadis), conspire to conquest, seduce, and even assault individuals they desire or want to use as pawns for revenge against their foes. La Marquise and Le Vicompte treat everyone around them as disposable playthings, without realizing that actions invariably have consequences. With its themes of morality, lust, betrayal, and vengeance, Dangerous Liaisons is unusual in that its primary characters are less sympathetic than its secondary players. The audience feels more compassion for the innocent and naïve Cecile Volanges (Ava Gustine, in her acting debut), the sincerely smitten Presidente de Tourvel (the talented Lindsey Keene), and the foppish Chevalier Danceny (Thomas Jestin) as they are each used, abused, and secretly mocked by their tormentors disguised as concerned friends.
O CHRISTMAS TEA to Play The Victoria Theatre This Holiday Season
by Blair Ingenthron - November 03, 2024
Reminiscent of classic British pantos, and blending physical comedy, quick-witted wordplay, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy will take the stage at the Victoria Theatre on Sunday, December 8 at 3 P.M.
by Blair Ingenthron - November 03, 2024
Reminiscent of classic British pantos, and blending physical comedy, quick-witted wordplay, and cleverly crafted interactive elements, O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy will take the stage at the Victoria Theatre on Sunday, December 8 at 3 P.M.
Review: SNOW IN MIDSUMMER at the National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - November 03, 2024
What did our critic think of SNOW IN MIDSUMMER at National Arts Centre?
by Courtney Castelino - November 03, 2024
What did our critic think of SNOW IN MIDSUMMER at National Arts Centre?
Great Canadian Theatre Company to Present World Premiere of BEOWULF IN AFGHANISTAN
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2024
Anniversary celebrations continue at the Great Canadian Theatre Company, with the second play of the season, Beowulf in Afghanistan, a world premiere by local playwright Laurie Fyffe, developed with support from GCTC’s Tributary Project. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2024
Anniversary celebrations continue at the Great Canadian Theatre Company, with the second play of the season, Beowulf in Afghanistan, a world premiere by local playwright Laurie Fyffe, developed with support from GCTC’s Tributary Project. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: GUILTY CONSCIENCE at Ottawa Little Theatre
by Courtney Castelino - November 01, 2024
Arthur Jamison (David McIntyre) wants nothing more than to kill his wife. A criminal attorney by profession, as he obsesses on the couch in his New York City townhouse, he realizes he has a big problem.
by Courtney Castelino - November 01, 2024
Arthur Jamison (David McIntyre) wants nothing more than to kill his wife. A criminal attorney by profession, as he obsesses on the couch in his New York City townhouse, he realizes he has a big problem.
Review: Ovation Productions' INTO THE WOODS at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe
by Courtney Castelino - October 28, 2024
Ovation Productions presents one high quality musical theatre show per year in Ottawa. Last year’s presentation of Cabaret was outstanding, and I had high hopes for Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods this year. This production shares its run with Broadway Across Canada’s presentation of Disney's The Lion King. For any other company, this could have been unfortunate timing but, because of the quality of Ovation’s shows, Into the Woods can easily compete.
by Courtney Castelino - October 28, 2024
Ovation Productions presents one high quality musical theatre show per year in Ottawa. Last year’s presentation of Cabaret was outstanding, and I had high hopes for Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods this year. This production shares its run with Broadway Across Canada’s presentation of Disney's The Lion King. For any other company, this could have been unfortunate timing but, because of the quality of Ovation’s shows, Into the Woods can easily compete.
Submissions Close 10/31 for Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards
by BWW Awards - October 28, 2024
Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards. Don't miss Thursday's October 31st deadline!
by BWW Awards - October 28, 2024
Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards. Don't miss Thursday's October 31st deadline!
Review: DISNEY'S THE LION KING at National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - October 26, 2024
What did our critic think of DISNEY'S THE LION KING at National Arts Centre?
by Courtney Castelino - October 26, 2024
What did our critic think of DISNEY'S THE LION KING at National Arts Centre?
Interview: Darnell Abraham of DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - October 22, 2024
I had the privilege to speak with Darnell Abraham about his background and his role as Mufasa in the upcoming Broadway Across Canada presentation of Disney’s The Lion King, including some insight into the preparation that goes into such a physical role, favourite scenes, and the timelessness of the musical's themes.
by Courtney Castelino - October 22, 2024
I had the privilege to speak with Darnell Abraham about his background and his role as Mufasa in the upcoming Broadway Across Canada presentation of Disney’s The Lion King, including some insight into the preparation that goes into such a physical role, favourite scenes, and the timelessness of the musical's themes.
Last Chance To Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards
by BWW Awards - October 21, 2024
Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards. Don't miss next week's October 31st deadline!
by BWW Awards - October 21, 2024
Time is running out to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards. Don't miss next week's October 31st deadline!
Review: Chamber + Silent Tides + Bolero X at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - October 18, 2024
What did our critic think of Chamber + Silent Tides + Bolero X at National Arts Centre? Read the review.
by Courtney Castelino - October 18, 2024
What did our critic think of Chamber + Silent Tides + Bolero X at National Arts Centre? Read the review.
Submit Nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards – 2 Weeks Left!
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2024
There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
by BWW Awards - October 14, 2024
There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards. The 2024 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Review: FIRST METIS MAN OF ODESA at National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - September 21, 2024
What did our critic think of FIRST MÉTIS MAN OF ODESA at National Arts Centre?
by Courtney Castelino - September 21, 2024
What did our critic think of FIRST MÉTIS MAN OF ODESA at National Arts Centre?
The Great Canadian Theatre Company To Open 50th Anniversary Season With Classic Canadian Comedy
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2024
GCTC announced its 50th Anniversary Season will open with the classic Canadian comedy THE ANGER IN ERNEST AND ERNESTINE, celebrating a milestone with a beloved play that explores relationships and humor.
by BWW News Desk - September 12, 2024
GCTC announced its 50th Anniversary Season will open with the classic Canadian comedy THE ANGER IN ERNEST AND ERNESTINE, celebrating a milestone with a beloved play that explores relationships and humor.
Theatre Collingwood To Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony This Week
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2024
Theatre Collingwood has announced a special ceremony at its office on Wednesday, September 11th, at 4:30 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2024
Theatre Collingwood has announced a special ceremony at its office on Wednesday, September 11th, at 4:30 p.m.
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