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& Juliet
& Juliet
3/24 - 3/29/2026


CREATED BY THE EMMY®-WINNING WRITER FROM “SCHITT’S CREEK,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: ...

Dirty Dancing In Concert


Get ready to have the time of your life and immerse yourself in the romance of this beloved classic with an unforgettable evening. Guests attending ...

Dirty Dancing In Concert


Get ready to have the time of your life and immerse yourself in the romance of this beloved classic with an unforgettable evening. Guests attending ...

Dirty Dancing In Concert


Get ready to have the time of your life and immerse yourself in the romance of this beloved classic with an unforgettable evening. Guests attending ...

Moulin Rouge!
Moulin Rouge!
5/12 - 5/17/2026


Baz Luhrmann's luscious film comes to life on stage in one of the most eye-popping shows to ever hit Broadway. Enter a world of splendor ...



Review: Broadway Across Canada's Presentation of CLUE LIVE ON STAGE! at the National Arts Centre


by Courtney Castelino - January 07, 2026

Broadway Across Canada’s presentation of Clue Live on Stage! rolled into Ottawa’s National Arts Centre last night. The show, written by Jonathan Lynn, is based on the 1985 film, Clue (also written by Lynn), which was itself based on the popular Hasbro board game....

The Dance Theatre of Harlem Comes to Ottawa in January


by Stephi Wild - January 05, 2026

The Dance Theatre of Harlem will present a special performance at National Arts Centre in downtown Ottawa on January 29 and 30, 2026. Learn more here!...

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


by Courtney Castelino - December 06, 2025

What did our critic think of THE STORYVILLE MOSQUITO at National Arts Centre?...

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


by Courtney Castelino - November 05, 2025

What did our critic think of MRS. DOUBTFIRE at National Arts Centre?...

Review: IHSANE at National Arts Centre


by Courtney Castelino - October 13, 2025

What did our critic think of IHSANE at National Arts Centre? NAC Dance’s new 2025-2026 season is now in full swing, presenting events showcasing artists from across the globe. Ihsane, a co-production between the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève and Eastman, is an utterly captivating show....

Interview: Tyler Fauntleroy of HAMILTON at Ottawa's National Arts Centre


by Courtney Castelino - July 24, 2025

Tyler Fauntleroy talked about his personal journey with the show, provided insight into the musical's themes, and gave some reasons why Canadian audiences should see a story about America's beginnings, despite current cross-border tensions.....

Review: MAHABHARATA: PART 2 DHARMA - THE LIFE WE CHOOSE at National Arts Centre


by Courtney Castelino - May 22, 2025

What did our critic think of MAHABHARATA: PART 2 - DHARMA THE LIFE WE CHOOSE at National Arts Centre? See it on stage in Ottawa until May 24th,  before it heads to Manhattan’s Lincoln Center. Tickets are available at the link below....

Review: The NAC English Theatre's Presentation of the Epic MAHABHARATA: KARMA - PART 1


by Courtney Castelino - May 16, 2025

The curtain closed on Mahabharata: Karma - Part 1 The Life We Inherit to an uproar of applause. Upon exiting the theatre, the air was filled with loud, excited chatter, as is always the case at the National Arts Centre when the audience is deeply appreciative of what they have just seen. ...

Review: MOMIX's ALICE at Ottawa's National Arts Centre


by Courtney Castelino - May 11, 2025

The National Arts Centre Dance’s final show of the season is MOMIX’s Alice, a piece that takes us on a journey down the proverbial rabbit hole into a beautiful, bizarre, and surreal world....

Review: The Royal Winnipeg Ballet's JEKYLL AND HYDE at Ottawa's National Arts Centre


by Courtney Castelino - April 06, 2025

What did our critic think of JEKYLL AND HYDE at National Arts Centre?...

Past Shows

Clue
1/6 - 1/11/2026


The Walsh Jesuit High School CenterStage Theatre presents an evening of Murder/Mystery Theatre! This evening will be a live, double feature of two plays: “A ...

Mrs. Doubtfire
11/4 - 11/9/2025


Based on the 1993 Twentieth Century Fox film of the same title and the best-selling novel, "Alias Madame Doubtfire" by Anne Fine, MRS. DOUBTFIRE follows ...

Matt Dusk sings Sinatra


Following sold-out dates across North America, multi-award winning, platinum-selling Canadian crooner Matt Dusk is bringing audiences back to the 1960s Las Vegas with his new ...

Videos


Pressure in Ottawa Pressure
Ottawa Little Theatre (6/10 - 6/27)
& Juliet in Ottawa & Juliet
National Arts Centre (3/24 - 3/29)
Ethan Claymore’s Christmas in Ottawa Ethan Claymore’s Christmas
Ottawa Little Theatre (12/2 - 12/19)
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd in Ottawa The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Ottawa Little Theatre (2/25 - 3/14)
Dirty Dancing In Concert in Ottawa Dirty Dancing In Concert
National Arts Centre (4/4 - 4/4)
August: Osage County in Ottawa August: Osage County
The Gladstone Theatre (2/4 - 2/14)
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