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....

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!...

by Courtney Castelino - December 06, 2025

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

by Courtney Castelino - November 05, 2025

What did our critic think of MRS. DOUBTFIRE 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....

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.....

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....

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. ...

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....

by Courtney Castelino - April 06, 2025

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