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NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE

1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1, Canada
Ottawa, ON

Upcoming Shows

Moulin Rouge!
Moulin Rouge!
May 12 – May 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...

Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
Jul 28 – Aug 2, 2026

Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits...

The Great Gatsby: A New Musical
Sep 8 – Sep 13, 2026

The party's roaring on Broadway! THE GREAT GATSBY is a “great, big Broadway extravaganza that explodes with life and energy” (Entertainment Weekly). Directed by Marc...

The Sound of Music
Dec 29 – Jan 3, 2027

For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, this Rodgers &...

The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)
The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity)
Mar 9 – Mar 14, 2027

From the creators of South Park comes The Book of Mormon, the musical that lovingly breaks all of Broadway's rules. This story about a mismatched...

Beauty and the Beast
Jun 8 – Jun 13, 2027

Be Our Guest at Disney’s newly reimagined 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences...

The Outsiders
Jul 20 – Jul 25, 2027

In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of “outsiders” battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. This...


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Review: THE BIRDS AND THE BEES at Ottawa Little Theatre


by Courtney Castelino - May 10, 2026

What did our critic think of THE BIRDS AND THE BEES at Ottawa Little Theatre?...

Review: WENWEN DU AND IAN BOSTRIDGE IN RECITAL at the Carlton Dominion-Chalmers Centre


by Courtney Castelino - May 11, 2026

What did our critic think of WENWEN DU AND IAN BOSTRIDGE IN RECITAL at Carlton Dominion-Chalmers Centre?...

Review: THE INVISIBLE at National Arts Centre


by Courtney Castelino - May 03, 2026

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

Review: National Ballet of Canada's PROCESSION at the National Arts Centre


by Courtney Castelino - April 25, 2026

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

Review: Lightwire Theater's DINO-LIGHT at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe


by Courtney Castelino - April 12, 2026

What did our critic think of DINO-LIGHT at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe?...

Review: The World Premiere of CICADAS at the National Arts Centre


by Courtney Castelino - April 12, 2026

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

Review: STEPHANIE LAKE COMPANY'S MANIFESTO presented by National Arts Centre Dance


by Courtney Castelino - April 12, 2026

What did our critic think of STEPHANIE LAKE COMPANY'S MANIFESTO at National Arts Centre?...

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Ottawa Little Theatre


by Courtney Castelino - April 03, 2026

Ottawa Little Theatre’s presentation of Kimberly Akimbo, written by David Lindsay-Abaire, is a fun, quirky, and deeply human play about growing up amid unusual challenges. Set deep in the suburbs of New Jersey, we meet Kimberly (Sharon Bernbaum), a teenager navigating high school, family chaos, an...

Review: The World Premiere of Tomson Highway's ROSE at the National Arts Centre


by Courtney Castelino - March 29, 2026

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

Review: Kanata Theatre's THE WATSONS at the Ron Maslin Playhouse


by Courtney Castelino - March 27, 2026

Kanata Theatre’s newest production, The Watsons, hits all the right buttons. A talented cast, great direction from Val Bogan, and an excellent script by Laura Wade make for a truly delightful night that is well worth the drive to the Ron Maslin Playhouse in Kanata....

Past Shows

Dirty Dancing In Concert
Dirty Dancing In Concert
Apr 4

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
Dirty Dancing In Concert
Apr 4

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
Dirty Dancing In Concert
Apr 4

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...

& Juliet
& Juliet
Mar 24 – Mar 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:...

Genna G at the NAC: Album Launch Party
Genna G at the NAC: Album Launch Party
Mar 19

Ottawa-based actor and musician Genna Giampaolo is proud to announce her first single “I Wanna Fly” will be released March 8, 2026 in honour of...

Matt Dusk sings Sinatra
Matt Dusk sings Sinatra
Sep 15

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


The Cottage in Ottawa The Cottage
Ottawa Little Theatre (9/23-10/10)
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in Ottawa The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Tweed & Company Theatre (6/26-7/05)
Snow White: The Panto in Ottawa Snow White: The Panto
Tweed & Company Theatre (12/09-12/19)
The Birds and the Bees in Ottawa The Birds and the Bees
Ottawa Little Theatre (5/06-5/23)
Murder For Two in Ottawa Murder For Two
Tweed & Company Theatre (8/28-9/06)
Jane Eyre in Ottawa Jane Eyre
Ottawa Little Theatre (10/28-11/14)
Fiddler On The Roof in Ottawa Fiddler On The Roof
Tweed & Company Theatre (8/19-9/06)
Pressure in Ottawa Pressure
Ottawa Little Theatre (6/10-6/27)
The Great Gatsby in Ottawa The Great Gatsby
National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts (9/08-9/13)
Mamma Mia! in Ottawa Mamma Mia!
National Arts Centre (7/28-8/02)