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OttawaMusicals is back at the Great Canadian Theatre Company with their 9th annual panto, a rollicking family musical adventure inspired by the classic story of ...



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


by A.A. Cristi - 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 anniversar...

PUZZLES Comes to Toronto Fringe


by Stephi Wild - July 01, 2025

Puzzles is a gripping psychological mystery and emotionally charged family drama, playing at the Alumnae Theatre Mainspace in July. Learn more about the show here!...

25th Annual Lawyer Play Brings AS YOU LIKE IT To The Great Canadian Theatre Company


by A.A. Cristi - April 30, 2025

The Great Canadian Theatre Company with the County of Carleton Law Association will be presenting Shakespeare's As You Like It from April 30th to May 3rd for the 25th Annual Lawyer Play Fundraiser. ...

Review: VIERGE at Great Canadian Theatre Company


by Courtney Castelino - March 21, 2025

What did our critic think of VIERGE at Great Canadian Theatre Company?...

Feature: Ilana Lucas Picks the Top Toronto Theatre of 2024


by Ilana Lucas - January 01, 2025

What did our critic have to say about Toronto's Top Theatre of 2024?...

Review: Ottawa Musicals' THE HUMBUG HUSTLE at Great Canadian Theatre Company


by Courtney Castelino - December 30, 2024

What did our critic think of OTTAWA MUSICALS' THE HUMBUG HUSTLE at Great Canadian Theatre Company?...

Review: FLOP! AN IMPROVISED MUSICAL FIASCO at Great Canadian Theatre Company


by Courtney Castelino - December 13, 2024

What did our critic think of FLOP! AN IMPROVISED MUSICAL FIASCO at Great Canadian Theatre Company?...

8th Annual THE HUMBUG HUSTLE: A HOLIDAY PHANTOM-IME is Coming to OttawaMusicals


by Chloe Rabinowitz - 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. ...

Great Canadian Theatre Company to Present World Premiere of BEOWULF IN AFGHANISTAN


by Chloe Rabinowitz - 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....

The Great Canadian Theatre Company To Open 50th Anniversary Season With Classic Canadian Comedy


by A.A. Cristi - 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....

Past Shows

The Humbug Hustle: A Holiday Phantom-ime


OttawaMusicals is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved annual family musical with their  8th Annual Panto: The Humbug Hustle: A Holiday Phantom-ime . ...

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Sherlock Holmes and the Locked Room in Ottawa Sherlock Holmes and the Locked Room
The Gladstone Theatre (2/18 - 2/28)
Pressure in Ottawa Pressure
Ottawa Little Theatre (6/10 - 6/27)
Dirty Dancing In Concert in Ottawa Dirty Dancing In Concert
National Arts Centre (4/4 - 4/4)
ONCE in Ottawa ONCE
The Gladstone Theatre (6/3 - 6/13)
HOOK: A NEW FAMILY MUSICAL @ The BVP in Ottawa HOOK: A NEW FAMILY MUSICAL @ The BVP
Tweed & Company Theatre (12/10 - 12/20)
Ethan Claymore’s Christmas in Ottawa Ethan Claymore’s Christmas
Ottawa Little Theatre (12/2 - 12/19)
Antigone in Ottawa Antigone
The Gladstone Theatre (3/18 - 3/21)
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