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The National Arts Centre (NAC) is Canada’s bilingual, multi-disciplinary home for the performing arts. The NAC presents, creates, produces, and co-produces performing arts programming in various streams—the NAC Orchestra, Dance, English Theatre, French Theatre, Indigenous Theatre, and Popular Music and Variety—and nurtures the next generation of audiences and artists from across Canada.News
Amelia Bullmore Will Lead THEPENELOPIAD at York Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026
Amelia Bullmore will star as Penelope in York Theatre Royal's major UK revival of Margaret Atwood's THE PENELOPIAD, the first since the RSC's 2007 premiere, directed by Juliet Forster.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 4, 2026
Amelia Bullmore will star as Penelope in York Theatre Royal's major UK revival of Margaret Atwood's THE PENELOPIAD, the first since the RSC's 2007 premiere, directed by Juliet Forster.
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM to Close Calgary Philharmonic's 2025/2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Calgary Philharmonic will present a rarely performed note-for-note production of Mendelssohn's score to Shakespeare's play, led by former Music Director Hans Graf at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2026
The Calgary Philharmonic will present a rarely performed note-for-note production of Mendelssohn's score to Shakespeare's play, led by former Music Director Hans Graf at the Jack Singer Concert Hall.
COME FROM AWAY and More Set For Segal Centre 2026-2027 Theatre Season
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
The Segal Centre for Performing Arts announced its upcoming theatre season. The lineup will include Come From Away, The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience, It Came From Outer Space, and more.
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2026
The Segal Centre for Performing Arts announced its upcoming theatre season. The lineup will include Come From Away, The Secret Chord: A Leonard Cohen Experience, It Came From Outer Space, and more.
La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines Names Fabien Marcil as New Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines announced Fabien Marcil as Artistic Director and co-Executive Director, joining Christiane Chaput in a new shared general management structure at the Montreal contemporary arts venue.
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2026
La Chapelle Scènes Contemporaines announced Fabien Marcil as Artistic Director and co-Executive Director, joining Christiane Chaput in a new shared general management structure at the Montreal contemporary arts venue.
WAKE, 2021, and More Set For ArtsEmerson 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
ArtsEmerson announced its 2026/27 season, featuring eight theatrical events from the U.S., Ireland, Canada, and South Africa, including works by Taylor Mac and Tony Award nominee Patrick Page.
by Stephi Wild - May 21, 2026
ArtsEmerson announced its 2026/27 season, featuring eight theatrical events from the U.S., Ireland, Canada, and South Africa, including works by Taylor Mac and Tony Award nominee Patrick Page.
Review: MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - May 15, 2026
What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at National Arts Centre?
by Courtney Castelino - May 15, 2026
What did our critic think of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL at National Arts Centre?
Pacific Theatre Reveals All-Canadian 2026/27 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Pacific Theatre announced its 2026/27 season, featuring a national tour of SON OF A PREACHERMAN, the return of CHRISTMAS PRESENCE, and the world premiere of MENTAL by Jill Daum, marking the company's first season at its new Granville Island home.
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2026
Pacific Theatre announced its 2026/27 season, featuring a national tour of SON OF A PREACHERMAN, the return of CHRISTMAS PRESENCE, and the world premiere of MENTAL by Jill Daum, marking the company's first season at its new Granville Island home.
National Arts Centre Unveils 2026–2027 Season Across Music, Theatre, Dance, and Popular Music
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The National Arts Centre in Ottawa announced its upcoming season, featuring new NAC Orchestra Music Director John Storgårds, dance, theatre, and performances by Bruce Cockburn, Hilary Hahn, and Zadie Smith.
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026
The National Arts Centre in Ottawa announced its upcoming season, featuring new NAC Orchestra Music Director John Storgårds, dance, theatre, and performances by Bruce Cockburn, Hilary Hahn, and Zadie Smith.
Pianist Gabriela Montero Will Perform Spanish Music Recital at 92NY
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Gabriela Montero will perform a recital of Spanish and Spanish-inspired works at 92NY's Kaufmann Concert Hall, featuring pieces by Albéniz, Granados, and rarely performed miniatures by Alicia de Larrocha.
by Stephi Wild - May 5, 2026
Gabriela Montero will perform a recital of Spanish and Spanish-inspired works at 92NY's Kaufmann Concert Hall, featuring pieces by Albéniz, Granados, and rarely performed miniatures by Alicia de Larrocha.
Review: THE INVISIBLE at National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - May 3, 2026
What did our critic think of THE INVISIBLE at National Arts Centre?
by Courtney Castelino - May 3, 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 - Apr 25, 2026
What did our critic think of PROCESSION at National Arts Centre?
by Courtney Castelino - Apr 25, 2026
What did our critic think of PROCESSION at National Arts Centre?
THE THREE MEXICAN TENORS To Be Presented By Pacific Symphony
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Pacific Symphony will present THE THREE MEXICAN TENORS, featuring Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez alongside his father Jorge Lopez-Yañez and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 23, 2026
Pacific Symphony will present THE THREE MEXICAN TENORS, featuring Principal Pops Conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez alongside his father Jorge Lopez-Yañez and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall.
CICADAS Will Have Toronto Premiere At Tarragon Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
Tarragon Theatre will stage the world premiere of CICADAS, a co-production with NAC English Theatre and fu-GEN, written by David Yee and composed by Chris Thornborrow, directed by Nina Lee Aquino.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026
Tarragon Theatre will stage the world premiere of CICADAS, a co-production with NAC English Theatre and fu-GEN, written by David Yee and composed by Chris Thornborrow, directed by Nina Lee Aquino.
Danse Danse Will Perform HAMLET by Robert Lepage and Guillaume Côté in Montreal
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
Ex Machina and Côté Danse's HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK returns to Montreal's Salle Ludger-Duvernay, Monument-National, with nine performers interpreting Shakespeare through dance, set design, and an original score.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 15, 2026
Ex Machina and Côté Danse's HAMLET, PRINCE OF DENMARK returns to Montreal's Salle Ludger-Duvernay, Monument-National, with nine performers interpreting Shakespeare through dance, set design, and an original score.
Review: STEPHANIE LAKE COMPANY'S MANIFESTO presented by National Arts Centre Dance
by Courtney Castelino - Apr 12, 2026
What did our critic think of STEPHANIE LAKE COMPANY'S MANIFESTO at National Arts Centre?
by Courtney Castelino - Apr 12, 2026
What did our critic think of STEPHANIE LAKE COMPANY'S MANIFESTO at National Arts Centre?
Review: The World Premiere of CICADAS at the National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Apr 12, 2026
What did our critic think of CICADAS at National Arts Centre?
by Courtney Castelino - Apr 12, 2026
What did our critic think of CICADAS at National Arts Centre?
Ballet Edmonton Will Perform LUMEN in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026
Ballet Edmonton will present LUMEN, a mixed program of contemporary dance works by Diego Ramalho, Nevan Boyden, and the Artists of Ballet Edmonton at the Triffo Theatre in Allard Hall at MacEwan University May 8–10.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 9, 2026
Ballet Edmonton will present LUMEN, a mixed program of contemporary dance works by Diego Ramalho, Nevan Boyden, and the Artists of Ballet Edmonton at the Triffo Theatre in Allard Hall at MacEwan University May 8–10.
Review: The World Premiere of Tomson Highway's ROSE at the National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Mar 29, 2026
What did our critic think of ROSE at National Arts Centre?
by Courtney Castelino - Mar 29, 2026
What did our critic think of ROSE at National Arts Centre?
Review: Broadway Across Canada's Presentation of & JULIET at the National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Mar 27, 2026
What did our critic think of & JULIET at National Arts Centre?
by Courtney Castelino - Mar 27, 2026
What did our critic think of & JULIET at National Arts Centre?
Crow's Theatre Reveals 2026-27 Season - A FINE BALANCE, MACBETH and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026
Crow's Theatre has revealed its 2026-27 season—the organization's 43rd season of programming—celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their permanent east-end home at Dundas and Carlaw.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026
Crow's Theatre has revealed its 2026-27 season—the organization's 43rd season of programming—celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their permanent east-end home at Dundas and Carlaw.
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