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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
Great Canadian Theatre Company Unveils 2026"2027 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026
The Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) will present an expanded lineup for its 26-27 season, featuring larger-scale productions and a diverse array of artists in Ottawa.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2026
The Great Canadian Theatre Company (GCTC) will present an expanded lineup for its 26-27 season, featuring larger-scale productions and a diverse array of artists in Ottawa.
The Cleveland Institute of Music Appoints Chad Hoopes To Violin Faculty
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026
The Cleveland Institute of Music has appointed Chad Hoopes to its violin faculty, further strengthening the depth and vitality of the string department.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2026
The Cleveland Institute of Music has appointed Chad Hoopes to its violin faculty, further strengthening the depth and vitality of the string department.
Josh Johnson Reveals Dates for 2026 Tour JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026
The Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, and The Daily Show rotating host and correspondent will be embarking on Josh Johnson'S COMEDY BAND CAMP as his next tour, a one-of-a-kind stand up and live music experience that brings together all the community of being in one big band and all the nostalgia of summer camp.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 4, 2026
The Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, and The Daily Show rotating host and correspondent will be embarking on Josh Johnson'S COMEDY BAND CAMP as his next tour, a one-of-a-kind stand up and live music experience that brings together all the community of being in one big band and all the nostalgia of summer camp.
Review: AFTER THE RAIN at the National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Mar 2, 2026
What did our critic think of AFTER THE RAIN at National Arts Centre?
by Courtney Castelino - Mar 2, 2026
What did our critic think of AFTER THE RAIN at National Arts Centre?
Rose-Ingrid Benjamin to Debut WHITE AS SNOW at NYC Fringe This April
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026
Lakou Loulouz will present White As Snow written and performed by Rose-Ingrid Benjamin, directed by Kyle Brown, featuring musical direction and compositions by Katie James.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2026
Lakou Loulouz will present White As Snow written and performed by Rose-Ingrid Benjamin, directed by Kyle Brown, featuring musical direction and compositions by Katie James.
THE PENELOPIAD Comes to York Theatre Royal in October
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
York Theatre Royal has announced a major UK revival of Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad. Adapted from her novella of the same name, this feminist retelling of Homer’s The Odyssey gives voice to the silenced Penelope and her chorus of maids.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
York Theatre Royal has announced a major UK revival of Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad. Adapted from her novella of the same name, this feminist retelling of Homer’s The Odyssey gives voice to the silenced Penelope and her chorus of maids.
Vías Will Perform TOUT CE QU'IL RESTE
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
On March 28 and 29, 2026, in the intimate setting of Bourgie Hall, Vías will unveil Tout ce qu'il reste, a dance concert presented by Danse Danse and co-produced with Bourgie Hall, the National Arts Centre, and Domaine Forget de Charlevoix.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
On March 28 and 29, 2026, in the intimate setting of Bourgie Hall, Vías will unveil Tout ce qu'il reste, a dance concert presented by Danse Danse and co-produced with Bourgie Hall, the National Arts Centre, and Domaine Forget de Charlevoix.
Canadian Opera Company Unveils 2026/2027 Season Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
The Canadian Opera Company has unveiled its 2026/2027 season, featuring a Canadian world premiere, two new-to-Toronto productions on its mainstage at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, and an additional new work from Opera 5, the COC’s Company-in-Residence, to be performed at the Canadian Opera Company Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2026
The Canadian Opera Company has unveiled its 2026/2027 season, featuring a Canadian world premiere, two new-to-Toronto productions on its mainstage at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, and an additional new work from Opera 5, the COC’s Company-in-Residence, to be performed at the Canadian Opera Company Theatre.
BIG GIRL & Friends Cabaret Supports AFC at Toronto Musical Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026
Toronto Musical Concerts will present BIG GIRL & Friends | A Cabaret for a Cause, an exciting musical theatre evening of live performance where every ticket directly supports The AFC.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 17, 2026
Toronto Musical Concerts will present BIG GIRL & Friends | A Cabaret for a Cause, an exciting musical theatre evening of live performance where every ticket directly supports The AFC.
13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL Will Make North American Premiere in Toronto
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026
The 2026/27 Operation Mirvish Theatre Season has been announced at the Mirvish Theatre in Toronto, including the North American premiere of 13 Going on 30 - The Musical. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2026
The 2026/27 Operation Mirvish Theatre Season has been announced at the Mirvish Theatre in Toronto, including the North American premiere of 13 Going on 30 - The Musical. Learn more here!
Jing Wang Named Guest Concertmaster for China NCPA Orchestra
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
Invited and appointed by the China National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra, Jing Wang, Concertmaster of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, will assume the position of Guest Concertmaster of the China NCPA Orchestra.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2026
Invited and appointed by the China National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra, Jing Wang, Concertmaster of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, will assume the position of Guest Concertmaster of the China NCPA Orchestra.
COME FROM AWAY and More Set for Citadel Theatre 2026/27 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
The Citadel Theatre has revealed its 2026/27 season, a wide-ranging and adventurous lineup that celebrates stories from across Canada and around the world, while marking a major milestone in the theatre's history.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026
The Citadel Theatre has revealed its 2026/27 season, a wide-ranging and adventurous lineup that celebrates stories from across Canada and around the world, while marking a major milestone in the theatre's history.
Boston Ballet to Present LE SACRE DU PRINTEMPS and THE SEASONS' CANON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Boston Ballet will present Winter Experience, a program comprised of two high-octane ballets that have made a mark on dance history: Resident Choreographer Jorma Elo’s Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring) and Crystal Pite’s The Seasons’ Canon.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2026
Boston Ballet will present Winter Experience, a program comprised of two high-octane ballets that have made a mark on dance history: Resident Choreographer Jorma Elo’s Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring) and Crystal Pite’s The Seasons’ Canon.
Review: The World Premiere of Natasha Mumba's COPPERBELT at the National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Jan 17, 2026
What did our critic think of COPPERBELT at National Arts Centre?
by Courtney Castelino - Jan 17, 2026
What did our critic think of COPPERBELT at National Arts Centre?
World Premiere of COPPERBELT to Debut at Soulpepper Theatre in February
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2026
COPPERBELT, a new play by Zambian-Canadian Natasha Mumba, will premiere at Soulpepper Theatre on February 7, showcasing a unique collaboration between Canadian and Zambian artists.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2026
COPPERBELT, a new play by Zambian-Canadian Natasha Mumba, will premiere at Soulpepper Theatre on February 7, showcasing a unique collaboration between Canadian and Zambian artists.
PRIMARY TRUST Takes The Stage At The Grand Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
Primary Trust will run on the Grand Theatre's Spriet Stage. Director Cherissa Richards leads the way through the tender, quirky, and Pulitzer Prize-winning pages of Playwright Eboni Booth in this all-new, London-made production.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026
Primary Trust will run on the Grand Theatre's Spriet Stage. Director Cherissa Richards leads the way through the tender, quirky, and Pulitzer Prize-winning pages of Playwright Eboni Booth in this all-new, London-made production.
Review: Broadway Across Canada's Presentation of CLUE LIVE ON STAGE! at the National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Jan 8, 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 Courtney Castelino - Jan 8, 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.
Centaur Theatre to Present WINTERWORKS 2026 Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
WinterWorks, Centaur Theatre's festival dedicated to adventurous, experimental, and cutting-edge performance, will return this winter. WinterWorks has evolved into a dynamic showcase of what's next in Canadian performance.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2026
WinterWorks, Centaur Theatre's festival dedicated to adventurous, experimental, and cutting-edge performance, will return this winter. WinterWorks has evolved into a dynamic showcase of what's next in Canadian performance.
The Dance Theatre of Harlem Comes to Ottawa in January
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 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 Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 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!
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards; JERSEY BOYS Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
by BWW Awards - Dec 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Ottawa Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
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