The Spotlight Returns: Broadway Across Canada Unveils 2025–2026 Ottawa Lineup

 While hopping on a plane to New York City to catch a Broadway show might be a bit ambitious these days, there's great news for Ottawa residents: Broadway Across Canada is returning to the National Arts Centre for the 2025–2026 season. The North American touring theatre company will bring five

Simply the Best: TINA: The Tina Turner Musical Brings Power and Soul to Ottawa

 The story of Anna Mae Bullock might have faded into the annals of American rhythm and blues history if not for the sheer force of will of the woman the world knows as Tina Turner. She broke free, rebuilt herself from the ground up, and—guided by a visionary young producer—transformed

‘MJ the Musical’ is Outstanding with an Infectious Spirit

 Broadway Across Canada once again has brought a fantastic show to the National Arts Centre. MJ the Musical made its debut on New Year's Eve and will run through January 5. The show is a jukebox musical that explores the life of Michael Jackson. It opened on Broadway in 2022

Give the Gift of Broadway Across Canada’s BEETLEJUICE

 He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to our city. Broadway Across Canada’s North American Tour of BEETLEJUICE, the edgy and irreverent Broadway smash-hit musical comedy, is coming to the National Arts Centre from May 27 to June 1. Tickets went on sale Monday, December 16,

Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ Leaps Back to Ottawa from October 24th-November 10th

 The mere mention of the name The Lion King evokes the melodies of Elton John’s “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” and “The Circle of Life,” as images of giraffes strutting, birds swooping, and gazelles leaping come to mind. The famous ballads for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 1994 animated film

SIX is a Remarkable Musical that Will Leave you Humming Long After the Curtain Falls

 Twenty-four hours ago, I knew I would be going to the National Arts Centre to see a show called SIX, but I purposely didn’t investigate the production. I went in without any knowledge of what I was about to see. Fast forward to post-show, and I find myself immersed in

Henry VIII’s Wives Reign Supreme in Broadway Across Canada’s SIX

 From May 21 to May 26, 2024, buckle up for the ultimate royal rumble as Broadway Across Canada brings its sensational production SIX by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss to the National Arts Centre. SIX isn’t just any musical; it’s a royal sensation that has taken the theatre

Broadway Across Canada’s Magnificent Performance of Frozen Will Warm Your Heart

 In 2013, when the animated movie Frozen came out, Disney was sitting on the proverbial gold mine. Voiced by Kristen Bell (Anna) and Idina Menzel (Elsa), the film grossed over $1.2 billion at the box office and won two Academy Awards, including Best Animated Feature and Best Song for Let

“Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Time of The Temptations” is a Not-to-Be-Missed Musical Celebration

 I Can’t Get Next To You had barely finished when the audience at the National Arts Centre sprang to their feet in raucous applause for the standing ovation. The reaction to The Temptations’ song makes you realize the incredible staying power of great music. The Motown group must have surely

Broadway Across Canada’s Hairspray Exemplifies why Live Theatre is so Precious

 Broadway Across Canada’s production of Hairspray made its National Arts Centre (NAC) debut last night, where it will run through November 19th. As a man with a shaved head, I was looking forward to seeing a musical named after a product I don’t use. Based on a book by Mark

Broadway Across Canada Tickets Make a Great Gift!

 This holiday season, stuff the stockings of your loved ones with tickets to  Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations. They also make a great gift for that someone on your list who is hard to buy for. The winner of the 2019 Tony Award for

A modern take on Orpheus and Eurydice HADESTOWN is not to be missed!

 Broadway Across Canada has done it again; the company has brought yet another not-to-be-missed musical to the Nation’s Capital. Now playing at the National Arts Centre (NAC), HADESTOWN is a modern take on the ancient Greek tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice. Metaphors abound in Anaïs Mitchell’s adaptation of the classic

The musical inspired by the film, “Mean Girls,” will inspire you!

 Book: Tina Fey  Music: Jeff Richmond  Lyrics: Neil Benjamin At last night’s Broadway Across Canada production of Mean Girls, it was clear that this was a ‘girls’ night out.’ The scene brought me back to the release of the first Sex and the City movie when theatres were full of women excited

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend – September 2-4, 2022

 Cirque du soleil - Kooza When: Until September 25, 2022 Where: Zibi, 3 Rue Eddy, Gatineau What time: Various time Admission: From $50 • Click here for tickets The family-friendly Cirque du Soleil’s big top is back with the production KOOZA. The amazing show is non-stop entertainment from beginning to end.

Broadway Across Canada at the NAC continues to wow with Anastasia

 Broadway Across Canada at the National Arts Centre has impressed me three times in two months. When Hamilton finally touched down, after a two-year delay, it wowed audiences in Ottawa as it has in every other market. Dear Evan Hansen was up next to remind people that musical theatre is for

Les Misérables redux is still “Master of the House”!

 Ottawa fans of the popular musical phenomenon Les Misérables no longer have to wait “One Day More” to return to the streets of 19th century Paris.  Just in time for a “Heart Full of Love” Valentine’s Date with your sweetie, all the romance, action, drama and songs even George Costanza