Man of a Million Funny Words – Beloved Comedian Ron James Performs in Ottawa Oct. 24th

 Canadian comedian and best-selling author Ron James has been selling out theatres from coast to coast for more than twenty-five years. Born on the ‘coal town road’ of Glace Bay, Cape Breton and raised in Halifax, he has called Toronto home for the past forty-five years. This verbal gymnast, who

Surviving March Break…Again!

 March Break, that annual, filled-with-anticipation-can’t-wait-for-a-break-from-that-horrendous-place-called-school that fills all children with hope, and parents with panic at the thought of how to occupy their darling offspring, is almost upon us. If you have not already planned an escape to some place warm for the week, here are a few ideas of

Centrepointe Theatres announces second Gruffalo performance

 “A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood…” This may be one of the most well-known opening lines of any children’s book. Of course, it’s from The Gruffalo. The little brown mouse and the Gruffalo, along with other woodland friends, will be making an appearance at Centrepointe Theatres

Hearing Double with The LYNNeS

 Feature photo by Brittany Gawley A cold wind blows down Bank Street. Ottawa doesn’t have tumbleweeds but a Loblaws bag waltzes with the wind and vanishes around a corner. A streetlight flickers as two musicians slinging six strings step into the winter sleet. Both are singer-songwriters. Both came with an arsenal of

Canadian History Sings with Sir John A. Macdonald: The Musical

 If the musical theatre world has taught us anything, it’s that pretty well any topic is ripe to have suddenly burst into song. We’ve had singing plants, dancing cats, shows on Mormons, the final days of Christ and even one about Spiderman. However, how would Canadian history fair if given

Out&About: October 27-November 2, 2017

 Ottawa REDBLACKS at TD Place at Lansdowne, October 27 Come out and cheer on the Ottawa REDBLACKS under the Friday night lights as they battle the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the must-see final home game of the regular season. 2nd Oskar Halecki Symposium: Polish Canadians Contribution to Canada at St. Paul

A Look Back on the Path Forward with Graham Nash

 My old man  He's a singer in the park  He's a walker in the rain  He's a dancer in the dark  -Joni Mitichell The cover of Graham Nash's new album sees the musician frozen within the single click of a photograph frame. His back is to the camera but his movement

Orpheus Theatre’s Ragtime: Still True Today as it Was 100 Years Ago

 Photos by Alan Dean Photography Based on the award-winning historical novel by author E.L. Doctorow, Ragtime the musical is a narrative of integration, racism, police brutality, bureaucratic indifference, love and loss that is as true today as it was 100 years ago. In fact, leaving the theatre I overhead an older

PushPULL Dance Ready to Meet You at the Fork in the Road

 Photos courtesy of PushPull Dance We’ve all been faced with choices in our lives, those ones that could very well affect us for years to come and some even for the rest of our lives. They’re never easy as we agonize over which path to take, which consequences our actions

Swan Lake: Ballet Jörgen Puts New Spin on Timeless Classic

 Inspiration, excitement, pleasure, happiness, and fatigue are all words ballet dancer Saniya Abilmajineva uses to describe what moves through her mind and body as her feet flow like windblown silk across the stage. Adrenalin still coursing inside but exhausted, she admits to feeling devastation in her soul when the show

May The Fringe Be With You

 A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Okay, actually just over a decade ago in Kamloops, British Columbia. But for Canadian actor Charles Ross, originator of the Off-Broadway hit One Man Star Wars Trilogy life certainly can feel like you’re in another galaxy sometimes. It all started

The Magic of Narnia

 If you are looking for a great family night out with a meaningful story this holiday, head to Centrepointe Theatre for 9th Hour Theatre Company’s musical production of Narnia, based on The Lion, The Witch and Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. 9th Hour Theatre Company productions explores questions and stories of

Great way to spend your night … Catch 9-5

 There is nothing like a good musical to pick you up when you are feeling down and 9-5 fills the job nicely.  For those you may have forgotten, 9-5 was actually a 1980 film that went on to become one of the highest-grossing comedies.  Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda and Dolly

Michel Legrand and Natalie Dessay in concert at Centrepointe Theatre

 Two of France’s most renowned musicians come together on stage for a rollicking trip through legend Michel Legrand’s inimitable body of work. The much anticipated concert will be held at Centrepointe Theatre on Monday, December 23 at 8pm. This effervescent evening of song matches French soprano Natalie Dessay, a grand