Samara is originally from Toronto but is enjoying discovering the Ottawa theatre and musical scene with her Apt613 collaborator and BFF (Broadway Friend Forever), Laura Gauthier, whom she met when they both worked together as non-profit unicorns.
While many people are quite familiar with the Queen of Rock ‘n Roll’s amazing music, a lot don’t know her triumphant journey and comeback to claim that title. Broadway Across Canada has you covered with TINA – the Tina Turner Musical, playing now at the National Arts Centre until Feb. 16.
As we hit the halfway mark of their 2024/2025 season ETC brings us Songs for a New World on stage at LIVE! on Elgin until November 24th.
L’écrit (The Written Note) from Ubus Théâtre is a French language show, playing at the National Arts Centre (NAC) until Aug. 3. A story told through puppets between young Célestine and her great aunt as two characters in different stages of life—one formed by their inexperience and the other formed through their depth of experience later in life. We got to connect with Agnès Zacharie, artistic director of Théâtre Ubus to learn more about this upcoming show.
The suspenseful play An Act of Grace is running at the Ottawa Little Theatre —a perfect time for a little intrigue and mystery during these unusually hot June days. When the mysterious and wealthy Grace invites a former golf pro turned financial advisor and a lawyer with sordid secrets to her mansion, her dying wish forces the two men to unexpected extremes.
Tone Cluster presents Letters to Myself for their spring concert. Described as a poignant, funny, and heartfelt discussion between different genres, you can expect that quality and passionate performance that we’ve come to know and love from Tone Cluster.
Temperatures may be rising, but a cold front is heading to Ottawa. Broadway Across Canada brings the touring production of Frozen to the National Arts Centre starting February 22. The stage adaptation of the hit film promises to bring just as much magic, awe and belt-worthy tunes to the stage. We got to chat with Jack Brewer, who plays the role of Hans in Ottawa and Oaken throughout the rest of the show’s tour, to get a bit of a behind-the-scenes peek at what audiences can expect from the production.
Last summer we were introduced to Broadway Nights Ottawa and wanted to spread the word to Apt613 readers—and already Broadway Nights has outgrown their original space. With a new year, new venue, and new plans, we felt it was a great time to catch up with the creator, Emma Chin, to hear more about all the exciting things ahead.
Broadway Across Canada is bringing audience favourite Hairspray to the National Arts Centre beginning on Nov. 14. The BFFs got to chat with cast member Kaila Symone Crowder, who plays Little Inez, about the production and the continued importance of the themes the show touches upon.
Opening the National Arts Centre’s 2023-24 English Theatre season, The Queen In Me is a one-person play set in the world of opera. It includes some operatic songs—but it’s not like going to the opera (or what you think that would be).
