It’s that time again! 2024’s Show Tune Showdown, one of the most exciting nights in Ottawa theatre, is hitting Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe on April 27. Get ready to dance in your seat, sing and use your trivia skills alongside some of the best in Ottawa’s theatre scene. We chatted with Rob Bowman, the 2024 producer and concept originator, to learn more about what we can expect from this beloved annual event.
It’s a busy time of year with plenty to do! Whether you’re staying cozy inside at a holiday market or concert, or venturing out to check on the winter trails, have fun!
In this liminal moment between Daylight Savings and the first day of spring we are presented with what looks like the perfect pre-spring weekend!
Cabaret is playing at Centrepointe Theatre until Saturday February 23, 2019.
The magic of Harry Potter comes to Ottawa, courtesy of the Ottawa Pops Orchestra (OPO). OPO is a collective of musicians redefining the popular orchestral experience. Whether you are a Potter fan or not, their performance on May 18 achieved their goal of making music accessible and enjoyable for the entire community.
Barb Popel: “9th Hour’s production of Godspell, helmed by artistic director Jonathan Harris, is adapted for Ottawa in 2018. Their goal is to achieve contemporary relevance. I think they are successful.”
This week on the podcast we chat with comedian Steve Patterson, host of CBC Radio One’s long-running hit show The Debaters. For those unfamiliar with The Debaters, the CBC program features prepared debates between some of Canada’s best standup comedians, concerning such important topics as “Pie vs. Cake,” or the merits of having an attractive […]
February 1, 2018 promises to be a memorable night in Ottawa as the leading lady of CBC Radio 2, and the marvelous host of the classical music show Tempo, Julie Nesrallah returns to her hometown for a much anticipated performance: A Night at the Opera.
Stephen Cook: “The performance is community theatre, a small local production furnished with amateurs who work hard to give the audience the best show they can.”
After what seems like a month of halloween, November has come. As the rain turns to snow and the city prepares to slumber, Ottawa’s weekend warriors will make a desperate last stand against the coming winter.
Gina Brillon will perform at the Just For Laughs Canadian Comedy Tour 2017 at the Centrepointe Theatre October 24 and 25.
Sugar Sammy is set to host the Just For Laughs Canadian Comedy Tour 2017 at the Centrepointe Theatre October 24 and 25.
Alonzo Bodden is performing in the Just For Laughs Canadian Comedy Tour hosted by Sammy Sugar at Centrepointe Theatre (101 Centrepointe Drive) from October 24–25 at 7:30pm.
Terry Steeves: “I enjoyed Fontayne’s haunting electric guitar tones, the wonderful ring of Nash’s acoustic, and of course, a perfect combination of vocal timbres joined in harmony.”
Colin Mochrie talks about improv, listening, and the dangers of only hanging out with theatre people.
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