Theatre Review: The Hockey Sweater: A Musical at the NAC—until 12.23.18
The Hockey Sweater falls firmly into the pop musical category; think Dear Evan Hanson or a Stephen Sondheim musical.
Roch Carrier
National Arts Centre reveals a new season of music, dance, and theatre
The 2018–19 season is an intriguing program of dance, theatre, and music, and will mark the National Arts Centre’s 50th anniversary.
Weekend Roundup: Quoi faire ce weekend?
Welcome back to the weekend, Ottawa. From maple goodness to laughs to extreme sports, this weekend has got it all. Ready, set, find your scene. Festivals The Great Canadian Maple Festival is here! Head down to City Hall all weekend long and tap into the sweetness. Maple everything, craft beer and chainsaw carving for […]
Classic Canadian hockey story to be reborn with music at two special NAC shows
The Hockey Sweater by Roch Carrier is an iconic piece of Canadian literature. Based on a real-life experience while Carrier was growing up in Quebec in the 1940s, this wonderful short story tells the tale of a boy who is an avid fan of the Montreal Canadiens and their superstar Maurice Richard. Needing a replacement sweater of […]
.gif)