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Theatre Calendar |
| 5/14-5/25 Miss Caledonia, National Arts Centre, Ottawa ON |
| 5/15-6/9 An Illiad, Syracuse Stage |
| 5/24-6/22 Suds, 1000 Islands Playhouse, Gananoque ON |
5/24 (In Rep.) Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, Pendragon Theatre, Saranac Lake |
| 6/4-6/23 Like Wolves, GCTC, Ottawa ON |
6/7 (In Rep) Dirty Blonde, Pendragon Theatre, Saranac Lake |
| 6/18-6/29 Fiddler on the Roof, St. Michael’s Playhouse, ColchesterVT |
6/21 (In Rep) The Complete World of Sports (Abridged), Pendragon Theatre, Saranac Lake |
6/26-7/6 Heartbreaker: Two Months with Judy Garland, Adirondack Theatre Festival, Glens Falls |
| 6/28-7/14 Route 66, Depot Theatre, Westport NY |
| 6/28-7/27 Boeing Boeing!, 1000 Islands Playhouse, Gananoque ON |
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May 20, 2013 — Launched as an alternative to the stale stylings of the '80s stand-up circuit, Beth Lapides' event bills itself as a venue for "idiosyncratic, conversational comedy." It's helped establish careers for performers from Kathy Griffin to Randy and Jason Sklar.
May 7, 2013 — A revival of the Hammerstein-Kern classic showcases once again the rich tapestry and timeless themes of an American saga that changed the course of musical theater — and confronted audiences with painful truths about our history.
Apr 29, 2013 — A play that tackles Islamophobia and questions of Muslim-American identity recently won the Pulitzer Prize for drama. The play is Disgraced, by first-time playwright Ayad Akhtar. He talks with guest host Celeste Headlee about his play and the significance of the award.
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Theatre Review: "Miss Caledonia" in the NAC Studio
Ottawa, ON, May 20, 2013 — "Miss Caledonia" is playing in the Studio at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through May 25. Melody A. Johnson runs the gamut from farmer girl to beauty pageant contestant in a delightful eighty minutes. Go to full article
Theatre Review: "The Edward Curtis Story" at GCTC in Ottawa
Ottawa, ON, Apr 10, 2013 — The Edward Curtis Story, a co-production of the Great Canadian Theatre Company and the National Arts Centre, is running at GCTC through April 21. Go to full article
Theatre Review: "Innocence Lost" at the NAC
Ottawa, ON, Mar 04, 2013 — "Innocence Lost, A Play about Steven Truscott" is currently running at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through March 16. It premiered at the Blyth Festival in 2008 and this mounting is a co-production of the National Arts Centre English Theatre and the Centaur Theatre Company of Montreal. Go to full article
Theatre Review: "Metamorphoses" at the NAC
Ottawa, ON, Feb 04, 2013 — "Metamorphoses" is running at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through February 16. The play contains adult material and is not suitable for children under 16. Running... Go to full article
Theatre Review: "Blue Box" at the Great Canadian Theatre Company
Ottawa, ON, Jan 21, 2013 — Carmen Aguirre's BLUE BOX is running at GCTC in Ottawa through February 3. The 90-minute play, performed without intermission, is autobiographical and broad in scope. Go to full article
Theatre Review: "The Number 14" at the Great Canadian Theatre Company
Ottawa, ON, Dec 03, 2012 — "The Number 14", running at the Great Canadian Theatre Company in Ottawa through December 16, turns an ordinary bus route into a hilarious adventure. Six performers... Go to full article
Theatre Review: "Pride and Prejudice" in Ottawa
Ottawa, ON, Nov 26, 2012 — "Pride and Prejudice," a co-production of the National Arts Centre English Theatre and Theatre Calgary, is running at the NAC through December 8. This world premiere... Go to full article
Theatre Review: "thirsty" at the National Arts Centre
Ottawa, ON, Nov 12, 2012 — The World Premiere of "thirsty" by Dionne Brand is running in the Studio at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through November 17. Based on her book of poetry of the same... Go to full article
Theatre Review: "Fly Me to the Moon" at the Great Canadian Theatre Company
Ottawa, ON, Nov 05, 2012 — The Canadian premiere of "Fly Me to the Moon" is running at the Great Canadian Theatre Company in Ottawa through November 18. It's a terrific black comedy by the author of... Go to full article
Theatre Review: "The Glace Bay Miners' Museum" at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa
Ottawa, ON, Oct 22, 2012 — "The Glace Bay Miners' Museum" has opened the English Theatre season at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa and runs through November 3. Based on the short story by Sheldon... Go to full article
