Ottawa Theatre Review: Orpheus Musical Theatre Presents: Singin’ In The Rain
Hello, Ottawa! I had the pleasure of seeing Orpheus Musical Theatre’s latest show, Singin’ in the Rain. Many know this classical musical from the 1950’s film directed and starring Gene Kelly. Although this film has the same story as the musical, Orpheus presents a more modern spin on the classic. The Venue Meridian Theatres @ […]
Ottawa Event Review: Orpheus Musical Theatre Presents: Jesus Christ Superstar
Last Friday, March 6th, I attended opening night of Orpheus Musical Theatre’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar. As with all Orpheus shows, Jesus Christ Superstar is running at Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe. I have been anxiously anticipating seeing this show since it was announced as being part of the lineup last year. Jesus Christ Superstar […]
Ottawa Theatre Review: Annie by Orpheus Musical Theatre
Orpheus Musical Theatre has kicked off their 2026–27 season this week with Annie at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe. Opening night was Friday, and I was very happy to attend a nearly sold-out show with hundreds of theatregoers. The Venue Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe houses two distinct performance spaces, and Orpheus productions take place in the […]
Ottawa Theatre Review: Toto Too Presents: The Rocky Horror Show
“Let’s do the Time Warp agaaaaain!” I had the pleasure of attending opening night for the Toto Too production of The Rocky Horror Show, based on the famous cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show”. The timely, Halloween inspired release is a perfect way to celebrate the spooky season. Although not entirely a “horror” show, […]
Ottawa Theatre Review: Orpheus Musical Theatre Presents: Beautiful – The Carole King Musical
Orpheus opened Beautiful: The Carole King Musical last week at Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe. Beautiful is the true story of singer/songwriter/composer Carole King, whose music provided the soundtrack to a generation in the 1960’s and 70’s. The soundtrack is jam-packed with familiar, toe-tapping tunes that everyone loves. If you’re familiar with my reviews, you know […]
Ottawa Theatre Review: TotoToo Presents: Spongebob The Musical
Are you ready kids?…I can’t hear you! Oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohhhh! Opening this past week at The Gladstone Theatre was TotoToo’s highly anticipated Spongebob: The Musical, featuring the beloved characters from the hugely popular, cult-classic television show on Nickelodeon. Directed by Lisa Dunn, this show has garnered a lot of hype since it was announced as being part […]
Ottawa Theatre Review: GCTC Presents: Beowulf in Afghanistan
On Thursday night, I had the privilege of attending the world premier of Beowulf in Afghanistan by Laurie Fyffe, and directed by Kate Smith at the GCTC. This subject matter is close to my heart as I spent some time in Afghanistan supporting the military for six months, and have worked closely with the military […]
Ottawa Theatre Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time based on the novel by Mark Haddon is a dog-murder mystery and its subsequent investigation by a peculiar teenager who often struggles with day-to-day life and typical social interactions. Sprinkled with literal humour and very intense, real-life situations, it is a unique and engaging adventure. The […]
Ottawa Theatre Review: Ottawa Little Theatre Presents: Hilda’s Yard
On Friday night, I had the pleasure of taking in Hilda’s Yard by Norm Foster at the Ottawa Little Theatre. Before the play even begins, David Magladry’s beautiful set design takes the audience back in time to the 1950s, to a fully-realized backyard in small-town Southern Ontario. While she does the laundry, the titular character, […]
Ottawa Theatre Review: Orpheus Musical Theatre Presents The Wizard of Oz!
The 2023-24 theatre season is wrapping up this month, and to kick-off June, Orpheus Musical Theatre is presenting The Wizard of Oz at Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe. This is their third and final show of the season, and after a disappointing run of Showgirls, they’ve returned to form with a vengeance and put on an […]
Ottawa Theatre Review: Stag & Doe by Mark Crawford
“There is no ‘I’ in marriage!” – Stag and Doe by Mark Crawford comedically demonstrates how weddings and their planning bring out the worst in us all. Packed with a host of familiar-feeling characters – we do, indeed, know someone just like each one of them – this uproariously funny play directed by Greg Hancock […]
