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 Theatre Review: Sock’n’Buskin Presents: Murder on the Orient Express
Murder on the Orient Express is a classic Agatha Christie murder-mystery. From Sock ‘n’ Buskin’s website: “Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in […]
Ottawa Theatre Review: “Spamalot” by Greely Players
When I first heard that Greely Players Musical Theatre had decided on Monty Python’s Spamalot for their annual production, I was so excited to see it! The time has finally come, and I attended opening night Wednesday. As a child, I have fond memories of watching the Monty Python Flying Circus TV series on VHS… […]
Ottawa Theatre Review: Steel Magnolias by Three Sisters Theatre Company
The latest Three Sisters Theatre Company production is now running at The Gladstone Theatre. Steel Magnolias by Robert Harding is based on a true story of ‘unpredictable and undefinable’ southern women and the strength of both womanhood and their friendship. The Venue: The Gladstone Theatre is in the heart of Ottawa’s Little Italy and although […]
Ottawa Theatre Review: Orpheus Musical Theatre Presents: Dreamgirls
This weekend saw the opening for Orpheus Musical Theatre’s second show of the season: Dreamgirls. I haven’t seen the film or the stage production before, which I think is a good thing; I enjoy seeing live shows without prior knowledge of them that might influence my review! The Venue: Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe, if you’re […]
Ottawa Theatre Review: Sock ‘n’ Buskin Theatre Presents: The Outsiders
The Outsiders, adapted for the stage by Christopher Sergel, is based on the classic novel by S.E Hinton. A firm, violent line divides two castes of people: the Greasers, a group of lower-class trouble-makers, and the Socials, a group of upper-middle classers, living the seemingly picture-perfect life- but not everything is as it seems. The […]
Ottawa Theatre Review: RENT by Suzart Productions
Wednesday night, I had the pleasure of attending the opening night of Rent mounted by Suzart Productions at Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe. It was my first time at this venue and it’s a good thing I left early because even though I arrived twenty minutes before showtime, the sizeable parking lot was already completely full. […]
Ottawa Theatre Review: Mary Poppins by Orpheus Musical Theatre
Orpheus Musical Theatre, Canada’s OLDEST community musical theatre organization, kicked of its 2023/24 season last week with their presentation of the Broadway musical Mary Poppins. This musical is based on the Mary Poppins children’s books by P.L Travers, as well as the hugely popular (and for many: nostalgic!) 1964 Disney film starring Julie Andrews and […]
Ottawa Theatre Review: Toto Too Presents tick, tick…Boom!
Theatre season in Ottawa is in full swing, and I had the privilege of visiting The Gladstone Theatre this week for the first time in quite a while. Toto Too Theatre is back with their latest show: tick, tick…BOOM! written by Jonathan Larson (Rent) and directed by Lisa James. I had very few expectations heading […]
Ottawa Theatre Review: Ottawa Little Theatre Presents: Love From a Stranger
On Wednesday, October 25th, I had the opportunity to attend opening night of Ottawa Little Theatre’s production of Love from a Stranger, written by Frank Vosper. Love from a Stranger is based on Agatha Christie’s short story Philomel Cottage and her play The Stranger. In the story, the main character: Cecily Harrington, is swept off […]
Event Review: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street by Paper Moon Theatre
On Friday night, I had the opportunity to see the long-anticipated musical performance of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, presented by Paper Moon Theatre and directed by the experienced and talented Jason Sedlar. To those familiar with the Ottawa theatre scene, Paper Moon Theatre might sound like a new company, but it […]
