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come from away in ottawa

Far and Away, “Come From Away” is the Best Musical Out There

By //  by Candace Sampson Leave a Comment

Come from Away, currently playing at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through Broadway Across Canada, tells the true story of how the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed and supported passengers and crew of planes that were diverted there on September 11, 2001. For 22 years, people around the globe have been inspired by this remarkable tale, but here at home in Canada, we're not only inspired, but proud to claim Newfoundlanders as our own. Canadians are known worldwide for their …

Filed Under: Living, Theatre Tagged With: 9/11, Broadway Across Canada, musicals, Newfoundland, Ottawa

KOOZÅ is Here; Get Tickets, Find Joy

By //  by Candace Sampson Leave a Comment

If you’ve seen a Cirque Du Soleil show before, then you will understand when I tell you that KOOZÅ is more than an experience, more than a show, and more than a feeling; it’s a gift. At this moment in time, in a world that requires us to seek out joyful experiences more often than usual, KOOZÅ is the playful spectacle we all need. If you haven’t been lucky enough to see a Cirque du Soleil show yet then now is the time to experience KOOZÅ in Gatineau (until September 25th) before it’s gone …

Filed Under: Living, Theatre Tagged With: acrobats, are the bad seats at a KOOZÅ, circus, Cirque Du Soleil, cirque du soleil tent, cirquespeak, cirquish, Gatineau, is KOOZÅ good, KOOZÅ, what is KOOZÅ like, what is the wheel of death, what language do they speak in a cirque du soleil, what makes cirque du soleil special

Cirque’s VOLTA Is An Exhilarating Treat For All

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In Canada, and across the globe, Cirque du Soleil is a name known for incredible acrobatics, beautiful costumes and enticing storylines. I've had the opportunity to see a couple of their live shows over the years, so I of course jumped at the opportunity to attend the opening night performance of their new show VOLTA, playing in the Capital region for the month of August. When we arrived at the Zibi site in Gatineau, QC (over the Portage Bridge from Ottawa), the massive circus tent was …

Filed Under: Living, Theatre Tagged With: Cirque Du Soleil, Gatineau, live entertainment, Ottawa, things to do in Ottawa, Volta, where to see Volta

Ross Petty’s Sleeping Beauty is Outrageous Fun and Makes No Apologies for It

By //  by Katja Wulfers 25 Comments

This year was our third year attending a Ross Petty Productions performance, and while we’re relatively new to the yearly holiday tradition, it’s already become one everyone in the family looks forward to. Many families have been in on the fun since the pantomime’s first production at the Elgin Theatre 21 years ago, but newcomers are just as welcome. They'll enjoy the comedy and music as much as theatre-goers who are familiar with how Ross Petty and his cast and crew work. In typical fashion, …

Filed Under: Family Fun, Holidays, Living, Theatre Tagged With: create holiday family traditions, Ross Petty is a favourite holiday tradition, Ross Petty Productions Sleeping Beauty is entertaining fun

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the NAC is A Modern Classic for Every Age

By //  by Life In Pleasantville 1 Comment

Last night my eight-year-old daughter Lola and I were lucky enough to attend Broadway Across Canada’s musical production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. This Tony Award-winning Broadway musical is currently playing at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre from October 25th until October 30th. Having attended a Broadway Across Canada performance before, I knew to expect all of the fabulousness of a New York Broadway play, without the daunting price tag and airfare. These shows, while …

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