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Why Cirque du Soleil Echo is a Must-See This Year

by Candace Sampson

Do you remember joy? It’s that elusive emotion that’s been in short supply these past few years but is now making, and overdue but well-deserved comeback. The thing about joy, though, is that it doesn’t just show up at your door, and it’s certainly not hiding in that endless scroll on social media. Joy requires …

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Slay Queens: The Electrifying Stories Behind Six, The Musical

by Candace Sampson

If you had asked me what SIX is about yesterday, I would have shrugged and said, “no idea ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.” Today, I am embarrassed that I didn’t know. I had never heard of SIX, The Musical, and I certainly didn’t have a clue about the plot. So while I may have entered totally in the dark, …

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Exploring the Heart and Soul of “Ain’t Too Proud” – The Temptations’ Musical Journey

by Candace Sampson

“Ain’t Too Proud ” is not just a Broadway musical; it’s a rich historical study and exploration of human behaviour, set to what might be the world’s finest soundtrack. Growing up, my parents had the sounds of Motown, intermingling with the Beatles, big band music, rock n’ roll, and country, always playing in the background …

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Understanding Hadestown: The Story, Its Popularity, and Deep-Rooted Meanings

by Candace Sampson

When one steps into the theatre, there’s an unspoken agreement to suspend disbelief, to let the world of the stage envelop you. Walking into the National Arts Centre to watch Broadway Across Canada’s Hadestown, my disbelief was suspended, mostly because unlike previous shows I’ve seen, I had no background about this play. I was armed …

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Corteo by Cirque du Soleil Review: Dreamy and Heartfelt

by Candace Sampson

Corteo by Cirque du Soleil is like stepping into a dream—one where joy and grief waltz together under the spotlight, and gravity is more of a suggestion than a rule. I didn’t expect it to move me as much as it did, but Corteo has a way of getting under your skin in the gentlest, …

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

by Candace Sampson

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 …

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KOOZÅ is Here; Get Tickets, Find Joy

by Candace Sampson

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 …

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Cirque’s VOLTA Is An Exhilarating Treat For All

by Jenn Perry

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, …

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