News Releases
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NUTCRACKER DELIVERS LONG-AWAITED HOLIDAY MAGIC!
November 23, 2021
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet presents a Canadian-themed version of the timeless story of Nutcracker November 23, 2021 – OTTAWA (Canada) – NAC Dance is thrilled to bring back to audiences of all ages the timeless story of the Nutcracker, to open NAC’s Holiday Season! From December 3-5, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB) returns to the National Arts Centre’s... Read more
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CANADA’S NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ORCHESTRA PRESENTS U.S. PREMIERE OF SYMPHONY NO. 13 BY PHILIP GLASS AT CARNEGIE HALL IN APRIL 2022
November 18, 2021
Glass Symphony Commissioned by NACO on the theme Truth in Our Time as a Tribute to Canadian Journalist and ABC News Anchor Peter Jennings. NOVEMBER 18, 2021 – OTTAWA, CANADA – Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) has announced that its Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Alexander Shelley, will perform in Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage on 05 April... Read more
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THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE AND THE GOVERNOR GENERAL’S PERFORMING ARTS AWARDS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE DETAILS OF TELEVISION SPECIAL ON CBC/RADIO CANADA
November 16, 2021
Star-studded lineup includes Lorne Cardinal, Elisapie, Pura Fé, David Henry Hwang, Hugh Jackman, Blake Lively, Karen Kain, Tina Keeper, Dan Levy, Eugene Levy, Andrea Martin, Annie Murphy, Steven Page, Cobie Smulders, and many more NOVEMBER 16, 2021 – OTTAWA, CANADA – The National Arts Centre (NAC), in... Read more
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THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ANNOUNCES WINTER PROGRAMMING FOR THE 2021-2022 SEASON
October 26, 2021
THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE ANNOUNCES WINTER PROGRAMMING FOR THE 2021-2022 SEASON Tickets for shows running from December through winter go on sale October 28 OCTOBER 26, 2021 – OTTAWA, CANADA – After successfully re-opening for in-person performances over the fall, the National Arts Centre announced today that more dynamic and diverse programming, including... Read more
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NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE MOURNS THE LOSS OF MARTHA HENRY
October 21, 2021
Statement October 21, 2021 – OTTAWA – The National Arts Centre mourns the loss of Martha Henry, one of the greatest actors this country has ever known. Ms. Henry was best known for her extraordinary performances at the Stratford Festival, her theatrical home for a remarkable 47 seasons. As the Festival noted today, she was “a leading light in a generation focused on building a... Read more
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Caroline Laurin-Beaucage's REBO(U)ND to dazzle Ottawa!
October 14, 2021
NAC Dance brings its programming to the audience! From October 18 to 31, you can witness REBO(U)ND, an eight-minute visual masterpiece by Quebec artist and choreographer Caroline Laurin-Beaucage, on the Kipnes Lantern. REBO(U)ND is an evocative visual experience of haunting beauty, embodying the sensations of abandon and liberty evoked by dance. “I’m thrilled to invite audiences to... Read more
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THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE BRINGS CANADIAN PERFORMING ARTISTS TO EXPO 2020 DUBAI
September 28, 2021
A dynamic and diverse lineup notably features Dominique Fils-Aimé, Jill Barber, Celeigh Cardinal, RIIT, Dancers of Damelahamid, Beòlach and Les Grands Hurleurs September 28, 2021 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC) is collaborating with Global Affairs Canada to present a broad spectrum of Canada’s performing arts at Expo 2020 Dubai, taking... Read more
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The National Arts Centre Brings Canadian Performing Artists to Expo
September 28, 2021
A dynamic and diverse lineup notably features Dominique Fils-Aimé, Jill Barber, Celeigh Cardinal, RIIT, Dancers of Damelahamid, Beòlach and Les Grands Hurleurs The National Arts Centre (NAC) is collaborating with Global Affairs Canada to present a broad spectrum of Canada’s performing arts at Expo 2020 Dubai, taking place in the United Arab Emirates from October 1, 2021, to... Read more
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THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE LAUNCHES ARTS ALIVE, THE RENEWED AND REINVIGORATED ARTS LEARNING PLATFORM
August 24, 2021
Arts Alive features innovative digital and in-person programming for students, teachers, families, pre-professional artists, and arts lovers AUGUST 24, 2021 – OTTAWA, CANADA – The National Arts Centre today launched Arts Alive, a renewed and reinvigorated platform for arts learning, ushering in a new era of engagement in the performing arts. Arts Alive will be an invaluable... Read more
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THE NAC ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES ITS 2021-2022 SEASON PROGRAMMING FROM SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 2021
August 20, 2021
Featuring beloved classics and collaborations with diverse artists from singer-songwriter Shawnee Kish to composer Vivian Fung The National Arts Centre Orchestra is ready to welcome live audiences back in the hall after an unprecedented year filled with obstacles, bringing a whole new perspective to live performances. The NAC Orchestra is coming alive in a new light, taking... Read more