News Releases
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Top 13 most memorable moments in 2013 for Canada’s National Arts Centre
December 23, 2013
(Ottawa, Canada) –The National Arts Centre enjoyed a highly successful and memorable year over the past twelve months. Here are our top 13 moments from 2013: 1) The National Arts Centre Orchestra’s triumphant China Tour in October featured sellout concerts, rave reviews and standing ovations with eight major concerts in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Fuling, Tianjin, Beijing... Read more
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The Sound of Music Sets All-Time National Arts Centre ATTENDANCE RECORD
December 19, 2013
The Sound of Music Sets All-Time National Arts Centre ATTENDANCE RECORD THANK YOU OTTAWA! Ottawa, ON, December 19, 2013 – The National Arts Centre is thrilled to announce that the English Theatre production of the classic musical, The Sound of Music, has now sold the most tickets of any NAC-programmed performance in the organization’s 44-year history. Tickets sales are now... Read more
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The "Club des Y" is back at the French Theatre
December 13, 2013
Le Club des Y du Théâtre français est de retour ! Ottawa, le 13 décembre 2013 – Le Théâtre français du CNA annonce le retour du CLUB DES Y, une occasion pour dix spectateurs néophytes de 18 à 34 ans de s’initier au théâtre. Les personnes sélectionnées auront... Read more
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Former CTV anchor Max Keeping conducts the National Arts Centre Orchestra Players’ Association at Fanfair
December 12, 2013
Ottawa (Canada) — Former CTV Ottawa anchor Max Keeping and the players of the National Arts Centre Orchestra Players’ Association are giving their time, their talent and their compassion this holiday season with Fanfair, the annual free concert that benefits the Snowsuit Fund and the Ottawa Food Bank. Media are invited to attend this free community event. Where: NAC Foyer When: 12... Read more
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Some of Canada’s best Northern artists to perform at Wednesday’s Arctic Inspiration Prize event in Halifax
December 9, 2013
Halifax (Canada)—Some of Canada’s most accomplished Aboriginal artists to perform during the second annual Arctic Inspiration Prize Awards Ceremony at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, at the World Trade and Convention Centre, 1800 Argyle Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Presented by Canada’s National Arts Centre in collaboration with the Arctic Inspiration Prize during... Read more
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Le grand méchant loup at the NAC Studio
December 9, 2013
Ottawa, le 9 décembre 2013 – Pour le temps des fêtes, le Théâtre français du CNA propose aux familles Le grand méchant loup de Jacqueline Gosselin. Dans ce spectacle clownesque, trois cancres font un exposé oral sur la présence du loup dans les contes. Madame La Noire, Madame La Blonde et Monsieur Le... Read more
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Still Climbing Every Mountain! THE SOUND OF MUSIC RECORD BREAKER Has Now Sold the Most Tickets in NAC English Theatre History! A SPECIAL BENEFIT MATINEE HAS BEEN ADDED!
December 4, 2013
Ottawa, ON, December 4, 2013 – With the popularity of the National Arts Centre English Theatre’s Holiday production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music exceeding all expectations, we are proud to announce that as of opening week, the musical classic has sold the most tickets in the 44-year history of NAC English Theatre, with ticket purchases of over 20,000 and... Read more
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NAC Violinist Brian Boychuk and his brother Ron Boychuk unveil the latest edition of their greatest cartoon hits
December 2, 2013
NAC Violinist Brian Boychuk and his brother Ron Boychuk unveil the latest edition of their greatest cartoon hits Ottawa (Canada)—Brian and Ron Boychuk are two brothers leading double lives. By day Brian is a violinist with Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, and Ron is the superintendant at a top-rated Quebec Golf Course, by night they are the creators of a much beloved comic... Read more
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Flags fly at half-mast at the National Arts Centre in honour of legendary actor Jean-Louis Roux
November 29, 2013
Ottawa (Canada) – It was with great sadness the National Arts Centre (NAC) today learned of the death of actor Jean-Louis Roux, one of the greatest icons of the Canadian stage. For 70 years, Jean-Louis Roux made his mark on the Canadian cultural landscape as an actor, director, artistic director, playwright, translator, author, arts administrator and founder of cultural organizations.... Read more
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National Arts Centre announces the 2013 Share the Spirit program for deserving children and families
November 26, 2013
Ottawa (Canada) –The National Arts Centre (NAC), with the help of Presenting Partner Sun Life Financial and generous partners and donors, is bringing the magic of live performing arts this holiday season and throughout the year to hundreds of deserving children and their families in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. This is the fifth year for Share the Spirit, an initiative aimed at families who,... Read more