News Releases
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Thomas Hellman Sings Roland Giguère
September 11, 2013
OTTAWA, 11 SEPTEMBER 2013 – The singer-songwriter Thomas Hellman will be putting the poems of Roland Giguère into song at the National Arts Centre, ten years after the passing of the great Quebec poet. Seduced by the luminous imagery of the anthology entitled L’âge de la parole, Thomas Hellman decided to set the words to music, making... Read more
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Je n'y suis plus presented by the NAC French Theatre
September 6, 2013
Ottawa, 3 septembEr 2013 – Are you feeling adrift? Adrift in the workaday world, at sea as regards relations with others? Ariane is a pleasant young woman who gives voice to her slipping and sliding in a torrent of words as she describes a life that is fraying at the seams. She is a vessel that is taking on water, plunging headlong toward an unpredictable, savage state. Between her... Read more
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EXTENDED! Performances Added to The Sound of Music and Where the Wild Things Are NAC English Theatre 2013-14 Tickets On Sale Now
September 5, 2013
EXTENDED! Performances Added to The Sound of Music and Where the Wild Things Are NAC English Theatre 2013-14 Tickets On Sale Now Ottawa (Ontario), September 5, 2013 - One month prior to the launch of the 2013-14 Season, the NAC English Theatre is thrilled to announce that due to unprecedented demand, the Holiday production of The Sound of Music has been extended with seven... Read more
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Jean-Philippe Tremblay invited to conduct at National Arts Centre Gala
August 30, 2013
Ottawa (Canada)— Jean-Philippe Tremblay, one of the rising stars amongst Canadian conductors, and Pinchas Zukerman protégé, will lead the NAC Orchestra during its most important fundraising concert in September. The NAC Gala, which takes place on September 21, 2013, raises money for the National Youth and Education Trust, and provides funding for the NAC’s wide array of... Read more
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NAC 2013 – 14 Season Tickets on Sale September 3! IT’S A TIME FOR CELEBRATION AT THE NAC AS 25 MILLION TICKETS HAVE BEEN SOLD
August 29, 2013
DANCE MUSIC THEATRE NAC 2013 – 14 Season Tickets on Sale September 3! IT’S A TIME FOR CELEBRATION AT THE NAC AS 25 MILLION TICKETS HAVE BEEN SOLD In June of 1969, the National Arts Centre opened to the public. Over this summer, the 25 millionth ticket in NAC history was sold. Imagine how many performances, events, and artists have graced the NAC stages to reach that magical... Read more
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The NAC mourns the passing of Métis actor August Schellenberg
August 16, 2013
Ottawa (Canada)—It is with great sadness that the National Arts Centre (NAC) learned of the passing of Métis actor August Schellenberg last night at his home in Dallas, Texas. Mr. Schellenberg was one of Canada’s greatest actors, who most recently performed as King Lear in the acclaimed all-aboriginal production at the NAC in 2012. The legendary actor had a profound impact on... Read more
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GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Toronto Wednesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 5, 2013
August 13, 2013
National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley will be conducting general auditions in Toronto Wednesday, September 4 and Thursday, September 5, 2013. Priority to be given to members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Please note: Actors may only audition for the NAC English Theatre once every three years.... Read more
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GENERAL AUDITIONS National Arts Centre English Theatre will be conducting general auditions in Charlottetown, PE Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19, 2013.
June 26, 2013
National Arts Centre English Theatre Artistic Director Jillian Keiley and Associate Artistic Director Sarah Garton Stanley will be conducting general auditions in Charlottetown, PE Thursday, July 18 and Friday, July 19, 2013. Priority to be given to members of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association. Actors are asked to prepare either two contrasting monologues (of no more than two... Read more
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Exciting week of stellar public performances! Summer Music Institute brings exceptional musicians from U.S., China, France, Germany
June 20, 2013
OTTAWA – For the second week in a row, Ottawa music lovers can hear high-calibre, live performance by some of the most talented young classically-trained musicians in the world. NAC Music Director Maestro Pinchas Zukerman created the Summer Music Institute 15 years ago. It's an exceptional music training institute that runs this year until June 29, welcoming students from most... Read more
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National Arts Centre appoints John Morris as its new Executive Chef
June 5, 2013
Ottawa (Canada) – The National Arts Centre (NAC) is delighted to announce the appointment of John Morris as its new Executive Chef, effective today. Chef Morris steps into the top culinary job at the NAC, eight months after taking over in an acting role. Since then Chef Morris has impressed patrons and staff with his culinary skills and his overall leadership. "This... Read more