News Releases
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National Arts Centre mourns the loss of Gordon Lightfoot
May 2, 2023
OTTAWA – The National Arts Centre joins Canadians and music lovers around the globe in mourning the loss of Gordon Lightfoot. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Gordon Lightfoot, Canada's most legendary singer-songwriter,” said NAC President and CEO Christopher Deacon. “His music reflected the mood and spirit of a generation, and became the soundtrack of our... Read more
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The National Arts Centre Orchestra collaborates with Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity to present Mozart's epic Don Giovanni
April 25, 2023
After a pause of more than four years, opera returns to the National Arts Centre on Thursday, June 15, and Saturday, June 17. April 25, 2023 – OTTAWA – In collaboration with the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, the National Arts Centre (NAC) is proud to present the music of Mozart’s epic opera, Don Giovanni. Overflowing with comedy, tragedy, drama, and the supernatural, Don... Read more
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More than $21,000 awarded to young musicians at the 2023 NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition
April 24, 2023
Seventeen-year-old Franco-Ontarian violinist Justin Saulnier wins the Grand Prize April 24, 2023 – OTTAWA – On Sunday, April 23, a talented group of music students aged 16 to 26, with ties to the National Capital Region, competed for a chance to win prizes worth more than $21,000 in the 40th annual National Arts Centre Orchestra Bursary Competition. This year’s... Read more
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Cheryl Foggo’s Pioneer Love Story Heaven Closes out NAC English Theatre’s 2022-2023 Season
April 21, 2023
Cheryl Foggo’s Pioneer Love Story Heaven Closes out NAC English Theatre’s 2022-2023 Season Revival of Citadel Theatre production marks the latest Black Theatre Workshop’s Co-Curation work with the NAC April 20, 2023 – OTTAWA (Canada) – As Black pioneers fled the southern United States, Canadian settlements weren't just the last stop; they were considered... Read more
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ROME: A Capital Epic
April 19, 2023
The Shakespeare/Dalpé/Haentjens triumvirate returns to the NAC April 19, 2023 – OTTAWA (Canada) – In 2015, French Theatre audiences experienced the impressive Richard III by Shakespeare/Dalpé/Haentjens. With ROME, a production of unparalleled scope will rock the capital on May 5 and 6. For seven and a half hours, 29 artists... Read more
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SUMMER PROGRAMMING RETURNS TO THE NAC: MUSIC, DANCE AND THEATRE PERFORMANCES IN THE HEART OF THE CAPITAL
April 18, 2023
Spend your summer months enjoying exciting performances at the NAC. Ottawa, April 18, 2023 – The National Arts Centre is delighted to announce the return of its summer series to its stages this July and August. Bold and eclectic, the NAC’S 2023 Summer Programming is where Canadian and international talent meet. Featured in this year’s program... Read more
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THIS SPRING, TANGO TAKES OVER THE NAC
April 12, 2023
From the streets of Buenos Aires to the stage of Southam Hall: Social Tango Project lands at the NAC with its outstanding dancers, musicians and singers. OTTAWA, Canada, April 12, 2023 – A warm Argentine breeze will blow through the NAC on April 22, when the Southam Hall stage welcomes Social Tango Project. Based in Buenos Aires, this unique interactive dance experience features a... Read more
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Les mots secrets: A great celebration of poetry!
April 11, 2023
Written by Louise Dupré and directed by Ottawa artist André Perrier, presented at the NAC on April 22 and 23 April 11, 2023 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Words have a history while also being ageless. In this playful and athletic show, they are bouncing balls, modeling clay, super glue to stay together... She and He were inseparable. But one truly rotten day, He had to leave... Read more
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MATRIARCHS UPRISING ARRIVES AT THE NAC WITH A COLLECTION OF CURATED PERFORMANCES
March 30, 2023
A three-part performance art series by Indigenous women exploring artistic expression through contemporary Indigenous dance and storytelling March 30, 2023 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Alongside NAC Indigenous Theatre, NAC Dance is delighted to present Matriarchs Uprising, an annual performance art series that weaves stories of transformation through Indigenous women's artistry, creating... Read more
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National Arts Centre Mourns the Loss of Jocelyn Morlock
March 28, 2023
Canada’s National Arts Centre is mourning the loss of Jocelyn Morlock, a remarkably gifted Canadian composer and a bright light for contemporary music in Canada. Her work was celebrated by many, including the National Arts Centre Orchestra, who commissioned her JUNO Award-winning work My Name is Amanda Todd as part of the landmark multimedia commission Life Reflected. My Name is Amanda... Read more
