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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. More loyalty to NAC Orchestra than ever before! Subscribers renew their seats for 2013-14 in record numbers

    June 4, 2013

    OTTAWA – The numbers add up to a new record set. Eleven percent more subscribers to National Arts Centre Orchestra concerts renewed their subscriptions for the upcoming season than they did a year ago, with a record 15 percent more tickets sold than at the same time last year. “It’s fantastic news. The 2013-14 season lineup is full of extraordinary artists performing... Read more

  10. The National Arts Centre mourns the loss of Maestro Mario Bernardi

    June 3, 2013

    The National Arts Centre (NAC) mourns the loss of Maestro Mario Bernardi, the founding conductor of the NAC Orchestra. Maestro Bernardi passed away peacefully in Toronto on Sunday morning.   The NAC lowered its flag in Ottawa to half-mast to pay tribute to the man who moved to the nation’s capital in 1968, to literally build the 45-member NAC Orchestra from the ground up.... Read more

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