News Releases
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NAC Congratulates René Cormier on Appointment to Canada's Senate
October 27, 2016
The National Arts Centre (NAC) is delighted that René Cormier – Artistic Director of the Zones Théâtrales, the NAC’s biennial showcase of professional Francophone theatre from across Canada and the Quebec regions – has been recommended by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for appointment to Canada’s Senate. In addition to being a rendezvous for the creators... Read more
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NAC ORCHESTRA TO PERFORM FREE CONCERT SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH ASPIRING MUSICIANS FROM THE OTTAWA YOUTH ORCHESTRA
October 27, 2016
“Close Encounters” is an exploration of dance, literature, nature and each other through music OTTAWA, 27, 2016 — On November 7 at 7 p.m. the National Arts Centre Orchestra and the Ottawa Youth Orchestra will perform “Close Encounters,” an exciting free side-by-side concert on the newly renovated Southam Hall stage. This hour-long performance will feature 80 young... Read more
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The 20th Annual NAC Gala with Diana Krall and Alexander Shelley Raises $724,500 for Arts Education Program's Across Canada
October 22, 2016
Tonight’s 2016 National Arts Centre Gala – featuring five-time GRAMMY winning jazz pianist and vocalist extraordinaire Diana Krall and the NAC Orchestra, under the leadership of its Music Director Alexander Shelley, has raised $724,500 (net) for the National Youth and Education Trust (NYET) in support of the NAC’s arts and education programs across Canada. The annual NAC Gala has... Read more
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National Arts Centre Mourns the Death of Jim Prentice
October 14, 2016
It is with great sadness that the National Arts Centre (NAC) has learned of the death of former Alberta Premier and federal cabinet minister Jim Prentice, last night in a plane crash near Kelowna, B.C.. Mr. Prentice, along with his wife Karen, was a devoted supporter of the arts across Canada. During Mr. Prentice’s time as vice-chair of CIBC, he championed the bank’s support of... Read more
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NAC PRESENTS UNVEILS COMPLETE 2016-17 SEASON, ADDING MORE THAN 30 NEW ARTISTS TO THE LINEUP!
October 14, 2016
BLUE RODEO, BOBBY BAZINI, JOEL PLASKETT, AMELIA CURRAN, BASIA BULAT AND MANY MORE! October 14, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – Now in its 6th season, the all-Canadian music series NAC Presents, in partnership with BMO Financial Group, is proud to announce its complete 2016-17 season. Following the announcement in spring 2016 of 34 fall and Holiday shows, NAC Presents is pleased to... Read more
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Experience the Dazzling Virtuosity of Beethoven and Schumann at the NAC Orchestra’s Festival
October 6, 2016
OTTAWA — From October 12 to 20, join Alexander Shelley, the NAC Orchestra, and a roster of world-renowned pianists, as they interpret the expressive and timeless masterpieces of Robert Schumann and Ludwig van Beethoven. The two-week Festival explores superb expressions of Romanticism in the complete collection of Schumann’s Symphonies and Beethoven’s Piano Concertos.... Read more
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Trey Anthony's 'da Kink in my Hair - October 19 - November 5 in the NAC Theatre
October 5, 2016
NAC English Theatre/Theatre Calgary co-production ‘da Kink in My Hair By Trey Anthony directed by Marion J. Caffey October 19 – November 5, 2016 October 4, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – 4 Stars “'da Kink in my Hair is a genuine crowd pleaser so do yourself a favour and revel in the experience it provides.” – Calgary Herald NAC English Theatre... Read more
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LES ARMOIRES NORMANDES A collective creation by Les Chiens de Navarre October 5–8 at 7:30 p.m. NAC Theatre
October 3, 2016
Les Chiens de Navarre, the most outrageous collective on the French-language theatre scene, are about to make their exhilarating NAC debut in a tumult of liberty and jubilant cynicism! What’s love all about? What is sexual desire? What are the social masks that conceal our savage selves? These are a few of the questions the Chiens de Navarre tackle in Les armoires normandes... Read more
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NAC launches $500,000 Name your Seat in Southam Hall Campaign
October 3, 2016
The National Arts Centre Foundation today launched the Name your Seat in Southam Hall Campaign in support of the National Arts Centre’s work in performance, creation and learning across Canada. The Campaign was announced the same week as the re-opening and major renovation of Southam Hall – the first in the NAC’s 47-year history. The goal of the 5-year Name your Seat in Campaign... Read more
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THE SIMINOVITCH PRIZE IN THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2016 SHORTLIST FOR DIRECTORS
October 3, 2016
News Release THE SIMINOVITCH PRIZE IN THEATRE ANNOUNCES 2016 SHORTLIST FOR DIRECTORS Recipient to be announced Friday, October 28 at the National Arts Centre October 3, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – The Siminovitch Prize in Theatre today announced the shortlist for this year’s award in the category of direction. This year, given the exceptionally high quality of nominations, the... Read more
