News Releases

  1. NAC Flags at Half-Staff in Honour of Composer, Conductor Howard Cable

    April 1, 2016

    The National Arts Centre (NAC) will fly its flags at half-staff in memory of Canadian composer, conductor and arranger Howard Cable, who has died at the age of 95. Howard Cable’s career spanned more than 70 years and included collaborations with Richard Rodgers, Ella Fitzgerald, the Canadian Brass, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Sharon, Lois and Bram, to name a few. His compositions and... Read more

  2. Gail and David O’Brien Donate $1.5 Million in Support of the NAC’s Strategic Plan

    April 1, 2016

    On March 24, 2016 the National Arts Centre unveiled its Strategic Plan for 2015–2020. Entitled “Canada is our Stage”, the new plan reinforces the NAC’s commitment to champion performance, creation and learning across Canada. The Strategic Plan emphasizes the National Arts Centre’s vision to become a catalyst for creation over the next five years and beyond. The... Read more

  3. Alexander Shelley makes his debut at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto Leading the National Arts Centre Orchestra in a performance of Mozart and Strauss

    April 1, 2016

    OTTAWA (Canada) – On April 2, 2016 don’t miss the chance to see Ottawa’s celebrated new Music Director Alexander Shelley, as he leads the NAC Orchestra from the stage at Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto for the first time. “I am thrilled to be leading the National Arts Centre’s phenomenal orchestra for the first time in the beautiful city of Toronto. Since I moved to... Read more

  4. 2016-17 NAC French Theatre Season Launch

    March 31, 2016

    What would life be like without theatre?   Ottawa, 31 March 2016 – 2016-2017 marks the fifth season with Brigitte Haentjens as artistic director of the NAC’s Théâtre français. In keeping with her previous seasons she pursues theatre that engages with society, that takes risks, actively promoting women creators and the art of theatre, theatre that confounds,... Read more

  5. LA SYLPHIDE, AN IMPOSSIBLE LOVE STORY THAT WILL LIFT YOU OFF YOUR SEAT

    March 24, 2016

    After a successful North American premiere on March 2, 2016, at the Four Seasons Centre in Toronto, the National Ballet of Canada brings one of the world’s oldest surviving Romantic ballets to the National Arts Centre (NAC) on April 7 to 9. Undoubtedly enchanting, La Sylphide relates the intangible love story between a young Scottish farmer, James, and an alluring Sylphide whose romantic... Read more

  6. NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE RELEASES STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2015-2020 Canada is Our Stage includes a strong new emphasis on creation and the development of an Indigenous Theatre Department

    March 24, 2016

    Canada is Our Stage includes a strong new emphasis on creation and the development of an Indigenous Theatre Department   March 24, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – With the National Arts Centre’s exciting architectural rejuvenation project well underway, the NAC today unveiled details of its strategic plan for the next five years. Entitled Canada is Our Stage: 2015−2020, the... Read more

  7. Alexander Shelley Unveils a Spectacular 2016-17 Season for the NAC Orchestra

    March 18, 2016

    Music Director Alexander Shelley and the National Arts Centre Orchestra announced the 2016-17 Season today at the National Arts Centre, heralding remarkable guest artists including Joshua Bell, Angela Hewitt, Rick Mercer, Jan Lisiecki, Pinchas Zukerman, and Canadian Brass, amongst the dozens of talented performers who will grace the stage of the NAC. Season 2016-17 has over 50 concerts featuring... Read more

  8. Earth Hour at the National Arts Centre

    March 15, 2016

    The National Arts Centre (NAC) will join millions of citizens around the world in support of the environment during Earth Hour on Saturday March 19, 2016. From 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the NAC will switch off all non-essential lighting and ventilation. Staff will be reminded to turn off their computers and desk lamps before they leave for the weekend. As for patrons of the NAC’s le... Read more

  9. CONCORD FLORAL WRITTEN BY JORDAN TANNAHILL ORIGINALLY CREATED BY ERIN BRUBACHER, CARA SPOONER AND JORDAN TANNAHILL DIRECTED BY ERIN BRUBACHER AND CARA SPOONER MARCH 29 – APRIL 9, 2016

    March 15, 2016

    NAC english theatre presentation Concord Floral Written by Jordan Tannahill Originally Created by Erin Brubacher, Cara Spooner and Jordan Tannahill Directed by Erin Brubacher and Cara Spooner A Suburban Beast Production March 29 – April 9, 2016 March 15, 2016 – OTTAWA (Canada) – “…masterfully blends naturalistic dialogue, poetic lyricism and magic realism. Concord... Read more

  10. MULTI-JUNO & MAPLE BLUES AWARD WINNER COLIN JAMES RETURNS TO THE NAC FOR HIS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL TOUR

    March 10, 2016

    OTTAWA, Canada, March 10, 2016 – Canadian blues-rocker Colin James returns to the NAC’s Southam Hall on Saturday, April 2 to perform songs from his latest studio album, Hearts on Fire. The NAC Presents series, in partnership with BMO Financial Group, is delighted to welcome Colin back to the national stage after a hiatus of over four years. He will be joined by a... Read more

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