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Theatre Review: "Caroline, or Change" at Syracuse Stage
Greta Oglesby (Caroline), Séamus Gailor (Noah Gellman).  Photo: T. Charles Erickson
Greta Oglesby (Caroline), Séamus Gailor (Noah Gellman). Photo: T. Charles Erickson
(02/08/12) The musical Caroline, or Change is running at Syracuse Stage through February 26. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng attended a recent performance and has this review. more

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Theatre Review: "Creation" in the Studio at the National Arts Centre
Credit: NAC
Credit: NAC
(02/06/12) Creation is running in the Studio at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through February 20. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has our review. more

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"Blood on the Moon" at the Great Canadian Theatre Company
Photo: Peter Puna
Photo: Peter Puna
(01/23/12) Blood on the Moon is running at GCTC in Ottawa through February 5. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng has this commentary. more

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Review: "2 Pianos, 4 Hands" in Ottawa
Ted Dykstra & Richard Greenblatt, the writers and stars of 2 Pianos 4 Hands. Photo courtesy of Canada's National Arts Centre.
Ted Dykstra & Richard Greenblatt, the writers and stars of 2 Pianos 4 Hands. Photo courtesy of Canada's National Arts Centre.
(01/19/12) The Canadian play, 2 Pianos, 4 Hands, has played on five continents and in more than 150 cities since it first opened 15 years ago. Its success worldwide is due to its universal themes of dreams and discipline.

The set consists of two grand pianos, and the cast is just two actors. It's a simple show, ostensibly about piano lessons, that's moving, profound and lots of fun. It was written and first performed by Ted Dykstra and Richard Greenblatt, both brilliant actors and pianists. They're back on stage at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa this month for the farewell tour.

2 Pianos, 4 Hands continues through Saturday, January 28th at the National Arts Centre's English Theatre. NCPR's resident theater critic Connie Meng and Todd Moe share a review of the show.

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Theatre Review: "Oliver!" at the National Arts Centre
Photo: National Arts Centre
Photo: National Arts Centre
(12/12/11) Oliver! is running at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through December 31. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has this review. more

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Theatre Review: "And Slowly Beauty . . ." at the National Arts Centre
(11/14/11) And Slowly Beauty . . . is running in the Studio at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through November 19. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has this review. more

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Theatre Review: "Whispering Pines" at Great Canadian Theatre Company
Paul Rainville, Tracey Ferencz & Kris Joseph.  Photo: Paul Toogood, Toogood Photography
Paul Rainville, Tracey Ferencz & Kris Joseph. Photo: Paul Toogood, Toogood Photography
(11/03/11) Whispering Pines is running at the Great Canadian Theatre Company in Ottawa through November 13. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng attended a recent performance and has our review. more

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Theatre Review: "Salt-Water Moon" at the National Arts Centre
Salt-Water Moon - NAC
Salt-Water Moon - NAC
(10/25/11) Salt-Water Moon is playing at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa through November 5. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has this review. more

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Theatre review: "Ned Durango" at the 1000 Islands Playhouse
Diana Coatsworth & Geoffrey Tyler  Photo:Pete Paterson
Diana Coatsworth & Geoffrey Tyler Photo:Pete Paterson
(10/14/11) Ned Durango is running at the 1000 Islands Playhouse in Gananoque through October 29. Resident theatre critic Connie Meng was at a recent performance and has this review. more

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Theatre Review: "Amelia: The Girl Who Wants to Fly" at GCTC
Eliza-Jane Scott as Amelia.  Photo: michaelgrillsphotography.com
Eliza-Jane Scott as Amelia. Photo: michaelgrillsphotography.com
(09/19/11) "Amelia: The Girl Who Wants to Fly" has opened the season at the Great Canadian Theatre Company in Ottawa, running through October 2. Resident theater critic Connie Meng was at the opening night and has this review. more

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Theatre Calendar

1/7-2/11 To Kill a Mockingbird, Pendragon Theatre, Saranac Lake
1/24-2/12 The Clean House, Vermont Stage Co., Burlington, VT
1/30-2/20 Creation, National Arts Centre, Ottawa
2/1-2/26 Caroline or Change, Syracuse Stage, Syracuse
2/8-2/19 Undercurrents: Theatre Below the Mainstream, Great Canadian Theatre Company, Ottawa, ON
3/7-3/18 Shirley Valentine, Vermont Stage Co., Burlington, VT
3/7-3/25 Red, Syracuse Stage, Syracuse
3/14-4/1 Penny Plain, National Arts Centre, Ottawa
3/16-4/1 The Foursome, Upper Canada Playhouse, Morrisburg, ON
3/24-4/1 Monster Makers, National Arts Centre, Ottawa
3/21-4/8 East of Berlin, Great Canadian Theatre Company, Ottawa, ON

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