Theatre Reviews

(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

(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

(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

(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.

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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

(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