Samara is originally from Toronto but is enjoying discovering the Ottawa theatre and musical scene with her Apt613 collaborator and BFF (Broadway Friend Forever), Laura Gauthier, whom she met when they both worked together as non-profit unicorns.
Temperatures may be rising, but a cold front is heading to Ottawa. Broadway Across Canada brings the touring production of Frozen to the National Arts Centre starting February 22. The stage adaptation of the hit film promises to bring just as much magic, awe and belt-worthy tunes to the stage. We got to chat with Jack Brewer, who plays the role of Hans in Ottawa and Oaken throughout the rest of the show’s tour, to get a bit of a behind-the-scenes peek at what audiences can expect from the production.
Last summer we were introduced to Broadway Nights Ottawa and wanted to spread the word to Apt613 readers—and already Broadway Nights has outgrown their original space. With a new year, new venue, and new plans, we felt it was a great time to catch up with the creator, Emma Chin, to hear more about all the exciting things ahead.
Broadway Across Canada is bringing audience favourite Hairspray to the National Arts Centre beginning on Nov. 14. The BFFs got to chat with cast member Kaila Symone Crowder, who plays Little Inez, about the production and the continued importance of the themes the show touches upon.
Opening the National Arts Centre’s 2023-24 English Theatre season, The Queen In Me is a one-person play set in the world of opera. It includes some operatic songs—but it’s not like going to the opera (or what you think that would be).
Broadway Across Canada is bringing a little bit of the underworld to the National Arts Centre with its presentation of Hadestown. Playing on a twist of the Greek legends of Hades, Persephone, Hermes, Eurydice and Orpheus, the musical is set in a 1920s New Orleans factory town and showcases jazz and American folk influences.
It’s a musical! And not just any musical, but the one we have been eagerly waiting for. Originally announced as part of the 2020/2021 season, Something Rotten is finally here. Presented by Orpheus Musical Theatre, the show will play at Meridian Centrepointe Theatre until June 11.
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived! After an interrupted, delayed, and ultimately knock-it-out-of-the-park current Broadway Across Canada (BAC) season at the National Arts Centre, we are finally ready for a new year and a new, hopefully-uninterrupted-by-a-global-pandemic, season of official touring Broadway shows to get pumped about!
When audiences gather on May 12 to watch the Confidential Musical Theatre Project, they won’t know what show they’re about to see. The actors will never have rehearsed together or know who else has been cast. It sounds like a plan for disaster… or not? I guess we’ll all find out together!
Laura and Samara spend their days as non-profit unicorns and fill every spare minute exploring the world of musical theatre as BFFs (that’s Broadway Friends Forever). Follow @bffs613 on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. A night of Sondheim music, a great local musical theatre group, and a fab local venue? We’re in! Besides, what better show […]
