Nina Lee Aquino

Review: SNOW IN MIDSUMMER at the National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Nov 3, 2024

What did our critic think of SNOW IN MIDSUMMER at National Arts Centre?

SNOW IN MIDSUMMER Makes Canadian Premiere At The Shaw
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 7, 2024

The Shaw Festival will present the Canadian premiere of SNOW IN MIDSUMMER, a contemporary reimagining of a classic Chinese drama, showcasing themes of justice and revenge.

World Première of SALESMAN IN CHINA At the Stratford Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 2, 2024

It's an exciting time in Stratford as a major artistic endeavour, Salesman in China, prepares to make its world première, with previews beginning on Saturday, August 3.

The National Arts Centre Unveils New Season For 2024-2025
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024

The National Arts Centre revealed its programming for the 2024-2025 season. Building on the success of the current season featuring some of the most diverse and creative Canadian and international artists, the 2024-2025 season will take audiences on breathtaking journeys through an enthralling blend of powerful new works and absolute classics.

Crow's Theatre Reveals 2024-25 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 6, 2024

Crow's Theatre has announced its 41st season, the largest and most ambitious season in the company's history. Learn more about the season here!

Review: Great Canadian Theatre Company's Presentation of THE WALTZ
by Courtney Castelino - Feb 17, 2024

What did our critic think of THE WALTZ at GCTC?

Factory Theatre Presents THE WALTZ At the Great Canadian Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2024

Up next at the Great Canadian Theatre Company is a presentation of The Waltz. This romantic comedy by Marie Beath Badian and directed by Nina Lee Aquino has already charmed audiences in Toronto and Winnipeg, and arrives in Ottawa just in time for Valentine's Day. The Waltz is a Factory Theatre Production.

Canadian Stage and The Musical Stage Company Join Forces to Premiere Two New Festivals
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024

Canadian Stage and The Musical Stage Company will join forces and premiere two new works festivals this spring - THE FESTIVAL OF NEW THEATRE and CANADIAN FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSICALS. Learn more about both festivals and their lineups here!

Photos: PRISON DANCER Wraps Sold-Out run at Canada's National Arts Centre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2023

Prison Dancer: The Musical has wrapped a blockbuster run at Ottawa’s National Arts Centre (NAC) and will be announcing its next stop in the new year.

PRISON DANCER Wraps Sold-out Run At Canada's National Arts Centre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2023

Prison Dancer: The Musical has wrapped a blockbuster run at Ottawa's National Arts Centre (NAC) and will be announcing its next stop in the new year, as presentation venues and partners vie to be part of their journey to Broadway.

PRISON DANCER Wraps Sold-Out Run At Canada's National Arts Centre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2023

Prison Dancer: The Musical has wrapped a blockbuster run at Ottawa's National Arts Centre (NAC) and will be announcing its next stop in the new year, as presentation venues and partners vie to be part of their journey to Broadway.

Review: PRISON DANCER THE MUSICAL at Ottawa's National Arts Centre
by Courtney Castelino - Nov 26, 2023

What did our critic think of PRISON DANCER THE MUSICAL at Ottawa's National Arts Centre?

The Shaw's 2024 Casts and Creative Teams Revealed
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 9, 2023

The cast and creative teams have been revealed for the Shaw Festival’s 62nd season.

MY FAIR LADY, CANDIDA & More Set for Shaw Festival 2024 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 26, 2023

Get a sneak peek into the upcoming 2024 season at the Shaw Festival, including highly anticipated productions like MY FAIR LADY and CANDIDA. Discover the classic and contemporary shows set to captivate audiences next year.

PRISON DANCER: THE MUSICAL is Coming to National Arts Centre in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2023

Prison Dancer: The Musical is preparing to dazzle audiences at the National Arts Centre (NAC), in Ottawa from November 23 to December 2, 2023.

Collider Festival Returns to The Citadel Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2023

The Citadel Theatre’s annual festival of new play development returns once again, featuring readings of four new plays, two artist-led workshops and premiere productions of new works on the Citadel’s stages.

PRISON DANCER: THE MUSICAL Premieres At The Citadel This May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2023

From a viral video turned award-winning web series turned stage production, an all-Filipino cast brings this exciting new musical to the Citadel Theatre.

THE SUPINE COBBLER, THE WALTZ & More Set for The Great Canadian Theatre Company's 2023-24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 16, 2023

The Great Canadian Theatre Company has announced a full subscription season with 5 new mainstage productions. See how to purchase tickets!

GCTC Unveils 2023-24 Season and Introduces More Accessible Subscriptions and Ticket Pricing
by Courtney Castelino - Mar 16, 2023

Five mainstage productions and additional programming planned

Factory Theatre Announces Mel Hague As Incoming Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - May 31, 2022

Factory Theatre has announced that following a wide-reaching candidate search, Toronto-based dramaturge and curator Mel Hague has been appointed Artistic Director of Factory Theatre. Currently the Associate Artistic Director at Canadian Stage, Mel will take over for Nina Lee Aquino at the conclusion of her 10-year term, and will join Managing Director Mark Aikman at the helm of Factory's senior leadership team.