What is better the second time around? Mamma Mia at the NAC!

What a great first date night! After missing out on many hours of sleep the night before I was a little worried about staying up for the entire show (I have a history of falling asleep after the intermission .  . . especially for comedians - go figure :P) but laughing made it easy to stay awake.

My brother and sister in-law also went to the show on opening night.  My brother who is not a broadway buff or even enjoys plays (I think this was his third time at the NAC, he has seen STOMP, Lion King and now Mamma Mia and come to think of it all of those are because I (or my sister in-law) made him).  He truly enjoyed the show and told me afterwards that he found the story to be unique and funny! That right there is a RAVE review! Maybe he will want to see more shows?! I know my sister in-law would love that!

Mamma Mia is also the only play that my husband requested to see twice.  I drag him to many shows as it is my passion so he has learned to love it as well.  However to see the same show twice it must have made quite an impression!

The only thing I can say is that this play is definitely a MUST see no matter what city you are in. Have already seen it? go again it gets better everytime!

You have till November 20th to see it! Hurry to the box office at the NAC or at ticketmaster to buy your tickets!

Blue Man Group Pre-sale!!

Who won the tickets . . .

Sorry for the delay in announcing the winners of the Mamma Mia contest! I was waiting to receive a response from the winners.  I am still waiting to hear from one winner but I can announce the others!

Congrats to Lucie and Karen!

Stay tuned for a guest review of the play (hint it will be from one of the contest winners)

Congrats to Julie she is the third winner!

Additional contest entry possibility!!!!

As the deadline to enter the Mamma Mia contest is almost up (October 31st) I decided to add one way to enter the contest.

What are the names of the 3 "dads"?

You get an extra entry if you add a photo of the 3 actors that played the 3 "dads"!!!

Mamma Mia Contest!!!

Interested in winning a pair of tickets to the upcoming Mamma Mia play at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa?   Keep reading :)

There are 3 pairs of tickets to the opening night (November 15th, 2011) up for grabs!

What would you look like in a costume like this one?

Here are the details on how you can win one of the 3 pairs of tickets to the November 15th, 2011, Mamma Mia production:

1. Comment below on this blogpost, Broadway Accross Canada facebook page, or my facebook page with a photo of yourself, an animal etc in a costume that could be part of the play/movie.

2. Comment below on this blogpost, Broadway Accross Canada facebook page, or my facebook page with an original costume design that could be part of the play/movie.

The contest opens on September 28th and will close on October 31st. You can enter as many times as you wish, each different photo will count as an entry.

Don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions :)

Broadway Accross Canada - Mamma Mia (Ottawa - November 15th - 20th)

What could this photo have in common with an upcoming contest for free Mamma Mia tickest???

Keep checking in for a chance to win :)

Broadway Accross Canada's 2011-2012 season!!!

As many of you know I am a HUGE fan of broadway plays! I love the idea that the show is different everytime . . . different actors, different stage etc.  For those of us who don't live in New York we loose out on seeing many of the amazing plays with big name actors.  But no despair Broadway Accross Canada brings us a variety of plays every season.

What is in store for Ottawa for the 2011-2012 season?

Mamma Mia (November 15-20, 2011)
*Definitely a must see! It is a family show that will bring laughter to your parents and grandparents as they will remember good times (linked to the music)

Blue Man Group (December 27, 2011 - January 1, 2012)
*I must admit I had heard of the group but I had to google them to see what they are all about. . . very interesting!  One thing is for sure my husband REALLY wants to see these guys!

West Side Story (March 13 -18, 2012)
* A classic that I am looking forward to seeing!! Definitely looking forward to adding this one to my list of plays I have seen :)

You can purchase packages either on the Broadway Accross Canada website (broadwayaccrosscanada.ca) or at the National Arts Centre (online or in person).