OttawaMusicals

01/05/2026

Hansel and Gretel Go West has officially taken its final bow, and we are so grateful, Ottawa. 💛
Thank you to every patron who bought a ticket, brought a friend, dressed up, booed the baddies, and made our 9th annual holiday musical such a success. Your support keeps this wild, wonderful panto tradition alive in our city.
A huge shout-out and endless thanks to our brilliant writers, Chad Connell and Shelley Simester, whose hilarious, big-hearted script gave us this sticky-sweet western adventure to share with you all. 🎭🍭
From all of us at OttawaMusicals: thank you, and we can’t wait to see you at the next one.
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01/03/2026

Second-last show of Hansel and Gretel Go West today, a full house and the feelings are hitting hard.
This cast has poured so much heart, silliness, and sheer talent into every performance. They’ve become a little holiday family on and offstage, and it’s going to be very hard to say goodbye. Audiences have fallen in love with them just as much as we have, and they’ll be missed when the lights go down after this weekend.
If you haven’t seen them yet (or want one more ride into the Wild Wild West), now’s the moment.
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01/02/2026

OttawaMusicals wouldn’t be where it is today without the incredible support of our friends at EQ Homes.
EQ Homes has stood by us year after year, helping us bring big-hearted, joy-filled musical theatre to families across the city every holiday season. Their belief in community, creativity, and local arts means the world to us, and we are so grateful to have them as ongoing partners in panto fun.
From all of us at OttawaMusicals: thank you, EQ Homes, for building not just beautiful homes, but a stronger arts community, too. ottawa
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12/31/2025

🎉 CONTEST TIME, OTTAWA! 🎉
We’re loving all your amazing photos from Hansel and Gretel Go West, the cowboy hats, the boos, the selfies… keep ‘em coming!
📸 Share your favourite pics from the show (in the theatre, with the family, post-show meet-and-greet, anything fun!)
🏷️ Tag and use
One lucky winner will score a Family 4-Pack of tickets to a performance this weekend! Come see it again (every panto is different — new ad-libs, new chaos!) or gift them to friends or family to spread the joy.
Contest closes Friday Jan 2nd at 9am— winner announced that morning!
Shows running until Jan 4 at GCTC. Grab tickets now if you need more seats! Use code NEWYEAR26 and save.
Link in bio → www.ottawamusicals.com
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12/30/2025

✨ Spotlight on Creativity! ✨
We’re sending a huge THANK YOU to our fabulous costume designer, Lu-Anne Connell!
is the creative genius behind every costume you see on the stage, from concept to final stitch. Her incredible talent, attention to detail, and passion bring our characters to life in the most magical way.
We’re so lucky to have her as part of our team. Next time you’re at a show, take a moment to appreciate the artistry woven into every costume, that’s all Lu-Anne! ❤️
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12/29/2025

Ring in 2026 with a rootin’-tootin’ good time!
Hansel and Gretel Go West is galloping at the GCTC until January 4th — the perfect family adventure to kick off the New Year!
Singing cowboys, a “wicked” witch, boos, cheers, and non-stop laughs for all.
🎉 NEW YEAR SALE! Use code NEWYEAR26 for 26% off ALL tickets — grab the best seats now!
Tickets → www.OttawaMusicals.com (link in bio)
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12/29/2025

Ring in 2026 with a rootin’-tootin’ good time!
Hansel and Gretel Go West is galloping at the GCTC until January 4th — the perfect family adventure to kick off the New Year!
Singing cowboys, a "wicked" witch, boos, cheers, and non-stop laughs for all ages.
🎉 NEW YEAR SALE! Use code NEWYEAR26 for 26% off ALL tickets — grab the best seats now!
Tickets → www.OttawaMusicals.com (link in bio)

Hansel & Gretel Go West Buy Tickets Written by Chad Connell & Shelley Simester Director: Sarah CassidyChoreographer: Jessica VandenbergMusic Director: Steven VeselyOriginal Music: Jonathan EvansCostume Design: Lu-Anne Connell December 20, 2025 to January 4, 2026 at GCTC At the home of The GCTC – T...

12/28/2025

Thankyou Ottawa Life Magazine!

Christmas Joy, Ottawa-Style, Served with a Big “Yee-Haw!” Whoever said Ottawa is boring clearly hasn’t discovered Ottawa Musicals’ Christmas pantomime. Hansel and Gretel Go West, now on stage at the Great Canadian Theatre Company until January 4, takes the familiar fairytale and gleefully to...

12/28/2025

🎉 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 🎉
Our brilliant understudy Sienna Rader steps into the spotlight as The Kid in tonight’s 7pm performance of Hansel and Gretel Go West!
Being an understudy is no small feat, it takes serious dedication, quick thinking, and endless hard work to be ready at a moment’s notice. Sienna has poured her heart into this role, and we appreciate her so much we wanted her to have her chance to shine! ✨
Come cheer her on at GCTC, it’s going to be a special one. Tickets still available!
🎟 Link in bio → www.ottawamusicals.com
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12/27/2025

🤠 Yeehaw, Ottawa! We’re back in the saddle!
After three blissful, restful days soaking up family time, turkey leftovers, and holiday coziness over Christmas, the cast & crew is recharged and ready to ride again.
Hansel and Gretel Go West is back on stage at GCTC with shows running right through to January 4th!
Perfect for shaking off the post-Christmas quiet or entertaining out-of-town guests. Come boo the witch, cheer the heroes, and keep the holiday magic going a little longer.
Tickets → link in bio or www.ottawamusicals.com
See you at the theatre! ❤️✨
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12/26/2025

Thank you BroadwayWorld

What did our critic think of HANSEL AND GRETEL GO WEST at Ottawa Musicals?

12/24/2025

https://www.ottawalife.com/article/hansel-and-gretel-go-west-review-ottawas-must-see-christmas-pantomime/

Christmas Joy, Ottawa-Style, Served with a Big “Yee-Haw!” Whoever said Ottawa is boring clearly hasn’t discovered Ottawa Musicals’ Christmas pantomime. Hansel and Gretel Go West, now on stage at the Great Canadian Theatre Company until January 4, takes the familiar fairytale and gleefully to...