June 06, 2007 -

Ottawa, Canada -- Love, laughter and glorious melody mark the magical journey from Vienna to London to Broadway and beyond. Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly and a cast of brilliant singers and dancers present a grand journey beginning with the waltzes, wine and wonderment of Viennese operetta through the glorious musicals of the 20th century. From Vienna with Love, the final National Arts Centre Orchestra CTV Pops programme of the season, takes place from Thursday, June 14 to Saturday, June 16 at 20:00 in Southam Hall. To celebrate the finale of the National Arts Centre Orchestra’s regular season, the audience is invited to stay and party in the Foyer with Jack and the cast and the musicians of the NAC Orchestra after each concert, with music and refreshments.

This musical journey begins in Vienna where glittering operettas set the whole world singing. Thrill to romance-filled selections from Lehar’s The Merry Widow and Romberg’s The Student Prince, to Friml’s “Song of the Vagabonds” and “Donkey Serenade”; Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado and a glorious salute to the waltz music of Johann Strauss Jr. Then enter into the great musicals of the 20th century including Cole Porter’s Kiss Me Kate, Loewe’s Gigi, Wright & Forrest’s Kismet, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera and Bernstein’s Candide.

This musical showcase will be brought to life by a trio of singers who have starred in musicals, operettas and operas all over North America: soprano Cara Johnston, tenor Chad Freeburg and baritone Curtis Sullivan. Chorusmaster Laurence Ewashko has prepared the glorious choral ensemble which combines the Ewashko Singers and the Opera Lyra Ottawa Chorus.

Tickets for From Vienna with Love from June 14 to 16 are on sale now at $28.73, $48.54, $54.49, $63.40 and $68.36, with box seats at $93.12 (GST and Facility Fee included) at the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00), and through Ticketmaster (with surcharges) at 613-755-1111. Ticketmaster may also be accessed through the NAC’s web-site at www.nac-cna.ca.

Half-price tickets for children and students in all sections of the hall are on sale in person at the NAC Box Office upon presentation of a valid student ID card. Same-day Live Rush tickets (subject to availability) for full-time students (aged 13 to 29) are $10 at the NAC Box Office between 14:00 and 18:00 on the day of performance only, upon presentation of a valid Live Rush card.

Groups of 10 and more save 15% to 20% off the regular price of tickets to NAC Music, Theatre and Dance performances. To reserve your seats call 947-7000 ext. 384 or email grp@nac-cna.ca.

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For more information please contact:
Jane Morris, Communications Officer,
National Arts Centre Orchestra
(613) 947-7000, ext. 335
jmorris@nac-cna.ca