Auditions for Newsies are coming up quickly and spots are filling up fast! For all information and to register, visit our auditions page ..read more

Please join us for the official return of Orpheus Musical Theatre with our 2022 - 2023 Revival Season Launch! The Season Launch will feature an outdoor street performance with highlights from next season's three shows, immediately followed by cocktail reception at Orpheus House. Moreover, this will kick off sales of New Subscriptions for the first time in over two years. If you've ever thought about becoming an Orpheus Subscriber, why not come see what's in store for you at Ottawa's Home Theatre? When: Thursday, July 14 at 7:00pm - Please register here to attend this event. Where: Performance ..read more

Congratulations to the following people who were appointed to the Newsies and Memphis teams along with the previously announced team members for Something Rotten. We wish you all the best as you prepare for the 2022-2023 season! Newsies Director - Rebecca Russell Music Director - Terry Duncan Choreographers - Morgan Coughlan and Niamh Webber Stage Manager - Heather Forsyth Memphis Director - Lisa Dunn Music Director - Micah Jondel DeShazer Choreographer - Halli Florence Stage Manager - Laura Dorothy Walker Something Rotten Director and Choreographer - Debbie Guilbeault Music Director - Paul Le ..read more

This persistent pandemic has forced the team from Orpheus Musical Theatre to withdraw from the 15th edition of the musical theatre performance competition leaving two teams to compete, but the Showdown Must Go On! Ottawa’s Tone Cluster–quite a queer choir is adding another performance round to the show and the other two teams, Ain’t Seen Noth’n Yet and Zucchini Productions are rehearsing their back up songs now to make Show Tune Showdown a fierce but friendly yet always spectacular two team competition. In just two days, the 15th edition of Show Tune Showdown™ takes to the stage and our enthus ..read more

We are thrilled to announce your 2022-2023 season Directors! Congratulations! We look forward to seeing your unique visions come to life! Newsies - Rebecca Russell Memphis - Lisa Dunn Something Rotten - Debbie Guilbeault Thank you to everyone who applied ..read more

After more than 2 years, Orpheus is delighted to share our amazing 2022-2023 season with you. From the Renaissance to the rockin' blues beats of Memphis, we invite you to Seize the Day and join us! We can’t wait to welcome you back! Call for Directors We are seeking Directors for Newsies and Memphis. As we weren’t able to put on Something Rotten last year as planned, we are thrilled that Debbie Guilbeault will continue as Director and Choreographer for Something Rotten next June and are excited to see her vision come to life. To fill out an application, please follow the instructions in the O ..read more

We are currently working hard on securing our shows for next season; however, we still have a few details to finalize before we can make our official 2022-2023 season announcement. Given that it is already March and in the interest of time, we would like to get the application process for our directors started. If you're interested in directing one of our shows next season, we invite you to email Gabe Leury, Recruitment Director at recruitment@orpheus-theatre.ca. He will then let you know what shows we plan on producing. This way, you can begin writing your application now. Due to time constr ..read more

The last two years have given us all a greater appreciation for what it means to plan for and stage community musical theatre productions during uncertain times. We all know how quickly the most recent wave of Covid 19 Omicron variant swept across the globe and we recognize the severe impact it has had on performing arts organizations. Regretfully, this ever-changing landscape as well as other related factors means that we will not be able to perform either of the previously announced shows Anything Goes and Something Rotten in June 2022. Once again our society has experienced the profound dis ..read more

It is with regret that we come to you with such news once again. Due to the rapidly escalating situation with the Omicron variant, increased restrictions and, most importantly, the risk to the health and safety of all involved, Orpheus will not be moving ahead with Anything Goes, scheduled to take place from March 4 to 13, 2022. Since the outset of the pandemic, we have maintained that we will not return to the stage until it is absolutely safe to do so. At this time, it is clear that we cannot bring together the more than 100 volunteers it takes to produce a show without posing a risk to thei ..read more

Auditions for Anything Goes went well and casting is just about complete, but we are still seeking to fill the following key roles. Auditions for the following will take place at Orpheus, 17 Fairmont Ave, on Wednesday, December 15 at 7:00pm. Moonface Martin (Age: 45+; Vocal Range: Tenor Bb3 – Gb4) A loveable gangster who would rather be more feared. Truly a harmless trickster at heart. He is a long time friend of Reno’s, a casual accomplice to Billy, and is always loyal to friends. A role that often steals the show. Comfortable Character Singer; Moves Well (Jazz & Soft Shoe); Strong Comedi ..read more