moviequips blog: Spring dramas '11 heaven

A few highlights from the next couple weeks' in the local Ottawa stage and screen scene:

NAC: A Tribute to Judy Garland - May 5 - 7, 2011, 8pm
"Her distinctive voice, striking stage presence, and emotional range make Linda Eder’s homage to Judy Garland a not-to-be missed event at the Pops. The award-winning star of Broadway and headliner in concert venues across the continent lends her prodigious vocal gifts to the legend’s most unforgettable songs." 53 Elgin Street, Ottawa. Tickets from $20.45

http://www.nac-cna.ca/en/naco/event.cfm?ID=6235

Empire Theatres Orleans: Memphis - May 8, 2011, 1pm
"Captured live in performance on Broadway, MEMPHIS bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. The show was captured live in performance at Broadway's renowned Shubert Theatre in New York City where it is currently playing to sold out audiences."

http://www.empiretheatres.com/movie/memphis

Kanata Theatre: A Few Good Men - May 10 - 21 and 17 - 21, 2011, 8pm
"Guantanamo Bay is at the centre of this gripping play.A cynical lawyer is persuaded to take seriously the defence of two young marines charged with the death of a third. Did the accused act on their own? Were they obeying an unwritten code of honour?" 1 Ron Maslin Way, Ottawa. Tickets $15.00

http://www.kanatatheatre.com/2010/goodmen/default.htm

Shenkman Arts Centre: The Trial of Louis Riel - May 11, 2011, 8pm
"The Trial of Louis Riel is Canada’s s longest running play. To mark the 125th anniversary of the 1885 Northwest Resistance and the Riel trial, the cast and producers (from Saskatchewan) are touring the production across Canada. The show’s only Ottawa appearance is proudly presented at the Shenkman Arts Centre/ Harold Shenkman Hall." 245 Centrum Blvd., Ottawa. Tickets: $28.75

http://www.shenkmanarts.ca/events_evenements/details/may_mai/louis_riel_en.html

GCTC: The Crucible - May 11 - 14, 2011, 8pm
"The Crucible tells the story of the Salem Witch trials, in which 19 people were sentenced to death based only on the suspicion of many and the dubious testimony of a few (...) The GCTC/CCLA Lawyer Play is an annual fundraising project that supports the operations of the Great Canadian Theatre Company. A portion of the proceeds will also benefit local charity Operation Come Home." 1233 Wellington St. W., Ottawa. Tickets: $100

http://www.gctc.ca/plays/lawyer-play-2011

CFI: German Language Film Festival - May 12 - 14, 2011, 7pm
"Presented in collaboration with Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Embassy of Switzerland, and the Embassy of Austria. All films are in German with English sub-titles. Admission to all three films in this series is free." 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa.

http://www.cfi-icf.ca/index.php?option=com_cfi&task=showevent&id=67

Centrepointe Theatre: Spring Awakening - May 13 - 15, 2011
"Universally acclaimed and hailed as “the most important musical of the decade” by the New York Times, this big-stage masterpiece captured eight Tony awards in 2008 and four Olivier awards in 2010. Set in the 19th Century, Spring Awakening pits teen desires against adult repression with dazzling choreography, humour, emotion, and theatricality." 101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa. Tickets from $29.75

http://www.centrepointetheatre.com/events_tickets/details_theatre/may/spring_awakening_en.html

Steampunk Ottawa Movie Night: The Great Mouse Detective/Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - May 14, 2011, 7pm

"Join us for an evening of childhood steampunk favourites!" 33 Garrison Street, Ottawa.

http://www.steampunkcanada.ca/apps/calendar/showEvent?calID=4139572&eventID=127482584

Cinema Dante: La notte di San Lorenzo - May 18, 2011
"Filmmakers Vittorio and Paolo Taviani based La Notte di San Lorenzo on their own World War II experience. Though the two were teenage boys during the conflict, the film is depicted through the eyes of a six-year-old girl and narrated by a grown woman." 1026 Baseline Rd., Ottawa.