The National Arts Centre (NAC) officially unveiled its special 50th anniversary season Saturday, which features dance and song from around the world. The centre's special season will offer more than 40 concerts showcasing some of the world's best classical artists, as well as popular English and French theatre, and dance productions. "In the past few years there has been a seismic shift in the way Canadians see our world and the way our theatre makers imagine the stories and perspectives within it," said Jillian Keiley, the NAC's English theatre director. The new season is all about how the orchestra has grown as an ensemble, she said. Classical dance, theatre mix with contemporary programmingOn the dance front, the NAC is performing some classics, including a version of The Wizard of Oz that is part ballet, part Broadway, said Eleri Evans, a spokesperson for NAC Dance.

Source: CBC News March 16, 2019 20:15 UTC