September 10, 2026
Beautiful Scars
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, K1P 5W1
About Event
Beautiful Scars tells the story of Tom Wilson, of the band Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, and his search for truth and identity when a long-held family secret comes to light. The musical, inspired by Wilson’s bestselling memoir of the same name, follows his journey from Hamilton’s east Mountain to the Kanien’kehá:ka (Mohawk) community of Kahnawake. Join a talented cast, starring Sheldon Elter as Tom Wilson, as they reveal long-hidden secrets and build a path toward understanding, belonging, and cultural celebration.
The performance on September 12 at 7:30 PM will be interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL).
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