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Monday, June 20, 2016

Joy and pride emanate from actors in The James Plays: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Scottish history plays put audience in cohesive, immersive world in Luminato's 1,200-seat theatre at the Hearn.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:48AM[SHARE]

Monday, June 13, 2016

Tovah Feldshuh convinces in Golda's Balcony: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Theatre actress known for TV's Walking Dead commands the stage as former Israeli prime minister Golda Meir.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:28PM[SHARE]

Monday, June 6, 2016

Stratford's Shakespeare in Love has many treats but needs streamlining: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Show is a master class in staging, and leads Luke Humphrey and Shannon Taylor excel as play's young lovers.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:40PM[SHARE]

Thursday, June 2, 2016

Stratford's All My Sons leaves us with lots to talk about: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Martha Henry's confident direction, fine acting and theatre's new configuration serve Arthur Miller play well.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:45PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Much to thrill in Stratford's A Chorus Line: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Donna Feore's re-choreographing of iconic 1970s show is validated here, although the material shows its age.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:06PM[SHARE]

A Chorus Line at Stratford: updating a singular sensation by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Stratford Festival production opening May 31 was given unprecedented permission to reconceive the iconic musical.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:00AM[SHARE]

Friday, May 27, 2016

Incident at Vichy reminds us of a world still divided: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Alan Dilworth forgoes naturalism in Soulpepper production of little-known Arthur Miller play.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:27PM[SHARE]

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Frothy musical gives audience a romping good time: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Kevin Massey's winkingly straight-faced performance and John Rapson's multiple roles balance production well.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:45PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Heidi Chronicles still has something to say: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Michelle Monteith and Soulpepper ensemble excel in this production of Wendy Wasserstein's feminist play.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:56PM[SHARE]

Friday, May 20, 2016

Actors exposed physically and emotionally in S h e e t s: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Salvatore Antonio and company keep tone at right level of playfulness in very intense, very naked play.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:06PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Soulpepper's The Testament of Mary solid but uninspiring: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Production of controversial Colm Toibin play gives audience clarity but lacks texture.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:41PM[SHARE]

Monday, May 16, 2016

This Alice is visually stunning but lacks subtext: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Adaptation of Lewis Carroll's tale at Shaw Festival missing a clear metaphorical take on what Alice's journey represents.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:08PM[SHARE]

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Mrs. Warren's Profession finds Shaw in fine form: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Originally banned for its subject matter (prostitution), Shaw's 1893 play is elegantly updated to resonate today.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 07:37PM[SHARE]

Saturday, May 7, 2016

Theatre Centre shines spotlight on innovative productions by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

The Other is the story of a florist who sees herself as an outsider; Oraltorio: A Theatrical Mixtape tackles music and the experience of African diaspora.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM[SHARE]

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

'Ultrasound' explores a deaf couple's struggle to start a family: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Production succeeds on multiple linguistic levels in exploring divide between those born into the deaf culture and those who enter into it.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:06PM[SHARE]

Friday, April 29, 2016

Jordan Tannahill gives us history for the disempowered: review by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Botticelli in the Fire and Sunday in Sodom, now on at Canadian Stage, are dark, troubling but a great deal of fun.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:03PM[SHARE]

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Fab Filippo indulges inner geek with 'The Summoned' by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

'Pretty boy' actor and playwright brings technological thriller to Tarragon Theatre

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:54PM[SHARE]

Sunday, April 17, 2016

Stage spotlight falls on First Nations activism as an art form by Karen Fricker - Theatre Critic

Reckoning demonstrates the unique work that live performance can do in bringing people together to raise awareness in the still-unfolding story of Canada's relationship to its indigenous peo…

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:37PM[SHARE]

Thursday, April 14, 2016