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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Les Miz returning to Toronto with Justin Bieber as a possible cast member by Richard Ouzounian

Stratford pop star under consideration for a leading role in this new all-Canadian production opening July, 2012.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 01:52PM
Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Stratford’s Superstar Broadway bound - Arts, Arts... - Toronto.com by Richard Ouzounian

As originally predicted by The Star in its opening night review, the Stratford Shakespeare Festival’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar will start performances at Broadway’s Neil Simo…

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 07:50PM
Sunday, October 2, 2011

Cirque’s tribute to Michael Jackson a spectacular show by Richard Ouzounian

Not only is Cirque’s latest show their most spectacular to date, but for almost all of its 2-hour length, it succeeds in distilling a sad and powerful poetry out of the enigma that was Mic…

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:04PM
Saturday, October 1, 2011

Elegant and affordable post-theatre dining by Richard Ouzounian

London is one of the great theatre cities of the world, with great food after the curtain drops.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:55AM
Thursday, September 29, 2011

Review: Rigoletto in the wrong time and place by Richard Ouzounian

Awkward setting and strange staging sabotage some fine singing.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:25PM

Wicked good! by Richard Ouzounian

From Rent to Wicked to Glee, Idina Menzel knows how to make things sparkle.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 03:30PM

Review: In Chess, a tricky game makes a triumphant show by Richard Ouzounian

Tim Rice/ABBA musical ultimately triumphs with its emotional content.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01AM
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Chess: finally a winning game by Richard Ouzounian

Musical by Tim Rice and ABBA finds its proper home after 27 years.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:29PM

Mayor’s task force to examine arts and theatres by Richard Ouzounian

No action is expected on the fate of city-owned theatres until after the task force files its recommendations in November.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 06:08PM

The Gospel According to Craig by Richard Ouzounian

His pronouncements on Strictly Come Dancing made him feared and famed in England.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 04:05PM

The Chess timeline by Richard Ouzounian

Many versions seen along the way.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 02:45PM
Sunday, September 25, 2011

Councillor worried theatre ‘could become just one more condo development’ by Richard Ouzounian

Councillor Gary Crawford wants the city to take a closer looks at its theatre, before it allows them to be leased or sold.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:01PM

Review: Private Lives is sexy, stylish and smart by Richard Ouzounian

Do you believe in reincarnation? I certainly do after seeing the smashing revival of Private Lives that opened on Sunday afternoon at the Royal Alex.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 05:55PM
Saturday, September 24, 2011

Hooked on ‘craic’ in Ireland by Richard Ouzounian

Brian Dennehy, the gruff, garrulous 73-year-old actor, says the Emerald Isle is his favourite vacation spot.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:49PM
Friday, September 23, 2011

Audio: The Big Interview: Chantal Kreviazuk, from darkness to light by Richard Ouzounian

Singer/songwriter has overcome youthful tragedies to emerge as a happy artist, wife and mother.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 03:20PM

Private lives, public fun by Richard Ouzounian

Noel Coward’s classic comedy comes to new life with Kim Cattrall and Paul Gross

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01AM
Thursday, September 22, 2011

Graham’s Iphigenia a wonder to behold by Richard Ouzounian

Canadian Opera Company’s opener makes one thankful these artists share their gifts.Review: Iphigenia in Tauris is a gift from the gods

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:22PM

Review: His Greatness has greatness inside it by Richard Ouzounian

A tale of Tennessee Williams’ bender in Vancouver in 1980 bears witness to the power of the theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:16AM
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Shaw Festival officially announces 2012 season by Richard Ouzounian

The musical Ragtime is the big-ticket event of the season.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 06:39PM

Tennessee Williams vs. Daniel MacIvor by Richard Ouzounian

A theatrical cage match between two advocates of the disenfranchised.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 02:00PM
Monday, September 19, 2011

Atelier’s Armide to seduce France by Richard Ouzounian

Canadian company is honoured to bring Louis XIV period opera to Versailles.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 06:58PM

The mane things about War Horse by Richard Ouzounian

Adrian Kohler and Basil Jones bring wood, cane and canvas to life in the popular production.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 06:15PM
Friday, September 16, 2011

Perfect Weekend: 2 days, 2 nights in Stratford by Richard Ouzounian

Ontario theatre town has great stage productions, fantastic eats and baby, baby, baby, lots of Justin Bieber tie-ins too.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM
Thursday, September 15, 2011

The Big Interview: Susan Graham, the six-foot diva by Richard Ouzounian

International opera star is opening the COC season in Iphigenia in Tauris.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 04:31PM
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

What’s the next act for our civic theatres? by Richard Ouzounian

Will budget cuts cause the three well-used venues to be rented or sold?

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01AM
Thursday, September 8, 2011

The Big Interview: Matthew Goode is burning his way to the top by Richard Ouzounian

Star of the Australian film, Burning Man, making its debut at TIFF, loves the challenges.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 03:29PM
Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Famed Nigerian dance spectacle coming by Richard Ouzounian

The Mirvishes are bringing Fela!, an audience endearing Nigerian dance spectacle, to Toronto.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 07:23PM
Friday, September 2, 2011

Ouzounian in London: Kevin Spacey a stunning Richard III by Richard Ouzounian

Oscar-winning actor leads his Old Vic company to triumph in Shakespeare’s play.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 01:12PM

Six Meals In . . .: Niagara-on-the-Lake by Richard Ouzounian

Fine wine and a lot of fine food too at these vineyards that are short drive from Toronto.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:39PM
Thursday, September 1, 2011

Ouzounian in London: Jude Law and Eugene O’Neill a dynamic Donmar duo by Richard Ouzounian

1922 seafaring drama, Anna Christie, shows new power in muscular Rob Ashford production.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:12PM

The Big Interview: Kim Cattrall by Richard Ouzounian

Canadian star of Sex and the City is bringing Private Lives to Toronto and New York.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:53AM

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