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Friday, July 22, 2011

Paul Nolan, Superstar by Richard Ouzounian

Stratford actor faces the greatest challenge of his life on the opening night of Jesus Christ Superstar

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01AM

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Review: Alice Ripley amazes in Next to Normal by Richard Ouzounian

One of the great performances in modern musical theatre is taking place on the stage of the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts until July 30.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:10AM

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Meg Tilly’s comeback lights up Victoria theatre by Richard Ouzounian

Brian Richmond’s Blue Bridge Repertory theatre scores big with Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 02:14PM

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Review: Wishful Drinking is a refreshingly different cocktail by Richard Ouzounian

One woman show combines wicked humour with touching insights.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:40PM

Monday, July 18, 2011

Stratford’s Superstar is going to be a surfer boy by Richard Ouzounian

Hit production of Jesus Christ Superstar going to California’s LaJolla Playhouse

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 01:36PM

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Twelfth Night at Stratford: midsummer madness delights by Richard Ouzounian

Des McAnuff’s Twelfth Night is brilliant and different and yet somehow perfect

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 07:13PM

Thursday, July 14, 2011

The Big Interview: Ripley’s Believe It or Not by Richard Ouzounian

Tony Award winning star of Next To Normal throws herself into her work on stage

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 09:56PM

Ted Dykstra: Battling with his personal demons by Richard Ouzounian

Successful writer, actor, director still working his way through the debris of his past.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 04:36PM

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Review: Shaw’s Crichton is clever, but not admirable by Richard Ouzounian

J.M. Barrie play about social equality lost in a welter of gimmicks.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:12PM

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Hail to the Chief! Shaw revival of The President better than ever by Richard Ouzounian

Lorne Kennedy’s amazing star turn is a triumph of comedy invention.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 04:24PM

Review: Shaw’s ‘On the Rocks’ hits a few breakers by Richard Ouzounian

Too many arguments are delivered in too strident a tone of voice, Richard Ouzounian writes.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01AM

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

REVIEW: Hugh Jackman in Concert, the definition of awesome by Richard Ouzounian

It almost seems illegal that a man this good-looking and charming should also be able to sing and act with such skill.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:06PM

Sunday, July 3, 2011

Cynthia Dale returns to Stratford in 2012 by Richard Ouzounian

“Festival’s Sweetheart” to star in the musical 42nd Street.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 06:45PM

Jane Krakowski: From 30 Rock to rocking the live stage by Richard Ouzounian

Tony Award winner is part of “The Very, Very Best of Broadway” on July 9.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 05:22PM

Friday, July 1, 2011

Six Meals in Stratford: Raising the curtain on new cuisine choices by Richard Ouzounian

Classic spots get a fresh look while start-ups press for your attention in this Ontario theatre town.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Hugh Jackman talks about his favourite places to visit by Richard Ouzounian

‘X-Men’ star, who will be appearing in Toronto on stage, says his native Australia is home to his top pick for a destination.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:40PM

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Summer Theatre: Fun, mandatory; mosquitos, optional. by Richard Ouzounian

Sex, songs, slapstick and shivers are all part of the warm-weather entertainment package.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 05:02PM

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

CSI: Barrie — Robert Joy tackles The Tempest by Richard Ouzounian

Prospero challenges the man usually seen as coroner Sid Hammerback on CSI: NY

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 01:10PM

Monday, June 27, 2011

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre big winners at Dora Awards by Richard Ouzounian

The company won five awards, all for their controversial mounting of Sarah Kane’s ‘Blasted’, including Outstanding Production of a play.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 10:58PM

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Hello, Dolly! by Richard Ouzounian

The composer of 9 to 5 is still going at strong at 65, even when she talks to you from her bed.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 06:19PM

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Is Stratford’s ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ going to Broadway? by Richard Ouzounian

Lyricist Tim Rice is the latest visitor to Stratford’s Superstar, ratcheting up rumours the show is headed to NYC.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:09PM

Monday, June 20, 2011

New Dancap musical to celebrate Hal Prince’s career by Richard Ouzounian

Prince of Broadway will open in Toronto in 2012 en route to New York.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 02:25PM

Friday, June 17, 2011

Be there for your daughter by Richard Ouzounian

Daughters need their dads by their side — just be there, waiting patiently.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:43PM

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Luminato: Visa woes keep One Thousand and One Nights from Chicago by Richard Ouzounian

Company will return to their home lands after T.O. run

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 07:04PM

Cast of Luminato’s 1001 Nights denied U.S. visas by Richard Ouzounian

Six members of cast refused U.S. entry pending further review.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:29PM

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Monday, June 13, 2011

Mormons and Horses and Hearts, oh my! by Richard Ouzounian

What do the Tony awards Sunday night mean to the Toronto theatre scene?

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 10:52AM

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Review: Luminato’s 1001 Nights is 500 nights too long. by Richard Ouzounian

Six hour epic based on Arabian tales is sexy and violent, but also repetitious.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 07:18PM

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Andrew Lloyd Webber sees Stratford’s Superstar by Richard Ouzounian

Presence of ALW so soon after opening fuels Broadway rumours.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:23PM