All stories by Richard Ouzounian on BroadwayStars

Friday, May 20, 2011

Good golly, Molly! by Richard Ouzounian

Molly Smith put on plays in tiny venues in the wilds of Alaska and now helms the most prestigious theatre company in the U.S.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 10:59AM

The 1960s: Laughter and tears by Richard Ouzounian

On May 25, when the curtain goes up on their production of Heartbreak House, the Shaw Festival will begin celebrating its 50th season of operation.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01AM
Saturday, May 14, 2011

Placido Domingo: “The song is not yet finished.” by Richard Ouzounian

Still vibrant at the age of 70, the Tenor superstar prepares to open the Black Creek Summer Music Festival on June 4.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01AM
Friday, May 13, 2011

The Big Interview: Alice Cooper by Richard Ouzounian

The king of shock rock says his life really began in earnest after giving up the alcohol demon and rediscovering his Christian beginnings.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 09:53AM

Six Meals in Las Vegas: Italian meals to die for on the Strip by Richard Ouzounian

Bartolotta and Carnevino are among the great Vegas restaurants that have a certain ba-da-bing to them.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM

What’s in a name? If it’s Shakespeare, plenty! by Richard Ouzounian

The first “Shakespeare Challenge” draws Ontario teens to Stratford.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01AM
Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Sony Centre offers Elton ballet and more by Richard Ouzounian

Love Lies Bleeding, a ballet inspired by Elton John's songs, headlines the upcoming season of entertainment at the Sony Centre.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 04:44PM

Review: Tuesdays with Morrie a winner every day of the week by Richard Ouzounian

The former MASH star is brilliant in Tuesdays With Morrie.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 09:59AM
Sunday, May 8, 2011

REVIEW: These Railway Children on the wrong track by Richard Ouzounian

London hit show fails to create much excitement in Toronto opening.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 07:41PM

Céline, Arcade Fire and Microsoft all seize the Moment by Richard Ouzounian

Montreal-based Moment Factory provides knockout visuals for all of them, plus Nine Inch Nails, Cirque du Soleil, Fiat, Andre-Philippe Gagnon and more.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 03:06PM
Friday, May 6, 2011

Ryan Phillippe: Shoot first, ask questions later by Richard Ouzounian

Former teen star tackles Apartheid in The Bang Bang Club.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01AM
Thursday, May 5, 2011

Review: Zadie’s Shoes is no gamble. It’s a real winner. by Richard Ouzounian

Revival of Adam Pettle’s 2001 script scores all the way down the line.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:45PM
Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Adam Pettle knows when to hold ’em and fold ’em by Richard Ouzounian

Revival of his 2001 hit Zadie’s Shoes finds him back in the theatre after years of radio and television.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01AM
Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Canadians in the hunt for a Tony Award by Richard Ouzounian

The coveted Tony nominations are out, and Canadians again play a role in Broadway's most prestigious awards.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 07:13PM

Stratford’s ‘Earnest’ nabs 3 Tony nominations by Richard Ouzounian

The Book of Mormon leads the awards with 14 nominations

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 10:11AM
Monday, May 2, 2011

Drabinsky put Toronto in the theatre spotlight by Richard Ouzounian

Whatever happens in court, we should remember what he did for city’s cultural scene.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM
Friday, April 29, 2011

The Railway Children: On the right track by Richard Ouzounian

You can forgive producer Matthew Gale the pun when he tells you that things are “right on track” for The Railway Children.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 10:31AM

The Railway Children: Three young actors are the real stars by Richard Ouzounian

The locomotive may attract all the attention, but the young actors are the real stars.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 10:29AM

The Big Interview: Jamie Farr by Richard Ouzounian

Jamie Farr found lasting fame as cross-dressing Corporal Klinger on M*A*S*H but with his comedic talents, has never had to dress for success.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 10:18AM
Thursday, April 28, 2011

Time for Change in Toronto’s musical theatre by Richard Ouzounian

Tony Kushner’s Caroline or Change anchors the season.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 04:29PM

Review: You can’t see these Forests for the themes by Richard Ouzounian

Author’s latest sprawling search for identity lacks the power of his previous Scorched.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01AM
Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Tony award-winning musical Memphis hits town on stage and screen by Richard Ouzounian

Film version reaches Cineplex screens Thursday. Dancap Productions on stage in December.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01AM
Sunday, April 24, 2011

American Idiot tour to begin in Toronto by Richard Ouzounian

Show closed on Broadway Sunday night after 422 performances.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:11PM
Friday, April 22, 2011

This ‘Cosmonaut’ should be lost in space by Richard Ouzounian

The title of Canadian Stage's latest production is enough to drive people away and the play isn't any better.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:23AM
Thursday, April 21, 2011

Review by Richard Ouzounian

The title of Canadian Stage's latest production is enough to drive people away and the play isn't any better.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:58PM
Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Review: The Lion King still rules triumphant by Richard Ouzounian

The Lion King has all that’s required: a great tale, committed storytellers to carry the burden, and a magical overseer to make sure it all spins out beautifully.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:24PM

Into the woods with Wajdi Mouawad once again by Richard Ouzounian

Forests is not a sequel but a logical follow-up to the smash hit Scorched.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 05:36PM

Review: Calendar Girls lacks year-long appeal by Richard Ouzounian

Story of British women who create a nudie calendar to fight leukemia is sadly dimmed.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 02:18PM

From a madman to funny men by Richard Ouzounian

Southern Ontario’s two large casinos — Casino Rama and Fallsview — will feature the likes of Alice Cooper, Russell Peters and Sinbad in May.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM

Soulpepper offers a season of true repertory by Richard Ouzounian

Soulpepper consistently provides some of the highest quality productions in the Toronto area.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01AM

Shakespeare to Shaw and everything in between by Richard Ouzounian

Every year, Ontario’s two major summer theatre festivals, Stratford and Shaw, offer a tremendous smorgasbord of drama for the hungry playgoer.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01AM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 15, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
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