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Monday, May 25, 2015

Willy Loman, the ultimate underdog by Richard Ouzounian

American-born Joseph Ziegler explains why Death of a Salesman is still so relevant.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Too bad: Kydd's back onstage by Richard Ouzounian

Zorana Kydd puts on an incredibly elaborate production with SoulSeek. That's the best we can say, unfortunately.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

A Wicked long time by Richard Ouzounian

On Saturday night, roughly 20,000 people will see Wicked in seven cities on four continents, a figure that has been growing steadily since the hit musical played its first preview on Broadwa…

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Pleasant company lures Canuck south by Richard Ouzounian

Former TV stars joining Canadian actor in show opening to rapturous reviews in New York.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Dancap's award-winning 2011 lineup by Richard Ouzounian

After a couple of attempts at seasons that featured some giant hits but lacked an overall sense of continuity and clout, the head of Dancapproductions announced his 2011 playbill, which has …

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Toronto actress Natalia Payne finds ‘open terrain' in New York by Richard Ouzounian

It can be hard for an actress to build a career in her hometown when her father's already a successful architect there.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Dancap's award-winning 2011 lineup by Richard Ouzounian

After a couple of attempts at seasons that featured some giant hits but lacked an overall sense of continuity and clout, the head of Dancapproductions announced his 2011 playbill, which has …

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Not just a Flash back by Richard Ouzounian

Flashdance's creator looks down his nose at the stage adaptation of Dirty Dancing, and says his show is more ambitious.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Barbara Cook: Her world is a beautiful place by Richard Ouzounian

About to turn 83, the grand dame of musical theatre prepares for an upcoming T.O. performance with all the love of craft that has marked her long career

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Flashdance the Musical: Good on the page, bad on the stage by Richard Ouzounian

Flashdance the Musical has a fine book and score. But don't bring the London production to Toronto.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Priscilla Queen of the Desert rolls onto Toronto stage by Richard Ouzounian

The pink tour bus at the heart of Priscilla Queen of the Desert is willing to meet local theatregoers halfway.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Not just a Flash back by Richard Ouzounian

Flashdance's creator looks down his nose at the stage adaptation of Dirty Dancing, and says his show is more ambitious.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Not just a Flash back by Richard Ouzounian

Flashdance's creator looks down his nose at the stage adaptation of Dirty Dancing, and says his show is more ambitious.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Chess triumphs, after quarter-century in check by Richard Ouzounian

Chess is now moving, even after 26 years of stalemate.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

This Faust is best at its darkest by Richard Ouzounian

The major problem with Des McAnuff's production of Faust at the English National Opera is Gounod's writing of the piece.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Canadians make their mark on British theatre scene by Richard Ouzounian

Kim Cattrall earns rave reviews for playing Cleopatra in Liverpool; Barrie theatre company brings touring show to London

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Roger Hodgson ready to give a little bit, and then some by Richard Ouzounian

From Roger Hodgson to Loverboy to Al Green, it's a great month for casino entertainment

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Soulpepper puts its heart into it with record 17 shows by Richard Ouzounian

Soulpepper Theatre announces a busy season that has a record 17 shows.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

The Andersen Project: This is not a fairytale by Richard Ouzounian

Robert Lepage dares to unmask beloved children's author Hans Christian Andersen

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

C. David Johnson: Into the outback with Priscilla by Richard Ouzounian

Veteran Canadian actor keeps finding ways to reinvent himself

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Robert Lepage work rewards theatregoers' efforts by Richard Ouzounian

Play about Hans Christian Andersen is visually stunning, but it takes a while to piece together its fragments.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Good outweighs the bad in Wicked by Richard Ouzounian

It's wicked good, not wicked great.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

This Willy Loman's not a dime a dozen by Richard Ouzounian

Sopulpepper rises to challenge of an American theatre classic, thanks to star Joseph Ziegler.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Denis Simpson lived to entertain by Richard Ouzounian

Onetime Polka Dot Door host and Nylons singer was set to appear in new kids' theatre show

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

C. David Johnson: Into the outback with Priscilla by Richard Ouzounian

Veteran Canadian actor keeps finding ways to reinvent himself.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Mayoral race: The choice facing culture by Richard Ouzounian

Asking our mayoral hopefuls about culture.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Midler in the middle of a major musical by Richard Ouzounian

Bette Midler gives advice to the cast of Priscilla. Meanwhile, Wiccans keep on winning

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Masterful musical theatre writer's hat trick by Richard Ouzounian

Sing along Sondheim as the master writer releases the first volume of his collected lyrics published Tuesday.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Why puppets are scarier than flesh and blood by Richard Ouzounian

Eric Woolfe revives 'horror theatre' in time for Halloween

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Toe-tapping honey of a show is no drag by Richard Ouzounian

Let's get one thing straight (although that might be an unfortunate choice of word in this case): Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical, which opened Tuesday night at the Princess of Wal…

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM