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Monday, May 25, 2015

Spider-Man's secret identity: He's a flop by Richard Ouzounian

Director Julie Taymor fails to make any magic out of Peter Parker's epic Spider-Man story on Broadway.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Plummer rises above material to shine in Barrymore by Richard Ouzounian

Christopher Plummer is in charge as that tragically charming American actor in Barrymore.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Ouzounian: Woody Harrelson to bring Hitler play, Bullet for Adolf, to Toronto by Richard Ouzounian

Woody Harrelson plans to direct himself at Hart House in the semi-autobiographical play Bullet for Adolf.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Mirvish has Cattrall, Shaw shows red ink, Yvan takes a wife by Richard Ouzounian

Reports on the upcoming Mirvish season, the Shaw Festival's deficit and more.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

The importance of being Sara by Richard Ouzounian

She's part of a smash hit now extended on Broadway, but Sara Topham has no intention of abandoning her beloved Stratford Festival.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

The Fantasticks: a musical ode to longevity by Richard Ouzounian

Themes of family unity and theatrical magic are perfect for new repertory direction for Soulpepper.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Sandra Shamas: Hot flashes of insight by Richard Ouzounian

The Lady Gaga of the one-woman show returns to a Toronto stage with her first new show in nine years

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

The ‘Justin Bieber of the '70s' headlines at Casino Rama by Richard Ouzounian

David Cassidy, Elvis tribute, ‘Grease' among the top acts slated for March at southern Ontario's two big casinos, Casino Rama near Orillia and Fallsview Niagara.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Valerie Wilder: Lady of the dance by Richard Ouzounian

The 32-year veteran of the National Ballet is now running Australia's national ballet company

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Tweaking the Russian Revolution by Richard Ouzounian

Getting the gunshot, and everything else, right before a show's debut matters to Des McAnuff.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Melanie Doane, 2.0 by Richard Ouzounian

New tunes, a T.O. date and ukuleles in the classroom

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Opening night: Billy Elliot earns resounding cheers by Richard Ouzounian

When an audience leaps to their feet cheering in the middle of a show's second act, then you know something extraordinary is happening.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Parenthood gives Elton John a new perspective by Richard Ouzounian

Elton John and partner David Furnish walked the red carpet to see Billy Elliot for the first time as parents.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Quebeçois production of Lewis Carroll classic is lost in translation by Richard Ouzounian

Clever visuals don't make up for overly literary tone of show aimed at a younger audience.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Sandra Shamas soars, South Pacific sags, Canstage stumbles by Richard Ouzounian

Comedienne's latest show held over, while revival of hit musical closes early and our biggest not-for-profit keeps searching for its footing

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

The Big Interview: David Henry Hwang by Richard Ouzounian

Renowned author of M. Butterfly coming to Toronto to speak at Hart House.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM

Not the best little whorehouse in Toronto by Richard Ouzounian

Brothel #9, which opened Thursday night at Factory Theatre, is neither a well-written nor a well-presented play, and to say otherwise would ultimately prove an injustice to its author/star, …

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:58PM