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Friday, March 7, 2014

6 Essential Questions a maladroit adaptation of Priscila Uppal’s memoir: Review by Richard Ouzounian

6 Essential Questions at Factory Theatre, based on Priscila Uppal’s 2013 memoir about her search for her runaway mother, is the worst kind of adaptation, Richard Ouzounian writes — one t…

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:00AM

Ferran Adrià, father of ‘molecular gastronomy’, in Toronto by Richard Ouzounian

Chef at legendary elBulli restaurant has some down-to-earth thoughts about mousses, cooking, including his favourite dish by his mom

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:00AM
Thursday, March 6, 2014

Marry Me a Little pleasant but doesn't really work by Richard Ouzounian

Adam Brazier tries to turn a Stephen Sondheim sorbet into a full-meal deal.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 07:00AM
Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Everything's coming up roses in Chicago’s Gypsy by Richard Ouzounian

Louise Pitre is daringly vulnerable in the take-charge lead role.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:31PM
Monday, March 3, 2014

Robert Lopez joins select EGOT club by Richard Ouzounian

Only 12 people, including the "Let It Go" songwriter, have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:24PM

Flashdance the Musical coming to Toronto by Richard Ouzounian

This reincarnation of the 1983 hit movie will be playing at the Ed Mirvish Theatre from May 27 through June 8.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:18AM
Friday, January 25, 2013

Shaw Festival finishes 2012 season with $19K surplus by Richard Ouzounian

Budget cuts and success of Ragtime are the keys

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:00PM

From tabloid fame to career revival, Rob Lowe takes it all in stride by Richard Ouzounian

Lowe's character is based on the "master of disaster" Chris Lehane.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Thursday, January 24, 2013

Susan Rubes, founder of Young People’s Theatre, dead at age 87 by Richard Ouzounian

Susan Douglas Rubes, the woman who revolutionized children’s theatre in the city of Toronto, died peacefully on Wednesday, surrounded by her family. She was 87.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:48PM
Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Stage version of Aladdin will have world premiere in Toronto by Richard Ouzounian

Disney's Aladdin stage musical will debut Nov. 13 at Ed Mirvish Theatre

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:00PM
Monday, January 21, 2013

John Malkovich returns to Toronto stage as Casanova by Richard Ouzounian

The Giacomo Variations, at the Elgin Theatre June 7 to 9, combines drama, singers and a 45-piece orchestra playing Mozart

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:48PM
Friday, January 18, 2013

Peter Sellars brings Tristan und Isolde to the COC by Richard Ouzounian

Peter Sellars’ new production uses video artistry of Bill Viola.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Thursday, January 17, 2013

Les Miserables returns to Toronto stage by Richard Ouzounian

Ramin Karimloo will star in Mirvish production of Les Miz set to open in September.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:00AM
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Cirque du Soleil: Hundreds of layoffs expected on Wednesday by Richard Ouzounian

The Montreal entertainment company operates 19 shows around the world.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 07:47PM
Sunday, January 13, 2013

The Wizard of Oz cast is great but visuals need help — Theatre Review by Richard Ouzounian

Why must the Wicked Witch’s minions all dress and dance as though it were “Cossack Night” at a leather bar in Moscow? asks Toronto Star theatre critic Richard Ouzounian.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 08:51PM
Friday, January 11, 2013

Celebrity Travel: Ron James loves holidays in Canada by Richard Ouzounian

Comedian and TV star Ron James can tell more than a few good stories about travel in Canada.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 01:08PM

Las Vegas Travel: Six bountiful buffets for food fans by Richard Ouzounian

Hotels beef up their buffet offerings with top notch ingredients and even all you can drink Bloody Marys. After all, it's still Las Vegas.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:22PM

Megan Follows: Inspired casting as Penelope in Penelopiad by Richard Ouzounian

Anne of Green Gables star is a cross between Anne and Xena the Warrior Princess, so she’s perfect as Penelope in Margaret Atwood’s The Penelopiad

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:00PM
Friday, January 4, 2013

Les Misérables: Samantha Barks steals movie with her bold singing by Richard Ouzounian

Samantha Barks, a virtual unknown from Isle of Man, steals Les Misérables with her bold singing.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM

The Wizard of Oz: Jeremy Sams is man behind theatre curtain by Richard Ouzounian

Director Jeremy Sams turns Mirvish and Andrew Lloyd Webber production of The Wizard of Oz into classical musical theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Wizard of Oz: Actors tackle beloved roles by Richard Ouzounian

Danielle Wade, Lee MacDougall, Lisa Horner, Mike Jackson and Jamie McKnight talk Wizard of Oz

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 09:00AM
Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Next Stage Theatre Festival: Awake revived at Factory Theatre by Richard Ouzounian

Awake, by Laura Mullin and Chris Tolley, based on shooting death of Amon Beckles in 2005

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:06AM
Friday, December 28, 2012

The Big Interview 2012: a year of celebrity wit and wisdom by Richard Ouzounian

Everyone from Maggie Smith to Tracey Morgan has their say.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:00PM

Gore Vidal: More than just a witty wordsmith by Richard Ouzounian

Connoisseurs of the man's work will mourn his substance, rather than his style.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:13PM
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Friday, December 21, 2012

Gordon Pinsent: a Canadian legend looks back at his life by Richard Ouzounian

Gordon Pinsent, star of The Rowdyman, A Gift to Last and Away From Her, looks back.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:31PM

Les Misérables’ journey, from stage to screen by Richard Ouzounian

Any film that attempted to recapture the stage success of Les Misérables had a massive task ahead. Here's how they pulled it off.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:07PM
Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Love Train at Stage West: Review by Richard Ouzounian

Love Train at Stage West in Mississauga covers black music scene from 1950s through today with edge and humour.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:06PM
Monday, December 17, 2012

Without You: Anthony Rapp comes through by Richard Ouzounian

In light of recent news events in the United States, there probably couldn’t be a worse time to debut a musical about mortality.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 07:00AM
Friday, December 14, 2012

Cirque du Soleil’s 2012 ends well with Zarkana by Richard Ouzounian

Numerous Cirque du Soleil closings, including Zaia, Viva Elvis and Iris, balanced by new acrobatic showpiece Zarkana.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:00AM

Cameron Mackintosh’s 25-year project — bringing Les Misérables to film by Richard Ouzounian

The worldwide hit is now a major motion picture starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00AM

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