All stories by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN on BroadwayStars

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Brent Carver drops out of Broadway-bound Superstar by Richard Ouzounian

Tony Award-winning performer declines to continue and is replaced by American Tom Hewitt

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 10:00AM
Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Ouzounian: American Idiot’s Canadians go deep by Richard Ouzounian

Jake Epstein, Scott J. Campbell, Gabriel Antonacci and Talia Aaron show their acting chops in tale of angry, disaffected youth.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 04:44PM

Amazing quotes from the stars in 2011 by Richard Ouzounian

Richard Ouzounian brings us his most memorable quotes from a year of 50 Big Interviews with stars.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 04:43PM
Friday, December 16, 2011

Review: Motown Gold calls for dancing in the streets by Richard Ouzounian

Stage West review of Motor City pop classics is a winner.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:01PM

William Shatner to perform one-man show on Broadway by Richard Ouzounian

Show will open in February at the Music Box Theatre, after the early closing of the Paul Gross-Kim Cattrall show Private Lives.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 08:41AM
Thursday, December 15, 2011

The Big Interview: Jake Epstein — from Degrassi to American Idiot by Richard Ouzounian

Jake Epstein: Stormy on stage, sunny in real-life. Which is the real guy?

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:01PM

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez split up for Christmas by Richard Ouzounian

Disproves earlier rumours about Gomez going to Stratford for the holidays.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:38PM

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber split up for Christmas by Richard Ouzounian

Disproves earlier rumours about Gomez going to Stratford for the holidays.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:25PM

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber split for the holidays by Richard Ouzounian

Disproves earlier rumours about Gomez going to Stratford for the holidays.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 02:17PM
Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Review: Hair is a mad display of theatrical split ends by Richard Ouzounian

The touring production of the iconic ’60s musical that opened at the Royal Alexandra Theatre on Wednesday night is yet another reminder of how shallow Hair really is.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 10:06PM
Tuesday, December 13, 2011

If they love theatre, give them the real thing by Richard Ouzounian

Too busy to shop? Nothing simpler than ordering tickets online for these great plays.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:01PM
Thursday, December 8, 2011

Florida Keys dining fresh as the ocean around it by Richard Ouzounian

Despite the retro ’50s beach shack vibe, visitors hunting for great food on this laid-back island chain will discover the real thing, prepared by people who love what they do.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:01PM

Harry’s just wild about Broadway by Richard Ouzounian

Harry Connick Jr.'s attention is fixed on the Dec. 11 opening for the Broadway revival of 1966 musical On A Clear Day You Can See Forever.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:01PM
Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Forget the movie, wait to see War Horse live by Richard Ouzounian

Toronto production of War Horse stage show opens in February.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 02:36PM
Tuesday, December 6, 2011

D.J. who shook, rocked and rolled by Richard Ouzounian

Memphis the musical recaptures a time of racism when a white D.J. freed forbidden black music from its bondage

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 10:00PM

Canon Theatre renamed in honour of Ed Mirvish by Richard Ouzounian

Son David recalls his dad enriching the culture of TorontoOne of Toronto’s major cultural landmarks changed its name today to honour one of the city’s most beloved citizens.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 02:53PM
Friday, December 2, 2011

Holiday in New York by Richard Ouzounian

From top hotels with a view to best hot chocolate, a look at some great spots in New York City.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:17AM
Thursday, December 1, 2011

Caissie, the friendly ghost by Richard Ouzounian

Hamilton’s Caissie Levy is getting ready to conquer Broadway in Ghost, the musical

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:01PM

Theatre review: The Wizard of Oz a ramshackle production, but loads of fun by Richard Ouzounian

A Ross Petty panto is the opposite of Air Canada: it doesn’t matter whether you get there, it’s all the fun frills he provides that makes the ride worthwhile.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 09:34PM
Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Potted Potter parody headed our way by Richard Ouzounian

The overseas success, Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience — A Parody by Dan and Jeff, will be opening at the Panasonic Theatre on Feb. 14, 2012.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 04:17PM
Monday, November 28, 2011

OUZOUNIAN: The Devil and Des McAnuff by Richard Ouzounian

Super producer Des McAnuff opens Jesus Christ Superstar in California and Faust in New York on subsequent evenings.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 01:36PM
Friday, November 25, 2011

Ouzounian: You’d be wise to catch this Follies by Richard Ouzounian

Sondheim and Goldman’s epic musical is given a highly effective revival.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:14PM
Thursday, November 24, 2011

Red, no marriage made in heaven by Richard Ouzounian

Red should have been a slam-dunk of a success, the kind of play that Canadian Stage has been producing successfully for most of its existence.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 09:40PM

Buff up on Buffalo by Richard Ouzounian

Black Friday and Thanksgiving weekend shopping are great, but there's tons more to do in Buffalo.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:22PM

John Neville: Remembering the laughter by Richard Ouzounian

Besides being a great actor, director and administrator, he was one of the theatre’s wittiest men.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 02:10PM

Holmes, sweet Holmes by Richard Ouzounian

The Air Farce star — now appearing in the Wizard of Oz — is as kooky and adorable as she seems

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 01:53PM
Monday, November 21, 2011

Rockettes are a triple sister act by Richard Ouzounian

Three Canadian sisters are kicking up their heels as members of the world famous Rockettes on Broadway, a first in the history of the show.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 03:12PM
Sunday, November 20, 2011

Rickman rants can’t save Theresa Rebeck’s latest play by Richard Ouzounian

It’s wonderful to have Alan Rickman back on stage again. It would be even nicer if we were appearing in a really good play.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 06:00PM

Former Stratford director John Neville died Saturday by Richard Ouzounian

John Neville, O.B.E. C.M., who ran theatres on two continents, starred on stage, screen and television and could list Judi Dench, Liv Ullman and Vanessa Redgrave among his leading ladies, di…

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 05:59PM
Friday, November 18, 2011

The Big Interview: Logan’s Run by Richard Ouzounian

With his hit play, Red, opening in Toronto next week, his movie of Coriolanus coming at Christmas and the new James Bond film in progress, John Logan is at the top of his game.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:45AM
Thursday, November 17, 2011

Logan’s Run by Richard Ouzounian

With his hit play, Red, opening in Toronto next week, his movie of Coriolanus coming at Christmas and the new James Bond film in progress, John Logan is at the top of his game.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:01PM

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