Brent Carver to sing in Rufus Wainwright's Luminato show by Richard Ouzounian

Kiss of the Spider Woman star announced in last-minute change after The Book of Mormon's Andrew Rannells bows out of If I Loved You: Gentlemen Prefer Broadway

Shaw Festival's The Philadelphia Story: Review by Richard Ouzounian

Actor Moya O'Connell gives radiant performance as madcap heiress Tracy Lord in Philip Barry's play directed by Dennis Garnhum at Shaw fest.

When We Are Married: a roaring comedy about untying the knot by Richard Ouzounian

Three weary couples get an unexpected second chance at deciding how to live their lives in Shaw Festival production of J.B. Priestley's play.

Tony Awards: How Hedwig and the Angry Inch became the toast of Broadway by Richard Ouzounian

Writer John Cameron Mitchell calls Hedwig star Neil Patrick Harris 'indefatigable' in the role. 'I've never seen someone so game.'

Hawksley Workman's The God That Comes: review by Richard Ouzounian

Hawksley Workman's astonishing one-man show at the Tarragon turns the raw material of Greek tragedy into a mesmerizing study of primal sexuality.

N " The Queen of Paris to have world premiere in Toronto by Richard Ouzounian

Montreal's Monlove Enterprises creates musical based on Émile Zola novel Nana.

Les Miserables, London Road lead Dora Mavor Moore nominations by Richard Ouzounian

The nominations for the 35th annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards, honouring excellence in Toronto theatre, were announced on Monday morning at the SONY Centre.

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Review by Richard Ouzounian

Stratford puts Alice in a bizarrely wonderful land by Richard Ouzounian

A visual and choreographic feast, Alice Through the Looking-Glass really is one show that's for kids of all ages.

Stratford Festival's Mother Courage and Her Children: review by Richard Ouzounian

Martha Henry's production doesn't allow the political message to overwhelm the human elements.

Isabella Rossellini brings Green Porno to Luminato by Richard Ouzounian

Actress, who plays a variety of animals in quirky stage show, is comfortable in her human skin.

Stratford Festival's Man of La Mancha: review by Richard Ouzounian

Director Robert McQueen's production of Man of La Mancha often sacrifices genuine logic for theatrical effect and over-elaborate staging.

Stratford Festival's King John: review by Richard Ouzounian

Tim Carroll's production of King John has a truly electric first half " only to dim to candlelight in the second.

Crazy for You a rollicking, rhythmic delight by Richard Ouzounian

Stratford's bright new musical comedy has it all: Gershwin tunes, a smart book and a cast overbrimming with talent and charm.

Stratford Festival's King Lear: review by Richard Ouzounian

Antoni Cimolino's superb production of King Lear catapults Colm Feore into the ranks of the world's greatest living actors.

Dead Metaphor at Panasonic Theatre a fearless, freewheeling wonder by Richard Ouzounian

George F. Walker's Dead Metaphor at Panasonic Theatre leaves audience laughing and thinking long after curtain falls.

The Normal Heart does far more than preach to converted by Richard Ouzounian

Ryan Murphy's adaptation of Larry Kramer's landmark play offers scenes of raw sexuality and moments of human warmth.

Flashdance gets a musical makeover by Richard Ouzounian

Flashdance the Musical is hitting the stage in Toronto.

Mike Daisey's Dreaming of Rob Ford: review by Richard Ouzounian

Mike Daisey's new monologue is a two-hour long performance piece that's sometimes riotous, sometimes rambling, but ultimately always riveting.

Soulpepper and CanStage top Toronto Theatre Critics' Awards by Richard Ouzounian

A special citation also went to VideoCabaret in acknowledgement of their outstanding body of work.

Noah Reid stars in George F. Walker's Dead Metaphor by Richard Ouzounian

Actor has been a dancing teacup, the voice of a cartoon turtle and a singing hockey star and now he plays a military sniper.

Stratford Festival's Crazy for You becomes festival's first original cast recording by Richard Ouzounian

Stratford Festival men build up theatre company's bench strength by Richard Ouzounian

Graham Abbey, Evan Buliung, Ben Carlson, Jonathan Goad and Mike Shara all have major roles in 2014 season.

Shaw Festival's women talk of their love for the theatre company by Richard Ouzounian

Mary Haney, Sharry Flett, Kate Besworth, Moya O'Connell, Harveen Sandhu represent range of ages and experience in Shaw Festival's 2014 season.

Dreaming of Rob Ford premieres at Crawl Festival by Richard Ouzounian

When Mike Daisey first announced he was creating a play about our mayor, he never thought his lead character would wind up in rehab before the show opened.

Stars of David a personal look at Jewish heritage by Richard Ouzounian

Stars of David opens on Wednesday night at the Studio Theatre in the Toronto Centre for the Arts.

Cabaret falls flat: review by Richard Ouzounian

Shaw Festival's production is so ill-conceived it ends up annoying " from a misguided first act to a second act that's beyond belief.

The Charity That Began At Home: review by Richard Ouzounian

Shaw Festival's staging of an obscure Edwardian comedy is a delicious, once-in-a-lifetime triumph.

Review: Arms and the Man lacks giddy joy to truly take flight by Richard Ouzounian

Play's two leading men could use more romantic flair.

James Franco: Hard worker or hellraiser? by Richard Ouzounian

It seems these days that there's at least three incarnations of the 36-year-old star out there on display.

Bingo! not so winning: Review by Richard Ouzounian

Daniel MacIvor's comedy about old classmates reconnecting at a high school reunion has many strong points but ends up only mildly entertaining.