15 stories by "Catherine Kustanczy - Special To The Star"
Canadian Stage artistic director Jocelyn gives us Hamlet as psychological thriller, with a stellar cast.
Each element of the production works seamlessly to create a grand, overarching vision of a fairy-tale world.
Music could stand to be more prominent but emotional power of Tapestry Opera's tale comes through.
The highly watchable show is well-cast and underlines the chemistry so vital to the mythology.
Family-friendly spectacle showcases COC Ensemble Studio members and marks debuts of some international talents.
Enchanting China fuses Eastern and Western culture, including two revered forms of Chinese opera.
Powerful opera about Japanese-Canadian girl's experience with prejudice gets first Toronto production from Tapestry.
Opera Atelier's current production doesn't quite trust the inherent drama of the music, but offers some stupendous singing and beautiful stage designs.
As Norma, Sondra Radvanovsky is a force of nature and she's matched by mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard.
Opera 5 blends genres and concepts in its non-traditional productions.
'Guerrilla folk opera' forces audience to confront their feelings around engagement, community and theatre itself.
Toronto audiences are lucky to have the chance to see bass baritone Luca Pisaroni perform live.
Bass baritone Luca Pisaroni takes his dogs with him everywhere. This spring, he will star in the Canadian Opera Company's Maometto II.
Smart vocal casting and creative staging helps elevate Opera Atelier production of early Mozart opera.
The voices of Stefan Vinke and Christine Goerke make for a breathtaking duo in Act III.
