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 on March 3, 2014☆⚑

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

Budget cuts and success of Ragtime are the keys

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 4:00pm on January 25, 2013☆⚑

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 9:00am on January 25, 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 2:48pm on January 24, 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 8:00pm on January 22, 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 4:48pm on January 21, 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 9:00am on January 18, 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 8:00am on January 17, 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 7:47pm on January 15, 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 8:51pm on January 13, 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 1:08pm on January 11, 2013☆⚑

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 on January 11, 2013☆⚑

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 on January 11, 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 9:00am on January 4, 2013☆⚑

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 9:00am on January 4, 2013☆⚑

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 9:00am on January 4, 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 on January 2, 2013☆⚑

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 4:00pm on December 28, 2012☆⚑

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 3:13pm on December 28, 2012☆⚑

Theatre in 2012: Ken Gass, the end of Dancap and the Princess of Wales Theatre, and other offstage... by Richard Ouzounian

Theatre world was source of breaking news in 2012

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 10:00am on December 26, 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 6:31pm on December 21, 2012☆⚑

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 6:07pm on December 21, 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 3:06pm on December 18, 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 7:00am on December 17, 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 on December 14, 2012☆⚑