Sport meets art meets David Byrne in Contemporary Color by Richard Ouzounian

Former Talking Heads frontman brings the world of Color Guard to Luminato June 22 and 23.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 4:45pm on June 11, 2015☆⚑

Deborah Hay's Katherina a performance for the ages at Stratford by Richard Ouzounian

Carried by a complex lead performance by an actor of genius, The Taming of the Shrew shines on Festival Theatre stage.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:03am on June 6, 2015☆⚑

Victor Garber: from playing Jesus to a meta-human by Richard Ouzounian

Actor has had a varied career, including a legendary Toronto version of Godspell, but lately TV is muscling out stage work

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 9:00am on June 5, 2015☆⚑

She Stoops to Conquer: review by Richard Ouzounian

Classic comedy by Oliver Goldsmith moves smoothly in Stratford production directed by Martha Henry.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:13am on June 5, 2015☆⚑

Kinky boots are made for strutting by Richard Ouzounian

Graham Scott Fleming gets ready to open in Tony-winning musical Kinky Boots opposite Alan Mingo Jr. in Toronto.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:19am on June 4, 2015☆⚑

Soulpepper Theatre announces plan to go national by Richard Ouzounian

Toronto theatre company plans to commission new work on a countrywide basis.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 6:16pm on June 2, 2015☆⚑

Spoon River, The Wild Party, Tom at the Farm most nominated productions for Doras by Richard Ouzounian

Nominations for performing arts awards dominated by The Canadian Opera Company, with 29, followed by Soulpepper, then Mirvish Productions

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:47pm on June 1, 2015☆⚑

The Adventures of Pericles: review by Richard Ouzounian

Scott Wentworth's Stratford production is an adventurous, thoughtful take on a difficult play.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 8:41am on May 31, 2015☆⚑

Carousel: review by Richard Ouzounian

Sexism runs rampant in this strangely old-fashioned production, making it hard to take, Richard Ouzounian writes.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:00am on May 30, 2015☆⚑

Harvey Fierstein says it's all about healing yourself by Richard Ouzounian

Actor and creator of Torch Song Trilogy, Kinky Boots and Newsies says you can't hide from yourself.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 7:00am on May 29, 2015☆⚑

The Diary of Anne Frank: review by Richard Ouzounian

Jillian Keiley's direction turns powerful story, played by superb actors, into mishmash.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:41pm on May 28, 2015☆⚑

Jim Parsons divine in An Act of God on Broadway by Richard Ouzounian

Big Bang Theory actor fills a proscenium arch as superbly as a widescreen TV in David Javerbaum's witty play.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 8:00pm on May 28, 2015☆⚑

Stratford's Carousel raises issue of domestic violence by Richard Ouzounian

Festival invites speakers to address issue in a season that also includes Taming of the Shrew and play about Henry VIII.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 5:06pm on May 28, 2015☆⚑

Theatre villain Ross Petty will retire from performing after this Christmas by Richard Ouzounian

Actor known for creations like Revolta Bulldoza in Cinderella will continue to produce pantos at Toronto's Elgin Theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 6:00am on May 28, 2015☆⚑

Stratford's The Physicists engaging and thought-provoking: review by Richard Ouzounian

Director Miles Potter's new version of play originally written in 1962 by Friedrich Dürrenmatt about a Swiss insane asylum makes witty, trenchant comments about society.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:20pm on May 27, 2015☆⚑

Toronto Theatre Critics salute best in local theatre by Richard Ouzounian

Fiona Reid and David Ferry take Best Actress and Actor in a Play. Trish Lindstrom and Daren A. Herbert win for musicals.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 6:00am on May 27, 2015☆⚑

Stratford's Sound of Music hits all the right notes: review by Richard Ouzounian

Donna Feore's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein classictugs at your heartstrings like a chorus of virtuoso bell-ringers, with Stephanie Rothenberg as a convincing Maria.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01am on May 27, 2015☆⚑

Stratford's Hamlet reveals the festival at its best: review by Richard Ouzounian

Jonathan Goad may excel as the Prince of Denmark but the rest of the superb cast play together like the rarest of teams.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:53pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

30 Rock's Krakowski coming to Toronto by Richard Ouzounian

Tony Award-winning star of stage and TV is the latest addition to the new BlackCreek music fest.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

Mark Masri: An ex-choirboy embraces his secular charms by Richard Ouzounian

Two CDs this year and a Vegas gig with David Foster help his launch

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

The Grinch who came from Iceland by Richard Ouzounian

Stefan Karl's career has finally brought him to the Sony Centre as the most famous Seuss villain, the Grinch

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

Ontario casinos offer holiday shows by Richard Ouzounian

Our local casinos usually ease up on their entertainment during the holiday season, even though the slots and tables remain open throughout Christmas and New Year's.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

Sights and sounds of Sondheim — and other gifts for theatre buffs by Richard Ouzounian

Books, DVDs and CDs to entertain stage fans before or after the show.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

David French, author of Leaving Home, dies at 71 by Richard Ouzounian

Recent series of Soulpepper revivals drew renewed attention to his work.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑

Pseudolus vs. Pseudolus: Bruce Dow takes on Sean Cullen by Richard Ouzounian

Two comics offer wildly different takes on the same leading role.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 5:58pm on May 25, 2015☆⚑