Fondue farewell to The Mousetrap

Gouda it wasn't, and regrettably, show will not be the last of its kind by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN
Why is it that some of the tackiest shows tend to run for the longest time?

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

Riding the ups and downs by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

With the success of The Producers and Hairspray, Thomas Meehan is Broadway's hottest writer
Extensive interview in which he talks about his youth, Annie, Annie 2, I Remember Mama, Ain't Broadway Grand, The Producers, Hairspray... and leaks some news on Young Frankenstein.

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

The Lion sleeps tonight by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

This afternoon marks the 1,560th and final performance for the Toronto production of The Lion King at the Princess of Wales Theatre.

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

Pericles leads year's Top 10 plays by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

Helen's Necklace at the Tarragon glittered all over; Shaw Festival saw surprise winner in Happy End

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

Hound loose on Broadway

N.Y. columnist spills the beans on the theatre scene by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN
To Michael Riedel, nothing is Taboo.

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

Actor left a legacy of great roles by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

Bates tribute includes excerpts from 2000 interview about playing Richard III at Stratford.

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

Remembering the swordsman of Stratford by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

Patrick Crean taught fencing to greatest actors of his time

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

The remarkable Lynn Redgrave by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

Chemotherapy couldn't keep her offstage this past spring

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

The Producers delivers most of the goods by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

There's a lot to like in the Toronto production of The Producers, but with a leading man who fails to deliver the goods, it's hard to give it an unqualified recommendation.

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

Springtime for Cullen by Richard Ouzounian

After a string of promising misses, Sean Cullen is ready for his best shot: The Producers

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

Musical theatre fans brave cold air and teased hair by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

Hardy souls spend hours lined up for Hairspray tickets; Leading roles still have not been cast for Mirvish show

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

For Shields, Broadway became Tabootylicious by RITA ZEKAS

Former Torontonian Cary Shields plays Boy George's lover in the Broadway musical Taboo. He went from Broadway virgin to appearing in two shows at the same time.

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

North Bay to New York by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

Tamara Bernier debuts on Broadway, steps into vamp role in musical Mamma Mia!

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

A first-class parade by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

Angela Lansbury a fan of the season

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

The stage as a safe haven by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

Patrick Stewart says performing in theatres before live audiences is relaxing

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

A truly Wonderful Town by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

It's brash, bright, fresh, funny, touching, tuneful, heartfelt and hilarious.

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

Hold the gooey cherry pie by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

Ex-Twin Peaks star back onstage Kyle MacLachlan in The Caretaker

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

Broadway boys lack edge by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

Musicals tell lives of '80s pop stars; Poor writing mars good performances

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

Beleaguered Bounce belongs on Broadway by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

Sondheim dud needs work but deserves a second chance

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

Mirror tells a better story by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

Talking to Gregory Maguire is every bit as fascinating as reading one of his internationally best-selling brain-twisting novels.

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

Solo act delicate and subtle by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

Review of Pete Postlethwaite's one-man show.

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

Solo show filled with characters by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

British stage and screen star Pete Postlethwaite brings his one-man show "Scararmouche Jones" to North America, starting in Toronto.

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

Casting about for magic by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

Interview with Susan Stroman. Interesting stuff on Henry Goodman and her new projects for NY City Ballet and Lincoln Center.

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

Martin in the middle by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

Somewhere between his tragic past and current success, between nice guy and acidic wit, you'll find the real Martin Short

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

The many shades of Black by RICHARD OUZOUNIAN

Appearing in a movie with kids doesn't take the edge off star of School Of Rock
Interview with the popular screen comedian where he talks about some of his early theatre experience, inculding a stint in the title role of PIPPIN??!!

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