Barry Manilow: He still writes the songs by Richard Ouzounian

New album "15 Minutes" is inspired by Andy Warhol and Britney Spears.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 4:40pm on August 18, 2011☆⚑

The McAnuff legacy by Richard Ouzounian

Artistic director Des McAnuff lifted the Stratford Festival to new heights. Soon he departs and a search is underway for someone to replace him.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:13am on August 18, 2011☆⚑

Pest by Amy Swartz at Angell Gallery by Murray Whyte

Bugs and toy miniatures meet in entomological mélange

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 5:48pm on August 17, 2011☆⚑

Review: Soulpepper's Exit the King lacks the royal touch. by Richard Ouzounian

Oliver Dennis effective as a dying monarch.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 1:17am on August 17, 2011☆⚑

Shaw loses top billing at Shaw Festival by Richard Ouzounian

No play by the Festival's namesake on its mainstage theatre next year for the first time in its history

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 3:36pm on August 15, 2011☆⚑

Review: Totem is Cirque du Soleil's most entertaining show in years by Richard Ouzounian

Robert Lepage's direction gives the Cirque touring show format new zip and fun

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 5:23pm on August 14, 2011☆⚑

'da Kink in my Hair by Robert Crew

'Da Kink still moves but stage version is lacking

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 4:32pm on August 14, 2011☆⚑

Review: The Misanthrope is stylish but unsatisfying by Richard Ouzounian

Moliere comedy has plenty of panache, but never really connects.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 1:04am on August 13, 2011☆⚑

An American Girl In Italy by Murray Whyte

On the 60th anniversary of Ruth Orkin's iconic photo, its Toronto subject, now 84, reflects

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 5:08pm on August 12, 2011☆⚑

Festival yields finely honed dance by Michael Crabb

Dance: Made in Canada combines old with new.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 3:03pm on August 12, 2011☆⚑

Dancin' Man by Richard Ouzounian

John Selya burns up the stage for Twyla Tharp, whether the music is by Billy Joel or Frank Sinatra.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01am on August 12, 2011☆⚑

Review: The Homecoming at Stratford is bleakly brilliant by Richard Ouzounian

Harold Pinter's study of the ultimate dysfunctional family brilliantly acted by Brian Dennehy and the cast,

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:42pm on August 11, 2011☆⚑

Review: Hosanna at Stratford a bit of a drag by Richard Ouzounian

Problems with accents and tone sink the production.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 2:48am on August 11, 2011☆⚑

Growing festival aims to fill dance gap by Michael Crabb

Dance: Made in Canada features seasoned choreographers alongside rising stars.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 2:44pm on August 10, 2011☆⚑

Broadway opening for Jesus Christ Superstar looks likelier by Richard Ouzounian

But Stratford artistic director says deal isn't done yet to take hit production to New York.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:49pm on August 10, 2011☆⚑

All-Canadian team saddles up for War Horse by Richard Ouzounian

Mirvish announces cast for Toronto production of hit play.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 4:00am on August 9, 2011☆⚑

Review: Topdog/Underdog features two top performances by Richard Ouzounian

Pulitzer Prize-winning play about two black brothers packs a punch.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 3:09pm on August 7, 2011☆⚑

Atheist comedy: Laughter beyond belief by Bruce Demara

The Atheist Show at Yuk Yuk's Richmond St. W. comedy club on Sunday, August 5 features a slate of comics who believe in poking fun at the faithful.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01am on August 6, 2011☆⚑

Videosphere: An uneven survey of the form by Murray Whyte

Buffalo's Albright-Knox hardwires itself to the video generation with "Videosphere," an uneven survey of the form

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:48pm on August 5, 2011☆⚑

Marc Chagall: Leading the Russians to the AGO by Peter Goddard

Marc Chagall headlines a Russian avant-garde invasion of the AGO this fall

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:46pm on August 5, 2011☆⚑

The fall and rise of Jeff Hall by Michael Crabb

Cirque du Soleil choreographer was told he'd never walk again after a fall.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01am on August 5, 2011☆⚑

All the world's their stage by Richard Ouzounian

Totem, opening in Toronto on Wednesday, is just one of 22 shows Cirque du Soleil has on the go around the world.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:01am on August 5, 2011☆⚑

Arden's Greatest Hurts by Richard Ouzounian

Jann Arden, award-winning vocalist and judge on the new TV show Canada Sings, has been through a lot in her life.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 6:27pm on August 4, 2011☆⚑

Summerworks rides out the storm by Alison Broverman

More controversy at arts fest always a possibility after last year's terrorism furore.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 7:10pm on August 3, 2011☆⚑

Dusk Dances aims to please, and succeeds by Michael Crabb

They tumbled over boxes, leapt to the beat of African drumming, cavorted in prom gowns to Elvis and Fleetwood Mac, lured a businesswoman into a world of frolicsome fantasy and otherwise enga…

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 6:19pm on August 3, 2011☆⚑