All stories by Richard Ouzounian on BroadwayStars

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Shakespeare to Shaw and everything in between by Richard Ouzounian

Every year, Ontario's two major summer theatre festivals, Stratford and Shaw, offer a tremendous smorgasbord of drama for the hungry playgoer.

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Their most ambitious project ever by Richard Ouzounian

This summer marks the fifth year that the Luminato Festival of Arts, Culture and Creativity has brought world-class talent to our local scene.

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Saturday, April 16, 2011

Reworking the past by Richard Ouzounian

Woody Harrelson recaptures a vital link in his early life in his play, Bullet for Adolf, at Hart House Theatre.

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Friday, April 15, 2011

Still roaring after all these years by Richard Ouzounian

The Lion King brings deeply moving meanings surrounding the myster of life and death.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 01:03PM[SHARE]

The Big Interview: Jennifer Tarver by Richard Ouzounian

Jennifer Tarver is carving out a brilliant career as a super director of theatrical productions.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 11:29AM[SHARE]
Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Theatre Review: Leaders' debate scarier than 'Ghost Stories' by Richard Ouzounian

It's a shame the audience at Ghost Stories on Tuesday night were otherwise occupied, because they could have been watching something really scary, like the Federal Leaders' Debate.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 10:49PM[SHARE]

Rock of Ages stars in this year's Petty Panto by Richard Ouzounian

Elicia MacKenzie and Yvan Pedneault will be leading the cast in The Wizard of Oz.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 05:25PM[SHARE]
Saturday, April 9, 2011

Fiona Reid: Showing us everything she's got by Richard Ouzounian

Canadian stage star dares to go naked in Calendar Girls just before her 60th birthday.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:29PM[SHARE]

Kiefer Sutherland: Not Jack Bauer any more... - Toronto.com by Richard Ouzounian

Can you save the world and lose your soul? Ask Kiefer Sutherland.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 09:42AM[SHARE]
Friday, April 8, 2011

Review: Our Class offers powerful acting in a perplexing play. by Richard Ouzounian

Excellent production triumphs over somewhat disappointing script.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 06:48AM[SHARE]
Thursday, April 7, 2011

A cast of directors built this festival, but Newton was the star by Richard Ouzounian

From homey origins, the Shaw Festival was built in stages to become a renowned resident company.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:17PM[SHARE]

The Shaw celebrates 50 years by Richard Ouzounian

To celebrate the Shaw Festival's 50th anniversary, Star critic Richard Ouzounian picks 10 magical pieces of theatre.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 12:02PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Appreciation: Wayne Robson, 64, a face you never forgot by Richard Ouzounian

Appearance in 1984's The Grey Fox was his career's highlight.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 10:57AM[SHARE]
Sunday, April 3, 2011

Theatre Review: 'Songs for a New World' better left unsung by Richard Ouzounian

Angelwalk Theatre's presentation of Songs for a New World is poorly cast, appallingly directed and shoddily designed.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 06:11PM[SHARE]

These songs better left unsung by Richard Ouzounian

Angelwalk Theatre's presentation of Songs for a New World is poorly cast, appallingly directed and shoddily designed.

SOURCE: Toronto.com at 02:54PM[SHARE]
Friday, April 1, 2011

Six Meals In: Sophisticated Melbourne scores with seafood and soufflés by Richard Ouzounian

Australian metropolis dazzles with its array of cuisine choices, including a new restaurant from Gordon Ramsay.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM[SHARE]
Thursday, March 31, 2011

John Larroquette: This is a Dark Ride by Richard Ouzounian

The current star of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying battled alcoholism before finding fame on Night Court.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 03:47PM[SHARE]
Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Ryan Hollyman: the thinking man's actor by Richard Ouzounian

A horrific play about genocide in Poland becomes a redeeming experience for this actor.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 12:01AM[SHARE]
Monday, March 28, 2011

Theatre Review: Jim Brochu brings Zero Mostel back to passionate life by Richard Ouzounian

If you care about theatre, or about the evils that people have done (and still continue to do) in the name of politics, then you must see this show.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 11:04PM[SHARE]
Sunday, March 27, 2011

Review: Daniel Radcliffe is a musical comedy wizard by Richard Ouzounian

Revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying is a solid hit.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:00PM[SHARE]
Friday, March 25, 2011

Devon Bostick: Not just another wimpy kid by Richard Ouzounian

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules opens this weekend

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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Not quite Championship material nowadays by Richard Ouzounian

That Championship Season, just opened on Broadway, is showing serious signs of age, but Kiefer Sutherland is wonderful playing against type.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 05:22PM[SHARE]

The Book of Mormon: a sorry disappointment by Richard Ouzounian

South Park authors fail to deliver anything with real bite.

SOURCE: Toronto Star at 04:06PM[SHARE]

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