You're already familiar with the story...probably have been forced asked to watch the movie on DVD about 10 billion times with your kids. But here comes the stage production of SHREK THE MUSICAL.I've seen the rave reviews from the tour's previous stop in Montreal (originally from Broadway) so I was … [Read more...]
American Idiot
Last night I was photographing the opening of American Idiot in Toronto. It's very rare that I come out of a show speechless, but in this case, I did. One of my fellow UrbanMoms asked if that was a good thing. In my 140 character tweet, I answered "it's exuberant, … [Read more...]
Time For A Little Self Promotion…
I am the worst self-promoter. My husband would be the first to tell you that, followed immediately by my mother and our closest friends. But I am so proud of the work I've done here at Cocktails & Curtain Calls over the past 10 months. From chatting with moms in the biz, to … [Read more...]
The Dance Class
Earlier this week Come Fly Away opened in Toronto. Created and choreographed by Twyla Tharp, a live orchestra plays as Frank Sinatra croons his classics while dancers literally tear up the stage. The show is hot, sexy, and actually quite funny. What I find astounding is the dancers … [Read more...]
So You Think You Can Dance?
I've been a bit overworked this week; in a good way, but still... It wasn't until I met the finalists from So You Think You Can Dance at the opening of Come Fly Away in Toronto that I realised how much the phrase "over worked" is open to … [Read more...]
Barbie Dolls, Action Figures, Childhood Idols and a Contest!
Over the years I've met a lot of celebrities, and they're not always the easiest people to deal with. In fact, I've had some downright horrible experiences with people I looked on as idols. So last week, when I realized what I'd be doing and who I'd be photographing, I went in with a … [Read more...]
Do You Want to be an American Idiot?
A little while ago I wrote about Shawna VanOmme landing a role in Billy Elliot because she went to an open call. A few people have asked me exactly what happens at an open call. As it turns out, I was photographing the one for Green Day's Broadway hit American Idiot. Here's a … [Read more...]
Donny Osmond, Colm Wilkinson, & Me (part 2)
After slumming it with Donny Osmond, I decided to be a bit more refined with Colm Wilkinson. I mean, he's 24601! He's the Phantom! Heck, he led me in a sing-a-long of John Denver tunes at a black tie gala!! Rae: Last night everyone was watching you on the 25th Anniversary of Les … [Read more...]
Donny Osmond, Colm Wilkinson & Me (part 1)
There are days when I'm just a boring ol' mum doing the school runs, folding laundry, making lunches, wiping...um...everything. But sometimes, I end up in sort of surreal situations. Like today. Last night I was watching the 25th Anniversary of Les Miz and this morning I was face … [Read more...]
D’you hear the one about Bosco & Jones?
I just found out that Bosco & Jones, a musical I wrote with my husband Brett and our friend Scott, won an award. It won Best Independent Theatre Production in the 2010 BroadwayWorld Toronto Theatre Awards. Not too shabby for a show that debuted at the 2010 Toronto Fringe … [Read more...]