Ever since I came across the story of Aladdin in The Arabian Nights, when I was a kid, I was enthralled. And so were generations of readers before me. Who wouldn’t want to have wild adventures, go on a magic carpet ride and have their three wishes granted - simply because they found a dusty old … [Read more...]
Step Back in Time With LUCY!
I can recall the nights when my mom and grandma would sit in front of the television and tuned into I LOVE LUCY. It was always a favourite of ours to watch. Even though my grandma didn't speak English she could figure out the story line by just watching their facial expressions and gestures. I … [Read more...]
LES MISÉRABLES is a MUST SEE!
When I had mentioned to friends and family that I had plans on seeing LES MISÉRABLES, everyone said it was their all-time favourite musical. Hands down. After seeing three different productions and the film adaptation with Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway this latest production had a lot to live up … [Read more...]
Celebrating 50 Years with Mirvish! What’s next?
It's amazing to have exposure to great theatre and arts on a daily basis. In cities like New York, London, and Toronto, you can take your pick from elaborate stage productions to fringe theatre and never be disappointed. This week, the Mirvish family celebrated 50 years of world-class theatre in … [Read more...]
Music Review – The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream
Even before The Rascals: Once Upon a Dream starts, you know it's going to be different, because the ubiquitous voice you hear in a theatre that normally says you need to turn off your cell says this: “You may leave your cell phones on, take pictures, tweet them, Facebook them...in fact...do … [Read more...]
Anything Goes!
If there's one musical that can make you laugh, smile from ear-to-ear and tap your toes, it's Cole Porter's 1934 classic Anything Goes! At the official Opening and Media Night at Mirvish's Princess of Wales Theatre, the cast dazzled the audience with a de-lightful performance in this smooth sailing … [Read more...]
Without You. The only way is through.
Who knew that actor and singer Anthony Rapp started off as a Barista at Starbuck's? While he was working on his acting career in New York City, he was creating hot beverages. In the new stage show, WITHOUT YOU, Rapp tells his life story of the years leading up to the award-winning rock … [Read more...]
Heart-Pounding Hot Tap Dogs!
It's no surprise that TAP DOGS has taken live theatre by storm. With it's edgy, hard-rock feel, creator and choreographer Dein Perry has made tap cool. VERY COOL!Set on a stage built to resemble a construction site in the steel worker town of Newcastle, just north of Sydney, Australia, the 8 member … [Read more...]
Remembering
Welcome to Remembrance Week. I believe that it is critically important for the next generations to understand why it's important. To know what the previous generations did so that they can live the way they do. This February, Mirvish Productions will be presenting the Canadian … [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...]