What a wonderful Wizard of Oz it is! We were invited to attend the opening of Ross Petty's newest offering and we jumped at the chance. Ross Petty always delivers and this year is no exception. In fact, it's probably the best panto I've seen. A delightfully witty Wizard of ...
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I've written about the waves of grief before. I feel as if I'm standing on a stump that rises above the water a foot or two. The grief is there, it's a constant, but it's usually below my radar. It's not always the things that you think will knock you ...
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Three years ago my partner and I were sitting at home watching The Tonys. We were both half paying attention to the television, each tweeting and facebooking at the same time. Then Sydney Lucas came out onto the stage. As soon as she started Ring of Keys, we were mesmerized. ...
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*Note: The Bodyguard has been extended until May 14. You can use the code SAVELOVE50 to save 50% on all performances (not valid on lowest price tickets or premium seats). My partner and I had the pleasure of attending the media night performance of The Bodyguard. Take one look at song ...
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I first got a taste of Come From Away at the Mirvish season preview and I was hooked. The number they performed that day - the opening number - had me craving more. When I got the invitation to opening night, of course I responded with a resounding YES! right ...
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Drayton Festival Theatre's second offering of their 2016 season is on stage now until July 2. Brighton Beach Memoirs was one of their first shows to be mounted 26 years ago and it is gracing the Drayton Festival Theatre stage once again. Brighton Beach Memoirs has been one of my favourite movies/plays for ...
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I've been grieving for my mom for about 7 years now. It's a strange thing to be grieving for someone who is still alive. My mom was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's in her late 50s, and the decline has been steady, sometimes subtle and insidious, sometimes drastic and obvious, but ...
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Chicago sizzles on the St Jacob's Country Playhouse stage this month. Drayton Entertainment has done it again bringing us another fabulous production. Jodi McFadden and Jayme Armstrong are marvelous as Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart, the merry murderesses, and supported by an incredible cast. Right from the opening I could ...
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*Originally posted on Our World From A to Z in December 2009. You know you're in a mushy, emotional state when you hear an Aeorsmith song and go, "totally, dude. Totally." Dream On came on the radio and the lyrics just clicked with me today. Every time I look in the mirror All these ...
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That was the question that came out of the mouth of my babe today. "How do you do sex?" I paused and responded back with, "What do you think?" His older sister piped up and said, "It's when the penis goes in the vagina." "Oh right," he nods. Then she follows up with, ...
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