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Along
with numerous other professional theatrical accomplishments,
Ms. Andrew is proud to have been an original cast member of
the Tony Award-winning Broadway
Musical 'RAGTIME'. While on Broadway, Ms. Andrew performed
in concert with Chita Riviera, Julie Andrews, Liza Minnielli,
Glenn Close, and Rosie O'Donnell.
One
of Ms. Andrew's most memorable Musical Theatre accomplishments
was working with the late Gwen Verdon
in the Tony Award-winning Musical 'FOSSE'.
Following her time in New York, Ms. Andrew went on to play
'Anita' in the Stratford Festival of
Canada's production of 'WEST
SIDE STORY' which brought her recognition for her 'triple
threat abilities. Along with numerous other theatre accomplishments,
a production of 'SOPHISTICATED LADIES'
garnered her the respect of critics, with a "spectacular'
reference from the GLOBE AND MAIL.
Since
returning to Toronto, Ms. Andrew has enjoyed playing numerous
roles on both television, and in film. Ms. Andrew played Angela
Basset's girlfriend 'Bootsie' in 'RUBY'S
BUCKET OF BLOOD'; Ally Sheedy's prison inmate 'Tina'
in 'THE WARDEN'; James McDaniels
daughter 'Tiffany' and Timothy Hutton's client in 'DELIBERATE
INTENT'; Wood Harris' sister 'Cakes' in 'PAID
IN FULL'; and also appeared in the Academy
Award-winning film 'CHICAGO'
with Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Richard Gere.
As
owner and Studio Director of AURORA
LIVE INC. STUDIOS Ms. Andrew offers professional level
training to adults and children of all levels and abilities.
She has guided and facilitated dancers, dance enthusiasts,
and various other individuals to higher knowledge of dance
in its many forms.
Ms. Andrew also continues her choreographic pursuits, as Artistic
Director of 'A' LIVE Dance Movement,
a professional dance division of Aurora Live Studios. She
continues to create and produce ground breaking, intelligent,
thought provoking work which continues to be well received
throughout the arts community.
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