Rachel grew up going to see all the classic musicals on London’s West End because of her Aunt Myra’s performing career. The best part was going to the stage door after the performances, and being able to go in front of the crowds and proudly say, “Myra Sands has invited us backstage”, and walking right in and being introduced to all the cast members!
Rachel took a moment on the morning of Myra’s 80th birthday party to sit at her kitchen table and listen to her talk about her path in the theatre, tell a story, a few poems, and even sing her favorite audition song!
Stories from Aunt Myra
The Old Gumbie Cat, from 1981 Original London Cast recording of Cats by Andrew Lloyd Webber, featuring Myra Sands
Stories from Aunt Myra
The Lambeth Walk, from the 1986 Original London Cast Recording of Me and My Girl, by Noel Gay, Douglas Furber, and L. Arthur Rose
Stories from Aunt Myra
Hosanna, from the 1970 Original London Cast recording of Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice
The Town and the Country Mouse, by Alexander Pope, read by Rachel Loshak
Master of the House, from the 1987 West End production of Les Misérables at The Palace Theatre, featuring Myra Sands as Madame Thenadier
Finale, from the 1990 Original London Cast recording of The Bakers Wife, by Stephen Schwartz
