Mary McCandless is no stranger to the stage or the studio. As a professional actress and singer, Mary's talents are diverse. Most recently, Mary played a role in the big screen movie version of the musical Hairspray alongside John Travolta.

Her concerts consistently leave you feeling as if you've had an intimate conversation with her. As a professional musical theatre performer, her repertoire encompasses many musical styles and her material can move audiences from tears to laughter.For the past six years, during which time she toured the US wth the Tony-Award winning productions of Showboat and Ragtime,

Mary has organized cabarets, concerts and fund-raisers which have brought the community something worth celebrating. She has touched people's lives with her musical gifts and spirituality. Mary offers her talents to various organizations and churches, producing and starring in highly successful, inspirational and fund-raising performances.

Be assured this is not an artist who breezes in one day and out the next - Mary cares. She will tailor her performance to suit individual situations - from persuading other professionals to join her, working with favourite local people, or performing her one-woman extravaganza! Mary will bring to your stage a scintillating medley of Broadway, comedy, original material and inspirational music.

Music is in Mary's soul. You may often find her in her store, Spahhh! by Mary McCandless on Queen St. E., working away while singing a song, always joyful. She has recorded several albums including a Christmas cd, called "Mary Christmas". You can hear soundbites from her recordings by visiting her Recordings page.