Dear Prudence (Cover) by Catherine Logan

Sunday April 29, 2015, Award Winning New Cavern Productions and I held a Beatles Concert to help raise funds and awareness for the Friedrich's Ataxia Research Alliance. Half of the proceeds benefitted those diagnosed with Friedrich's Ataxia, like my sister Christina.

I was so honored and thrilled to sing Christina's favorite Beatles song, Dear Prudence. Definitely an inspiration for all of those living with FA.

"The sun is up the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you."

-The Beatles

I'll be Seeing You by Peggy Lee

Someone very close to me is leaving Philly and I cannot tell you how much I will miss them. As cliche as it sounds there are those people that come into your life, and just turn everyone upside down. This person has always been there for me, has been a shoulder to cry on, a person to laugh with, sing Musical Theatre songs til we are red in the face (gay), had crazy screaming matches with that left us so angry with each other yet we someone how made up hours later, but best of all, this person has been the best drinking buddy ever. Thursday happy hours will never be the same, that's for sure.

I cannot imagine life without this person. But I know it's not goodbye, just see you later.

Peggy Lee, I'll Be Seeing You

ILY - BD

Song of the Day: Baby It's Cold Outside with The Office's Rainn Wilson

Song of the Day, my favorite version of Baby It's Cold Outside used for Gap's Winter Promo Ads.

Enjoy your snow day! I will be spending mine making Hearty Tomato Soup and Thin Grilled Cheese. Thank you Giada de Laurentiis.

Xoxo,

Catherine

Thankful for a Decade of Life Lessons and Love

Thanksgiving is in two days and there is so much to be thankful for this year. It's crazy to think that my 10 year High School reunion is coming up soon. I think of innocent 17 year old Catherine Logan and where she was 10 years ago to now. She was boy crazy, (my senior year on and off again high school boyfriend was in college and we were about to go on a Marching Band trip together to Hawaii, how could I not be boy crazy?),  she had a 2.5 year old brother that was the cutest toddler ever, and was performing non-stop in various choirs and Catholic boy school's drama department. (Sorry bout it, but LaSalle guys are still hotter than Holy Ghost Prep).

A decade later, this Thanksgiving, I am grateful for all of the memories I have made and people that have come in and out of my life. I went to an amazing college that introduced me to the theory, business, and art of theater. Not only that, DeSales University helped me to make connections with some of the loves of my life and soulmates. People who have provided comfort, late night chats, laughs until our sides hurt, late nights writing a paper to 4am, Delta Sigma Gamma, some of the best acting work I have ever done, and friendships that will last a lifetime. I am thankful for the beautiful house I was able to live in with Amanda, and the great parties we would throw.

Also through my excellant education I was able to receive the tools I needed to find a job after graduation. I have been fortunate to work all over Philadelphia from Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, New Candlelight Theatre, Ritz Theatre Company, Bucks County Playhouse, Theatre Horizon, Storybook Music Theatre, Walnut Street Theatre, Theatre Exile, 1812 Productions, Arden Theatre Company, Opera Philadelphia and now University of the Arts.

I am thankful for my amazing family and support we have given each other the past few years. Each one of us have gone through something that we have either been Team Todd, Team Ro, Team Matthew or Team Christina. I don't think people realize how freakishly close I am with my family. I refuse to be anymore than 3 hours away from them if I can help it because my heart can't take it. They are with me everywhere I go, and I think this video is the best way to show how much we love each other.

And because I am still a little boy crazy sometimes, I am thankful for all of the guys that have come into my life. The ones who were mere crushes, the flings that never went anywhere that we can laugh about now (God who thought Jeff Rutledge, RA of Comney was a good idea?!), the bad timing guys who always need to have you on their radar, the guys that you always wished it worked out but your friendship was way more important, the ones who were core shaking that you thankfully still have in your life somehow even if they live in California or too busy with their studies at Columbia University. I am even thankful for those dumbasses that broke my heart in one way or another, especially the one ass whose break up killed me the most because it made me the strong person I am today. Honestly, if it wasn't for them, I wouldn't be able to spot the truly nice guys who treat me the way I deserve to be treated - like a million bucks and high up on a pedestal.

I can tell this is going to be an amazing Thanksgiving and I cannot wait to spend it with the people who matter most to me. I hope everyone has a kick ass Turkey Lurkey time :)

Happy November! It's almost Turkey Lurkey Time.

Wow! It's November people! Time certainly has flown by so fast. I spent the first few days of November in the Big Apple obviously with Mr. Graber. We met my cousin Nick at Barking Dog for Happy Hour, and then we went to Grand Central Station for some grub. I am so excited because I tried my first Magnolia Cupcake! You know, Magnolia Cupcake made famous by Sex and the City.

Trust me, they tasted as amazing as they looked.

Magnolia Bakery, Grand Central Station

Saturday, we took a trip to Ridgewood, NJ to meet my family at our favorite diner Daily Treat. It was nice to get out of the city, and see my family I never get the chance to see. Most importantly it was my Pop's 81st Birthday lunch, and I was so ecstatic that I could surprise him! He had no idea I was coming!

My favorite part of the weekend had to be seeing the Sunday matinee of Matilda. Not only was it special because it was Bryan's first Broadway show above pit level, but I have been waiting to see it for so long! The kids were insanely talented, and made me think of my own special kids from The Music Man.

Oh hey Matilda kids hanging out by the stage door. 

Couldn't have asked for a better way to end a lovely weekend.

It's crazy to think of how much my life has changed in a year. This time last year I was in previews for The Music Man which some of the most amazing people I know, and forming my second family. I truly believe everything happens in life for a reason and I am so thankful to be where I am now. My 4 Year Anniversary with Philadelphia is coming up soon! I have to make sure to have a huge celebration.

Xoxo,
Catherine

Cruton's Philly Wedding

This past weekend my wonderful friend Danielle got married to her fiancee Bradley at the Downtown Club in Philadelphia. This wedding venue was perfect, and Danielle looked gorgeous. I have never seen her happier. :) See some pictures from the night below.

My best friends Christina and Neyha

This band was amazing!

 The married couple before the toasts

Christina and Jack

All the married ladies and me.

 Our incredible menu.