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New Blocks of Tickets On Sale for COME FROM AWAY Broadway & Toronto Productions
by Julie Musbach - Feb 21, 2018


The Tony Award-winning musical COME FROM AWAY is celebrating one year and over 400 performances on Broadway! Junkyard Dog Productions announces today a new block of tickets on sale for the Tony Award-winning smash hit Broadway musical COME FROM AWAY for performances through Sunday, February 24, 2019.

Winners Announced for the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards- Updating Live!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2018


THE 60TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS were broadcast live on both coasts from New York City's Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at a new time, 7:30-11:00 PM, live ET/4:30-8:00 PM, live PT, on the CBS Television Network.

Who's It Gonna Be? The Best Musical Theater Album Nominees at the Grammys
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 28, 2018


Music's biggest night is upon us and that means that three musicals will soon learn their fate in the category for Best Musical Theater Album. In this year's race is Come From Away, Dear Evan Hansen and Hello, Dolly!.

Photo Flash: Get a First Look at the Canadian Production of COME FROM AWAY
by Alan Henry - Jan 9, 2018


Come From Away is now onstage in Winnipeg at the John Hirsch Mainstage - Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre until February 3. 2018. The Winnipeg engagement is completely sold out. The show then travels to Toronto with performances beginning February 13, 2018 at the Royal Alexandra Theatre. The Toronto engagement is an open-ended run with tickets currently on sale until September 2, 2018.

Readers Respond - Albums They Wish Received a Grammy Nomination for Best Musical Theater Album
by Emily Bruno - Nov 28, 2017


The Recording Academy revealed the nominations for the 60th Annual Grammy Awards this morning. The Grammys are composed of 84 categories, including the nominees in the highly anticipated category for Best Musical Theater Album.

COME FROM AWAY, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, HELLO DOLLY Receive Grammy Nominations for Best Musical Theater Album
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 28, 2017


The Recording Academy revealed the nominations across all 84 categories, including nods to .... for Best Musical Theater Album.

Amber Gray to Return as 'Persephone' in HADESTOWN's Pre-Broadway Run in Canada
by BWW News Desk - Oct 12, 2017


Just announced, the pre-Broadway production of Anais Mitchell's musical Hadestown will star original cast members Patrick Page and Amber Gray, reprising their roles as Hades and Persephone, respectively.

COME FROM AWAY Recoups in Less Than 8 Months on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Oct 10, 2017


Junkyard Dog Productions announced today that the Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away recouped its $12 million capitalization in less than 8 months on Broadway.

HADESTOWN Live Original Cast Recording Out Today; Listening Party to Stream Next Week!
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2017


Producers Mara Isaacs and Dale Franzen, and Brian Joosten from Warner Music Group, in collaboration with Ghostlight Records, released today the cast album for the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical Hadestown. The album was recorded live during the original run of the show at the New York Theatre Workshop.

Our Ears Are Burning! HADESTOWN Live Cast Recording Released Today
by BWW News Desk - Oct 6, 2017


Producers Mara Isaacs and Dale Franzen, and Brian Joosten from Warner Music Group, in collaboration with Ghostlight Records, release the cast album for the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical Hadestown, recorded live during the original run of the show, today, October 6, 2017.

Our Ears Are Burning! HADESTOWN Live Cast Recording Sets Fall Release
by BWW News Desk - Aug 25, 2017


Producers Mara Isaacs and Dale Franzen, and Brian Joosten from Warner Music Group, in collaboration with Ghostlight Records, will release the cast album for the acclaimed Off-Broadway musical Hadestown, recorded live during the original run of the show.

Photo Coverage: COME FROM AWAY Celebrates Cast Album Release with CD Signing at Barnes and Noble
by Jennifer Broski - Apr 7, 2017


JUNKYARD DOG PRODUCTIONS and THE MUSICAL COMPANY celebrated the release of the original Broadway cast recording of Come From Away with a special in-store performance and CD signing at Barnes & Noble. Creators Irene Sankoff and David Hein will be joined by the Come From Away cast: Petrina Bromley, Geno Carr, Jenn Colella, Joel Hatch, Rodney Hicks, Kendra Kassebaum, Tony Award nominee Chad Kimball, Lee MacDougall, Caesar Samayoa, Q. Smith, Astrid Van Wieren and Sharon Wheatley, along with musical arranger and supervisor Ian Eisendrath. See all the photos from the event below!

COME FROM AWAY Company Will Sign Cast Recordings and Perform at Barnes & Noble on April 7
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 20, 2017


JUNKYARD DOG PRODUCTIONS and THE MUSICAL COMPANY will celebrate the release of the original Broadway cast recording of COME FROM AWAY with a special in-store performance and CD signing at Barnes & Noble (150 East 86th St at Lexington Avenue) on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 4.30 PM. Creators Irene Sankoff and David Hein will be joined by the COME FROM AWAY cast: Petrina Bromley, Geno Carr, Jenn Colella, Joel Hatch, Rodney Hicks, Kendra Kassebaum, Tony Award nominee Chad Kimball, Lee MacDougall, Caesar Samayoa, Q. Smith, Astrid Van Wieren and Sharon Wheatley, along with musical arranger and supervisor Ian Eisendrath. Fans who purchase the CD at the store will be offered priority seating.

STAGE TUBE: Sneak Peek Inside the Studio for the COME FROM AWAY Cast Album
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2017


Junkyard Dog Productions recently announced that The Musical Company will release the original Broadway cast recording of the much-anticipated new musical Come From Away. Watch a sneak peek of the cast recording the album!

COME FROM AWAY Cast Recording Track List Announced; Pre-Order Today!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 20, 2017


In a heartbeat, 38 planes and 6,579 passengers were forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland, doubling the population of one small town on the edge of the world. On September 11, 2001 the world stopped. On September 12, their stories moved us all.

Adele, Beyonce Among Winners of 59th Annual GRAMMY AWARDS; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - Feb 13, 2017


A diverse all-star lineup of GRAMMY Award nominees, GRAMMY winners, entertainers and film and TV stars took stage last ight for THE 59TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS

Broadway's FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Will Take Tradition on the Road in 2018
by BWW News Desk - Dec 28, 2016


As previously announced, the critically acclaimed Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof will end its run on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 2:00PM. This revival will have played a total of 463 performances when it gives its final bow. Just confirmed, a National Tour is planned beginning in the fall of 2018.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF to Hold A Special Talkback with Tevye and His Daughters 12/15
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2016


Next Thursday, December 15th, bring your dad or daughter to come see Fiddler on the Roof, and stay afterwards for a special post-show talkback with Tevye (Danny Burstein) and his daughters (Alexandra Silber, Samantha Massell, Jenny Rose Baker and Nerghiz Sarki).  All ages are welcome! Come enjoy a special night full of tradition, love, and, of course, family, with the stars ofFiddler on the Roof before they take their final bow on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 2:00 p.m,

COLOR PURPLE, BRIGHT STAR Among Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album GRAMMY Award; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 6, 2016


This morning, The Recording Academy and 2016 GRAMMY Best New Artist, Meghan Trainor, kicked off this year's GRAMMY Awards nominations by revealing nominees in the four General Field categories

Adele, Beyonce Among 59th GRAMMY AWARD Nominees; Full List!
by Caryn Robbins - Dec 6, 2016


This morning, The Recording Academy and 2016 GRAMMY Best New Artist, Meghan Trainor, kicked off this year's GRAMMY Awards nominations by revealing nominees in the four General Field categories (Best New Artist, Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Album Of The Year) live on 'CBS This Morning.

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