THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA will receive a cast recording
THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA will receive a cast recording
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#1THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA will receive a cast recording
Posted: 12/4/23 at 12:43pm
https://playbill.com/article/off-broadways-the-gardens-of-anuncia-will-get-a-cast-recording
The Gardens of Anuncia, Michael John LaChiusa's new musical currently running Off-Broadway via Lincoln Center Theater, is recording a cast album December 4 to be released next year. Lawrence Manchester and LaChiusa are producing, with the release set for the Ghostlight Records label.
The musical opened November 20 at LCT's Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater—read the reviews here. Performances are set to continue through December 31.
Inspired by an early life story of Daniele's, the tango-infused musical centers on Anuncia as she reflects on her childhood in Juan Perón's Argentina and the women in her family who encouraged her artistic dreams. The musical made its world premiere in September 2021 at The Old Globe in San Diego, California. The book, music, and lyrics are all by LaChiusa. Tony honoree Graciela Daniele is directing and choreographing the Off-Broadway bow, and she's said the production will serve as the end to her nearly 60-year career on the stage.
Playing those women are Mary Testa as Granmama, Andréa Burns as Tía, and Eden Espinosa as Mami. Kalyn West and Tony winner Priscilla Lopez are Younger and Older (respectively) Anuncia, the role inspired by Daniele. The cast also features Enrique Acevedo as Granpapa/That Man/The Priest/Moustache Brother and Tally Sessions as The Deer/Moustache Brother. Understudies Debra Cardona, Vanessa Sierra, Francisca Muñoz, and Scott Ahearn round out the company. Casting is by Tara Rubin Casting's Xavier Rubiano.
The production features orchestrations by Michael Starobin, music direction by Deborah Abramson, co-choreography by Alex Sanchez, scenic design by Mark Wendland, costume design by Toni-Leslie James, lighting design by Jules Fisher and Peggy Eisenhauer (recreated by David Lander), and sound design by Drew Levy.
The musical is the latest in a long collaboration between Daniele and LaChiusa. The pair previously collaborated on Los Otros, Bernarda Alba, Little Fish, Marie Christine, and Hello Again. Daniele has amassed 10 Tony nominations over her career, including for her work on The Mystery of Edwin Drood,
#2THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA will receive a cast recording
Posted: 12/4/23 at 8:31pm
Glad to hear it will be preserved forever.
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#3THE GARDENS OF ANUNCIA will receive a cast recording
Posted: 3/21/24 at 3:41pm
A first listen. I like it...
https://www.theatermania.com/news/first-listen-eden-espinosa-sings-malaguena-from-the-gardens-of-anuncia-cast-album_1735199/?fbclid=IwAR1X4hIMp_5F6qu2LE_uKmg6KQzTX6-KSHB9sGt8yb54YdMsAy85WaQe3w0
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