The Complete Book of 1980s Broadway Musicals - by Dan Dietz

In celebration of the Ives 150th anniversary year, Sony Classical will present two of the most authoritative collections ever released of works by this eccentric, prophetic American genius.

Crown released The Spamalot Diaries, the inside story of what it took to bring Monty Python and the Holy Grail to Broadway as the unlikely theatrical hit Spamalot, as told through actual diaries from the legendary comic performer, founding member of Monty Python, and New York Times bestselling author Eric Idle. Check out an excerpt here!

Explore the behind-the-scenes documentary of Allyson Briggs as she celebrates the release of her new Burt Bacharach album, PROMISES, PRAYERS, AND RAINDROPS, offering an intimate look at her creative process.

Following a run at Diversionary Theatre in San Diego, the award-winning musical TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX will release an Original Cast Recording. Learn more about the show and see how to stream!

South Korean pianist and composer YOUNEE has announced her third album, IMPROVISATIONS LIVE IN GERMANY, showcasing her gift for free improvisation and blending classical music with jazz in a unique style.

Curtis Studio has announced the release of its fifth recording: A Century of Sounds, a collection of nine works chosen in honor of Curtis' historic 100th anniversary season, and celebrating the artistry and innovation of the school's alumni, faculty, and students.

A delightfully disturbing homage to the iconic “Evil Dead” film franchise, theater fans, die-hard Deadites, and collectors can purchase “Evil Dead The Musical Original Cast Recording” on vinyl or stream the album. Learn how to purchase.  

On October 22, 2024, Crown will publish THE WALL OF LIFE: Pictures and Stories from This Marvelous Life by Academy Award-winning actress and New York Times bestselling author Shirley MacLaine.

On Monday, September 30 Suffs hosted a special cast album CD release event at the Public Theater, featuring Tony Award winner Shaina Taub and members of the Broadway company of Suffs. See photos from the event here!

An original musical concept album, inspired by Ben Decter and Kristin Hanggi's production It’s All Your Fault, Tyler Price! is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon, and other music streaming platforms. Listen now!

Dom Scott, known for his role in ROCK OF AGES, announced the release of 'Fadin,' the second single from his debut album Rise. Listen now!

Grover Dale’s life story reads like the ultimate show bio. After all, there are few performers who can count the original Broadway production of West Side Story among their credits. Or say that Sir Noel Coward hand picked them to appear in one of his musicals.

Dua Lipa’s Service95 Book Club reveals details about October’s Monthly Read: Lincoln In The Bardo by George Saunders. The Service95 Book Club will offer exclusive content from Dua and George throughout the month.

Playwright Erika Kathryn has signed a deal with Next Stage Press to publish her stage play THE CHEATER EATER. Kathryn, an award-winning screenwriter and author, has five novels and multiple screenplays to her name. Learn more!

On October 1, 2024, Penguin Young Readers will publish DOLLY PARTON’S BILLY THE KID COMES HOME FOR CHRISTMAS, a new, standalone sequel to Parton’s New York Times bestselling picture book, Dolly Parton’s Billy the Kid Makes It Big. 

Author Ali Riley has announced the release of her middle grade historical fantasy novel, The Jewel of Saxon Wood. This magical story is set to enchant young readers with its rich blend of history, fantasy, and adventure.

BTW LLC has announced the release of Sinew and Bone, the newest psychological horror novel by author Gitte Tamar. Available in paperback, hardback, and ebook formats, this haunting tale is set to captivate fans of horror, psychological thrillers, historical fiction, and more.

The WILD ABOUT YOU Deluxe Edition, featuring music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy, is out today. The album includes two new tracks with performances by Eric McCormack, Ashley Loren, and Troy Iwata.

CelloVoci – the newly formed classical-crossover group starring internationally renowned cello and vocal duo BRANDEN & JAMES, along with powerhouse singer/songwriter EFFIE PASSERO from “American Idol” and Postmodern Jukebox – has released their first single, an epic version of the chart-topper 'The Prayer'. Listen now.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage month and as part of Theatre Barn Records, New York Theatre Barn will release a concept EP of the original musical Café Con Leche. The album features Linedy Genao. Learn more about the album.

Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren, known for her performances in Tina - The Tina Turner Musical and much more, is set to make her debut at Cafe Carlyle in December. Learn more about what to expect from the performances and see how to purchase tickets.

CLUB44 RECORDS has released a new single, “On a Clear Day You Can See Forever,” from celebrated jazz vocal stylist Jane Monheit. This is the second single, following “Whatever Lola Wants,” from Monheit's sumptuous self-titled album Jane Monheit. Listen now!

BroadwayWorld has your exclusive first look at Florencia Cuenca's recording studio music video for “I Miss the Mountains,” from Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt’s Tony and Pulitzer-winning Next to Normal. The song is featured on her album Broadway en Spanglish. Watch now!

Ahead of the publication of Showmance, BroadwayWorld sat down with playwright and author Chad Beguelin to discuss his writing process, his connection to the subject material, and whether the novel could ever be musicalized.

Join Jacqueline Goldfinger and Adam Szymkowicz at Drama Book Shop for a discussion on playwriting, featuring a talkback, book signing, and live podcast recording. Celebrate three books on playwriting.

KAREN MASON will release her singular album Karen Mason And All That Jazz! on CD and in digital and streaming formats. For this personal new collection, Karen explores the beloved songbook of John Kander and Fred Ebb.

The HELL’S KITCHEN’s Original Broadway Cast Album has hit #1 on the Billboard Cast Albums chart. HELL’S KITCHEN is a new musical from 16-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys, whose songs and experiences growing up in NY inspire a story made for Broadway. Learn more about the show and the album.

Brainstorm Live Entertainment has released the first music video from their new musical, The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul. The two-actor chamber musical dramatizes the tumultuous marriage of Jazz Age literary legends F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. Watch now!

The stories of American film, television, Broadway, and regional theater are entwined with the story of Yale Repertory Theatre in The Play's the Thing out now.

Loyalty is tested and alliances shift in Archmage Tribal Wars, the fourth installment of the Archmage Series by Christopher Leigh Dodson and Christina Alayna Dodson. Now available for fantasy enthusiasts.