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 Violinist Philippe Quint Releases Chaplin's Smile On Warner Classics, Feat. Joshua BellOn Friday, January 11, 2019, multiple Grammy Award-nominated violinist Philippe Quint makes his debut on Warner Classics with the release of his latest album Chaplin's Smile, a collection of Charlie Chaplin songs newly arranged for violin and piano. To commemorate the 130th anniversary of Chaplin's birth in 2019, Chaplin's Smile features Philippe Quint joined on two tracks by Quint's friend and frequent collaborator, violinist Joshua Bell. Over more than three years, Quint, in collaboration with arrangers Charles Coleman and Leon Gurvitch went through dozens of songs and soundtracks written by Chaplin to select the songs best suited for violin and piano. (more...)  BWW Album Review: Christine Andreas' PIAF - NO REGRETS is a Gorgeous Celebration of France's Most Famous SingerThe Tony nominee Christine Andreas has released an album unlike anything else this year. Piaf - No Regrets celebrates the songs made famous by the French singer Edith Piaf, including 'Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien,' 'Hymne a L'Amour," "L'Accordeoniste,' and 'La Vie En Rose.' Piaf - No Regrets started as a one woman show performed by Andreas at Feinstein's/54 Below and other cabaret venues, intended to celebrate Piaf's life and her musical triumphs. The classic 'La Vie En Rose' had been a stable song at Andreas' other cabaret shows and performances for many years. (more...)  BWW Album Review: THE NORM LEWIS CHRISTMAS ALBUM Is A Joyful, Jazzy GiftLast month, Broadway baritone Norm Lewis released his latest album, THE NORM LEWIS CHRISTMAS ALBUM. Don't let the title deceive you though. While there are are great number of classic holiday tracks, there is also a healthy sprinkling of theater classics. The 18-track album reaches far and wide into the catalog of holiday standards. Lewis produced the album with Richard Jay-Alexander, with Jeremy Katz executive producing. (more...)  Encores! Off-Center SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD Cast Recording Now Available for Pre-OrderNew York City Center's Encores! Off-Center production of Jason Robert Brown's musical Songs for a New World will receive a cast album, set to be released on January 25, 2019. Click here to pre-order today! (more...)  BWW Album Review: BRIGADOON at New York City Center Is Almost Like Being In LoveWhen it comes to sweeping, grand romances, the musicals from the 'golden age' of the mid-20th century can't be beat - including Brigadoon, which most recently received a production at New York City Center in 2017. Starring Kelli O'Hara and Patrick Wilson, the cast album is a lush rendering of the magical musical set in the mists of the Scottish Highlands. (more...)  BWW Album Review: Sarah Brightman's HYMN To Faith And MusicThe intersection of Broadway/opera and sacred music seems like a natural fit. Both are often larger than life, both speak to a very specific message, and both use a wide range of instrumentation and vocals. On Sarah Brightman's new album, Hymn, she combines the two genres to mixed effect. While the more traditional sounds are lovely and suit her voice well, the contemporary songs tend to be overwrought. (more...)  BWW Interview: James S. Murray Sits Down To Discuss His Book Trilogy and IMPRACTICAL JOKERSJames S. Murray? Does that name ring any bells? How about Impractical Jokers? He's the one of four who stars on the hit TruTV television series along with his best friends since high school Joe Gatto, Sal Vulcano, and Brian Quinn. Together, they dare each other to do outrageous things in public and the loser has to do something even more embarrassing. (more...)  Cast Recording of BRIGADOON Featuring Kelli O'Hara and Patrick Wilson Available TodayLerner & Loewe's Brigadoon - New York City Center 2017 Cast Recording, featuring Tony Award-winner Kelli O'Hara and Patrick Wilson, is available in physical, digital and streaming formats today. (more...)  BWW Album Review: Lena Hall's OBSESSED: CHRIS CORNELL is Vivid and StirringLena Hall's ambitious and successful year long EP project - Lena Hall OBSESSED - comes to end this month with her lovely tribute to Chris Cornell, the iconic front man of Soundgarden and Audioslave. The four-track OBSESSED: CHRIS CORNELL stands as a vivid and stirring conclusion to the series, offering listeners the entrancing angst of the grunge era and a delightful reprieve from effusively ebullient holiday music. (more...)  Adam Davenport Releases Cover Of Eric Clapton's 'Change The World'Adam Davenport (Naked Boys Singing: Off-Broadway, Aida: The Metropolitan Opera, High Maintenance, HBO) is back with his new single 'Change The World,' released this Friday, December 7th on all streaming platforms. (more...)  Video: Jen Rudin Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Her Book CONFESSIONS OF A CASTING DIRECTORJen Rudin began acting professionally at age 8 following her childhood obsession with The Brady Bunch. Now, as an award-winning Casting Director with over 30 years in show business, she is often asked the same questions from aspiring actors: (more...)  BWW Album Review: Barbra Streisand's WALLS is Richly Political and EvocativeI'm a little embarrassed to admit it, but WALLS - Barbra Streisand's thirty-sixth studio album - is the first I have ever listened to by the iconic songstress. But I'm not embarrassed to admit that I love it. Alternating between heartfelt ballads and stirring anthems, Streisand's WALLS proves that the luster hasn't worn off of her star; in fact, it's as vibrant and enchanting as ever. (more...)  SOMETHING FOR THE BOYS Cast Recording Featuring Danny Burstein, Elizabeth Stanley and More Due TodayPS CLASSICS will release a new studio cast recording of Cole Porter's 1943 smash hit musical, Something for the Boys. Seventy-five years after it took Broadway by storm, the full score to one of Porter's most forgotten musicals is finally preserved on disc, complete with its original orchestrations for 26 musicians - plus a marching band. (more...)  LOVEVILLE HIGH, A MUSICAL PODCAST Playing Near You In JanuaryLOVEVILLE HIGH: A PROM IN NINE MUSICAL PODCASTS will be launching on January 7, 2019 downloadable on iTunes, Spotify, and all music sharing sites. With book and lyrics by David Zellnik (Drama Desk nominated Yank!) and music by Eric Svejcar (Disney's Peter Pan Jr. with Zellnik) (more...)  Stephanie Klemons' Katie's Art Project To Release First Holiday AlbumStephanie Klemons (Hamilton, If/Then, In the Heights), Associate Choreographer of Hamilton and Founder of Katie's Art Project, releases first holiday album on December 14 featuring Broadway's Marcus Paul James (RENT, In the Heights) original song, 'Best Time of Them All' in support of Katie's Art Project. (more...)  Temptation Rag: A Novel, THE WORLD OF RAGTIME IN TURN-OF-THE-CENTURY NEW YORK Now AvailableEvocative of the turn-of-the-century ragtime era in New York City, Temptation Rag: A Novel is the second release by award-winning historical fiction novelist Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard, which is now available. (more...)  BWW Album Review: CAROLS FOR A CURE VOLUME 20 Brings Back Old Favorites for a Spectacular Collection of Holiday SongsOf the many traditions and events that occur during Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids' twice yearly collection periods, one of the sweetest and subtlest is the annual Carols For a Cure compilation album. The recent release marks the twentieth anniversary of the tradition, where the casts of a variety of currently running Broadway shows record a special holiday song to be included on the album. This years album the album includes ten bonus tracks of songs from previous Carols For a Cure albums as well as eighteen new songs from current Broadway casts. As with every Broadway Cares/Equity Fight Aids fundraiser, all proceeds from the sales of the album goes to the organization's charitable endeavors. (more...)  BWW Exclusive: Read an Excerpt from DEAR EVAN HANSEN the Novel!From the creators of the Tony-winning Broadway mega-hit comes the groundbreaking novel inspired by Dear Evan Hansen- now available to purchase! (more...)  ALADDIN Star Matt Croke Releases Debut Album ONLY DREAMINGMatt Croke, currently starring in the title role of Disney's stage musical ALADDIN, will release his debut album, ONLY DREAMING, on Friday 7th of December (digitally) and Friday 14th of December on CD. (more...)  Upcoming CD Releases for December 2018Check out the latest in upcoming releases of Broadway and theatre related CDs for December, 2018. (more...)  HUNDRED DAYS From The Bengsons On CD Today With Tour Stops In 2019GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced the release of Hundred Days, the original cast recording of the critically acclaimed new musical, on CD in stores and online today, Friday, November 30. The unique album was recorded with a live studio audience that captures the excitement and emotion of the original production. It was released in streaming and digital formats earlier this season. Hundred Days features a book by The Bengsons and Sarah Gancher, music and lyrics by The Bengsons, and was directed by Anne Kauffman with movement direction by Sonya Tayeh. The show earned 2018 Lucille Lortel and Drama League Award nominations for "Outstanding Musical." To order the album, please visit: smarturl.it/hundreddays (more...)  Lena Hall's New EP OBSESSED: CHRIS CORNELL Now Available For Pre-OrderSKB Records has announced the twelfth and final month of the groundbreaking new music and video series LENA HALL Obsessed from the Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee. Obsessed: Chris Cornell - celebrating the late Grunge trailblazer who fronted Soundgarden and Audioslave before creating his own unique brand of modern rock - is now available for pre-order (more...)  BWW Album Review: Alfie Boe's AS TIME GOES BY Is Full Of Old-Fashioned EleganceWith his latest album, As Time Goes By, Boe tackles a slightly different genre, covering a variety of mid-century standards with a lounge-style, big-band sound. This branching out is a delightful new avenue for Boe that his fans will be sure to enjoy, although the album is not uniformly excellent. (more...)  Bearthoven Releases AMERICAN DREAM Album Ft. Music Of Scott WollschlegerOn Friday, February 8, 2019, Bearthoven (Karl Larson, piano; Pat Swoboda, double bass; and Matt Evans, percussion) releases its second album American Dream on Cantaloupe Music. The album features the works of composer Scott Wollschleger,including his Gas Station Canon Song, American Dream, and We See Things That Are Not There. On release day, Friday, February 8, 2019 at 8pm, Bearthoven performs an American Dream release show at the Tenri Cultural Institute in NYC. (more...) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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