Cast albums, theatre books, videos and upcoming releases from the world of Broadway.
Magical things really can happen when Broadway talents converge, as is proven on Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk's sophomore album KERRIGAN-LOWDERMILK LIVE. The album exists because the duo raised an impressive and record-breaking $35,000 in their debut album's Kickstarter campaign. With the…
Pasek and Paul - along with Lindsay Mendez, Derek Klena and other original cast members - will also appear at an in-store performance and CD signing at Barnes & Noble on the Upper East Side (150 East 86th Street, between Lexington and Third Avenues) tonight, May 23 at 7:00 PM. Call (212) 369-2180…
Theatre Communications Group (TCG) has announced the availability of two new plays by John Logan: I'll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers and Peter and Alice, both published by Oberon Books (London).
Chris Colfer has written a childrens novel as well as a young adult novel, and Jane Lynch has written a memoir. Now, Jenna Ushkowitz is following suit as another Glee cast member dabbling in writing. The Glee star released her debut novel 'Choosing Glee: 10 Rules to Finding Happiness and the Real…
A mix of Broadway stars and indie pop artists can be heard on Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's sophomore album Kerrigan-Lowdermilk Live, which is released today, May 21, 2013.
A mix of Broadway stars and indie pop artists can be heard on Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's sophomore album Kerrigan-Lowdermilk Live, due to release today, May 21, 2013.
Ghostlight Records will release the Original Cast Recording of the acclaimed epic musical GIANT online and in stores today, May 21, 2013.
Children's book authors with roots in the Broadway community take center stage today, May 19, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Books Of Wonder, the legendary Manhattan book store.
Eve Ensler, activist, Tony Award-winning playwright and bestselling author of The Vagina Monologues, discusses her new book In the Body of the World - recounting her harrowing experience with cancer - and her ongoing commitment to protect the female body from violence. Her new book was released on…
Theatre Communications Group (TCG) is pleased to announce the publication of Sarah Ruhl'sChekhov's Three Sisters & Woolf's Orlando: Two Renderings for the Stage which includes an introduction by the author. The two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist (The Clean House; In the Next Room, or the vibrator…
The Drama Bookshop (250 West 40th Street) will celebrate the new Grove Press edition of ORPHANS this Friday May 17th from 5-7 PM when playwright Lyle Kessler is interviewed by Steven Adly Guirgis at the shop's Seelen Theatre. A Q&A and book signing will follow this free event.
World-renowned playwright and Tony Award nominee Ken Ludwig (Crazy for You, Lend Me a Tenor) will be hosting an interactive discussion on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, followed by a book-signing of his new book How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare at the Folger Shakespeare Library on Saturday…
Children's book authors with roots in the Broadway community take center stage this Sunday, May 19, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Books Of Wonder, the legendary Manhattan book store.
Tonight, May 13, 2013, Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for theatre, will honor Ruth and Stephen Hendel and Ming Cho Lee with a Gala Evening at the Angel Orensanz Foundation in New York City. The Gala co-chairs are playwright Lydia R. Diamond and interior designer…
According to The New York Times, Martin Short announced in a statement from his publisher today that he is writing a memoir for Harper.
BENJ PASEK and JUSTIN PAUL have added a second show at Joe's Pub at The Public on Wednesday, May 15. An 11:30 PM show was just added due to popular demand after the 9:30 PM show sold out. The Tony Award nominated composer and lyricist team is celebrating the new Ghostlight Records cast recording of…
Alex Ko: From Iowa to Broadway, My Billy Elliot Story, the celebrated debut by Alex Ko that was endorsed by Sir Elton John, was released last week from HarperCollins Children's Books. The memoir (and e-book edition) is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and wherever books are sold.
Shout! Broadway has announced that the New 2012 Broadway Cast Recording for ANNIE is available for purchase at the Palace Theatre (1564 Broadway between 46th and 47th Streets), beginning tonight, May 7. The merchandise stand is open to the public one hour prior to performance. Digital release will…
The show is the winner of two Drama Desk Awards, a Grammy Award, and four Tony awards including Best Original Score and Best Musical. Conceived by Miranda, In The Heights is groundbreaking in the way that it brings together two cultures, and how it represents Latin American culture in New York.
Ghostlight Records will present the Original Broadway Cast Recording of RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S Cinderella with a digital release today, May 7 and the CD in stores on June 4.
Bruce Kimmel's latest book is now available for preorder. Murder at the School Musical is Kimmel's 13th book and the 5th in the Adriana Hofstetter mystery series.
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, which recently nabbed nine Tony nominations, has released its original Broadway cast recording. The musical follows the classic story of Cinderella, a maid to her stepfamily who spends a romantic night out with the Prince that is cut short when the clock…
Since 2007, Alex Ko, who performed in the title role of Billy in Billy Elliot the Musical on Broadway, has been involved in various charities. His most recent work has been serving as the spokesperson for Broadway Kids Care, founded by Lou and Kelly Gonda. Broadway Kids Care is an organization to…
Kids today face a different world-and a different set of challenges-than did the children of even 15 years ago. Young actors need a highly diversified selection of monologues to choose from when studying, practicing, or auditioning for theatre.
From sixteen-year-old Broadway star Alex Ko comes ALEX KO: FROM IOWA TO BROADWAY, MY BILLY ELLIOT STORY (9780062236012; on-sale: 4/30/2013; Ages: 8 - 12; $16.99), described as a powerful memoir about perseverance, determination, and following your dream, no matter how big or small it is.
