Cast albums, theatre books, videos and upcoming releases from the world of Broadway.
The popular 'Dance on Broadway' video game, released for the Wii system this past summer, will be available for Kinect and Playstation Move systems. The release, reported by MCV Magazine, would be in stores for the Playstation Move on March 18th, and Kinect later this year, at a date to be…
Jack Garfein, theater-film director and acting teacher, has written a book, LIFE and ACTING: Techniques for the Actor (Northwestern University Press). Mr. Garfein is one of the last living links to the Golden Age of The Actors Studio. Required reading for anyone interested in theatre, the book is…
Sony Classical is delighted to announce the release of the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack of Focus Features' new film Jane Eyre, available March 8, 2011. Academy Award-winning composer Dario Marianelli (Atonement) has created a romantic and moving score, performed by violinist Jack Liebeck, as…
Seen on NBC and following seven celebrities as they journey through ancestral history and share their life-altering discoveries, the critically acclaimed reality series 'Who Do You Think You Are?' Season 1 (U.S. Version) debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on March 15, 2011. Like never seen before…
The sophomore season of this quirky hit Lifetime series from Sony Pictures Television stars Brooke Elliott (What Women Want) as a shallow wannabe model who dies in a sudden accident only to find her soul resurfacing in the body of a brilliant, plus-size and recently deceased attorney, Jane.
Decca is proud to present I Fagiolini in the world-premiere recording of Alessandro Striggio's 40-part mass Ecco si beato giorno, available March 29th.
The Perperikon Suite is the brand new album by Bulgarian (San Francisco based) modern jazz guitarist Hristo Vitchev. Celebrating his third recording as a leader, and probably his most sophisticated and adventurous work up to date, the impressionistic six-stringer borrows the inspiration for his…
Seen on NBC and following seven celebrities as they journey through ancestral history and share their life-altering discoveries, the critically acclaimed reality series 'Who Do You Think You Are?' Season 1 (U.S. Version) debuts on DVD from Acorn Media on March 15, 2011. Like never seen before…
R.E.M. have announced that Warner Bros. Records will release their upcoming new album, Collapse Into Now, on March 8th, 2011. The full-track-listing, which was revealed on R.E.M.'s official website on November 25th, is below. Yesterday, a free download of 'Discoverer' was made available to fans…
Michael Bruce is the most commercially promising new composer of the last four decades. His debut album Michael Bruce: Unwritten Songs, on which he is joined by a plethora of talent that encapsulates the future of the West End, will be launched with a live concert on Sunday 20 March at the West…
MASTERWORKS BROADWAY proudly announces the upcoming recording of the Original Broadway Cast of WONDERLAND - A New Alice. A New Musical. on Sunday, March 6. The album will be produced by Frank Wildhorn, David Lai and Jason Howland and will be available in May 2011. Visit MasterworksBroadway.com for…
MASTERWORKS BROADWAY proudly announces the upcoming recording of the Original Broadway Cast of WONDERLAND - A New Alice. A New Musical. on Sunday, March 6. The album will be produced by Frank Wildhorn, David Lai and Jason Howland and will be available in May 2011. Visit MasterworksBroadway.com for…
BroadwayWorld.com is excited to announce our new New Broadway @ Home Video Database which focuses on the most complete listings of Broadway shows that have been filmed, taped or adapted, films that have made their way to the stage, adaptions that have gone from stage to screen (and sometimes back…
Tony winner Billy Joel will release a memoir 'Book of Joel' on June 14. In his new book, published by HarperCollins, the Piano Man will talk about writing his biggest hits, as well as some of his past personal struggles.
Today, March 1, Harry Connick Jr. celebrates the release of his new CD/DVD 'Harry Connick, Jr. - In Concert On Broadway.' The CD/DVD was filmed on July 30th & 31st, 2010 at the Neil Simon Theatre on Broadway in New York City. The performance is available in four configurations: DVD, CD, DVD/CD…
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Charlie Haden Quartet West have confirmed a live concert engagement at New York City's famed jazz club, Birdland, slated for March 22nd through March 26th (two sets each night). The live gigs will feature surprise guests and also launch the release of…
A grand tradition of song, dance, and musical splendor returns to the screen when FIDDLER ON THE ROOF debuts on Blu-ray April 5th from MGM Home Entertainment in honorof the 40th anniversary of the classic film. Nominated for six Academy Awards® including Best Picture and Best Actor, Fiddler on the…
Josh Strickland, currently starring in PEEPSHOW and 'Holly's World' on E!, debuted his first ever solo artist single on iTunes last Wednesday. The song, titled 'Report to the Floor' was co-produced by Grammy Award winning producer Damon Elliott and by Norwegian pop/dance producer Axident. The…
The next album from show that the New York Times called 'a bonafide phenomenon' will showcase the songs performed in its second season on 'GLEE: Volume 5'.
The Town Hall (123 West 43rd Street), Times Square's landmark concert venue, presents Ben Vereen in a concert on Friday, February 18 at 8:00PM that coincides with the release of his new CD "Stepping Out With Ben Vereen" on the Ghostlight Records label.
A unique album featuring great poems recited by great voices-- from Jim Broadbent, Helena Bonham Carter, Ruby Dee, and Amber Rose Johnson to James Earl Jones , Garrison Keillor, Terence Stamp and Meryl Streep--and set to classical music arrives just in time for April's National Poetry Month. Words…
Yesterday, February 15, Yellow Sound Label released the debut CD of acclaimed Broadway's Christopher Jackson on iTunes, Amazon.com and other online outlets. The album hits stores on March 19. In the Name of Love is a new album of soulful and melodic contemporary R&B written and co-produced by…
Stage and screen star Judi Dench's new autobiography, 'And Furthermore' was released today, February 15. The novel is available for purchase at Amazon.com for $23.
Occult Detective Club is proud to announce the release of their sophomore album! Crimes will be released on February 15th through Alive Records on CD, Digital and LTD. Edition Vinyl formats (The first vinyl pressing of 500 copies comes with free MP3 download).
Husband and wife team, Matt Cavenaugh and Jenny Powers, have announced the track list to their upcoming debut album, GONNA MAKE YOU LOVE ME, which will be released in March 2011. The ten-track album features covers originally recorded by artists such as Queen, Etta James, Mandy Moore, Joni…
