Cast albums, theatre books, videos and upcoming releases from the world of Broadway.
Christmas will arrive early this year at the Blue Note, as Half Note Records celebrates the release of its latest CD Christmas From The Blue Note on Nov. 29, 2010. Featured special guests for the release show will be saxophonist Chris Potter, vibraphonist Stefon Harris, drummer Francisco Mela…
The Steve Hudson Chamber Ensemble (www.SteveHudsonMusic.com), led by composer Steve Hudson - piano/melodica, and featuring Zach Brock - violin, Jody Redhage - cello/voice, and Martin Urbach - cajon/percussion, plays two CD release events for their newly released album 'Galactic Diamonds' - on…
Music World/Columbia Records announce the upcoming release of Beyonce's I AM...WORLD TOUR, a full-length concert film DVD lensed during the artist's record-breaking international concert tour.
Deutsche Grammophon is proud to release two all-new recordings featuring revered conductor Pierre Boulez (who recently celebrated his 85th birthday and has recorded on DG for 40 years) and the equally acclaimed Cleveland Orchestra in collaboration. In two different programs devoted to Ravel and…
Barbra Streisand's first venture as an author and photographer, 'My Passion For Design,' has entered the New York Times bestseller book lists in its first week of publication, registering as Number Two on the Advice, How-To and Misc. list.
NBC Sports and 4mm Games, an independent global interactive entertainment company, announced today that they have developed an innovative social game for The National Dog Show Presented by Purina, that will be hosted on Facebook and other digital platforms and be made available to dog lovers…
Leonard Bernstein: The Symphony Edition, a limited edition 60-CD set that includes all of Bernstein's definitive symphonic recordings from 1953 to 1976 -- 57 of them with the New York Philharmonic -- has been released by Sony Classical in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of his death.
Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is pleased to announce the commercial DVD release of its 23rd world premiere, Little Women, by the American composer Mark Adamo on the Naxos label.
To celebrate the release of Michael Kenna's new book Huangshan, Robert Mann Gallery will host a book signing with the artist on December 22nd from 6-8 pm.
R.Evolución Latina is holding a private interview session for the press with the Broadway, TV, and Film celebrity artists of DARE TO GO BEYOND: THE ALBUM prior to their Evening of Celebration, at 5pm, Monday, December 13th at the 55 Lexington Avenue building of the Baruch Performing Arts Center.
Hailed as a cinematic triumph, DANCES WITH WOLVES arrives January 11 for the first time on Blu-ray from MGM Home Entertainment. A stunning film that influenced audiences worldwide, the special 20th anniversary edition Blu-ray features an extended edition of Kevin Costner's monumental directorial…
Gift Wrapped II: Snowed In, which features 11 brand-new recordings and five highly coveted and previously unavailable tracks, is available NOW as an iTunes LP (with loads of bonus content - see below) here:
Viva ELVIS - The Album, a 21st century celebration of Elvis and his music featuring the voice of the King in a whole new soundscape, is gathering worldwide momentum in the wake of its recent release through Legacy Recordings, in cooperation with Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. and Viva ELVIS by…
On November 23, Tyler Perry's 'Madea's Big Happy Family' will get its DVD release. Tyler Perry has created another (#12) blockbuster mega hit that is actually a cultural experience. It has been a smashing hit on the west coast! The live stage production is a reality show because it depicts real…
The David Berger Jazz Orchestra - the acclaimed band featured in the Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio and PBS TV - recently released their latest CD, 'Sing Me A Love Song: Harry Warren's Undiscovered Standards', featuring Freda Payne ('Band Of Gold,' 'Bring The Boys Home') and Denzal…
On December 14, 2010 Deutsche Grammophon releases Celebración: 2010 Opening Night Concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall, a live recording on DVD of Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic in a Latin-inspired program featuring special guest artist, tenor Juan Diego Floréz.
Baby Jane Dexter's eagerly awaited new show, The Real World debuts at Metropolitan Room for ten performances beginning Friday, November 19 and running on consecutive Fridays and Saturdays through December 18. All shows are at 7:30. Sharing the stage will be her acclaimed musical partner Ross…
Richard Rodgers and Jonathan Larson Award-winner Andrew Gerle releases first songbook
Today we are taking a look at one of the most exciting DVD/Blu-Ray releases of the year - perhaps ever, at least as far as Broadway connoisseurs are concerned. Taped back in mid-March of this year, a week before the actual central celebratory event itself occurred, comes SONDHEIM! The Birthday…
A Celebration of Drum-Suite-Life, (innova 238) Debut CD of Newman Taylor Baker's Singin' Drums
A Celebration of Drum-Suite-Life, (innova 238) Debut CD of Newman Taylor Baker's Singin' Drums
British singer Susan Boyle and Glee's newest addition, Darren Criss, are the frontrunners for Billboard's top charts this week. The Gift, Boyle's new album, which has sold 318,000 copies so far, currently sits at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Glee's rendition of Katy Perry's 'Teenage…
Adam Lambert as just annouced that he will release a 5 song EP entitled, 'Acoustic Live'. The American Idol runner-up will feature some of his better known songs from his Glam Tour such as: 'Whataya Want From Me,' 'Music Again,' 'Aftermath,' 'Soaked' and 'Mad World.'
The world lost one of it's most important dance makers when Pina Bausch passed away last year at the age of 69. One of the most innovative choreographers in history, she was known for her astonishing multi-media staging, visceral movement and fantastic characters who explore male-female…
LA Opera's productions of rarely performed works as part of the Company's Recovered Voices series conducted by Music Director James Conlon were filmed for release on DVD and Blu-ray. The 2008 double-bill of Alexander Zemlinsky's Der Zwerg (The Dwarf) and Viktor Ullmann's Der zerbrochene Krug (The…
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