SHOW BIZ: Billboard Top Cast Albums Chart: Week Ending 8/21/2010
Billboard's Top Cast Albums chart for week ending 8/21/2010.
Recordings, Books & New Releases — Page 173
Cast albums, theatre books, videos and upcoming releases from the world of Broadway.
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Decca Releases Julia Fischer on CD and DVD 9/7
Violinist Julia Fischer's recording of Paganini's 24 Caprices will be released by Decca in the U.S. digitally on August 31 exclusively at iTunes with the recording available in full distribution on September 7.
Manlow, Mathis, Bolton & More to Guest on Elaine Paige DUETS
Elaine Paige, the renowned British musical stage star, recording artist and actress who recently celebrated her 40th anniversary on stage, is in New York City recording a new "Duets" album for Warner Bros Records that is being produced by the legendary Phil Ramone. Among the internationally…
Doris Day to Release New Album: 'My Heart'
Doris Day announced today the planned release of 'My Heart,' the working title of her new CD. The CD is a remastered compilation of eight previously unreleased tracks Day recorded for her 1980s television shows and series -- along with four Doris Day classics.
Schonfeld, Ayers Celebrate CLEAR BLUE TUESDAY Soundtrack Release 8/29
The soundtrack to the indie rock musical Clear Blue Tuesday, directed by Elizabeth Lucas, will be released on Aug. 24 by Sh-K-Boom Records. Clear Blue Tuesday takes audiences through seven Tuesdays. The film follows the transformation of 11 New Yorkers over the span of seven years.
Barrowman, Ziemba, Paice et al. Pay Tribute to Webber on New Album, Now Available on iTunes
A number of stars perform songs by Andrew Lloyd Webber in a new recording that pays tribute to the acclaimed musical theatre composer.
Masterworks To Release Out-of-Print Recordings Digitally
Masterworks Broadway continues to deliver on its promise to make more of its incomparable catalogue available by announcing weekly digital releases beginning with 'The Leonard Bernstein Songbook' on August 10. Each of these recently out-of-print recordings will be available for download only via…
Taking Back Sunday Releases 'Live From Orensanz,' 8/17
Warner Bros Records artists Taking Back Sunday will be releasing Live From Orensanz on August 17, 2010. The live acoustic album was recorded over the course of two shows in December of 2009 at the Angel Orensanz Synagogue on Manhattan's Lower East Side.
Playscripts Publishes SEVEN MINUTES IN HEAVEN
Playscripts, Inc. has announced that it has published Steven Levenson's critically-acclaimed play 'Seven Minutes in Heaven'. This original script is now available for performance licensing through Playscripts, Inc.
Cherie Lily Debuts 'Werk' The Remix EP,' 10/12
Big Apple-based wonder woman, Cherie Lily, announced the release of her high-energy debut EP, available stateside October 12. The EP, entitled 'WERK' THE REMIX EP, consists of the upbeat title track, which was written, recorded, and produced by the lovely Lily, and six remixes by a host of DJs and…
Kritzerland Presents Ltd. Edition 'Billy Barnes' L.A.' CD this fall
After the success of The Billy Barnes Revue and The Billy Barnes People, BILLY BARNES' L.A. opened at the Coronet on October 10, 1962. The LA-centric show was not going to be traveling to Broadway, but Billy was LA and LA loved Billy's shows (and Bob Rodgers was an integral part of them as both…
How I Met You Mother Season 5 DVD Available 9/21
Hopeless romantic Ted Mosby gets one step closer to his soul mate when 'How I Met Your Mother' Season Five arrives on DVD September 21 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominee** Neil Patrick Harris ('Doogie Howser, M.D.') leads a stellar ensemble cast…
Jacques Schwarz-Bart and Stephanie McKay to Play Residency at NuBlu in NYC
Jacques Schwarz-Bart and Stephanie McKay will celebrate the August 31 release of Rise Above with some special concerts! One set is from 9-10:30 PM, and covers are $10.
Taeko Promotes New CD with NY Concerts, 8/13
Taeko will have several concerts to promote the release of her new CD, 'Voice', now available. For Sound Samples, Purchases, Reviews, and more information about the concerts, visit http://www.songbirdtaeko.com.
SHOW BIZ: Billboard Top Cast Albums Chart: Week Ending 8/14/2010
Billboard's Top Cast Albums chart for week ending 8/14/2010.
BWW Reviews: Hot CDs Currently Available From Theatre Stars
Singer/musician extraordinaire Corky Hale plays a heavenly harp and also sings and plays piano along with guest artists Sally Kellerman ('Ive Got a Crush on You'), Freda Payne (a divine 'Alfie'), Tricia Tahara ('My Romance'), Ariana Savalas, and Brenna Whitaker on Corky Hale and friends...I'm Glad…
GLEE's Mark Salling to Release New Solo Album, 10/12
GLEE star Mark Salling, who plays Puck on the hit show, will be releasing his new solo album, 'Pipe Dreams,' on October 12 under the banner of his own label, Pipe Dreams Records. The album, reports USMagazine, will have a 'classic rock 'n' roll, alternative music and a '60s folk-beat era sound.'…
'Les Misérables Live!' 2010 Tour Cast Recording Gets 9/13 UK Release
According to Dress Circle, a special 25th anniversary two-disc edition of 'Les Misérables Live!' will be released in the UK on September 13. The recorded cast includes Madalena Alberto, Ashley Artus, Earl Carpenter, Gareth Gates, Katie Hall, Rosalind James, and other members of the 2010 UK Tour…
The Met Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Levine's Debut With CD & DVD Box Sets
The Metropolitan Opera celebrates the 40th anniversary of James Levine's company debut with James Levine: Celebrating 40 Years at the Met, two special boxed sets of 21 DVDs and 32 CDs featuring highlights from the longtime Music Director's record-breaking career with the company.
Masterworks To Release "The Leonard Bernstein Songbook," 8/10
Masterworks Broadway continues to deliver on its promise to make more of its incomparable catalogue available by announcing weekly digital releases beginning with 'The Leonard Bernstein Songbook' on August 10. Each of these recently out-of-print recordings will be available for download only via…
The Stryker/Slagle Band Releases New CD at The Jazz Standard, Aug. 10
After a successful two-night run at the Jazz Standard in January, The Stryker / Slagle Band decided to strike while the fire was hot and headed back up to bassist Jay Anderson's Mountain Rest Studio in New Paltz, NY to lay down nine new original tracks as well as a cover of Thelonious Monk's 'Ruby…
Brass Menazeri Releases 'Vranjski San,' 8/10
Bosnian gems mingle with Bollywood bangles, while Rromani (Gypsy) hits mix with super-fly funk. Thanks to dreamed melodies and down-and-dirty bass lines, Brass Menazeri has been packing Mission bars with a heady mix of Balkan perfection and Bay Area eccentricity, of serious chops and serious joy…
Arden, Burgess, Steggert, et al. to be Featured on New Sam Davis CD
PS Classics will release the new CD 'Love on a Summer Afternoon,' a compilation of songs by Sam Davis. The CD will feature Michael Arden (Big River), Tituss Burgess (Guys and Dolls), Danny Burstein (South Pacific), Kevin Chamberlin (The Addams Family), Will Chase (High Fidelity), Jason Danieley…
Yellow Sound Label Releases New Jeremiah James Album, 8/10
Yellow Sound Label has announced the release of a ground-breaking new album from recording artist and musical theatre star Jeremiah James. The CD will be available August 10. Entitled TUPELO, also the birthplace of Elvis Presley, the album contains 12 songs made famous by Presley re-interpreted and…
