Cast albums, theatre books, videos and upcoming releases from the world of Broadway.
Gaida's debut album Levantine Indulgence arrives March 21, 2010 (Palmyra Recordings). A mesmerizing collection that explores the tonal and imporvisational intersection of traditional Arabic music with American jazz. For streaming audio, visit www.rockpaperscissors.biz/go/gaida.
Joberg & Gurner have announced the release of their first full-length Comedy album, 'Manhood'. In addition to classics like 'The Dirty Sanchez', 'Cream of Wife In My Beard' and 'Put an Extra Stitch In Doc', this album features a slew of new tunes such as 'Anniversary (Kiss Me Where I Pee)', 'Karl…
Stage and screen actor Bryan Batt's autobiography 'She Ain't Heavy, She's My Mother: A Memoir' will be released on May 4, 2010 by Random House.
Billboard's Top Cast Albums chart for week ending 2/20/2010.
On April 13th, opera star Bryn Terfel's new CD Bad Boys will be released by Deutsche Grammophon. Featuring the tunes of infamous villains of opera and musical theater, the release corresonds with Terfel's performance in Puccini's Tosca at the Metropolitan Opera.
New York, home to some of the greatest talents the world has ever known delivers another talented group of musicians. The Back Alley Players, a band whose individual backgrounds fall into many music genres, combined is an awesome Blues band.
By popular demand, Gay Marshall -BILLBOARD Top World Music Artist and Playbill Top 10 Diva - will reprise her stunning concert series - PIAF: Queen of Heart - at New York's Metropolitan Room this winter. The show schedule is Thursdays, February 18th and 25th, March 4th, 11th and 18th at 7:30 PM.
Music of Ireland - Welcome Home tells the definitive story of contemporary Irish music, focusing on the Emerald Isle's greatest musical exports, their influence on America and the music's global impact.
Gaelic folk singer Julie Fowlis releases her new album Uam on March 9th (Cadiz Music/ Shoeshine Records). Now Scotland's official Gaelic Ambassador, Fowlis explores new roles, allowing her to bring a new worldly sense to her traditional music. Now, Uam uncovers the resonances that echo from the…
Hosted by Alastair Cooke, Omnibus was a monumental series, featuring diverse live broadcasts on science, the arts and the humanities. This historic collection includes seven episodes featuring lectures, performances and master classes from the legendary conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein.
New York, home to some of the greatest talents the world has ever known delivers another talented group of musicians. The Back Alley Players, a band whose individual backgrounds fall into many music genres, combined is an awesome Blues band.
The acclaimed, velvety croon of multiple Grammy Award winner Jon Secada, has resulted in numerous hits in English and Spanish establishing him as a major bilingual artist. So, it is no surprise that Secada has chosen to pay homage to some of the artists and songwriters who helped shaped his own…
Billboard's Top Cast Albums chart for week ending 2/13/2010.
Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim's new book 'Finishing the Hat: Collected Lyrics (1954-1981) with Attendant Comments, Principles, Heresies, Grudges, Whines and Anecdotes' is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com. The title has an expected release date of October 26, 2010.
Platinum selling The High Kings have now signed to Universal Music Ireland and are delighted to announce their 2nd CD MEMORY LANE which will be launched on February 12th.
Platinum selling The High Kings have now signed to Universal Music Ireland and are delighted to announce their 2nd CD MEMORY LANE which will be launched on February 12th.
Platinum selling The High Kings have now signed to Universal Music Ireland and are delighted to announce their 2nd CD MEMORY LANE which will be launched on February 12th.
Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey & Darren Holden and THE WOLFE TONES will be performing together for the very first time on a very special charity single 'ON THE ONE ROAD'. Available on download only from February 12th.
Florence Henderson and Shirley Jones are featured on a newly released DVD, Florence Henderson & Shirley Jones: First Ladies of Broadway, which includes the ladies' early television performances on The Bell Telephone Hour. The DVD showcases their far-ranging talents in a vast collection of Broadway…
New York-based band THE VANGUARD will release its second EP - aptly titled PLAYTIME! - on April 13th
Music of Ireland - Welcome Home tells the definitive story of contemporary Irish music, focusing on the Emerald Isle's greatest musical exports, their influence on America and the music's global impact.
Probably my favorite recording of my all-time favorite Christmas song, Frank Loesser's 'Baby, It's Cold Outside!', is the barn-burning opener to one of the best Christmas albums out there, Broadway Cares' HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. While Christmas may be passed, and Valentine's Day just around the…
The High Kings and the Wolfe Tones will perform together for the very first time on a special charity single 'On The Road.'
