Cast albums, theatre books, videos and upcoming releases from the world of Broadway.
In conjunction with the second edition of his hit book How Does the Show Go On?, Broadway producer Thomas Schumacher gave the keynote address at the Junior Theater Festival in Atlanta. The national festival dedicated to groups working with elementary and middle school aged young people, ran from…
Disney Theatrical Productions (DTP) today announced that The Walt Disney Studios will celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the 1964 classic film, MARY POPPINS, with a 2-disc special edition DVD featuring brand new bonus materials from the hit stage production based on the popular film starring Julie…
Grammy and Tony award-winning songwriter and composer Duncan Sheik returns with his new album Whisper House, due out January 27 on Victor Records/Sony. The collection of songs was written for a forthcoming theatrical piece. Whisper House marks Sheik's first solo album since 2006's…
Joan Rivers will have book signings of her two newly published titles. Rivers' books are MEN ARE STUPID...AND THEY LIKE BIG BOOBS...A WOMAN'S GUIDE TO BEAUTY THROUGH PLASTIC SURGERY and MURDER AT THE ACADEMY AWARDS...A RED CARPET MURDER MYSTERY The dates are: Saturday, January 24th Bank…
Tony Desare tunes in to the Golden Era of radio on New Telarc CD 'RADIO SHOW', spanning decades of Swing, Jazz, and Pop. Featuring special guests Jame Monheit and bucky Pizzarelli. In stores and online January 20, 2009. For most of the 20th century, well before the dawn of the digital age, radio…
Tom Kitt (composer) and Brian Yorkey's (Book writer and lyricist) rock musical Next to Normal closed on January 18th at Arena Stage in Washington, DC but, the show's fans have reason to rejoice with the news that Sh-K-Boom Records will be recording the cast this February for release on CD. Kitt…
Volume 65 of 'Theatre World,' is now available in stores from Applause Theatre & Cinema Books. Billed as 'the most complete record of the American theatre,' this book celebrates the 2007-2008 theater season and comes complete with lists, photos and more. This edition will include In the Heights…
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As part of the station's fund raising programming, MASH star Jamie Farr visited the WLIW studios. BroadwayWorld.com was there, as always, to bring you exclusive photo coverage of the special event! Jamie Farr & Red Skelton: A Very Special Friendship DVD In this bonus DVD the beloved actor, comedian…
Self-proclaimed 'Queen of All Media' Perez Hilton makes his publishing debut with 'RED CARPET SUICIDE' he took a few moments out of his book party to chat up the book and Broadway with BWW TV Guest Correspondent Nick Adams.
Tony Award winner Christian Hoff ('Jersey Boys') has just completed the audio book Don't Look Twice by New York Times and International best-selling author Andrew Gross. HarperCollins will release the crime-thriller novel and companion audio version in early March, 2009. Christian was named 'The…
Grammy and Tony Award-winning composer Duncan Sheik talked to USA Today about his new CD, Whisper House in today's issue. The collection of songs was written for a forthcoming theatrical piece. Whisper House marks Sheik's first solo album since 2006's White Limousine and comes on the heels of the…
The original off-Broadway cast of the musical FIVE COURSE LOVE (Minetta Lane Theatre, 2005) went into the studios on January 9th and 10th in New York City to record the show's cast album. FIVE COURSE LOVE, with book, music and lyrics by Gregg Coffin, tells the story of five entangled encounters…
Liza's at the Palace...! ended her extented run on January 4th, 2009. But the excitement of the show doesn't have to be just a memory because 'Palace' souvenirs are now available online for her fans, exclusively through her website, OfficialLizaMinnelli.com
Starting February 3rd with a kick-off signing event at the Lincoln Center Barnes & Noble store, 'Liza's At The Palace....' will be available wherever fine music is sold, for the suggested retail list price of $19.98.
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will release RENT: Filmed Live on Broadway on Blu-ray DiscTM and DVD on February 3, 2009. The ground breaking Pulitzer and Tony? Award-winning musical thrived for an impressive 12 years on Broadway, and on Sunday, September 7, 2008, Sony Pictures Releasing's new…
New York critics and theatre audiences fell under the spell of Liza Minnelli's unmatchable magic when she returned to Broadway's legendary Palace Theatre and played a recent sell-out engagement. Now, music lovers around the world will get the same chance when 'Liza's at the Palace....' the new…
BARBARA COOK in conversation with Steven Sorrentino featuring musical performances from her new CD, Rainbow Round My Shoulder, with Lee Musiker as music director. Tuesday, January 6, 7:30pm, Barnes and Noble Lincoln Triangle, 1972 Broadway at 66th Street
Mamma Mia! The Movie is hosting a virtual conga line that stretches worldwide online. There are already over 1000 participants. You simply insert your photo and join the other 'conga dancers', it is a fun way to be your very own 'Dancing Queen'.
Grammy and Tony Award-winning composer Duncan Sheik performs at Barnes and Nobles, featuring musical performances from his new CD, Whisper House. With special guest HOLLY BROOK. Friday, January 30, 6:00pm, Lincoln Triangle, 1972 Broadway at 66th Street.
BARBARA COOK in conversation with Steven Sorrentino featuring musical performances from her new CD, Rainbow Round My Shoulder, with Lee Musiker as music director. Tuesday, January 6, 7:30pm, Barnes and Noble Lincoln Triangle, 1972 Broadway at 66th Street
The Abba stage hit big screen transfer is the first disc to sell more than 5 million copies placing it in one in four UK households. Its closest rival was The Dark Knight with 1.5 million sold. The previous top seller was Pirates of the Caribbean.
Footlight Records, which previously transitioned to an online only shop selling theatre related CDs, DVDs, record albums, collectibles and more from around the world and had announced to its closing will survive under new ownership in 2009.
Borders is having a huge post holiday sale with several musical theatre DVDs among the discounted offerings. The clearing house nature of the event is perfect timing in these troubled financial times. You can find all the musical performance items for the Broadway fans everywhere, time to stock up…
BWW TV sat down with the filmmakers to learn how the music and message of HAIR inspired them to create the passionate documentary.
Perez Hilton is reporting that the moive musical Mamma Mia! has just become the top-selling DVD in the United States, as of Wednesday. The big screen transfer of the stage hit bested projected champ The Dark Knight, both films were holiday shopping favorites.
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