Cast albums, theatre books, videos and upcoming releases from the world of Broadway.
Earlier this spring, Broadway Records released ASSASSINS (The 2022 Off-Broadway Cast Recording), giving fans of Stephen Sondheim our third English language commercially released recording of this brilliant score. Closed early because of Omicron, Broadway Records preserved this cast's wonderfully…
A touch of “Kinky Boots” with a dash of “La Cage aux Folles” and a sprinkle of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” the original album “DRAG: The Musical (The Studio Recording)” features Alaska, Nick Adams, Michelle Visage, Max von Essen, Bob The Drag Queen, Peppermint, Fortune Feimster, Margaret Cho…
Singer and master song interpreter John Minnock issues Simplicity on Dot Time Records, reprising his artistic partnership with saxophonist-composer and NEA Jazz Master Dave Liebman. Following Minnock's acclaimed 2020 release Herring Cove, Simplicity signals an evolution of his artistry.
CLUB44 RECORDS has announced the new album Carol Sloane, Live at Birdland, which is available on streaming platforms and on CD in stores and online today, Friday, April 8. This release marks the veteran vocalist’s 60th anniversary as a recording artist, and her first album in over a decade…
Cyrano de Bergerac (Peter Dinklage) dazzles with both ferocious wordplay and brilliant swordplay but is convinced that his appearance makes him unworthy of the love of his devoted friend, Roxanne (Haley Bennett), who has fallen in love at first sight with Christian (Kelvin Harrison Jr.). Check out…
Routledge Press has released Robert W. Schneider and Shannon Agnew’s new book, Fifty Key Stage Musicals, an exploration of fifty musicals whose creation impacted the trajectory of musical theater history.
In addition to Brightman and Cerveris, the album includes songs from Paul Williams, Micky Dolenz, LaChanze, Christian Hoff, Alice Ripley, Constantine Maroulis, Emma Hunton, Donald Webber Jr., Morgan James, Michael Lanning, Donnie Kehr, and Isabelle Gottfried. Listen to the new single and check out…
Brainstorm Records announces the April 23rd release of Vocalist Maureen Taylor’s recording: Maureen Taylor: Cosmic Connections – The Lyrics of Michael Colby. The collaboration between Taylor and Colby will feature nineteen Colby songs. The album will be available for streaming and purchase on all…
In its first appearance on vinyl, the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Ragtime – featuring the Tony Award-winning score by composer Stephen Flaherty and lyricist Lynn Ahrens – is celebrated in a commemorative “red, white and blue” collectors limited edition, available everywhere now from…
Emily Walton, the actress who currently stars as 'Janice & Others' in the Broadway production of Come From Away has released a surprise recording of her recent cabaret show at famed cabaret location, The Green Room 42. Her show, I Really Hope You All Think This is Funny, featured original music…
GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS and TWO RIVER THEATER have released the new music video “Masochist” from Love in Hate Nation – Original Cast Recording – with book, music and lyrics by Joe Iconis – to celebrate Trans Visibility Day.
Theatre Communications Group has announced the publication of Is God Is / What to Send Up When It Goes Down by Aleshea Harris. Is God Is had its world premiere at Soho Rep. in the winter of 2018.
CLUB44 RECORDS has announced the new album Carol Sloane, Live at Birdland, which will be available on streaming platforms and on CD in stores and online Friday, April 8. This release marks the veteran vocalist’s 60th anniversary as a recording artist, and her first album in over a decade.
Since BroadwayWorld last spoke with Eleri Ward, she signed a distribution deal with Ghostlight Records, released her album A Perfect Little Death to great acclaim, began playing live shows, and caught the eye of one Josh Groban, who was so impressed with Ward that he invited her to open for him on…
BALLYHOO MUSIC has announced that the debut album from pop/jazz vocalist and songwriter LIAM FORDE, Great to Be Here, is available today Friday, March 25. Tonight, Forde will celebrate the album with a concert at New York’s Rockwood Music Hall (196 Allen Street).
Marking the passing of legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim and just ahead of the anniversary of his birth, Tony Award winner Betty Buckley released BETTY BUCKLEY SINGS STEPHEN SONDHEIM. Each rendition from Sondheim’s catalog sparkles with Buckley’s grace and heart, making the album a…
Feinstein's latest release, Gershwin Country, is an album of brand-new duets reimagining the classic songs of George and Ira Gershwin through the contemporary lens of country music. Executive produced by Liza Minnelli, the album features some of the biggest names in country music, including Dolly…
YELLOW SOUND LABEL has announced the release of Sondheim Unplugged: The NYC Sessions – Volume Two, the next installment of the monumental three-volume set dedicated to the oeuvre of iconic musical theater composer Stephen Sondheim.
Animal welfare advocate, author, and TV/film professional Lisa Pellegrene recently released 'A Glimpse Into the Sunshine,' a novella length book consisting of short, inspirational, true stories to uplift and motivate people to 'seek the good,' and focus on the blessings. 'A Glimpse Into the…
Why Is We Americans? is set to be released on DVD and for digital purchase on April 12th for $24.95. The movie is executive produced by Ms. Lauryn Hill and Oscar®-nominated writer and filmmaker, Oren Moverman (The Messenger). This 2022 theatrical release arrives on DVD loaded with extras…
The producers of the award-winning Back to the Future the Musical have announced that the original cast recording has stormed into the top 5 of the Official UK Compilation Chart in the first week of release.
Featuring incredible vocals from a variety of Tony and Grammy Award-winning artists performing 12 chart-topping hit songs, Rockers On Broadway: Live (Volume 1) is now available on all streaming and download channels worldwide.
WRITE OUT LOUD – a nonprofit organization that celebrates the work of new musical theatre writers founded by Taylor Louderman – has announced the release of its third album on March 18th.
From month of reset and reflection comes now Pinero's debut album, Growing Up, to be released tomorrow, March 15. The album is a beautiful musical journey, featuring stripped down interpretations of songs by a range of artists from Stephen Sondheim to Donald Glover and more.
International concert and recording artist Maxine Linehan has released a new cover of Nancy Lamott’s smash hit “Listen to My Heart.” Originally written by David Friedman, this new interpretation of the hit classic is arranged by Ryan Shirar and produced by Andrew Koss at The Studio at Strawberry…
