Cast albums, theatre books, videos and upcoming releases from the world of Broadway.
Let's be honest: it doesn't really matter what I, or any critic, have to say about Mamma Mia 2: Here We Go Again. We know what we're signing up for: campy, fun covers of ABBA songs, a plot that only sort of matters, a bunch of stars having an absolute blast, and pretty island panoramas. The movie's…
IN THE HEIGHTS 3-LP Vinyl Box Set - commemorating the landmark Tenth Anniversary of the label's Grammy Award winning Original Broadway Cast Recording - will celebrate with an exclusive in-store event at Barnes & Noble on Monday, July 30 at 6:30 PM. Lin-Manuel Miranda and other members of the…
Two Broadway legends have joined forces to tell a whimsical tale about what can happen when you become your own personal MacGyver.
For the first time, a new book examines the complete output of Pulitzer Prize and Tony award-winning composer Jonathan Larson. 'Boho Days: The Wider Works of Jonathan Larson,' written by J. Collis and authorized by the Larson estate, will be released in digital and print formats on October 16, 2018.
Economics has often been described as "the dismal science," but as Matthew Rousu, dean of Susquehanna University's Sigmund Weis School of Business, proves in his debut book, Broadway and Economics, Broadway musicals are an excellent and fun tool to teach us about economic concepts.
In his own words, Kevin Tuerff narrated his 9/11 story for a new audiobook, 'Channel of Peace: Stranded in Gander on 9/11.' Kevin's personal memoir is one of the true stories that inspired the smash hit musical Come From Away. On Broadway, 'Kevin T' is portrayed by Tony nominated actor Chad…
Today marks the release of the IN THE HEIGHTS 3-LP Vinyl Box Set to celebrate the landmark Tenth Anniversary of the label's Grammy Award winning Original Broadway Cast Recording. It is available exclusively through Barnes & Noble.
In 2013, Yuu Shirota met Ramin Karimloo through the concert series 'Four Stars: One World of Broadway Musicals'. And now, five years later, the two are going to be dueting on Shirota's upcoming album. On October 24th, Shirota will release his first musical-themed album: a project titled 'A Singer'…
Barnes & Noble has announced the return of Vinyl Weekend, which will take place July 13 through July 15 at all stores nationwide. To kick off its annual celebration of vinyl records and music, Barnes & Noble has unveiled a huge selection of exclusive vinyl albums, with a special focus on Broadway…
Bridge Records is issuing the first complete recording of Marc Blitzstein's signature creation, the opera The Cradle Will Rock. The new recording features Blitzstein's original 1937 orchestrations and was recorded live at Opera Saratoga in July 2017. The performance features a stellar cast…
GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that Jim Steinman's BAT OUT OF HELL - The Musical Original Cast Recording is now available in digital and streaming formats, continuing the extraordinary rock 'n' roll legacy of some of the most successful records in music. A CD release is scheduled for release…
Academy Award-winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur Reese Witherspoon will embark on a national eight-city tour to support her debut book, Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits (Touchstone - on sale September 18th.)
Lena Hall kicks the seventh month into overdrive with her OBSESSED: JACK WHITE. This four-track gem contains songs from the singer and songwriter that many remember as the lead singer and guitarist for The White Stripes. This solid collection of tunes is delightfully guitar heavy and features Hall…
The name "Jason Robert Brown" on a piece of music can strike joy in the hearts of singers and listeners (and mild trepidation in the hands of pianists everywhere). The Tony-winning composer has created a sound that has helped define contemporary musical theatre: pop-tinged melodies combined with…
Broadway Records today announced that Jessica Vosk: Wild and Free will be released digitally and in stores on Friday, August 10, 2018. The album is currently available for pre-order
Acclaimed new British musical The Clockmaker's Daughter premiered in London in 2015 and has, to date, been nominated for 11 awards.
SKB Records has announced the seventh month of the groundbreaking new music and video series LENA HALL Obsessed from the Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee.
Daddy-Less Issues is a podcast that invites comedians and artists to share stories and tales of growing up as an orphan. The podcast tackles the difficult issue of discussing parental loss and whether you're an orphan or not, Daddy-Less Issues will leave you genuinely intrigued as well as…
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS will release How We React and How We Recover, the new album from three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown. His first solo recording in over a decade is a politically-charged, far-reaching rumination on love, family and music. The album…
Three-time Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown will be the guest for a special podcast taping of 'LITTLE KNOWN FACTS with Ilana Levine' to discuss How We React and How We Recover, his new album.
In one of the most exciting pieces of Karen Cartwright-related news this Broadway season, a new podcast about the TV show Smash premiered today, June 25, 2018. Its hosts are New York-based writer/actor/comedians Marty Scanlon and Jimmy Blackmon. They're joined each week by luminaries from the…
For the first time in over 20 years, Rodgers and Hammerstein's CAROUSEL is gracing the Broadway stage once again. The classic American musical tells the unconventional love story between Billy Bigelow and Julie Jordan. This production sees Josh Henry as Bigelow, the charismatic but impulsive…
ASCAP Award-winning writer/producer Chip Deffaa's new CD, 'Gay Love'--being released June 29th--will features such Broadway notables as Stephen Bogardus ('Bright Star'), Lee Roy Reams ('La Cage Aux Folles'), John Tartaglia ('Avenue Q'), Kristy Cates ('Charlie and the Chocolate Factory') and Jon…
An insider's view of what it was like to grow up as the eldest daughter of the most influential American musician of the 20th century
BE MORE CHILL - the musical whose cult status and social media following have propelled it to chart-topping success and a long-awaited Off Broadway debut this summer - will be released on vinyl from Ghostlight Records on Friday, July 27. This release will coincide with the show's New York premiere…
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