Andrew Nemr, protege of Gregory Hines and a leader in the tap dance world brings his one man show to the Cutting Room. Andrew has worked with such luminaries as Les Paul, Savion Glover, and may be found on David Eggar's Grammy Nominated recording 'Itsbynne Reel' (Best Instrumental Arrangement). In Andrew J Nemr and Friends, Andrew tells stories of love and life through dance and music as he shares the stage with some of his incredibly talented friends that he's met along the way.
A May Sky Picture has announced the workshop production of Schuyler Iona Press' WHAT I'M FAILING TO LEARN, choreography by Joel Hanna, music arranged by Jeb Patton, co-directed by Darren Press, written and directed by C. Fraser Press. WHAT I'M FAILING TO LEARN will play a limited engagement at Off-Broadway's 13th Street Rep (50 West 13th Street, NYC). Performances begin Wednesday, May 15 and continue through Saturday, June 15. Opening Night is Wednesday, May 29 (7 p.m.).
Just nominated by the Independent Music Awards for Best Concept Album of 2011 -- Don Rosler: Rosler's Recording Booth -- releases a new video of one of the tracks from the album: 'Where Do I Come In?'. Award-winning Brazilian illustrator Maria Eugênia completely captures the shy heart and soul of Rosler's song with her magical illustrations and animation.
'Where Do I Come In?' is performed by Spottiswoode and features a formidable group of musicians: Dave Eggar (cello), Terry Radigan (background vocals, guitar & piano), Joshua Camp (accordion, piano and Mellotron), Bj Karpen (oboe), Jim McNamara (bass), Chris Michaels (drums). The song is co-arranged and co-produced by Don Rosler & Terry Radigan.
Musicians cook in the kitchen on May 5 and 10 when Grammy-nominated music group DEORO returns to Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium with a program entitled MusiKitchen.
'Not the Same Old Song' presents singer/songwriter, pop and folk performances at Joe's Pub in April and May. Tickets on sale now online at joespub.com, by phone at 212-967-7555 or in person at The Public Theater Box Office (1 PM to 6 PM) located at 425 Lafayette Street, NYC.
The producers of Over the Moon: The Broadway Lullaby Project have confirmed that the list of participating composers and lyricists now boasts Pulitzer Prize winners Tom Kitt (Next to Normal) Tony Kushner (Angels in America) and Stephen Sondheim (Sunday in the Park With George).
Broadway's brightest stars, composers, and musicians are teaming up to create OVER THE MOON: The Broadway Lullaby Project. A 2-CD set of original lullabies plus 48-page children's book and ebook illustrated by America's best-loved artists. The project, executive produced by Kate Dawson and Jodi Glucksman, benefits breast cancer research, support and education.
BroadwayWorld is bringing you exclusive videos of some of your favorite Broadway stars inside the recording studio, contributing their talents to the album. In this episode, we bring you Tony Award-winning actress & singer Nikki M. James (Book of Mormon) recording 'All New' (Music by Marisa Michelson, Lyrics by Joshua H. Cohen). This original lullaby features Fred Hersch on piano and Dave Eggar on cello, produced by Matt Pierson. These are original scenes from the upcoming documentary and web series by Out of The Blue Films, Inc. (www.outofthebluefilms.com).
MPress Records has earned favorable pre-release Newsradio and music press coverage for ‘New Arrivals Volume 4' - a June 7th charity compilation CD to benefit The National Network For Youth, whose mission is to champion the needs of runaway, homeless and other disconnected teens. Praise is already coming in for standout tracks like those from American Idol finalist Caleb Hawley, acclaimed Verve artist Lucy Woodward and 2011 Grammy nominee Dave Eggar. On the syndicated New York News Connection, a statewide news service for New York, veteran Producer Mark Scheerer aired a segment entitled ‘Who Wants to Help Homeless NY Teens? Charity CD Tries to Counter Cutbacks, Recession' - text and audio link follow below.
Rebecca Stenn Company - Fantasy, Lie, Hubris and Voyeurism - will perform a special New York City engagement May 19-22, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the West End Theatre, 263 West 86th Street (bet Broadway & West End Ave.).
Presented by Electronic Music Foundation, The Extended Piano Festival presents a series of concerts and installations highlighting the unique and rarely composed-for Disklavier.
Rosler's Recording Booth, a unique concept CD, written and produced by critically acclaimed, 2010 Grammy nominated songwriter Don Rosler, garnered national attention weeks before its official release date, thanks to the single "Doris from Rego Park" generating buzz on WNYC, WFAN and in Ken Plutnicki's article, 'Doris From Rego Park Lives On In Song' in The New York Times.
Presented by Electronic Music Foundation, The Extended Piano Festival presents a series of concerts and installations highlighting the unique and rarely composed-for Disklavier.
Rebecca Stenn Company - Fantasy, Lie, Hubris and Voyeurism - will perform a special New York City engagement May 19-22, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the West End Theatre, 263 West 86th Street (bet Broadway & West End Ave.).
Early coverage for singer/songwriter/producer Rachael Sage's ninth CD ‘Delancey Street' praises the album as her 'tightest and most personal offering to date,' filled with songs that are 'confident and grounded.' For a self-professed gypsy looking to establish a home after a decade on the road, these comments are a reflection of Sage's focus on a new phase of her life. In interviews (below,) she articulates the shift in thinking.
Singer/songwriter/producer Rachael Sage has confirmed a major U.S. tour to coincide with her ninth CD, ‘Delancey Street'. With 32 cities confirmed so far, Sage's tour will traverse the nation as her album is released digitally on April 20th and via brick-and-mortar on May 18th.
