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Ghostlight Records releases the album of the hit musical A BRONX TALE in digital formats today, Friday, March 24 with CDs in stores and online Friday, May 12. CDs will be available at the Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street), where the show is currently running, beginning mid-April. Below, go inside the recording studio with the cast performing 'Belmont Avenue'!
The completely original new musical Something Rotten!, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, Aladdin), with music and lyrics by Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee Wayne Kirkpatrick and Golden Globe Award and Tony Award nominee Karey Kirkpatrick and a book by Tony Award nominees Karey Kirkpatrick and best-selling author John O'Farrell, launched its National Tour on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Boston Opera House.
Universal, translated into more than 22 languages and presented in more than 100 cities, RENT gets a new Brazilian production with presentations on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. How do you count one year of your life? The winner of the 4 Tony Awards (Best Musical, Best Song, Best Original Score and Best Supporting Actor), RENT tells a year in the lives of eight young people who have to face the adventures and misadventures of their loves, friendships, conflicts, financial problems, sexuality and the struggle with human finitude. More than a musical, RENT is a chain of love!
Turns out, whether you're living in America at the end of the millennium, or at the end of the Renaissance, it's all about the material goods, and Shylock Productions has released a new music video to remind us all. Accompanied by traditional Renaissance instruments, such as the lute and the recorder, Adam Pascal, Josh Grisetti, and Rob McClure (who currently star in the musical as Shakespeare and the Bottom brothers) give the popular RENT anthem, What You Own an old-new twist.
It's been a busy month at Feinstein's/54 Below! Tony nominee Kate Baldwin deconstructed the facade of being a Broadway star in EXTRAORDINARY MACHINE, while the original stars of Broadway's Rent, Adam Pascal and Anthony Rapp celebrated 20 years of friendship, and Tony nominee Jarrod Spector prepares sing the soundtrack of his life in JUKEBOX LIFE (November 1-5 & 13). BroadwayWorld is taking you behind the scenes of all the fun below!
GLEE star Jenna Ushkowitz has today released the song, Standing On My Own which is written by composers, Daniel and Laura Curtis. The release also opens the 2016 Your Voice Competition for entries.
In honor of RENT's 20th anniversary, Adam Pascal stopped by the Richard Rodgers Theatre for a special digital #Ham4Ham show. Joined by original RENT guitarist Kenny Brescia and Alex Lacamoire, Adam Pascal and Lin-Manuel Miranda sang a rousing rendition of 'What You Own.' Check out the video below!
After tonight's performance of Disaster!, RENT co-star Daphne Rubin-Vega joined Adam Pascal to sing 'Light My Candle' from RENT to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Check out the video below!
It's a big week at DISASTER! As the show begins collections for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids, the company has put together some special post-show appearances to inspire generosity. Tonight, Adam Pascal stopped by to sing 'One Song Glory' from RENT - check it out below!
Today in 2000, Aida opened at the Palace Theatre, where it ran for 1852 performances. Aida is a musical with music by Elton John, lyrics by Tim Rice, and book by Linda Woolverton, Robert Falls, and David Henry Hwang. Aida was nominated for five Tony Awards and won four Tony Awards in 2000, including Best Musical Score and Best Performance by a Leading Actress. Aida was also named by Time Magazine in 2000 as one of the top ten theatre productions of the year. The First National tour was nominated for nine National Broadway Theatre awards (now 'Touring Broadway Awards') and won five awards, including Best Musical, Best Direction, Best Actor, and Best Actress.
Broadway's new musical comedy DISASTER!, directed by Jack Plotnick with a book by three-time Emmy Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, officially opened last night, March 8, 2016, for a limited engagement through Sunday, July 3, 2016. BroadwayWorld was there for the special night and we're taking you inside the after party with the full company below!
After making stops with Adam Pascal, Seth Rudetsky, Kevin Chamberlin, Faith Prince, Kerry Butler, Roger Bart, Jennifer Simard and Baylee Littrell, The Road to DISASTER! winds down as the show heads into to opening night this Tuesday.
Broadway's new musical comedy Disaster! is currently in previews at the Nederlander Theatre (208 West 41st Street), directed by Jack Plotnick with a book by three-time Emmy Award nominee and Grammy Award nominee Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick. Disaster! officially opens on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 for a limited engagement through Sunday, July 3, 2016. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the cast in action below!
Earlier this month, Broadway united for INSPIRATIONAL BROADWAY, a dynamic and soulful evening of music at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill. The one-night-only concert featured theater's biggest names singing Broadway, Gospel, Pop, and Rock classics with a stirring and spiritual twist, including musical arrangements by BIV founder and Tony Award-nominee Michael McElroy.
On the heels of behind-the-scenes sneak peeks with Adam Pascal, Seth Rudetsky and Roger Bart earlier this week, BWW continues to follow the epic cast of Broadway's new musical comedy, DISASTER!
Look out, Broadway! The most groundbreaking musical comedy ever is now in previews at the Nederlander Theatre: Disaster! Set in the wildest decade ever, Disaster! delivers earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and some of the most unforgettable songs of the 70's, including 'Knock On Wood,' 'I Am Woman' and 'Hot Stuff.'
Coming to Broadway, come hell or high water is the new musical comedy Disaster!, currently in previews at the Nederlander Theatre. Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and rampant wildlife can't stop an outrageous cast of characters from dancing, gambling and singing the night away aboard New York's first floating casino and discotheque. While we're waiting for the show's epic Broadway arrival, BroadwayWorld will be getting you ready with an inside look at the cast's 'Road to Disaster!' Below, watch as Broadway favorite Adam Pascal gets his guitar ready for opening night!
Happy Birthday Norbert Leo Butz! Butz made his Broadway debut as Adam Pascal's replacement as Roger Davis in Rent in 1996. Additional Broadway credits include Thou Shalt Not (Camille Raquin, 2001-2002), for which he received a Tony Award nomination; Wicked (the original Fiyero, 2003) and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Freddy) for which he received the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical, the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical, a Drama League Award, and an Outer Critics Circle Award. His Off-Broadway credits include The Last Five Years (Jamie), Songs for a New World (Lead Male 2), Saved (Fred), and Juno and the Paycock (Jerry Devine). MOst recently, Butz originated the role of Carl Hanratty in the new musical Catch Me If You Can. For this role he won his second Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical[14] and his second Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.
DISASTER! star Adam Pascal recently joined Marti Gould Cummings and Bradford Proctor on stage for STAGE FRIGHT at Therapy Lounge and sang some rock hits and from RENT. Watch him perform below!
Throughout the week, BroadwayWorld has been rolling out some preview tracks from the album, and we have another one today! Below, take a listen to 'Made of Stone.'
