About the Album: Speaking about the album, Daniel Curtis said, "The production of this album has been a wonderful challenge in trying to capture and understand the elements of musical theatre that fans cherish, then putting that into a powerful new score which seeks to emanate the very spirit of Broadway. We're working to present the best loved voices of the West End and Broadway in a way that represents the melting pot of styles that exists in musical theatre today." The final list of featured artists is expected in August. The names released so far are as follows: Melinda Doolittle (American Idol), Jason Forbach (Les Miserables), Ashleigh Gray (Wicked), Kara Lily Hayworth (Zyrah Rose), Adam Jacobs (Aladdin, Broadway), Arielle Jacobs (Aladdin, Wicked), Rachel John (Memphis, The Bodyguard), Rebecca Luker (Fun Home, Cinderella), Bryce Pinkham (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Broadway), Krysta Rodriguez (Spring Awakening, Broadway, NBC's Smash),Will Swenson (Les Miserables, Hair, Broadway) and Natalie Weiss (Les Miserables).
Review: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE at Opera Theatre Of St. Louis
by Steve Callahan
- May 28, 2024
Spring fever? If you’ve been made a bit dozy by these warm spring days the new production at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis will, with a bang, hoist you wide awake in all your senses. Rossini’s The Barber of Seville opened Saturday to an audience that packed the Loretto-Hilton theatre to the rafters.
Review: Falling in Love Eight Times a Week: William Michals & Carolyn Anne Miller Preview MSMT's SOUTH PACIFIC
by Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold
- May 20, 2024
“SOUTH PACIFIC is a masterpiece, and the role of Emile de Becque is an important one. He is a man who hates war, has found his slice of peace, and is willing to fight for love. It is such a joy to play the part and be able to fall in love eight times a week.”
Baritone William Michals is sharing his thoughts about MSMT and Fulton Theatres’ new co-production of SOUTH PACIFIC which opens MSMT’s 65th season on June 6, 2024 (Previews June 5). His enthusiasm for the project is shared by his co-star, Carolyn Anne Miller, who plays Ensign Nellie Forbush. “I have fond memories of the show from the records my grandmother, who was an actor, used to play. I knew all the songs by heart, and it is a thrill to play the role for the first time.”
Review: Kelly Brandeburg's MY FAVORITE BARBRA at Green Room 42 Is Epic
by Analisa Bell
- May 22, 2024
The California-based singer has performed this show for a decade now. It has been seen by over 5,000 audience members across the country – and it’s not hard to see why it’s garnered such a following. This was the first time she’s performed it in New York, and hopefully not the last!
QUEENS OF DESTRUCTION Will Be Shown at the Capitol Theater in June
by Stephi Wild
- May 16, 2024
Overture Center will once again reclaim the silent film heritage of the Capitol Theater with its silent film series, Duck Soup Cinema, with the final show of the season, “Queens of Destruction,” on Saturday, June 1 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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