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 SCENES FROM THE UNDERGROUND, An Illustrated Memoir By Gabriel Cholette Out October 4, 2022Fascinating and contemporary, in Scenes from the Underground (Oct. 4, House of Anansi Press) a Montreal club kid getting his PhD in medieval studies travels from Montreal to Berlin and Manhattan with stops in New York, Miami and Paris.  Interview: Choreographer Vincent Paterson's A Favorite of Michael Jackson & Madonna, But Not SondheimWhat do Madonna, Michael Jackson and Stephen Sondheim have in common? Choreographer extraordinaire Vincent Paterson! Vincent new book Icons and Instincts: Choreographing and Directing Entertainment’s Biggest Stars has just been released and Vincent will be appearing at Book Soup September 23, 2022, to sign copies of it.  Exclusive: Hear 'I Remember' From Eleri Ward's New Sondheim Album KEEP A TENDER DISTANCEHear an exclusive new track from the new album Keep A Tender Distance – the sublimely introspective folk guitar exploration of Stephen Sondheim's singular musical theater canon – from singer/songwriter Eleri Ward in digital and streaming formats on Friday, September 16.  Austin Film Festival Announces Screenings of THE WHALE, ARMAGEDDON TIME, and MoreAustin Film Festival (AFF), the premier film festival recognizing writers’ and filmmakers’ contributions to film, television, and new media, has announced that The Whale will serve as the festival’s Opening Night selection. Directed by Academy Award®-nominee Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream, Black Swan, The Wrestler).  42 STREET Star Meredith Patterson to Release Second Book SUNDAY LETTERS FROM MOSCOW in 2023Meredith Patterson will release her second book, SUNDAY LETTERS FROM MOSCOW, in 2023.  Christine Ebersole to Release New Album AFTER THE BALLAfter the Ball, a new album from two-time Tony Award winner Christine Ebersole, will be released in physical and digital formats on Friday, September 30.  Brooklyn Book Festival Announces Programming Featuring Maulik Pancholy, Kate Beaton, Tiffany D. Jackson & MoreThe Brooklyn Book Festival, New York City’s largest free literary festival, has announced a selection of highlight events spanning the literary festival’s wide variety of in-person and virtual offerings (September 25 through October 3).  Listen: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Global Edition Released, Featuring Complete Cast Recordings in 7 LanguagesThe Phantom of the Opera special Global Edition album has been released! Made up of 8 discs of complete cast recordings in 7 languages (including Korean, German, Swedish, Japanese and more). Listen here!  Album Review: This On Again Off Again Broadway Musical Makes For A Cast Album That Is More Of The Same With Mrs. Doubtfire's OBC RecordingThe problem this music release has, which most likely reflects a problem the show (that we didn’t see) had, is - not enough singing from Mrs. Doubtfire herself.  Album Review: No Longer On Standby, Julie Benko & Hubby Jason Yeager Are Singing & Playing Together HAND IN HANDHAND IN HAND is a sweet way for this musical partnership to round out what has been a whirlwind ride for their household.  Mark Cabaniss Releases MIRACLE OF THE MUSIC MANIn the new book Miracle of The Music Man, author Mark Cabaniss steps back into the Golden Age of Broadway and brings to life the origins of this classic show, the music behind it, and the unlikely story of its creator.  Album Review: A Prodigal Iconoclast Returns To Her Soul As LOLO Brings Lauren Pritchard Home For Herself & Everybody Else With lauren|LOLOThis is a declaration of artistic intent and freedom breaking the bonds of the biz, the audience, and everyone to be the music-maker she was born to be.  WATCH: Ramin Karimloo & Amber Ardolino Join THE LAST MATCH: A PRO WRESTLING ROCK MUSICAL - Music Video Out NowTony-nominated actor Ramin Karimloo, along with Broadway favorite and TikTok sensation Amber Ardolino, have joined the star-studded cast of The Last Match: A Pro Wrestling Rock Musical, which includes pro-wrestling superstar Matt Cardona. Watch the music video for When It All Falls Down here!  The Drama Book Shop Presents Reading and Signing of Ronald Rand's SOLO TRANSFORMATION ON STAGEGoodwill Cultural Ambassador world-acclaimed Solo Performer Ronald Rand, and author of 'SOLO TRANSFORMATION ON STAGE: A Journey into the Organic Process of the Art of Transformation' will give an in-person Reading and Signing on September 19th @ 5:30 pm at The Drama Book Shop. Special guests scheduled include Stephen Lang & Anita Hollander.  Listen: GOOSEBUMPS THE MUSICAL: PHANTOM OF THE AUDITORIUM With Brightman, Alabado & More Now StreamingGoosebumps The Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium (Original Studio Cast Recording) – Deluxe Edition has been released by Ghostlight Records in streaming and digital formats. In addition to the all-star cast album, this new edition features karaoke tracks for highlights from the recording. Listen here!  Listen: Eleri Ward Releases 'Not While I'm Around' From New Sondheim Folk Album KEEP A TENDER DISTANCEThe new album Keep A Tender Distance – the sublimely introspective folk guitar exploration of Stephen Sondheim’s singular musical theater canon – from singer/songwriter Eleri Ward will be released by Ghostlight Records in digital and streaming formats on Friday, September 16. Listen to the new single 'Not While I'm Around' here!  Listen: Julie Benko and Jason Yeager's Duet Album HAND IN HAND Out Nowthat Hand in Hand – the debut duet album from the married musical team of Julie Benko and Jason Yeager – is now available. Listen here!  Phillip Howze, Hansol Jung, Jorge Ignacio Cortiñas & Christina Anderson to Take Part in Book Signing at Drama Book ShopThe Sledgehammer Series, a book project hosted by Sheila Callaghan’s Tripwire Harlot Press, and co-created with Sarah Ruhl and Jacqueline Goldfinger, will launch its first four Sledgehammer Series titles.  Exclusive: Hear Julie Benko And Jason Yeager Sing 'If I Were A Bell' From Their Duets Album HAND IN HANDHand in Hand – the debut duet album from the married musical team of Julie Benko and Jason Yeager – is available for pre-order. The full album will be released on CD and in digital and streaming formats on Friday, August 26.  Debra Monk and David Loud to Discuss FACING THE MUSIC; A BROADWAY MEMOIR at Barnes & Noble - Union SquareAn interview and book-signing event with Broadway music director and actor David Loud, and Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor Debra Monk will take place at Barnes & Noble - Union Square on August 24 at 7pm  Exclusive: Get an Inside Look Into the Recording of A COMMERCIAL JINGLE FOR REGINA COMET Cast AlbumA Commercial Jingle for Regina Comet Original Off-Broadway Cast Recording of the new musical will be released by Time–Life Records and is available on all major streaming services and digital music retailers Friday, August 19th. Take a look a behind the scenes video of the recording here!  LISTEN: Micky Dolenz Sings 'I'm a Believer' on ROCKERS ON BROADWAY: LIVE (VOLUME 1)I’m a Believer, featuring rock & roll icon, Micky Dolenz, the latest single from the new Rockers On Broadway: Live (Volume 1), has been releeased! Rockers On Broadway: Live (Volume 1) is an album of the best live performances from Rockers On Broadway concerts over the past 28 years. Listen here!  Tony-Winning Set Designer Beowulf Boritt Releases New Book, TRANSFORMING SPACE OVER TIMEApplause Books has announced the August 2022 release of Transforming Space Over Time a new book by Tony Award-winner Beowulf Boritt.  Album Review: Marya Zimmet's Debut Album ON THE ROAD TO LOVE Is Such Sweet SurpriseOn The Road To Love doesn't feel or sound like the CD of a first-timer in the studio, thanks to Marya Zimmet's well-practiced artistry in the clubs.  Album Review: 13 THE MUSICAL Soundtrack Represents Melodic Musical Theatre Teenage AngstTeenage angst and musical theater make for a very specific buying demographic. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
