BWW MUSIC NEWS



Groban Announces Encore ALL THAT ECHOES Event
by Pat Cerasaro - June 17, 2013

Internationally renown vocalist and stage performer Josh Groban returns to Fathom-equipped movie theaters nationwide on July 16 for a special encore presentation of his ALL THAT ECHOES concert and Q&A.

Brown & More Featured In NYPL's ACROSS A CROWDED ROOM
by Pat Cerasaro - June 17, 2013

Tony Award-winning composer/lyricist Jason Robert Brown is the first major entertainment personality to participate in the New York Public Library's witty new amateur songwriting game challenge ACROSS A CROWDED ROOM.

A Peek At Idina Menzel's Current Concert Setlist
by Pat Cerasaro - June 13, 2013

Tony Award-winning Broadway and GLEE star Idina Menzel is currently embarking on a criss-cross-countries tour, playing many acclaimed venues throughout not only North America but also some select dates overseas, as well, and fans now can get a glimpse at her setlist at a recent wildly well-received gig.

Green Day Concert Now Streaming
by Pat Cerasaro - June 10, 2013

Internationally regarded rock band Green Day has contributed some massive, thrashing tunes to the annals of Broadway byway of AMERICAN IDIOT and the punk collective sang some of those famous songs as well as many from their upcoming three-part rock opera UNO!DOS!TRE! at a live gig this weekend.

Menzel & Benson Duet Now Available
by Pat Cerasaro - June 6, 2013

Tony Award-winning international stage and screen superstar Idina Menzel recently shared the recording booth with iconic jazz performer George Benson and participated in his new tribute album to the legendary Nat King Cole, titled INSPIRATION: A TRIBUTE TO NAT KING COLE, and the full album is now available to purchase and/or download.

First Listen to Paulus & A.R.T.'s WITNESS UGANDA
by Pat Cerasaro - June 6, 2013

Four promotional tracks from the new politically-charged and contemporary musical WITNESS UGANDA, directed by American Repertory Theater's Tony Award-winning Diane Paulus and composed by Matt Gould and Griffin Matthews, have now been released.

Matt Morrison Tweets Tour Songlist
by Pat Cerasaro - June 6, 2013

GLEE star and frequent stage and screen presence Matthew Morrison has Tweeted a stunning new photo depicting himself gazing into the famous Manhattan skyline and also revealed the scheduled songlist for many dates of his upcoming tour in support of his superb theatre-themed solo album, WHERE IT ALL BEGAN, in the process.

Salonga Tweets Support To Charice Coming Out
by Pat Cerasaro - June 3, 2013

Tony Award-winning MISS SAIGON star and popular theatre personality Lea Salonga has taken to Twitter to support fellow Filipino star Charice, who recently revealed that she is a lesbian.

Menzel Performs Touching Hamlisch Tribute
by Pat Cerasaro - May 30, 2013

Just in time for her 42nd birthday, Broadway superstar and GLEE standout Idina Menzel is featured in a newly released clip from this year's Laurence Olivier Awards, with a stirring musical tribute to the late Marvin Hamlisch.

Hugh Jackman, Billie Joe Armstrong & More On New Lonely Island LP
by Pat Cerasaro - May 29, 2013

Comedic music collective known as The Lonely Island have announced the special guests and revealed the full tracklist for their upcoming release, THE WACK ALBUM, and special guests include Broadway/Hollywood superstar Hugh Jackman, as well as Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga and more.

McDonald Performs 'Baltimore' & Discusses New Album
by Pat Cerasaro - May 29, 2013

Five-time Tony Award-winning stage superstar Audra McDonald has been making the rounds promoting her newest solo recording, the exquisite GO BACK HOME, as well as her recent PBS special of the same title, and she recently stopped by WNYC's Soundcheck for an interview and performance, with clips now released.

New ANNIE Cast Album Available Now
by Pat Cerasaro - May 28, 2013

The cast recording of the 2012 Broadway revival of James Lapine's new production of ANNIE will feature three bonus tracks by Glee star and replacement Miss Hannigan Jane Lynch in addition to showcasing original revival Hannigan Katie Finneran.

X FACTOR Musical Logo Unveiled, Tickets Onsale
by Pat Cerasaro - May 23, 2013

The Logo for the new reality singing competition-focused and X FACTOR-inspired stage musical I CAN'T SING has been unveiled and tickets are now onsale for the Simon Cowell-produced original West End musical which is set to open early next year.

Audra McDonald Talks GO BACK HOME & Previews Tracks
by Pat Cerasaro - May 23, 2013

Five-time Tony Award-winning theatre icon and frequent small screen and big screen player Audra McDonald talks about her sensational new Broadway-themed album, GO BACK HOME and takes us behind the creation of some tracks in particular with some fascinating behind-the-scenes clips just released by Nonesuch.

BWW CD REVIEW: Kerrigan-Lowdermilk LIVE
by Brittany Goldfield Rodrigues - May 27, 2013

Kerrigan-Lowdermilk LIVE brings us the innovative tracks composed and written by the duo Kerrigan and Lowdermilk. The album is a live recording of a concert that features music written by Kait Kerrigan and composed by Brian Lowdermilk, and performed by recognizable Broadway performers.

BWW Reviews: Yellow Sound Label's KERRIGAN-LOWDERMILK LIVE is an Exceedingly Fun and Charming Album
by David Clarke - May 23, 2013

Magical things really can happen when Broadway talents converge, as is proven on Kait Kerrigan and Brian Lowdermilk's sophomore album KERRIGAN-LOWDERMILK LIVE. The album exists because the duo raised an impressive and record-breaking $35,000 in their debut album's Kickstarter campaign. With the extra $25,000 they funded a concert tour, 2011's 'You Made This Tour,' and a live album, KERRIGAN-LOWDERMILK LIVE. As a singer-songwriter duo that also writes for theatre, there is a prominent and fascinating indie vibe that inhabits every track. As Kait Kerrigan states on one of the tracks, there is simply no denying that this album fabulously showcases talents are the 'future of theater and music in general.'

Sanchez Talks GLEE Return & AMERICAN IDOL
by Pat Cerasaro - May 22, 2013

AMERICAN IDOL favorite and recent Glee guest star Jessica Sanchez sounds off on her American Idol tenure and how this year's competition stacked up against last year's as well as reveals details about her gig guesting on Glee in a new red carpet interview.

Frances Ruffelle Begins Gig at 54 Below Tonight
by Pat Cerasaro - May 22, 2013

Tony Award-winning LES MISERABLES onstage and onscreen star Frances Ruffelle will be coming to NYC for a special show at 54 Below tonight, May 22.

Townshend Attends Stratford Festival TOMMY
by Pat Cerasaro - May 16, 2013

Tony Award-winning composer/lyricist and rock icon Pete Townshend attended the revival production of his seminal rock opera TOMMY at the Stratford Festival in Canada last night and joined the cast onstage for the curtain call.

Andrew McMahon Sings His Own SMASH Song
by Pat Cerasaro - May 16, 2013

Jack's Mannequin lead singer and SMASH song contributor Andrew McMahon has taken to YouTube to perform one of his most well-received and popular songs written for Season Two of the NBC musical drama series, 'I Heard Your Voice In A Dream'.

500 Cut To 50 At Rockettes Callbacks
by Pat Cerasaro - May 15, 2013

The iconic stars of the Radio City Spectacular - the one and only Rockettes - have been holding Spring auditions this month and the official Facebook page of the unforgettable New York landmarks themselves has been showing us the cutthroat process of selecting the headliners of the biggest show in the Big Apple, from 500 to 50 to a mere few.

Richard Maltby Jr. Recounts AIN'T MISBEHAVIN' Roots & Reception
by Pat Cerasaro - May 15, 2013

In a new entry in the Masterworks Broadway LEGENDS OF BROADWAY web series, Tony-winning director/lyricist Richard Maltby Jr. discusses the inception of the idea through to conception, casting, enaction and reception of the Fats Waller revue AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'.

Linda Eder Teases New Country Album
by Pat Cerasaro - May 14, 2013

Internationally recognized music star Linda Eder has hinted that a country album could very well be in her future via a fan question she recently replied to on Fanbridge.

Nellie McKay Adds Lincoln Center & More New Dates
by Pat Cerasaro - May 9, 2013

Lauded recording artist and compelling stage performer Nellie McKay will be bringing her appreciably idiosyncratic talents to a number of venues across the East Coast in the coming weeks and months, with concert dates coming up in Connecticut, New Jersey and throughout New York state.

New Duncan Sheik Video & Single Out Now
by Pat Cerasaro - May 8, 2013

Tony Award-winning SPRING AWAKENING composer and popular pop songwriter and performer Duncan Sheik has unveiled his latest single and music video, the atmospheric and moody 'Lay Down Your Weapons'.


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