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Category Archives: Albums
March 2022 Theater Music
Four former Phantoms — Brent Barrett (2006, Las Vegas), John Cudia (2008, Broadway), Franc D’Ambrosio (1997, San Francisco), and Ciarán Sheehan (1996, Toronto) — united for a celebration of iconic showtunes, including songs from The Phantom of the Opera, of … Continue reading
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Tagged Assassins, Betty Buckley, Kwamina, Sally Ann Howes, Stephen Sondheim, The Phantom of the Opera
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January 2022 Theater Music
The past month offered a wide range of new theater music, from original concept albums to premiere releases of rare recordings. Among the concept albums is Scarlet, a post-apocalyptic science fiction parable about climate change with a baroque-pop score featuring … Continue reading
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Tagged Annie Live!, Caroline or Change, Past Demons, Rose-Marie, Scarlet
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Bruno Tops the Charts
Just five weeks after its debut on Billboard’s Hot 100 at #50, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” has reached the top of the pop chart. Performed by Encanto film cast members Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, … Continue reading
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Tagged Billboard, Encanto, Lin-Manuel Miranda, We Don't Talk About Bruno
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Everybody’s Talking About Bruno
Composer Lin-Manuel Miranda saw another milestone this past week. His song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” from the animated musical Encanto, peaked at #4 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart, marking his first Top 10 appearance and only Disney’s fifth in … Continue reading
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Tagged Encanto, Lin-Manuel Miranda, We Don't Talk About Bruno
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The 20th Century Fox Years Preview
Sepia Records has released the second volume of its soundtrack compilation The 20th Century Fox Years, a collection of rarities from the film studio’s vault of recordings made during the pre-war years from 1939 to 1943. Highlights on the new … Continue reading
Phantom of the Auditorium Preview
Ghostlight Records has released the studio cast recording of Goosebumps: Phantom of the Auditorium, the 2016 musical adapted by John Maclay (book, lyrics) and Danny Abosch (music, lyrics) from the book by R.L. Stine. The production team for the album … Continue reading
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Tagged Goosebumps, Phantom of the Auditorium, Sheryl Lee Ralph
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A Little Brains, A Little Talent Preview
On October 29, musical satirist Randy Rainbow released A Little Brains, A Little Talent, his first studio album. The track list features an assortment of Broadway standards, popular song parodies, and two original offerings from Rainbow: “Pink Glasses,” cowritten with … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Menken, Marc Shaiman, Randy Rainbow
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Some Lovers Preview
Broadway Records has released the world premiere concept recording of Some Lovers, adapted by Burt Bacharach and Steven Sater from the O. Henry short story “The Gift of the Magi.” The album features performances from musical headliners Christy Altomare, Kristin … Continue reading
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Tagged Burt Bacharach, Some Lovers, Steven Sater
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Only Us Cover Version
Interscope Records has released the official video of the country cover version of “Only Us” from the upcoming Dear Evan Hansen soundtrack, performed by Grammy winners Carrie Underwood and Dan + Shay. The full album will be released September 24, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Carrie Underwood, Dan & Shay, Dear Evan Hansen, Pasek & Paul
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Girl from the North Country Recording
Sony Music / Legacy Recordings has released the original Broadway cast album of Girl from the North Country on multiple platforms, featuring 22 tracks from the show by Conor McPherson (book) and Bob Dylan (score). Set during 1934 in a … Continue reading