224 stories by "David Clarke"
In her current cabaret show at 54 BELOW, Marin Mazzie is taking audiences on a whirlwind ride through her formative years in Rockford, Illinois. She deftly interprets the hit music from the …
Original Cast Records is continuing to shed light on forgotten Broadway tunes with their Lost Broadway and More series. Most recently, they highlighted the overlooked tunes of the legendary …
Kimberly Faye Greenberg, again playing the legendary Fanny Brice, released FABULOUS FANNY THE SONGS amp STORIES OF FANNY BRICE last summer. With deft skill, she brings Fanny Brice back to li…
While many are looking forward to the upcoming Broadway revival of THE KING AND I starting rehearsals, a controversial decision to cast a Caucasian actor as King Mongkut in Dallas Summer Mus…
With Max von Essen returning to Broadway in AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at The Palace Theatre, it's the perfect time to dig up the concept cast albums for Jonathan David Sloate's THE NEW PICASSO. S…
It is really no surprise to me that the first musical to open on Broadway in 2015 garnered impressive raves from New York critics. This smartly crafted piece of theatre candy is just sweet a…
Currently wowing audiences eight times a week as the sassy and tenacious Cynthia Weil in BEAUTIFUL THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, Anika Larsen recently released her…
Alysha Umphress is giving audiences the world over a reason to rejoice in her talent. Seeing ON THE TOWN, I instantly fell in love with her plucky bravado and infectiously charismatic perfor…
I was able to catch a performance of THE LAST SHIP during previews. By intermission I knew I was looking forward to a cast recording of the musical, but I was largely uninterested in seeing …
To be perfectly candid, I found NBC's presentation of PETER PAN LIVE to be completely unwatchable this past holiday season. However, my review copy of the soundtrack CD landed in my mailbox …
Disney's hit musical adaptation of INTO THE WOODS has been drawing in large chunks of change at the box office and has captured the attention of the world. Luckily for score enthusiasts, Wal…
It's that time of year, and everyone is making their lists. For me, this task is always harder than it probably should be. I wrestle with myself and debate the merits of everything. I worry …
John Schneider and Tom Wopat have released HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, a Christmas album that is sure to become a staple in the holiday collection of any discerning music lover. With snazzy, jazz…
The new musical VALLEY OF SONG opened to positive notices from critics. Left incomplete at Ivor Novello's death, Christopher Hassall finished the piece. The recording captures the spirit of …
Celebrated solo cabaret performer Stearns Matthews recently released his debut solo album SPARK. The record serves as a wonderful introduction to his earnest and soothing lyrical baritone in…
This year, Ron Lytle released the original studio cast recording to his musical THE MAN WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS A NEW OLD-FASHIONED MUSICAL. Like the made for TV CBS film, the World War I set mu…
Recently Ghostlight Records released the astounding original cast recording of VENICE. The Off-Broadway musical features a book by Eric Rosen, music by Matt Sax, lyrics by Sax and Rosen, and…
Having seen Mary Testa in a cabaret concert in Houston, I feel I had an idea of what to expect from her and Michael Starobin's album HAVE FAITH. While I expected it to be eccentrically eclec…
Ever since WICKED made her a household name, there isn't much that Kristin Chenoweth does that doesn't make Broadway babies jump with joy. Recently, the Broadway megastar returned to her hom…
While many know Rachel Potter as the breakout Broadway star from the EVITA revival, she also wowed audiences on Fox's The X Factor with her stellar rendition of Queen's 'Somebody to Love.' F…
For fans of JERSEY BOYS, today is the day you have been waiting for because the film adaptation of the musical is now in stores. Available on both DVD and Blu-ray, the fascinating film is di…
JERSEY BOYS is due out on DVD and Blu-Ray on November 11. But, if you just cannot get enough of the music of Bob Gaudio, Rhino Records has got you covered. This summer they released the 2 Di…
In 2003, she sang I Saw Three Ships on BROADWAY'S GREATEST GIFTS CAROLS FOR A CURE, VOLUME V, and left her fans longing for a Christmasholiday album. Finally, in 2014 our holiday wishes came…
I can't imagine a world without the music of Scott Alan. I first discovered his work by following Stephanie J. Block. Her recording of Never Neverland Fly Away led to me purchase DREAMING WI…
Joel B. New, a 2008 American Theatre Wing Jonathan Larson grant recipient has written music and lyrics for several projects. His work has been seen and developed at places like Ars Nova, Lin…
