I downloaded, via iTunes, two wonderful new theatre-related albums yesterday: the Broadway cast recording of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown and Lisa Howard’s new solo album, “Songs of Innocence and Experience.” So impressed was I by both (yay awkwardly structured sentences!), I wanted to rave about them here. Women on the Verge [...]
Review: ‘Everyday Rapture’ cast recording
Sometimes I contribute to the EDGE.com network. And this is one of those rare occasions. I used to review theatre for them regularly, but I was having difficulties coordinating show schedules with their editorial team, so I took a break. While I’m not the most qualified person to review this new cast recording (since I [...]
Donna Lynne Champlin produces solo CD for under a grand
CD IS OFFICIALLY DONE! ….and i’m about to puke. But i dropped it off at Play-It Direct Productions today where they’ll reproduce it, package it, and everything. Ok. First off, in my humblest of opinions- for a budget of $1000? on a $90 mike? recorded in my bathroom? and mixed on garage band? with all [...]
New EDGE music review: “The Essential Barbara Cook”
Barbara Cook is a national treasure, a legend, a mentor, a master interpreter, a world-class artist, the eighth wonder of the world. If you’re reading this, you are most likely familiar with her career – which spans five decades and ranges from originating leading ingénue roles in classic musicals such as The Music Man and [...]
My 9 to 5 cast recording review posted on Edge.com
My first cast recording review is now up: As many reviews have already noted, the new musical 9 to 5 is a fun, yet ultimately disappointing, effort. While I haven’t seen the show, based on the new Broadway cast recording, I can understand why. That’s not to say I didn’t enjoy listening to this cast [...]
Beyoncé @ United Center
So, Beyoncé flew over the audience on Friday night. I was a slightly slackjawed, as I’m a sucker for aerialics: But, as with most things, I lost interest shortly thereafter. Lots of screaming, stretch pants, metallic tube dresses and Baby Phat shoes. It didn’t help that we arrived at 7pm, and she didn’t perform until [...]
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