Two new theatre albums: “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown” cast recording and Lisa Howard’s solo album

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… Read More Two new theatre albums: “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown” cast recording and Lisa Howard’s solo album

April 20|11April 20|11 Bob BullenLeave a comment

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… Read More Review: ‘Everyday Rapture’ cast recording

June 9|10June 17|10 Bob BullenLeave a comment

Honoring MLK with the Chicago Sinfonietta

You haven’t lived until you’ve heard a 125-plus chorus sing Ode to Joy from Beethoven’s 9th Symphony backed by a world-class orchestra. It’s really quite thrilling. However, what made it even more exciting was that majestic moment was in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., as part of the Chicago Sinfonietta’s annual tribute to the… Read More Honoring MLK with the Chicago Sinfonietta

January 19|10January 19|10 Bob Bullen2 Comments

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… Read More Donna Lynne Champlin produces solo CD for under a grand

November 12|09November 12|09 Bob Bullen2 Comments

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… Read More New EDGE music review: “The Essential Barbara Cook”

November 9|09November 9|09 Bob BullenLeave a comment

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… Read More My 9 to 5 cast recording review posted on Edge.com

August 2|09 Bob Bullen2 Comments