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Archive for March, 2008

Tune In: Kelli O’Hara & In the Heights on Playbill Radio

March 31, 2008

Playbill Radio will feature programs on two upcoming Ghostlight Releases this week!
Tomorrow, April 1 at 7pm, Kelli will be featured on Playbill’s “Center Stage” show to discuss her upcoming solo album, “Wonder in the World.”
Then on Wednesday, April 2 at 7pm, “Playbill Presents” will air their interviews and other audio from last week’s In [...]

Backstage with Sherie

March 31, 2008

It seems like everyone wants to see where Sherie Rene Scott gets octopus-ified for The Little Mermaid every night!
First it was The New York Times, who took a peek into Ursula’s offstage lair for their feature, “Setting the Stage, Offstage.”
Now Broadway.com has posted a great backstage video with the first lady of Sh-K-Boom, where [...]

Kelli O’Hara Chats About ‘Wonder in the World’

March 26, 2008

Lovely leading lady Kelli O’Hara has a new Q&A on Broadway.com, where she not only talks about her current gig in South Pacific, the men in her life–from frequent co-star Matthew Morrison to hubby Greg Naughton to collaborator Harry Connick, Jr.–but also about her upcoming solo CD release on Ghostlight Records! Here’s a sampling:
Your album, [...]

In the Heights is Out of the Studio!

March 25, 2008

Ok, the In the Heights recording was a blast.
Being fairly new to the Sh-K-Boom/Ghostlight team, this was my first time at a session of this size. The two biggest surprises to me?
- How perfectly the band played every time they struck up, led by the boundlessly-energetic Alex Lacamoire (dubbed “Lac” by the cast).
- The amount [...]

It won’t be long now…

March 21, 2008

We go into the studio with the unbelievably talented cast and musicians from In the Heights on Sunday and I CAN’T WAIT! (Have you seen it yet?! It’s my new favorite thing. I’m dying to tell Lin-Manuel Miranda how brilliant he is.)
We’ll be recording Sunday, Monday and some of Tuesday–(yes, it takes a lot to [...]

Rave reviews for David Yazbek’s Evil Monkey Man!

March 21, 2008

“Yazbek is a daredevil juggler catching spiked pins in the traveling carnival of his imagination.” – The New York Times
Be sure to read the full New York Times rave review of David Yazbek’s latest. He was also featured as a pick of the day by the VeryShortList!
Click here to hear tracks and order your copy [...]

Kelli O’Hara’s Solo Album Available May 6

March 21, 2008

Kelli O’Hara’s debut solo CD, Wonder in the World, combines pop music and unexpected covers with original songs and familiar favorites, to create a 14-track collection celebrating the diversity of the American Songbook. With music arranged and orchestrated by Harry Connick, Jr., ‘Wonder in the World’ showcases her vocal range, as she bridges the gap [...]

New Album from Christine Ebersole & Billy Stritch on May 13

March 21, 2008

Christine Ebersole and Billy Stritch bring their acclaimed live performance to disc in their latest CD collaboration, Sunday in New York. The album will feature classic tunes like “My Favorite Things,” “Give Me the Simple Life/Tea for Two,” “Sunday in New York,” and “Will You?” from Grey Gardens, for which Ebersole recently won her second [...]

Make Me a Song Live Cast Album Comes Out April 29

March 21, 2008

We’re so excited to be bringing you the live double-disc recording preserves the recent off-Broadway production of Make Me a Song, a lovingly-received musical revue dedicated to composer William Finn. In case you missed it off-Broadway, Rob Ruggiero’s show featured songs from luminary composer Finn’s catologue, which includes musicals like Falsettos and The 25th Annual [...]

Boom Room: Sherie Rene Scott Concert for BC/EFA

March 21, 2008

Sherie’s concert is only 10 days away!
She’s been rehearsing in the Sh-K-Boom office and she sounds amazing. (But would you expect any less?) The book, which she co-wrote with Dick Scanlon, is funny and touching, Tyler Maynard is making a special appearance, Spring Awakening’s Michael Mayer is directing…could you ask for more?
Have you not heard [...]