Picking Up Speed
(new digital album)
Recording of the schore from Alex Wyse's Off-Broadway (Royal Family Performing Arts Center) musical. Kyle Brenn is orchestrator and music director. Alex Wyse with Myrna Conn (piano/keyboard), David Mayers (guitars), Ana Lei (cello), Amanda Ruzza (bass), Andrew Golub (saxophone), Michael Golub (trumpet), Blake Carey (trombone), and Kyle Brenn (drums/percussion). Released 8/8/24.
To Be Released By This Friday, August 16:
Fishamble Tiny Plays
(New Island Books - Paperback Book/Kindle Edition)
All 70 tiny plays commissioned by Fishamble for Tiny Plays for Ireland, Tiny Plays 24/7, and Tiny Plays for a Brighter Future performed in Dublin, New York City, and Washington DC. 320 pages.
Judy Garland: A Celebration: Classic & Collectable Performances
(Acrobat - new 3-CD set)
Unreleased recordings include overdubs from her 1956 album Judy, alternates, outtakes, rehearsals, and television appearances. It includes restorations and remixes by such audio engineers as Nick Dellow, who has remastered as well as repitched several tracks, and Brian Lee, who has done stereo remixes on many tracks. Curated by Lawrence Schulman, who wrote the liner notes for the booklet, which includes archival photos. 73 tracks. Volume 1 of a two-volume LP containing selections from the set is expected 12/31/24.
The Judy Garland Show 1962
(Sepia Records - new on CD)
Taped before an invited audience for CBS TV in early 1962. Judy and guests Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. The 17 tracks have been remastered from the original playback discs with 10 bonus tracks from earlier radio show, Judy guest hosting on "The General Electric Program." SepiaRecords.com.
Water for Elephants
(Ghostlight Records - new on CD)
OBC recording of score by PigPen Theatre Co. (book by Rick Elice). Two singles, "Wild" and "Silver Stars," now available. Cast includes Grant Gustin, Isabelle McCalla, Gregg Edelman, Paul Alexander Nolan, Stan Brown, Joe De Paul, Sara Gettelfinger, and Wade McCollum. Produced by Mary-Mitchell Campbell and Ian Kagey. "Anywhere/Another Train," "The Road Don't Make You Young," "Easy," "The Lion Has Got No Teeth," "I Choose The Ride," "Ode To An Elephant," "Just Our Luck," "I Shouldn't Be Surprised," "Silver Stars," "The Grand Spec," "Funny Angel," "Zostan," "Squeaky Wheel," "You've Got Nothing, Pt. 1," "You've Got Nothing, Pt. 2," "What Do You Do?," "Wild," "Go Home," "Finale (I Choose The Ride)." Digital version released earlier.
The Wiz
(Immersive/Interscope - 2-disc green vinyl LP)
2024 Broadway revival cast recording of score by Charlie Smalls (and others). Cast includes Nichelle Lewis, Wayne Brady, Deborah Cox, Melody A. Betts, Kyle Ramar Freeman, Phillip Johnson Richardson, and Avery Wilson. "Overture/Soon as I Get Home (Preprise)," "The Feeling We Once Had," "The Tornado," "He's the Wizard," "Soon as I Get Home," "You Can't Win," "Slide Some Oil to Me," "Mean Ole Lion," "Ease on Down the Road," "Be a Lion," "Meet the Wizard," "What Would I Do If I Could Feel," "We're Gonna Make It," "Don't Nobody Bring Me No Bad News," "Wonder, Wonder Why," "Everybody Rejoice/Brand New Day," "Y'All Got It," "Ease on Down the Road (Reprise)," "Believe in Yourself," "Home." Digital and CD versions released previously.
Newly Listed Recordings:
August 30:
Hell's Kitchen
(Alicia Keys Records - new 2-disc transparent blue LP vinyl set)
OBC recording of score by Alicia Keys (book by Kristoffer Diaz). Cast includes Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Chris Lee, Kecia Lewis.
September 13:
Hell's Kitchen
(Alicia Keys Records - new 2-CD set)
OBC recording of score by Alicia Keys (book by Kristoffer Diaz). Cast includes Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, Brandon Victor Dixon, Chris Lee, Kecia Lewis.
Newly Listed Books:
September 3:
Helen Morgan: The Original Torch Singer and Ziegfeld's Last Star
(Univ of Kentucky Press - Hardcover Book/Paperback/Kindle Edition)
By Christopher S. Connelly. Biography on Broadway, film, and radio star Helen Morgan. 394 pages.
Rocky Horror Cookbook: 50 Savory, Sweet, and Seductive Recipes from the Cult Musical
(Running Press - Paperback Book/Kindle Edition)
By Kim Laidlaw. Foreword by Richard O'Brien. Officially licensed cookbook based on The Rocky Horror Show. 50 recipes. Examples: Magenta Mash(ed) Potato Cakes, Thrill Me Chill Me Spicy Gazpacho, Rocky’s Mussels, Riff Raff Ramen, and Slow-Cooked Thigh Ragu. "Don't dream it. Eat it." 136 pages.
September 10:
Wicked: The Official Advent Calendar: 25 Days of Surprises
(Insight Editions - Calendar)
Count down to the holidays or any other special occasion and receive 25 days of Wicked–themed collectibles by opening a pocket each day. High-quality collectible items–patches, magnets, coasters, washi tape, laptop stickers, and more.
October 22:
The Wall of Life: Pictures and Stories from This Marvelous Lifetime
(Crown - Hardcover Book/Kindle Edition/Audible Audiobook)
By Shirley MacLaine. Extensive photo collection revealing both intimate family memories and images with some of the most significant figures from entertainment and politics. MacLaine reflects on each photo, exploring ambition, love, friendship, motherhood, art, political activism, curiosity, and more. 272 pages.
Compiled by Talkin' Broadway Staff.
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Becoming Nancy
Next to Normal 15th anniversary edition