2021: June 29, 22, 15, 8, 1 | May 25, 18, 4-11 | April 27, 20, 13, 6 | March 30, 23, 16, 9, 2 | February 23, 16, 9, 2 | January 26, 19, 12, 5
2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015
BLU-RAY/DVDs Now Available:
42nd Street
(Liberator Films - new on Blu-ray/DVD)
British production shown on PBS Great Performances in 2019. Revival of Gower Champion's original production. Cast includes Bonnie Langford, Tom Lister, Clare Halse, and Philip Bertioli. Musical staging and new choreography by Randy Skinner. Directed by Mark Bramble. 133 minutes.
Books Now Available:
Hirschfeld: The Biography
(Skyhorse - Hardcover Book/Kindle Edition)
By Ellen Stern. The first portrait of the renowned artist's life ... through interviews with Hirschfeld himself, his friends and family, and his famous subjects, as well as through letters, scrapbooks, and home movies. [Appears to be the same book that was announced under Sarah Crichton Books in 2017, but never appeared.]336 pages.
CALENDAR Now Available:
Hamilton Day-to-Day calendar
(Universe Publishing - Daily Calendar)
Showcases lyrics from the Broadway musical, excerpts from Alexander Hamilton's own speeches and writing, as well as historical dates and events. Tear-off pages; day/date reference on each page; official major world holidays; recyclable plastic easel backer for desk or tabletop display; blank back of page, for notes, lists, to-dos, and other reminders.
MUSIC to be released this Friday, July 9:
Annette
(Sony - new on CD/vinyl)
Soundtrack by art-pop duo Sparks from the forthcoming musical film, based on their original story. Lyrics co-written by Sparks and Leos Carax, performed by Sparks and the cast of Annette (which includes : Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard, and Simon Helberg) and produced by Sparks.
Cinderella: The Musical
(Polydor Records - new on CD/vinyl/digital)
Original London cast recording of Andrew Lloyd Webber/David Zippel score. cast includes Carrie Hope Fletcher, Jonny Fines, Ruthie Henshall, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt. 38 tracks. Digital version released 6/25/21.
Isata Kanneh-Mason: Summertime
(Decca - new on CD)
Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason's second album, a journey through the musical landscape of 20th century America. "Wild: Grand Fantasy on Porgy and Bess - Summertime," "Wild: 7 Virtuoso Etudes - 1. I Got Rhythm," "Barber: Nocturne, Op. 33," "Barber: Piano Sonata in E-Flat Minor, Op. 26 - I. Allegro energico," "Barber: Piano Sonata in E-Flat Minor, Op. 26 - II. Allegro vivace e leggero," "Barber: Piano Sonata in E-Flat Minor, Op. 26 - III. Adagio mesto," "Barber: Piano Sonata in E-Flat Minor, Op. 26 - IV. Fuga. Allegro con spirito," "Gershwin: The Man I Love," "Gershwin: 3 Preludes - 1. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso," "Gershwin: 3 Preludes - 2. Andante con moto e poco rubato," "Gershwin: 3 Preludes - 3. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso," "Beach: By the Still Waters, Op. 114," "Copland: The Cat and the Mouse," "Coleridge-Taylor: Impromptu No. 2 in B Minor," "Coleridge-Taylor: Deep River," "Coleridge-Taylor: The Bamboula," "Coleridge-Taylor: Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child."
BOOKS newly added:
September 30:
A History of the Theatre Costume Business: Creators of Character
(Routledge - Hardcover Book/Paperback/Kindle Edition)
By Triffin I. Morris and Gregory DL Morris. Rachel E. Pollock. Comprehensive book on the subject, as related by award-winning actors and designers, and firsthand by the drapers, tailors, and craftspeople who make the clothes that dazzle on stage. ".. shows that there is as much drama behind the scenes as there is in the performance: famous actors relate their intimate experiences in the fitting room, the glories of gorgeous costumes, and the mortification when things go wrong, while the costume makers explain how famous shows were created with toil, tears, and sweat, and sometimes even a little blood." 220 pages.
Compiled by Talkin' Broadway Staff.
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