Hugh Fordin
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Previews for SPAMILTON Begin Tonight at Royal George Theatre; Cast Recording Released Today! (Mar 3, 2017)
Original Cast Recording of SPAMILTON Drops Tomorrow (Mar 2, 2017)
Off-Broadway's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY COMES OUT SWINGING! Receives Cast Recording (May 15, 2014)
Previews for SPAMILTON Begin Tonight at Royal George Theatre; Cast Recording Released Today! (Mar 3, 2017)
Original Cast Recording of SPAMILTON Drops Tomorrow (Mar 2, 2017)
Off-Broadway's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY COMES OUT SWINGING! Receives Cast Recording (May 15, 2014)
Hugh Fordin News
Previews for SPAMILTON Begin Tonight at Royal George Theatre; Cast Recording Released Today!
"Spamilton," the critically acclaimed off-Broadway parody of Lin-Manuel Miranda's sensation, "Hamilton," begins previews tonight at the Royal George Theater (1641 N. Halsted).
"Spamilton," the critically acclaimed off-Broadway parody of Lin-Manuel Miranda's sensation, "Hamilton," begins previews tonight at the Royal George Theater (1641 N. Halsted).
Original Cast Recording of SPAMILTON Drops Tomorrow
DRG Records (Hugh Fordin, President) and Spamilton producers John Freedson, Christine Pedi, David Zippel, and Gerard Alessandrini announced that the Original Cast Recording of Spamilton, the critically acclaimed parody of Broadway smash Hamilton, by Forbidden Broadway creator Gerard Alessandrini, will be released on DRG Records tomorrow, March 3rd, 2017.
DRG Records (Hugh Fordin, President) and Spamilton producers John Freedson, Christine Pedi, David Zippel, and Gerard Alessandrini announced that the Original Cast Recording of Spamilton, the critically acclaimed parody of Broadway smash Hamilton, by Forbidden Broadway creator Gerard Alessandrini, will be released on DRG Records tomorrow, March 3rd, 2017.
Off-Broadway's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY COMES OUT SWINGING! Receives Cast Recording
The cast of Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY COMES OUT SWINGING! records the original cast CD for DRG Records today at Avatar Studios. Produced by Hugh Fordin, the release date is soon to be announced. This CD marks Forbidden Broadway's 12th cast recording with DRG Records. Featured on the original cast recording are cast members Carter Calvert, Scott Richard Foster, Mia Gentile and Marcus Stevens, with David Caldwell on piano. The show is currently playing at the Davenport Theatre (354 West 45th Street - between 8th and 9th Avenues). Tickets can be purchased by calling Telecharge at (212) 239-6200 or by visiting www.telecharge.com.
The cast of Gerard Alessandrini's FORBIDDEN BROADWAY COMES OUT SWINGING! records the original cast CD for DRG Records today at Avatar Studios. Produced by Hugh Fordin, the release date is soon to be announced. This CD marks Forbidden Broadway's 12th cast recording with DRG Records. Featured on the original cast recording are cast members Carter Calvert, Scott Richard Foster, Mia Gentile and Marcus Stevens, with David Caldwell on piano. The show is currently playing at the Davenport Theatre (354 West 45th Street - between 8th and 9th Avenues). Tickets can be purchased by calling Telecharge at (212) 239-6200 or by visiting www.telecharge.com.
Matthew Morrison to Host Oscar Hammerstein Tribute on PBS Tonight
As previously announced, OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II - OUT OF MY DREAMS will premiere on PBS stations beginning tonight (check local listings).
As previously announced, OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II - OUT OF MY DREAMS will premiere on PBS stations beginning tonight (check local listings).
Matthew Morrison to Host Oscar Hammerstein Tribute on PBS, 3/3
PBS announced today that OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II - OUT OF MY DREAMS will premiere on PBS stations beginning March 3, 2012 (check local listings). Hosted by Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe nominated Matthew Morrison (Glee), who starred in the 2008 Tony-winning revival of South Pacific as Lieutenant Cable, the film is a celebration of the most acclaimed lyricist and librettist of the 20th century, the man who worked in the theater for over 40 years, writing the lyrics for over a thousand songs and the libretti for dozens of operettas and musicals performed on Broadway, in London and in Hollywood films. His legendary works include Rose-Marie (1924), Show Boat (1927), Oklahoma! (1943), Carousel (1945), South Pacific (1949), The King and I (1951) and The Sound of Music (1959). Brimming over with movie clips from his greatest musicals, this new PBS special features interviews with Stephen Sondheim, Harold Prince, Shirley Jones, Mitzi Gaynor, Hammerstein family members and others.
PBS announced today that OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II - OUT OF MY DREAMS will premiere on PBS stations beginning March 3, 2012 (check local listings). Hosted by Tony, Emmy, and Golden Globe nominated Matthew Morrison (Glee), who starred in the 2008 Tony-winning revival of South Pacific as Lieutenant Cable, the film is a celebration of the most acclaimed lyricist and librettist of the 20th century, the man who worked in the theater for over 40 years, writing the lyrics for over a thousand songs and the libretti for dozens of operettas and musicals performed on Broadway, in London and in Hollywood films. His legendary works include Rose-Marie (1924), Show Boat (1927), Oklahoma! (1943), Carousel (1945), South Pacific (1949), The King and I (1951) and The Sound of Music (1959). Brimming over with movie clips from his greatest musicals, this new PBS special features interviews with Stephen Sondheim, Harold Prince, Shirley Jones, Mitzi Gaynor, Hammerstein family members and others.
Debra Monk, Anderson Davis, et al. to be Featured on STAGE DOOR CANTEEN Album
Stage Door Canteen: Broadway Responds To World War II, a new studio cast recording inspired by Ted Chapin's highly-lauded Lyrics & Lyricists program at New York's 92nd Street Y, has just been released by DRG Records. Featuring a stellar line-up of New York talent -- including Anderson Davis, Jeffry Denman, Brandon Victor Dixon, Debra Monk and Betsy Wolfe -- Stage Door Canteen presents a wide selection of musical responses to World War II, including both rarities and standards by some of the biggest songwriters of the day: Rodgers & Hammerstein, Jerome Kern, Lorenz Hart, Irving Berlin, Frank Loesser, Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Leonard Bernstein, Comden & Green and more. The recording is produced for DRG Records by Hugh Fordin.
Stage Door Canteen: Broadway Responds To World War II, a new studio cast recording inspired by Ted Chapin's highly-lauded Lyrics & Lyricists program at New York's 92nd Street Y, has just been released by DRG Records. Featuring a stellar line-up of New York talent -- including Anderson Davis, Jeffry Denman, Brandon Victor Dixon, Debra Monk and Betsy Wolfe -- Stage Door Canteen presents a wide selection of musical responses to World War II, including both rarities and standards by some of the biggest songwriters of the day: Rodgers & Hammerstein, Jerome Kern, Lorenz Hart, Irving Berlin, Frank Loesser, Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Kurt Weill, Leonard Bernstein, Comden & Green and more. The recording is produced for DRG Records by Hugh Fordin.
DRG Records Announces Release of Barbara Cook's RAINBOW 'ROUND MY SHOULDER 11/11
DRG Records is thrilled to announce the release of Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder, the new album by legendary performer Barbara Cook, on November 11th, 2008.
DRG Records is thrilled to announce the release of Rainbow 'Round My Shoulder, the new album by legendary performer Barbara Cook, on November 11th, 2008.
Jonathan Tunick Welcomes Barbara Cook as Special Guest 11/24 at Birdland
Jim Caruso's Cast Party will present orchestrator, musical director and composer Jonathan Tunick in concert, as part of the Nightlife Award-winning series Broadway at Birdland. The event will take place on Monday, November 24 at 7pm. BroadwayWorld has learned that the special surprise guest will be beloved stage icon Barbara Cook.
Jim Caruso's Cast Party will present orchestrator, musical director and composer Jonathan Tunick in concert, as part of the Nightlife Award-winning series Broadway at Birdland. The event will take place on Monday, November 24 at 7pm. BroadwayWorld has learned that the special surprise guest will be beloved stage icon Barbara Cook.
Contest: Barbara Cook's 'No One Is Alone' CD
Enter now to win a copy of Barbara Cook's latest CD release, 'No One Is Alone,' an abridged version of her sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall.
Enter now to win a copy of Barbara Cook's latest CD release, 'No One Is Alone,' an abridged version of her sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall.
Special DVDs of Rodgers & Hammerstein Films Released Nov. 15
Special edition DVDs of State Fair, Oklahoma! and The Sound of Music will be released by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment on Nov. 15
Special edition DVDs of State Fair, Oklahoma! and The Sound of Music will be released by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment on Nov. 15
Barbara Cook Releases New CD Tribute in Fall 2005
In September 2005, Tony-winning Broadway legend Barbara Cook will release Tribute, a CD honoring Wally Harper and Bobby Short, as well as favorite composers such as Harold Arlen and Arthur Schwartz
In September 2005, Tony-winning Broadway legend Barbara Cook will release Tribute, a CD honoring Wally Harper and Bobby Short, as well as favorite composers such as Harold Arlen and Arthur Schwartz
Photo Coverage: Sweet Charity CD Signing
The cast of Sweet Charity was on hand to sign CDs of the show's new cast recording at FYE Rockefeller Center on Thursday, July 14.
The cast of Sweet Charity was on hand to sign CDs of the show's new cast recording at FYE Rockefeller Center on Thursday, July 14.
Sweet Charity Cast Signs Cast Recordings at FYE, July 14
Christina Applegate, Denis O'Hare and the cast of Sweet Charity will sign copies of the new cast recording of the show at FYE Rockefeller Center on July 14th
Christina Applegate, Denis O'Hare and the cast of Sweet Charity will sign copies of the new cast recording of the show at FYE Rockefeller Center on July 14th
Christina Applegate and Sweet Charity Cast to Sign CDs July 14 at FYE in Rockefeller Center
Sweet Charity stars Christina Applegate and Denis O'Hare, joined by co-stars Janine LaManna, Kyra Da Costa, Paul Schoeffler and Rhett George, will autograph copies of the hit show's new Broadway cast recording at 5PM Thursday, July 14 at FYE at Rockefeller Center (51st St and 6th Avenue).
Sweet Charity stars Christina Applegate and Denis O'Hare, joined by co-stars Janine LaManna, Kyra Da Costa, Paul Schoeffler and Rhett George, will autograph copies of the hit show's new Broadway cast recording at 5PM Thursday, July 14 at FYE at Rockefeller Center (51st St and 6th Avenue).
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