Alex Brightman and More Join I COULD USE A DRINK: THE SONGS OF DREW GASPARINI Virtual Listening Party
The event will also include appearances from F. Michael Haynie, Andrew Kober, Kasie Gasparini and Chloe George.
By: A.A. Cristi Jul. 23, 2021
On Monday July 26th at 6PM ET, Broadway Records will host a virtual listening party for I COULD USE A DRINK: THE SONGS OF Drew Gasparini, in celebration of show's upcoming run in London this summer.
The party will feature creator Drew Gasparini and original vocalists from the beloved recording including Two-Time Tony Nominee Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice, School of Rock). F. Michael Haynie (Frozen), Andrew Kober (Beautiful), Kasie Gasparini (Saint Adeline) and Chloe George (Saint Adeline).
The party will feature the team discussing the genesis of the show, the recording of the album and the development of new musicals in these times, as well as answering questions from the viewing audience. The event will be hosted by Broadway Records Media Strategist Grace Aki and may be watched live here:
Recorded prior to his debut as a composer on NBC's Smash, Drew Gasparini headed into the studio for the first time to record a collection of 17 songs, I COULD USE A DRINK, THE SONGS OF Drew Gasparini. Gasparini's work has been, and earned the respect of composers and performers alike.
Featuring crowd favorites from Joe's Pub, NYMF, and the Kennedy Center; the album is an eclectic mix of semi-autobiographical numbers (both poignant and hilarious) and progressive contemporary music theater. In fact, the recording had been such a collaborative process that sessions were held in New York City, San Francisco and Melbourne, Australia.
The album was musically produced by the highly sought after Charlie Rosen (13, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, One Man Two Guvnors). Vocalists featured on the album are Nick Blaemire (Godspell), Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice) , Ben Crawford (Shrek, Big Fish), Jennifer Damiano (Next to Normal), Blake Daniel (Spring Awakening), Tim Ehrlich (Rent), Justin Guarini (In Transit), F. Michael Haynie (Frozen), Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, Bonnie and Clyde), Mykal Kilgore (Book Of Mormon), Andrew Kober (Beautiful), Eric Michael Krop (Godspell), Caissie Levy (Frozen), Lindsay Mendez (Wicked, Carousel), Rachel Potter (Evita), Kacie Sheik (Hair), Gabe Violett (Spring Awakening), Drew Weston (Mary Poppins), Alex Wyse (Indoor Boys), Drew Gasparini, Kasie Gasparini and Chloe George.
I COULD USE A DRINK, THE SONGS OF Drew Gasparini is available on BroadwayRecords.com and everywhere music is sold.
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