First Listen To Lana Del Rey's 'Once Upon A Dream' From MALEFICENTJanuary 27, 2014The very first listen to the complete studio recording of indie pop vocalist Lana Del Rey's new take on the iconic Walt Disney movie musical anthem 'Once Upon A Dream', originally utilized in SLEEPING BEAUTY and now in the forthcoming MALEFICENT, is now available to hear in full.
InDepth InterView: Ace Young & Diana DeGarmo Talk JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT 2014 Tour, SAMSON & DELILAH At 54 Below, New EP & MoreJanuary 27, 2014Today we are talking to a terrifically talented twosome who have found success sharing the stage both in entertainment endeavors and in life itself - real-life triple-threat couple Ace Young and Diana DeGarmo. Discussing many details of their two upcoming major musical productions - first, a special live concert presentation of the new musical SAMSON & DELILAH at cool NYC cabaret venue 54 Below, followed by the release of the concept album; as well as the upcoming new national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's classic family-friendly Biblically-themed musical JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, kicking off in a few short weeks - Young and DeGarmo share their passion for the arts and their unwavering commitment to their craft. Furthermore, the attractive and fit duo share how they are preparing for their upcoming Biblical roles and how they first became involved with the respective projects themselves. Additionally, both shed some light on their notable AMERICAN IDOL heydays, sharing backstage stories from the intriguing list of credits on their impressive resumes thus far. Plus, DeGarmo shares thoughts on the many in-development musicals she has had a hand in developing, from Sheryl Crow's forthcoming DINER to the similarly screen-to-stage adaptation of JAWBREAKER, not to mention her memorable work in the recent revisal version of CARRIE and more. As if all of that were not enough, Young and DeGarmo also recount memories of starring on Broadway together in HAIR as well as reflect on their turns in GREASE and HAIRSPRAY, while also casting a glance back at some favorite early roles, as well. Everything mentioned plus first news on the couple's new self-penned EP titled YOUNG & FREE as well as much more awaits in this career-spanning conversation with two of musical theatre's most popular and affable modern stars!
Jennifer Holliday's THE SONG IS YOU Now AvailableJanuary 23, 2014Iconic Tony Award-winning DREAMGIRLS originator and notable recording artist Jennifer Holliday performs 'At Last' along with a number of other memorable standards such as 'The Look Of Love', 'Love Dance' and more on her new album, THE SONG IS YOU, which is now available on CD and digital download.
Jerry Mitchell Rehearses DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS West End PremiereJanuary 23, 2014Two-time Tony Award-winning director and choreographer recreates many of his memorable routines and also now helms the West End premiere of hit Broadway musical DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDREALS and a generous glimpse of the cast and director in rehearsal is now available to view.
Josh Groban Talks YoungArts MasterClass HBO DocumentaryJanuary 23, 2014Internationally celebrated recording artist and performer Josh Groban discusses the new HBO YoungArts MasterClass documentary JOSH GROBAN: SING YOUR SONG, focusing on his mentorship of some young musicians and singers as part of a new interview.
Kathleen Turner Sings In New MOTHER COURAGE FeaturetteJanuary 23, 2014Internationally recognized stage and screen star Kathleen Turner displays a heretofore unheard talent byway of crooning a tune or two in a new promotional featurette just released for her upcoming starring turn in Bertolt Brecht's celebrated political drama with music, MOTHER COURAGE.
Valisia LeKae Writes About Cancer Diagnosis, MOTOWN & MoreJanuary 22, 2014MOTOWN headliner and Broadway star Valisia LeKae discusses her recent shocking cancer diagnosis and her experiences while performing the role of Diana Ross in the hit jukebox musical MOTOWN as part of a new blog post.