About the Album: Following the critically acclaimed release of 'Lost West End Vintage' (highlighted in The Sunday Times as an 'Essential New Release') and 'Lost West End Vintage 2', Stage Door are pleased to continue the 'Lost West End' album series with 'Lost West End Revues celebrates London's forgotten revue shows of the 1940s, 50s and 60s, compiling songs from 35 West End productions and showcasing these unique musical works from the golden age of British theatrical entertainment. Ranging from 1940 to 1962, the selections featured include a broad range of musical styles and genres, from witty numbers satirising topical issues of the era to dramatic ballads and entertaining comedy numbers, all showcasing the art of revue. Prolific musical theatre composers featured on the album include Noel Coward, Vivian Ellis, Sandy Wilson, Lionel Bart, Leslie Bricusse, Charles Zwar, Alan Melville and more. Presented as a Deluxe Edition 2CD set; 'Lost West End Revues' features over 50 tracks (including over 20 tracks appearing on CD for the first time) from London cast recordings to pop covers and live recordings. The album includes recordings by a glittering ensemble of star performers including Maggie Smith, Kenneth Williams, Hermione Gingold, Noel Coward, Beatrice Lillie, Joyce Grenfell, Anthony Newley, Gillian Lynne, Fenella Fielding, Sheila Hancock, Millicent Martin, Bud Flanagan, Dora Bryan, Cyril Ritchard, Bernard Cribbins and more.
Label: Stage Door Import
Greg Proops to Release New Comedy Album 'Purple Shasta Raccoon'
by Josh Sharpe
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GREG PROOPS (Whose Line Is It Anyway?) will release his new comedy album 'PURPLE SHASTA RACCOON' on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15. The album was recorded live at The Punch Line in San Francisco for the third New Year's Eve in a row.
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by Blair Ingenthron
- November 10, 2024
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by Blair Ingenthron
- November 03, 2024
David G. Gitkov has invited readers on a journey spanning continents, seas, and decades in A Long, Long Watch: Volume II: The Sea: 1925 to 1946. This remarkable historical biography chronicles Gitkov's relentless pursuit of a life shaped by ambition, adventure, and the pursuit of freedom during some of the 20th century's most turbulent years.
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by Blair Ingenthron
- November 01, 2024
CLUB44 RECORDS has released “Silver Bells” – the new holiday single from celebrated jazz vocal stylist Jane Monheit – on streaming and digital formats. The song, a joyously infectious Latin-inspired take on the seasonal classic, was originally released as a bonus track on last year's vinyl edition of her 2022 album, The Merriest.
Mike Campbell to Release 'Heartbreaker' Memoir in March 2025
by Josh Sharpe
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Short Play Anthology ALL GOOD THINGS MUST BEGIN Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- October 28, 2024
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by Josh Sharpe
- October 25, 2024
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by Chloe Rabinowitz
- October 25, 2024
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Listen: JC Chasez and Jimmy Harry Release PLAYING WITH FIRE Concept Album
by Josh Sharpe
- October 25, 2024
JC Chasez and Jimmy Harry release their groundbreaking new musical theater concept album, Playing With Fire. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s timeless novel Frankenstein, Playing with Fire marks Chasez’s first major musical theater recording project. Listen to it now!
Florence + The Machine Royal Albert Hall Concert to Receive Live Album
by Josh Sharpe
- October 18, 2024
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by Josh Sharpe
- October 18, 2024
This holiday season is sure to be filled with joy, love, and light with the release of “Angels in the Snow,” a new album featuring reimagined Christmas recordings by the four-time GRAMMY®-winner. Listen to a new single featuring Jane Lynch, out now!
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