About the Album: GHOSTLIGHT RECORDS has announced that it will release a new cast album of Rags The Musical to be released later this year. Rags the Musical is currently playing to sold out houses at Park Theatre in London, running until Saturday, February 8. The production is produced by Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment. This new album will be the first recording of the show since Sony’s 1991 album with the original Broadway cast. The show’s lyricist Stephen Schwartz will serve as the album’s Executive Producer, with Nick Barstow as Music Producer and Orchestrator, and Joe Bunker as Musical Director. The album will be recorded, mixed and mastered by Joe and Nikki Davison at Auburn Jam Music.
Stephen Schwartz said “I could not be more pleased that this beautifully sung production of Rags is being recorded by this group of terrific actors and musicians. I and my fellow authors consider ourselves lucky indeed!”
Rags The Musical has a book by Joseph Stein (Fiddler on the Roof), revised book by David Thompson, lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked) and music by Charles Strouse (Annie).
Rags The Musical stars Carolyn Maitland as Rebecca, Dave Willetts as and Sam Attwater as Bronfman, with Debbie Chazen as Anna, Alex Gibson-Giorgio as Sal, Rachel Izen as Rachel, Samuel Jones and Jude Muir as David, Martha Kirby as Bella, Oisin Nolan-Power as Ben, and Jeremy Rose as Jack. Completing the cast are Arthur Boan, Angela Caesar, Adam Crossley, Drew Dillon, Matthew Gent, and Natasha Karp.
Rags The Musical is a heart-warming and powerful musical, which tells the story of Russian immigrant Rebecca, who, with her son David, travels to America in search of a better life. Rebecca must decide what matters more to her – staying true to her roots or adopting a new cultural identity in an attempt to ‘fit in’.
Rags The Musical is directed by Bronagh Lagan (Little Women, Broken Wings), with musical direction by Joe Bunker, choreography by Philip Michael Thomas, orchestrations by Nick Barstow, set and costume design by Gregor Donnelly, lighting design by Derek Anderson, sound design by James Nicholson, casting by Jane Deitch and children’s casting by Keston and Keston.
Rags The Musical at Park Theatre is produced by Katy Lipson for Aria Entertainment and Hope Mill Theatre, in association with Knockhardy Productions, Edward Prophet, People Entertainment Group and Park Theatre and is presented by arrangement with MTI Europe.
Label: Ghostlight Records
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