About the Album: BALLET ON BROADWAY … AND MORE
Music by Jule Styne, Harold Arlen, Harry Warren, Cole Porter, Sigmund Romberg, Gene de Paul, Hoagy Carmichael, Vernon Duke Lyrics by Ted Fetter, Lawrence and Lee, Harold Rome
Ballet Arrangements by Genevieve Pitot, Peter Matz, Trude Rittman Ballet on Broadway conducted by Lehman Engel
Ballet on Broadway was rescued from oblivion by Ben Bagley. It was a pet project of the great Lehman Engel. Only a handful of copies got pressed, it was not released, and no one ever knew of its existence, other than Engel and the lucky few who managed to have a copy. Bagley contacted Engel, who was thrilled it could finally see the light of the day, and finally musical theatre lovers got to hear it.
Creating dance and ballet musical arrangements in musicals was and is a true art and this CD is the living proof. Great dance and ballet music from High Button Shoes, Jamaica, Look Ma, I’m Dancin’, Shangri-La, Can-Can, The Girl in Pink Tights, and the amazing “Sadie Hawkins Day Ballet” from Li’l Abner. These kinds of things never made the cast albums of the shows, so it’s simply wonderful to have them available and brilliantly conducted by Engel.
Ballet on Broadway was originally released by Bagley on LP. He later released it on CD but it’s been out of print for decades. As he was wont to do, Bagley filled out the running time of the CD was some wonderful and obscure material, mostly by the great Vernon Duke. The Show is On was a 1937 musical revue with music mostly by Duke and lyrics by Ted Fetter. Dilly was adapted by playwrights Jerome Lawrence and Robert Lee from the novel, Miss Dilly Says No. They worked on it in the early 1950s but the musical never happened. The songs, however, are delightful. In 1943, Duke, with Harold Rome as his lyricist, wrote a musical called Nantucket, set in the 19th century. They wrote nine songs for it, but it, like Dilly, never got off the ground. One can never have enough Vernon Duke and these selections are all very interesting and filled with Duke’s wonderful melodies.
As with our other releases in our ongoing reissues of the Ben Bagley albums, we have spruced up the sound considerably and we, of course, feature the wonderful art of Harvey Schmidt.
Label: Kritzerland
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe Will Release 6th Joint Album This November
by Nicole Rosky
- September 04, 2024
Michael Ball and Alfie Boe have just announced that they will release their sixth joint studio album ‘Together At Home’. A selection of homegrown songs you know and love, including hits such as ‘Proud’, ‘Rule The World’ and ‘Welcome Home’.
Broadway Education Alliance Launches Broadway StageNotes Podcast
by Blair Ingenthron
- September 01, 2024
The Broadway Education Alliance has announced the launch of the Broadway StageNotes podcast. Hosted by Lauren Van Hemert, an award-winning journalist, the podcast promises to shine a spotlight on the importance of arts education and enrichment programs.
Jamil Hijazi Releases Memoir NEVER SETTLED
by Blair Ingenthron
- August 31, 2024
Jamil Hijazi's memoir Never Settled explores his life's journey from Tucson to global travels, delving into spirituality, psychology, and quantum physics, while reflecting on mental health and societal trends.
Camille Sharp Releases New Mystery MURDER CHECKS INN
by Blair Ingenthron
- August 24, 2024
A charming inn in Golden Glen becomes the scene of a chilling murder in Camille Sharp's latest cozy mystery, Murder Checks Inn. Follow Maiden Harlow as she turns amateur sleuth to uncover the truth.
Photos: Julian Schlossberg And Friends Celebrate The Release of MY FIRST BOOK- PART 2
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy
- August 14, 2024
Legendary stage and screen producer, broadcaster, podcaster and author Julian Schlossberg and friends gathered to celebrate the legendary producer’s 6 decades in show business, and the launch of Schlossberg’s new memoir, My First Book – Part 2, A Producer’s Life Continues. See photos from the event!
NYC Happy Hour Book Tour Announced For THE HOLLYWOOD YEARS!
by Blair Ingenthron
- August 11, 2024
Throughout September in New York City, Award-winning journalist, cabaret star and author Nelson Aspen will celebrate the release of his latest book, a semi-autobiographical sequel to last year's steamy coming-of-age story.
Video: Aaron Lazar Is Embracing His Impossible Dream and Staying Positive in the Face of ALS
by Joey Mervis
- August 07, 2024
Two and a half years ago, Aaron Lazar, star of such beloved Broadway shows as Les Miserables, The Last Ship, The Light in the Piazza, and many more, was diagnosed with ALS. When he went public with the news in January, Lazar was met with resounding support from the Broadway community that has become a second family. Now that family has shown up to make a dream come true. Watch in this video.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' WARRIORS Concept Album Is Coming This Fall
by Nicole Rosky
- August 01, 2024
As BroadwayWorld previously reported, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis' have been working hard on a new concept album, Warriors. The pair has just announced that it will be out everywhere October 18 on Atlantic Records, Executive Produced by Grammy Award winning rapper Nasand produced by Grammy Award-winning musician Mike Elizondo.
Back to Upcoming Releases...
|