One of the great joys of writing “Un-Block The Music” is that I get to break a stereotype…so to speak. While a journalist’s “stereotype” is different than an actor’s, or musician’s we are pushed in to covering only one part of the industry. And, while Social Media and the Internet have wreaked havoc on the... Continue Reading →
Want a fabulous way to start the holiday weekend? "Un-Block The Music" suggests you buy this NEW single out today from Safe and Sound The Musical, “I’m Not Ashamed.” The show’s writing team, Holly Block and Elizabeth Jerjian are slowly releasing songs from this upcoming musical which is the story about how LOVE guides four... Continue Reading →
“From Bullets To Broadway, Anatomy of A Broadway Show” (FBTB) has had the wonderful task of breaking down the anatomy of Emergency The Musical written by Dr. Jeff and Jacob Foy. “Un-Block The Music” is part of WFYL 1180 AM’s radio show, hosted by Sgt. Dan McCaughan. While we talk about the mechanics of creating... Continue Reading →
A new segment of “From Bullets To Broadway, Anatomy of a Broadway Show” (FBTB) airs TODAY on WFYL 1180AM with host Sgt. Dan McCaughan, Dr. Jeff and Jacob Foy, and “Un-Block The Music.” Just in case, (God forbid), you haven’t been listening to FBTB, it focuses on Emergency The Musical, a story written by (including... Continue Reading →
“Un-Block The Music” caught up with Telly Leung recently. You may recognize him from his Broadway stints in Aladdin, Godspell, In Transit and Allegiance. Telly may actually be the busiest man in theater! I contacted him about his appearance in today’s Bite-Sized Broadway premiere of A Relative Relationship with book, music and lyrics by Tim... Continue Reading →
For those that know me, you know I like to talk and not text or email! However, as much as “Un-Block The Music” denounces computer takeover of our lives, I am sure happy we have had computers this year! How would we have ever made it through shutdown without Tik Tok, musical livestreams and of... Continue Reading →
If you missed “From Bullets To Broadway” this past weekend, mark your calendar for this Saturday, November 14 at noon, when WFYL 1180AM will rebroadcast the show entitled “Last Shot”, the same title of a new song just introduced. If you don’t know about this radio show, now is the time to check it out.... Continue Reading →
In a month full of anxiety and uncertainty about elections and how to go about our lives with Coronavirus becoming a greater threat again, “Un-Block The Music” is excited to tell you that there will be relief from stress with a new episode of From Bullets To Broadway, The Anatomy of a Broadway Muscial, featuring... Continue Reading →
Not only did “Un-Block The Music” vote today in honor of my daughters Erica Block, Holly Block and myself Debbie Galante Block, I voted today in remembrance of all the suffragists and suffragettes… White, African American and every other race, creed or religion that fought for the right!!! Thank you…. Madelin Beckinridge Gertrude Foster Brown... Continue Reading →
While “Un-Block The Music’s firm belief in fate has been shaken a bit in the last few months, I have to believe we will come out on the other side of COVID-19 and be better for it. As I was speaking to Tom Kitt, Tony Winner and nominee this year for orchestrating Jagged Little Pill,... Continue Reading →
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