Beyond Top 40
This past weekend, I was lucky enough to see Two River Theater’s production of “Songbird,” a musical based on 19th Century Russian playwright Anton Chekhov’s “The Seagull.” What??? You read that correctly; a musical. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I loved it. “Songbird’s” book was written by Michael Kimmel with music and lyrics... Continue Reading →
Producers of Broadway's “Gettin’ the Band Back Together” are inviting 100 members of the public the opportunity to sit in on rehearsals for the new musical comedy June 29 and June 30 at 3 PM at a secret location in midtown. Playbill says, for a chance to be a part of the action, fans need to first... Continue Reading →
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Whatever happened to musical artists that paint a picture and evoke drama and heart palpitations when you listen? Well…I found a few at Raw Recording in Patterson, NY. (http://www.rawrecording.com/) Thankfully, Producer/Engineer, Jean-Christophe Santalis (J.C.), Raw Recording’s owner brought together the young and talented Bond Villain (aka Robert Roche) and former “American Idol,” Kimberley Locke. Anyway,... Continue Reading →
Like so many other people last night, I tuned to CBS to watch the best of Broadway receive their honors at The Tony Awards. While “The Band’s Visit” brought home most all of the top awards, including Best Musical, much to my happiness, “Once On This Island” brought home Best Revival of A Musical. Not... Continue Reading →
This summer will be hot for Unblockthemusic.blog. Look for stories about the Brummies, J.C Santalis, Bond Villain, Kimberley Locke and I am very excited to say,,,I just spoke with Tony Award Winning Producer Ken Davenport! Ken, who won the Tony for Kinky Boots, is nominated once again for “Once On This Island”! Tonys are this... Continue Reading →
Have you heard the new single, called “Take Me,” or have you seen the music video on VEVO? It’s Juliet Simms, Season 2 runner-up on “The Voice.” This is Juliet’s first new music since her 2016 EP titled “From the Grave”. Rarely, do I agree with the winners of music reality shows, but I had such high... Continue Reading →
Theater is a place for musicians. While it once was a place for those trained in theater, those who sang and danced, it has become a place where musicians of all kinds gather. Theater performers are all things to all people. For example, check out Eric William Morris in “The Songbird,” an adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s... Continue Reading →
When I hear Andy Gibb’s I Just Want To Be Your Everything, it brings me back to the summer of 1977. I spent almost every day at the beach, and the rest of the time listening to the radio or watching television for news about the Serial Killer Son of Sam. Of course, that was... Continue Reading →
