Happy New Year everyone! “Un-Block The Music” has lots in store for 2019! Follow the blog here, as well as on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The more followers the better the stories! Blogging is a whole new world for this journalist who continues to learn about all the cool things that can be done,... Continue Reading →
Circle In The Square Theatre School Celebrates With Beth Falcone Song
Celebrate the holidays at Circle In The Square Theatre School in Manhattan. The song, "Happy HannuKwaanzMas" was written by Beth Falcone. That is Beth on the piano. Christine DeFrece is conducting. Both women are on the faculty at the theatre school which boasts amazing alumni including Lady Gaga and Philip Seymour Hoffman. Circle in... Continue Reading →
“All I Want For Christmas” Is To Know Your Fav Holiday Song
So…all publications both online and print have lists this time of year. “Un-Block The Music” does not want to be left out. I like to hear and read other people’s opinions, and I find that these kinds of lists let me discover new music! Here are my Top 20 Christmas songs of all time. What... Continue Reading →
Random Farms Kids Theater Started By Anya Wallach At 16, Offers More Than Acting
What do Next To Normal’s Jennifer Damiano and Dear Evan Hansen’s Noah Galvin have in common? Random Farms Kids Theater in Elmsford, NY. What “Un-Block The Music” loves about Random Farms Kids Theater is a theme of empowerment for all. While the group’s fabulous productions of of A Chorus Line, Les Miserables, and Urinetown are... Continue Reading →
New Vinyl Release Of Broadway’s “Anastasia” Makes Gift Giving Easy
If there is a theatre lover in your life and you still haven’t gotten them a holiday gift, Anastasia, The Original Broadway Cast Recording, will be released this Friday, December 14. What makes that especially exciting for “Un-Block The Music’s” readers is that last week, I interviewed Frank Filipetti who mixed and produced the soundtrack.... Continue Reading →
“Mean Girl” Taylor Louderman, Guest Teacher At Broadway Workshop, Where Kids’ Acting Goals Are Taken Seriously
(cover photo: Marc Tumminelli and Taylor Louderman) “Un-Block The Music” has been making it a point to report on all kinds of theater because,as Tony-winning Producer Ken Davenport told me, theater is cool again! Stage-loving kids have always existed, but shows like Hamilton and Dear Evan Hansen have encouraged even more kids to want to... Continue Reading →
“Un-Block The Music” Is Back!
Hi fans of "Un-Block The Music!" Haven’t posted in a while as I was on Jury Duty…But, I will be back in the saddle tomorrow, hoping to have a story up by Wednesday at the latest. There are great things to look forward to including info about Broadway ‘s “Anastasia” vinyl release, interviews with Yamaha... Continue Reading →
From Un-Block The Music To You
Thanks for reading "Un-Block The Music." In the next few months, you will see a lot of exciting changes and stories as this blog really begins to come into its own character. Please Share it, Tweet it, Instagram it. And please, send me any comments and suggestions. Check out the "contact" and "about" sections on... Continue Reading →
Invite “Take 6” To Thanksgiving Dinner To Make All The Generations Smile
It’s Thanksgiving and multiple generations may be sitting around the table casually eating dessert. What is your background music? Eighteen-year-old Max might want to hear Drake, Dad wants Queen and Grandpa wants Elvis. Since it is Thanksgiving and family tension sometimes is high, the right music will put everyone in a good mood. So..why not... Continue Reading →
King Kong Takes On Broadway
I saw King Kong the musical at The Broadway Theatre in NYC this past week. As I have said before, I don’t write reviews. “Un-Block The Music’s” purpose is to encourage people to go to the theater, and as a music journalist and someone just passionate about music, I want people to buy and listen... Continue Reading →