For those of you born AFTER 1984, let “Un-Block The Music” take you back to the days when MTV ran videos all day long. Let me take you back to when my friends and I sat by the TV waiting for a list of times Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” would be played, and when we saw... Continue Reading →
Celebrate “Pride”With Ryan Doyle & “Strings Attached”
"Un-Block The Music" is celebrating "Pride" today with the amazing and multi-talented Ryan Doyle and his new release "Strings Attached". If Ryan looks familiar, he was one of the stars in "Safe And Sound The Musical." Look for my interview with Ryan later this week....But, enjoy this now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWDoK3nGn7g&ab_channel=RyanDoyle
Women Wonders: Kate Baldwin & Julianne Merrill Chat About Maestra, The Pandemic, Re-Opening Broadway & “An Enlightened New Normal”
Damn! If you are having a gloomy week with all of this crazy weather throughout the U.S. Or, are you just ready to finally get out in the world and celebrate, here’s a song to pump you up!!!“Amplify,” written by Lynne Shankel and featuring Shoshanna Bean. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsMBm7jKVHM&ab_channel=MaestraMusic Wow!!! “Un-Block The Music” has been dragging along... Continue Reading →
Women Wonders: Jennifer Ashely Tepper Reinforces The Thrill Of Broadway With Her Books, Producing & Creative Programming At 54 Below
While I wasn’t there is person, “Un-Block The Music” was at 54 Below in spirit last night when the doors to the famed New York City club opened for the first time since pandemic shutdown in March 2020. Although theaters and live performance openings have been announced in the last month, New York reached a... Continue Reading →
Live Theater Returns To 54 Below Tomorrow: First Up, George Salazar & Joe Iconis Followed By Shakina Nayfact
It’s finally here! Live Performance returns tomorrow night June 17 at one of my favorite venues…Feinstein’s/54 Below which is lovingly referred to as Broadway’s Living Room! Jennifer Ashley Tepper is the creative program leader and Un-Block The Music got to speak with her recently about not only what’s in store at the venue but also... Continue Reading →
Aaron Michael Ray, Of “Come From Away’s” Touring Cast Talks About Their “Conversations From Away” Social Justice Podcast
Un-Block The Music has discovered “Conversations From Away,” a podcast that encourages a dialog about systemic racism, police brutality, Black Lives Matter and how these issues affect the Broadway industry. Since shutdown, I have talked a lot about women’s issues, and I am glad to say I have been getting great response. That being said,... Continue Reading →
Women Wonders: Composer Laura Galindo Takes Theater & Pop By Storm
I sat down at my desk today, to write a “Women Wonders” story for “Un-Block The Music”. I decided to focus on Laura Galindo, one of the songwriters involved with The Tank’s Capricorn 29 streaming on Cybertank through June 16. The press person for the show reached out to me a couple of weeks back... Continue Reading →
“Un-Block The Music” Ushers In Summer!
If you follow “Un-Block The Music,” you might have noticed that I haven’t been around much. In between a quick shore vacation and a lot of computer problems, I also have been working on a book proposal. I have two potential publishers, but I have had to do a lot of work to organize it.... Continue Reading →
No Memorial Day Weekend Plans? Stream The New Musical, “Capricorn 29” Today
So, if you are like “Un-Block The Music,” your Memorial Day plans are drowning in a puddle, but I have something fun for you to watch! The new musical is Capricorn 29 by Alex Hare and Julia Izumi with some of the music written by an upcoming “Woman Wonder” Laura Galindo. The story goes like... Continue Reading →
“Breathe” Cast Recording Released As Musical Premieres Last Night
Just in case you missed Breathe, the musical’s premiere last night, you can still stream it for the next eight weeks through July 2, 2021. “Un-Block The Music” had the privilege of speaking with one of the composers, Dan Mertzlufft, also known for his work on Tik Tok famous Ratatouille and Thanksgiving. Breathe consists of five interlocking... Continue Reading →