Songs for a New World 1995 - Articles Page 4

Opened: October 26, 1995
Closing: November 05, 1995

Songs for a New World - 1995 - Off-Off-Broadway History , Info & More

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says, "it's about one moment. It's about hitting the wall and having

to make a choice, or take a stand, or turn around and go back." These

are the stories and characters of today, the strongSONGS FOR A NEW WORLD/strong.brbra href="http://mtishows.com/biography.asp?writerid=3341"Brown/a

transports his audience from the deck of a 1492 Spanish sailing ship to

a ledge 57 stories above Fifth Avenue to meet a startling array of

characters ranging from a young man who has determined that basket-ball

is his ticket out of the ghetto to a woman whose dream of marrying rich

nabs her the man of her dreams and a soulless marriage. brbrWith a small, powerhouse multi-ethnic cast and a driving, exquisitely crafted score running the gamut of today?s popular music, strongSONGS FOR A NEW WORLD/strong is a great way to bring the next generation into the theatre.

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by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2023


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Good Mood Records to Release Posthumous Collection RAIN by Vocalist and Songwriter Nora York
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Good Mood Records is set to release 'RAIN,' a posthumous collection of songs by the late vocalist and songwriter Nora York. The album, produced by Emmy winner Jamie Lawrence, features a blend of contemporary jazz and pop music. Get ready for an innovative musical experience.

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by Stephi Wild - Oct 9, 2023


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SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD Will Be Revived in London Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023


First performed on Off-Broadway in 1995, and premiering in the UK in 2001, the cult favourite song cycle Songs for a New World is coming back to London for a limited run at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in February. Learn more about the musical here!

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by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2023


An Evening with Jason Robert Brown comes to Catalina Jazz Club for two shows only this month. Learn more about the concert and find out how to get tickets here!

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by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2023


Harlem Stage (Artistic Director and CEO Patricia Cruz) makes tickets available for its 40th Anniversary Season on Tuesday, September 5, and announces the full lineups for its Uptown Nights music series and the newly launched Uptown Nights Latin Music Series.

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Charlie Hunter released their collaborative album SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree via Edition Records. Featuring drummer Corey Fonville and bassist-keyboardist DJ Harrison, the full-length is a continuation of Elling’s SuperBlue collaboration with Charlie Hunter, which includes their 2021 debut full-length and their 2023 covers EP Guilty Pleasures.

Other Productions of Songs for a New World

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