InDepth InterView: Dana Rowe on BroadwayWorld.com

Dana Gabe Erin and John at Signature Theatre

      by Pat Cerasaro Today we are talking to the composing half of one of the most talented and consistently exciting songwriting teams in musical theatre, Dempsey/Rowe – the force behind ZOMBIE PROM, THE FIX, THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK, and, now, the brand new rock musical at Washington, D.C.’s lauded and progressive Signature…

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Original Demo from THE FIX

“Don’t Blame The Prince” from THE FIX Featuring Stephen Bienskie Music by Dana P. Rowe Book and Lyrics by John Dempsey This is the original 1997 demo recording for “Don’t Blame The Prince” featuring Stephen Bienskie as ‘Cal’.  The song was written after the London, Donmar Warehouse premiere and put in for the American premiere…

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FRIDA demo: “De Colores”

Broadway’s Natalie Toro (www.natalietoro.com) shares her magic with the FRIDA project. Frida Kahlo’s world shattered when she had a miscarriage. Everything she believed to be true has turned out to be false. It’s only when she turns her back on the rules she has been taught that her paintings come alive. And as Frida’s canvas…

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Teen Pop Broadway Collection

An age-appropriate collection of 28 musical theatre favorites from 20 shows that kids will want to – and be able to! – sing well. The songs come from a variety of contemporary shows, including 13, Bare, Billy Elliot, Children’s Letters to God, Fame, Footloose, How to Eat like a Child, Spring Awakening, Starmite, Zombie Prom…

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What a swell party this is!

Essential Audition Songs For Male & Female Vocalists: Comedy Songs To say I’m honored to be included in this collection is an understatement.  Well did you evah? Adelaide’s Lament (Guys & Dolls) Dirty Laundry (The Witches Of Eastwick) Everybody’s Girl (Steel Pier) I’m Gorgeous (The Apple Tree) I Went To A Marvellous Party (Set To…

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FRIDA demo: Doreen Montalvo Conjures Magic

When Doreen Montalvo (www.doreenmontalvo.com) recorded “Abrazados” for us, we knew something very special was happening.  Michael Aman’s lyrics, Doreen’s heartfelt singing and the musica all worked together to conjure up the magic of the famous painting;  the universe embracing Frida as she embraces Diego. In the musical, Diego begs Frida for forgiveness for cheating on…

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What The Critics Are Saying

Zombie Prom

“Dempsey’s lyrics are exceptionally witty, and Rowe’s music jaunty and tuneful, yet with the sophisticated sweep of a Sondheim.”  ~ TIME Magazine “Lovingly propelled by a quirkily exuberant musical score by composer Dana P. Rowe that bursts with melody and musical wit.”  ~ Mark Shenton, The Stage “Wickedly enjoyable.”  ~ TIME Magazine “Something out of…

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BROTHER RUSSIA sizzle reel featuring Doug Kreeger

From the Signature Theatre production that ran from March 20th – April 15th, 2012 “Dempsey’s lyrics are exceptionally witty, and Rowe’s music jaunty and tuneful, yet with the sophisticated sweep of a Sondheim.” — TIME Magazine Book & Lyrics by John Dempsey Music by Dana Rowe Scenic Design Misha Kachman Costume Design Kathleen Geldard Lighting…

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