Posts Tagged ‘Dana P. Rowe’
We wrote the theme song for Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley’s ‘Stars in the House’
I’m a huge fan of Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley and their streaming show Stars in the House. They really are doing it right, raising funds to help so many people and organizations *and* entertaining us all the while. If you haven’t been tuning in, you’re really missing it!!
And now you can tune in to Stars in the House to hear a theme song that Scott Logsdon (Scold T. Song) and I wrote with vocals by the ridiculously sublime Liz Callaway and rocking visuals by Jack Plotnick!
Read MoreMeeting the Dramatic Moment with Dana Rowe, Award-Winning Composer – Part 1
Dana P. Rowe grew up in a home surrounded by art and music, the latter of which, as he puts it, “became my first language” and “safe place.”
In this first part of our conversation, Dana shares the story of how the wisdom of an early teacher – Mrs. Martin – pointed him toward a lifetime of writing music “for the dramatic moment. We also touch on what art is, why it matters and so much more…
Join Me for a Virtual Masterclass: TAMING YOUR INNER CRITIC
Please, join me and fellow creatives this Thursday evening (7pm ET) on Zoom when we discuss the science behind our inner critics and explore tried and true tactics to tame them. Let 2021 be the year your creativity shines through! CLICK TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKET ($10)
Read MoreChristmas Rom-Com Musical 12 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS in Development by Dana P. Rowe & Scott Logsdon
⭐ Christmas Rom-Com Musical, 12 DAYS TILL CHRISTMAS in Development by Dana P. Rowe & Scott Logsdon⭐ Twice Olivier Award nominated composer Dana P. Rowe and librettist/lyricist and Broadway performer Scott Logsdon are the writers behind the new show 12 Days Till Christmas. 12 Days is a Christmas romantic musical comedy. 12 Days Till Christmas…
Read MoreThe Witches of Eastwick Tribute Announced 05 September 2020
Joe Allen, the New York brasserie and West End restaurant will present the virtual cabaret – An Evening At Joe’s – Act Two, it has been announced. Reminiscent of Sunday Night at the London Palladium, there will be a host of varied acts, including a tribute to a much loved show business diva, and a thrilling all-star recreation of West End musical smash hit The Witches of Eastwick.
Read MoreLook! We Wrote a Quarantine Showtune!
Sondheim said, “Art isn’t easy,” and these days of COVID-19 definitely present their artistic and collaborative challenges. I’m super proud of my friends who decided to push past the problems we’re all experiencing to continue creating together. I’m delighted to share this quarantine showtune that Nathan Cann and I wrote for Leanne Borghesi, and I’m honored it was a featured video on Playbill yesterday!
Read MoreTHE SHOWBROADS Are Baaaaaaack! Get ready NYC and SF!
After their standing room/sold out debut November, these “dueling divas” are back to heat up the stage with their brassy belts, boa-ography & over the top comedic chops with and array of “showstopping number after showstopping number.” Arrangements/Musical Direction by seasoned composer Dana P. Rowe (Witches of Eastwick, Blackbeard, The Fix, and Zombie Prom). Dana leads a tight combo with Don Kelly (drums), Jim Piela (sax/clarinet) and Jamie Mohamadien (bass).
Read MoreCrystal City Makes NBC’s Best LGBTQ List 2019
“Perhaps no movie has ever addressed the LGBTQ community’s crystal meth epidemic as candidly as this vital documentary from young filmmaker Terrence Crawford.” ~ R.Kurt Osenlund for NBC News Crystal City has been included in NBC’s Best LGBTQ-inclusive TV shows and films of 2019 list, alongside Pose, Schitt’s Creek, Euphoria, Pain & Glory, and many…
Read MoreStockholm Production Photos by Mats Bäcker – The Witches of Eastwick
Beautiful production photos from our Stockholm production of The Witches of Eastwick (Häxorna i Eastwick) by legendary photographer, Mats Bäcker. The Witches of Eastwick (Häxorna i Eastwick) opened in Stockholm, Sweden on September 19th and will be extended until February 2020. (in Swedish!) Rachel Kavanaugh directs, Andrew Wright choreographs, Colin Richmond designs, Edward Af Sillén…
Read MoreAvery Sommers Rules The Laurie Beechman Theatre with FOR SENTIMENTAL REASONS
“It is appropriate that Avery Sommers wears a bejeweled gold headpiece around her upswept hair for her performance of “For Sentimental Reasons” because it looks rather like a crown, and Avery Sommers is showbusiness royalty. It is true that Ms. Sommers is not the most famous woman to tread the boards, but fame is not what makes royalty – style and survival do, tenacity and talent do, originality and individuality do, and these are the royal titles bestowed upon Avery Sommers by some otherworldly being or by Mother Nature herself. In simplest parlance: Avery Sommers is all the damn things.” ~ Stephen Mosher, Broadway World
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