The very first Witches of The Netherlands

The very first Witches of The Netherlands revealed with Jasper Taconis as leading men. Posted by Aruba Daily on September 22nd, 2012 Zoetermeer / Aruba – With a cast consisting of musicaltheater stars such as Joke de Kruijf (the Phantom of the Opera) and Linda Wagenmakers (Miss Saigon), rising star April Darby and Aruba’s very…

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I Judged A Brazilian Reality Show About Broadway

      In fine company indeed; here with Jim Caruso and VP Boyle!  I’m a guest judge for the season’s final episode of ‘Dançando na Broadway‘.  The show’s beautiful host was Didi Wagner and other judges for this episode included Jennifer Cody, Caitlin Shaw and Bob Cline.   Directed by the amazing team of Tatiana…

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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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Theater Review: Why Zombie Prom Will Surprise You

  by Lindsey Wilson, FrontRow – A Daily Review of the Dallas Arts Zombie Prom, a goofy blend of teen romance, 1950s nuclear hysteria, and the supernatural, is the very definition of camp. The cast and creative team at Runway Theatre not only understand this important fact, they embrace it. By not taking themselves too…

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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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