Marcy and Zina Show to Feature Abramovitz, Blumenkrantz, Kelly and More | Playbill

Songwriters Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, most recently represented Off-Broadway with the family-friendly musical Dear Edwina, will return to the famed jazz club Birdland in July. Source: Marcy and Zina Show to Feature Abramovitz, Blumenkrantz, Kelly and More | Playbill

Songs By Blumenkrantz, Kitt, LaChiusa, Lopez and Yeston Published in ‘BMI Workshop Songbook’ | Playbill

The BMI Foundation has published a new songbook showcasing music penned by members and alumni of the Tony-honored BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop. Source: Songs By Blumenkrantz, Kitt, LaChiusa, Lopez and Yeston Published in ‘BMI Workshop Songbook’ | Playbill

Day One: An Evening of Celebration Benefit Presented Jan. 20 | Playbill

To help celebrate the inauguration of America’s 44th President, Barack Obama, a host of theatre favorites will take part in Day One: An Evening of Celebration Jan. 20 at Joe’s Pub. Source: Day One: An Evening of Celebration Benefit Presented Jan. 20 | Playbill

The Core of Ponte – sung by Kate Shindle

Special Episode #6: Kate Shindle may have come to our attention first as Miss America 1998, but she has clearly staked out a place of her own in the musical theatre world. She’s appeared on Broadway in Jekyll and Hide, headlined as Sally Bowles in the Sam Mendes/Rob Marshall revival of Cabaret, and originated the… Continue reading The Core of Ponte – sung by Kate Shindle

Blumenkrantz to Host London Showcase of Original Songs | Playbill

Jeff Blumenkrantz, the Tony-nominated composer who contributed to the 2003 score for Urban Cowboy, will host a London showcase of original songs he has written June 22. Source: Blumenkrantz to Host London Showcase of Original Songs | Playbill

My Time with You – sung by Jeff Blumenkrantz

Special Episode #5: I had so much to talk about that I simply HAD to do a new episode. Tune in to hear all about my upcoming UK concert “tour, ” and find out about my limited-time special songbook offer. Also, check out this never-heard-before trunk song, “My Time with You,” written for the now-abandoned… Continue reading My Time with You – sung by Jeff Blumenkrantz

I Burn – sung by Donna Lynne Champlin

Special Episode #4: I’m so thrilled to add Donna Lynne Champlin to my list of special guest stars, first at my Birdland concert in November, and now on the podcast. After loving her performances in such Broadway shows as By Jeeves, Hollywood Arms, and Sweeney Todd, it’s a real treat for me to get to… Continue reading I Burn – sung by Donna Lynne Champlin

BMI Launches Weekly Podcast of New Songs Series Jan. 18, Featuring d’Arcy James | Playbill

The BMI Lehman Engel Workshop will bring selections from new musicals to eager fans through a series of weekly podcasts, entitled Fridays at Four, beginning Jan. 18. Source: BMI Launches Weekly Podcast of New Songs Series Jan. 18, Featuring d’Arcy James | Playbill

Champlin, Patinkin and Alexander Join Blumenkrantz at Birdland Nov. 4 | Playbill

The work of Jeff Blumenkrantz, the celebrated composer who received a Tony nomination for his contributions to the score of Urban Cowboy, will be presented at Birdland Nov. 4. Source: Champlin, Patinkin and Alexander Join Blumenkrantz at Birdland Nov. 4 | Playbill

Why Can’t I Kiss You? – sung by Jose Llana

Special Episode #3: After a long break, I’m back! Last month, I finally got to meet Jose Llana at, of all places, Broadway Idol. (He was there as a judge, I was a there as a screaming Alysha Umphress fan.) As we were talking, I realized that I needed him to sing this song, so… Continue reading Why Can’t I Kiss You? – sung by Jose Llana