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Media Blog
The latest YouTube and MP3 clips from new musicals by MMD Associates
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posted 16 April 2010
Music by MMD Associate Richard John, Lyrics by MMD Associate Julian Woolford
Ross Hunter, currently appearing as alternate Galileo in the West End's 'We Will Rock You' sings 'Smallville Colorado' from 'Comrade Rockstar', in cabaret at the Canal Cafe, London.
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posted 30 March 2010
by MMD Associate Stuart Wood
The theme song from Stuart Wood's new musical, The Two Dorothys, currently in research and development.
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posted 20 March 2010
words by MMD Associates Tim Saward and Darren Wayte, music by Tim Saward
sung Anthony Flaum as Gr1z, from the forthcoming musical <furReality> - from excerpts performed at the Scenic Route cabaret, 2 Oct 2009. Also featuring Stuart Matthew Price as Russ and Leigh Thompson on piano.
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posted 18 March 2010
book, music and lyrics by MMD Associate Tosin Otudeko
This showcase was the first stage in an extensive production journey to develop a long-running musical that will appeal to a global audience. Combining an indigenous African context with an eclectic selection of musical genres, Heartbeat offers a compelling story that cuts across universal themes.
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posted 16 March 2010
includes discussion of material co-written by MMD Associate Elliot Davis
Nick and Andrew K review the long awaited Phantom of the Opera sequel: Love Never Dies, at the Adelphi Theatre, and also check out Once Upon a Time At the Adelphi at London's Union Street Theatre. We also hear from Andrew Corcoran, as he discusses the upcoming Evita Tour and playing the keyboard in the orchestra pit of London's production of Wicked.
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posted 12 March 2010
by MMD Associate Ole Malmgren
From the musical "Shine On" - The young girl Sophie does not like her parent's attitude when it comes to upbringing, education, and career: "Why don't they see that dreaming also can fill your life with wonders and happiness?"
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posted 8 March 2010
music by MMD Associate BB Cooper
Marcello and Musetta in tango scene from contemporary dance show staged at the Karlin Theatre, Prague.
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posted 7 March 2010
music and lyrics by MMD Associate Stuart Wood
A Love Supreme, performed by Portia Emare from the Music Hall Musical Frank's Closet. From the forthcoming album, Frank's Closet.
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posted 1 March 2010
music and lyrics by MMD Associate Laurence Mark Wythe
The much anticipated new cast recording from the award-winning Chicago production of this breakthrough British musical, first seen in London in 2006.
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posted 2 February 2010
featuring MMD Associate Denise Wright
Denise Wright talks to Jim Farley, David Brush and Shane Anderson about her latest show, The Revolution Of Betsy Loring, working on her Irish-American spectacular Emerald with Annie Director, Martin Charnin, and the current state of musical theatre development both in the United States and Great Britain.
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posted 28 January 2010
Vocalists: Ian Shaw, Barb Jungr, Jacqui Dankworth. Gwyneth Herbert, Christine Tobin, Trudy Kerr, Polly Gibbons and Symeon Cosburn
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posted 23 December 2009
by MMD Associate John Farndon
Siri Loof gives a terrific live solo performance at the piano of the song "Star of the Morning" from John Farndon's Irish-set musical 'Dreamweaver' at the Sneak Preview cabaret, Edinburgh Cellars in London N1 on 2nd October 2009
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posted 12 December 2009
by MMD Associates Julian Woolford (play, book and lyrics) and Richard John (music)
Urban Scrawl: Heathrow Terminal Four, a musical by Julian Woolford (play, book and lyrics) and Richard John (music). Cast: Gemma Sutton (Jackie); Dougal Irvine (Ahmed). Directed by Lisa Spirling. Musical Director: Richard John. Musical Supervisor: David Hewson. Bass: Mike Slader. Technical recording manager: Tom Cassidy. Studio manager: Matt Knowles. Recorded at Rose Bruford College.
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posted 3 December 2009
Music: MMD Associate Katy Lipson, Lyrics: Giles Howe
This song, performed by MMD Associate Katy Lipson as part of the A STAGE KINDLY new-writing revue "Bravo" is from the epic new musical SOVIET ZION about a Jewish homeland in Siberia. In this song, the staunchly secular Mirele watches helpless to console as her daughter shaves her head in an expression of her newfound religous orthodoxy.
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posted 3 December 2009
Music: MMD Associate Katy Lipson, Lyrics: Giles Howe
This song, performed by MMD Associate Katy Lipson with Giles Howe, is from the epic new musical SOVIET ZION about a Jewish homeland in Siberia. In this song, David breaks the news to his wife Zofia that his family are leaving the Siberian settlement of Birobidzhan to start a new life in the Middle East, though she is less than happy with the decision and decides to defy him by staying put.
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posted 3 December 2009
by MMD Associates Anna Hurkmans (book and lyrics) and Raffaele Paglione(music)
Sien is a prostitute who has been abandoned by her pimp and given shelter by the painter Vincent van Gogh. While watching Vincent painting his sunflowers, Sien is filled with hope for a new and happy life with him. Performed by Arabella Rodrigo during the show "Bravo" by "A Stage Kindly " .
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posted 29 November 2009
Libretto: Giles Howe // Score: MMD Associate Katy Lipson
The opening sequence of the epic new musical SOVIET ZION, performed here in a preview showcase at The Rosemary Branch Theatre starring the show's composers with Arabella Rodrigo, Julia Buckley, and Nancy Hill. The show looks at the lives of three families involved in the strange but true struggle for a Jewish homeland in Siberia.
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posted 23 November 2009
music and lyrics by MMD Associate Stuart Field, in collaboration with Alex Juno
"Radical - songs from the musical" is a concept album featuring songs written for a new musical about three political activists who organise a street theatre protest in London in defiance of a ban on demonstrations. The 15 numbers on the album cover a variety of genres: rock, pop, ballads, prog rock, klezmer, industrial, and even a waltz.
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posted 23 November 2009
music by John Robinson (MMD Associate), orchestral arrangements by Conor Mitchell (MMD Associate ), lyrics by Roberto Trippini (MMD Associate) and John Robinson
A fictional account of what might have been Ernest Hemingway's last challenge, Too Close to the Sun had 28 performances at the Comedy theatre in July-August 2009. Fellow MMD Associates are invited to obtain the CD and listen to it, read the reviews that were published at the time of the production - and reach their own conclusions.
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posted 30 September 2009
featuring work by MMD Associates Paul Kessell-Holland & Nicholas Scrivens, Mark Bunyan and Susannah Pearse (writing with Robert Hudson)
Josh Boyd-Rochford presents MusicalTalk's first episode with a live studio audience. Recorded on 11 July at the Jermyn Street Theatre, this episode presents the work of three writing teams creating new musical theatre with Mercury Musical Developments, an organisation devoted to new musicals and their writers. Hear songs from an adaptation of Hardy, a revue about the histories of celebrity corpses and a contemporary take on Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing.
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posted 25 September 2009
Book, Music and Lyrics by MMD Writer Associate Dylan Summers
"Deedee and the Vampire", a Victorian Rock Musical, recently premiered in Lancashire. It is a gothic tale of Victorian vampire hunters set to a contemporary rock score. The attached link features the musical number " Tiger Tiger ", wherein our heroine Deedee, bitten by a vampire, describes the experience of her new state.
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posted 19 September 2009
by MMD Associate Katy Lipson, and Giles Howe
The studio recording of selections from the fourth London run of Giles Howe and Katy Lipson's acclaimed and unusual new musical, the tragicomic "Turkish Delight the Opera". This recording stars Arabella Rodrigo, Julia Buckley, Adam Bayjou, and Victor Sgarbi. A live version of the entire show sung by the same cast is also available (as well as the full video recording of the show - both for free at www.turkishdelighttheopera.com
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posted 28 August 2009
Songs from my musicals O Pioneers! (book by Robert Sickinger, produced at Producers Club II, NYC, 2001), A Little Princess (Book by Robert Sickinger, produced at Wings Theatre, NYC 2003) and Perfect Timing (Book by Mel Atkey, showcased at Greenwich Theatre, London, 2005). All music and lyrics by Mel Atkey.
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posted 27 August 2009
by MMD Associate Tim Thomas
A Date With Destiny was hosted by The Oval House Theatre, opening to great acclaim - a rich mix of music, dance and drama. It is singer/actor/songwriter Tim Thomas' first foray into musicals. He has since created three original shows which exist as scripts/music demos (Copyright PRS Music).
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posted 26 August 2009
by MMD Associate Judy Wolfson and Danny Davies
From the musical Face To Face, written about Dr. Treves and his discovery of Joseph Merrick, the Elephant man.
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posted 25 August 2009
by MMD associate David Sargent
A musical tale of triumph over adversity based on a real life experience. Songs sound like Beatles, Beachboys, Pink Floyd and Brian Adams and include a few stadium anthems. Catchy and commercial. Barry Jackson is vocalist (ex BBC vocal tutor).
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posted 25 August 2009
by MMD Associate Judy Wolfson and Danny Davies
A ballad performed by Stephen Weller, from the musical Face To Face, written about Dr. Treves and his discovery of Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man.
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posted 21 August 2009
featuring two songs by MMD Associate Alexander S. Bermange
A 5 CD set released by Sony Music featuring two songs by Alexander S. Bermange and over 40 German and international musical theatre stars
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posted 25 July 2009
by MMD Associate Zachary Dunbar
Desire leads to suffering but love conquers all! The last days of the Imperial dynasty in China. In the palace's Royal Animal Menagerie, the Pig's desire to see the Princess ensnares him in the Cat's secret mission to take a forbidden photo of the her. The Pig's actions, along with those of other animals, trigger a revolution. In the New World, old habits are reborn, love conquers all and pigs fly!
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posted 20 July 2009
lyrics and libretto by MMD Associate RC Staab and music by Jeff Pflaumbaum
"Fountain of Youth" is a refreshing new musical comedy about two Florida retirees who suddenly become young and gorgeous... with grown grandchildren, elderly neighbors and decades of shared history. It's a refreshing take on what it means to be young, old, or both.
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posted 15 July 2009
by MMD Associates Jonathan Smith and Dominic Hartley
From the boardroom to the lap-dancing club the musical takes you on a satirical journey of the City that’s more insightful than a hack’s column.
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posted 10 July 2009
by MMD Associate John Wallace
All 4 One' is an original fusion of the tales of The Three Musketeers and The Man in the Iron Mask and is a fast moving, dramatic presentation of this story. With dynamic music that evokes a 17th Century feel with a contemporary edge, ‘All 4 One’ charts D’Artagnan’s life as a musketeer right through to his testing encounter with the intriguing `man in the iron mask`.
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posted 10 July 2009
book, music and lyrics by Dylan Summers
"Deedee and the Vampire", a Victorian Rock Musical, recently premiered in Lancashire. It is a gothic tale of Victorian vampire hunters set to a contemporary rock score. The attached link features the musical number "The Shining", wherein a sinister vampire from outer space seduces the orphan Deedee.
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posted 5 July 2009
by MMD Associate Mark Carroll
The opening number from THE ATTIC workshopped at The Haymarket Theatre London with the cast of Marguerite and the Haymarket Masterclass Students.
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posted 1 July 2009
MMD Associate Terry Davies
The music for the sell-out dance drama which was the most successful dance production in the history of the Edinburgh festival.
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posted 10 June 2009
book, music and lyrics by MMD Associate Paul Boyd
A new production of Paul Boyd's acclaimed musical re-imagining of the literary classic. "Forget the Disney version ... this is more magical" (BBC Radio). "This is captivating storytelling ... without doubt, this is a production for the young at heart of all ages" (The Stage). Photos and music samples online at www.pbmusicals.com
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posted 3 June 2009
music and lyrics by MMD Associate Tim Connor
Live cabaret performance at Birdland, New York City (February 2008). Dedicated to Katie Fabel.
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posted 2 June 2009
by MMD Associate BB Cooper, Barb Jungr and Stuart Paterson
From Birmingham Stage Company's Jungle Book, commissioned via MMD
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posted 1 June 2009
by MMD Associate Conor Mitchell
trailer for YMT show
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posted 26 May 2009
by MMD Associate David Foster-Smith ,
Anthony Barry and John Renoir
Andrew P. Wood in the role of Fitz singing "The Bottom Line" about the craziness that Biba's economic situation was, and how people change when possible insolvency beckons. Sounds as familiar today as it did then.
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posted 22 May 2009
music by MMD Associate Jenni Roditi, libretto by Lyn Gambles
A sample of music from The Descent of Inanna – including a three minute trailer, two interpretations of one of the songs with dance and eight tracks of music – beautifully shot and recorded to very high standard.
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posted 20 May 2009
An original anti-hero story for today's generation. For everyone who ever felt they did not fit in. For everyone who was ever laughed at. For everyone who ever had a dream. This is your story.
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posted 18 May 2009
music by MMD Associate BB Cooper
Presented by Czech Dance Benefit Society, Artfield and Karlin Theatre, Prague: An international project of contemporary dance theatre based on the legend of the Golem. Music by BB Cooper, Libretto by BB Cooper and Pavel Strouhal, Direction and Choreography by Pavel Strouhal, Orchestrations by Martin Kumzak.
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posted 16 May 2009
lyrics by MMD Associates Will Christopherson and Tamara Samuels, music by MMD Associate Andrew Brinded
Taken from the musical Election Idol, and sung by Tom Murphy.
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posted 4 May 2009
music and lyrics by MMD Associate Stuart Wood
Video from a new musical
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posted 4 May 2009
lyrics by MMD Associate Julian Chenery, music by MMD Associate Matt Gimblett
Shakespeare 4 Kidz Hamlet Trailer
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posted 1 May 2009
26 leading ladies and men from West End shows have just joined forces to record ACT ONE, a new 20-track CD of songs from all of Alexander S. Bermange's musicals!
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posted 20 April 2009
featuring work by MMD Associates Conor Mitchell, Howard Goodall and Gary Carpenter
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posted 19 April 2009
by MMD Associate Geoff Page
Academy of Death is an original new musical by Geoff Page, inspired by the West Port murders of Burke and Hare. Performance by students from Comberton Village College. Media production by Authentic Media Group (AMG).
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posted 18 April 2009
by MMD Associate Paul Boyd
More information on this production can be found online at www.pbmusicals.com
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posted 17 April 2009
by MMD Associate Mark Carroll
Ruthie Henshall sings 'Call Me Over' from The Attic
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posted 16 April 2009
by MMD Associate Judy Wolfson and collaborators
Shadows of Evening is the ballad sung by Joseph Merrick as his imagination takes hold, following his first ever visit to the theatre. Stephen Weller delivers a stunning, show-stopping performance!
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posted 15 April 2009
music by MMD Associate William Morris, book by MMD Associate Simon Warne, lyrics by Chris Morris
This is the rehearsed reading in the King's Head by C Company of Stratford Street. Here is the character Fay singing What Life May Hold.
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posted 3 March 2009
As Edinburgh Fringe favourite, Jet Set Go, the hilarious new British musical, heads to London’s Jermyn Street Theatre in April, join Thos for a special MusicalTalk showcase, and listen to songs from and interviews with the creators and cast to get an insight into how it all took flight….
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posted 20 January 2009
MusicalTalk discusses last Summer's Stephen Sondheim competition, featuring twelve top student performers singing some well-known, and quite a few not-so-well-known Sondheim songs, plus new songs from Mercury Musical Developments writers. Hear exclusive tracks from Susannah Pearse, Paul Graham Brown, Mark Allcorn (winner) and our very own Tim Saward, writing with Darren Wayte.
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posted 13 January 2009
Lisa talks to composer and lyricist Alexander Bermange about his new album, Act One, that features a staggering 26 current West End stars - ranging from Oliver Tompsett to Dianne Pilkington; from Linzi Hately to Summer Strallen.
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posted 30 December 2008
Join the MusicalTalk Pirate Crew: Thos, Nick and Andrew as they discuss the many musicals of Peter Pan. En route to Never Land, with special guests George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, this episode promises to be a rip roaring and soaring adventure.
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posted 5 August 2008
Nick, Tim and Thos talk to various writers and performers bringing their shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Shows include Head, Big Bruvva, Departure Lounge, Happyland and Apocolypse: The Musical.
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posted 8 July 2008
Tim Saward talks to Mel Atkey about musical theatre in Canada and Nick and Dom discuss the movie version of Mamma Mia that Dom recently saw.
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posted 22 February 2008
TIM, THOS and new presenter Rebecca Applin explore the world of pantomime, in particular focusing on the Barbican's production of Stiles and Drewe's Jack and the Beanstalk. Stiles and Drewe themselves join us for an extended interview about the show, and we also talk to Adèle Anderson, Jonathan Cohen and Bury St Edmunds musical director and composer Annemarie Lewis Thomas.
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posted 30 March 2007
GEORGE STILES AND ANTHONY DREWE are Britain's currently most successful musical writing team. Since winning the Vivian Ellis prize in 1985 for Just So, their 'ugly duckling' musical Honk! and their new songs for the West End/Broadway Mary Poppins has brought them international fame. With Tim and Nick, they discuss those early shows, Poppins and their future projects.
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