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I’m having a moment. I stood on the stage of the Apollo Theatre tonight where they were loading in the set for the first musical I’ve ever directed, the musical that opens in three days on the West End with a group of young genius pain-in-the-ass performers that I love very much and a team…

To my delight, there are two big productions of Songs for a New World playing this weekend.  In London, there is the National Youth Music Theatre production at the Bridewell, directed by Sarah Redmond (who played Woman 2 in the 2001 British premiere of the show). And in New York, the York Theatre Company and…

Yes, it’s true, the 2012 JRB Karaoke Competition is now closed to any further entries. You can hear all 694 renditions by going to the JRB Karaoke Group on SoundCloud.com. I am amazed and honored by all the submissions that came in over the last three weeks. Already I have heard some extraordinary talent, people…

It’s time once again for the JRB Summer Karaoke Competition! Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! I did this once before, back in 2008, and to my shock and amazement, I got over 200 entries from all around the world. There were four winners in that contest, all outstanding singers, and they came to New…

I was interviewed for Scott Brown’s feature in this week’s New York magazine. My interview was cut and pasted to the point where I’m not certain it makes any sense, but heck, I’m adorable. And the other folk in the slideshow (which can be seen here) say some very smart things indeed.