And here are our two new releases - if you want to order now rather than wait, they're $17.98 each plus 3.75 shipping (for one or both), paid directly to paypal to kritzerland at adelphia dot net.
Kritzerland is proud to present two new CD releases:
INSIDE OUT Original Cast Recording
Music by Adryan Russ | Lyrics by Adryan Russ and Doug Haverty
Book by Doug Haverty
MELODYLAND Melody Hollis
“A BRIGHT, WITTY AND WISE MUSICAL COMEDY ABOUT THE WAY WE LIVE NOW.” New York Times
A therapy group, headed by group leader (Grace), is transformed forever when a new person (Dena) joins the group and winds up being a catalyst for change in the lives of (Sage) a flower child of the ‘80s, a powerful businesswoman (Liz), a gay, bank employee single mom (Chlo) of a teenage son, and (Molly), a mother of two young children who’s dealing with weight issues. Featuring tuneful music by Adryan Russ and insightful lyrics by Russ and Doug Haverty, Inside Out, is every bit as timely today as it was when it premiered off-Broadway at the Cherry Lane Theater, where it received excellent reviews and praise for its amazing cast.
“WE KNOW THAT GROUP THERAPY SESSIONS DON’T USUALLY INCLUDE SINGING AND DANCING, BUT RUSS & HAVERTY MAKE THE AUDIENCE BELIEVE IT’S THE MOST NATURAL THING IN THE WORLD … AT ONCE FUNNY AND TOUCHING.” Variety
Starring Ann Crumb (Aspects of Love, Anna Karenina), Harrriett D. Foy (Once On this Island, Mamma Mia), Kathleen Mahony-Bennett (Anything Goes), Jan Maxwell (Follies, Lend Me A Tenor, City of Angels), Cass Morgan (Pump Boys & Dinettes, Memphis), and Julie Prosser (Baby).
Since its off-Broadway run, the show has had productions all over the United States and overseas, popular with regional and stock and amateur theaters because of its small cast and terrific book, music, and lyrics, and strong roles for women. Originally released on DRG Records, that CD has been out of print for several years. We have completely re-mastered and re-packaged it for this release.
WELCOME TO MELODYLAND
Melody Hollis is an amazingly talented thirteen-year-old who, with her cabaret act, is certainly one of the youngest (if not the youngest) performers to do a solo cabaret show. Melody appeared on Broadway in White Christmas as Susan. She has also done the title role in Annie (alongside Broadway’s original Annie, Andrea McArdle as Miss Hannigan), film and television and commercials. But her heart is in musical theatre, and this CD, recorded live at Sterling’s at Vitello’s, is filled with great songs, fun patter, and her infectious and winning personality. She socks over classic songs such as “Part Of Your World,” “Hit Me With A Hot Note,” “The Boy From,” “Tomorrow,” an amazing “Sherman Brothers Nonsense Words” medley, “Let Me Sing And I’m Happy/Love, You Didn’t Do Right By Me” and lesser known songs such as “I Know Now” (from Snoopy! The Musical), “Born To Entertain” (from Ruthless!), “I Want To Be A Rockette” (from Kicks! The Showgirl Musical), – but it’s not all brassy uptempo songs – she also surprises with some incredible ballads like “Reflection/The Girl I Mean To Be (from Mulan/The Secret Garden), “A Quiet Thing” and a very touching “Children Will Listen” and more.
Melody Hollis will have you laughing one minute and melting your heart the next. Cabaret Scenes raved “Her delight in performing was evident from the outset and her exuberant energy level carried through for the whole show – is there anything this young lady can’t do?” and Broadway World said, “Hollis can not only sing, dance and patter with the best of them, but she has a certain savoir faire and wisdom that go far beyond her years. Her talent is unlimited – Brava!”
Conceived and Directed by Bruce Kimmel, with musical direction by Steve Hollis. Arrangements by John Boswell and Bruce Kimmel.
Both CDs are priced at $17.98 plus shipping. CDs will ship the second week of December – however, never fear, preorders placed directly through Kritzerland usually ship one to five weeks earlier (we’ve been averaging four weeks early). To place an order, see the cover, or hear audio samples, just visit
www.kritzerland.com.
