Clownaround on CD for first time
Clownaround on CD for first time
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Posted: 6/6/13 at 2:49pm
CLOWNAROUND, ONE OF THE MUSICAL THEATER'S 'LOST' RECORDINGS, AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER 40 YEARS IN ITS CD DEBUT ON JUNE 4TH
Masterworks Broadway continues to explore the rich history of its unrivaled Off-Broadway catalogue with the release of Clownaround available June 4th.
Billed as “A Funny Kind of Musical for the Entire Family,” Clownaround was conceived by Alvin Cooperman, a successful television executive and producer (The Untouchables) and all-around entrepreneur who also wrote the book and lyrics. According to a souvenir program, he was fascinated by fools, jesters and clowns, and Clownaround was the result that fascination. The music is by Mark “Moose” Charlap, known to Broadway audiences for his contribution to the score of Peter Pan and to jazz fans as the father of Bill Charlap, the acclaimed jazz pianist.
Film legend Gene Kelly directed the original production, with a cast that included Ruth Buzzi, but Clownaround never made it to Broadway, and the original LP release was sold only at venues where the show was performed. When Clownaround closed, the existing inventory of the LPs were scrapped; this CD reissue is the first time the recording has been available in any format since the show’s original run in 1972.
Clownaround will be released exclusively for purchase via MasterworksBroadway.com on June 4th in a limited quantity of physical CDs as well as digital download. The CD will be available via Manufacture-On-Demand through Arkiv Music July 2nd, plus downloads through digital service providers the same day.
Masterworks Broadway is a label of Sony Masterworks. For email updates and information on Masterworks Broadway please visit www.masterworksbroadway.com.
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