Abri Agency presents POP ROCKS, a celebration of, and "thank you" to, New York's rich music community.
This time they are highlighting Abri member Tatiana Kochkareva, with performances by very special guests Joel B. New, David Conrad, Allison Plamondon, Marcus Cummins and more!
Joel and his freshly-assembled band will be performing a few brand new songs from his musical, Looking Around / Looking Back.
Thursday, July 29th @ 7PM. Walker Stage. 56 Walker Street (btwn. Broadway and Church St.)
Orpheus in October
| Jul 07, 2010 |
The newly-expanded Looking Around / Looking Back will receive a New York reading in October 2010. Full cast and details to come!
New Demo!
| Apr 22, 2010 |
Katie Cortez / photo by Ron Remke
New songs from Standalone and Bus Driver of the Year are now up on the Audio page! Check out JBN faves Katie Cortez, Michael Galyon, and Matt Wilson makin' some magic.
New & Navarro Songbook
| Jan 25, 2010 |
"Standalone" reading!
| Jan 04, 2010 |
A by-invitation-only developmental reading of New's Standalone is being presented January 17th in New York.
The song cycle's cast features Allison Berry, Katie Cortez, Roy Lightner, and Matt Wilson.
"We're excited to announce that Ryan Guerra, violinist/guitarist/everythingist, will be joining up with us in a much bigger capacity. So watch out for much more soaring violin and screaming guitar solos."
String arrangements by Joel B. New! Word!
"Bus Driver of the Year"
| Sep 01, 2009 |
New is teaming up with playwright Mac Rogers (winner of the 2009 FringeNYC Outstanding Play Award) to create Bus Driver of the Year, an original musical! Commissioned by the Abri Agency and presented as part of "Abri: The Ride," a fully functioning performance space -- on wheels.
Joel B. New and Deborah Abramson have been paired up to write and premiere a song as part of the 2nd Annual Benefit Concert for Broadway in South Africa.
BSA is, according to their website, "a cooperative nonprofit venture created by professional working actors, dancers, singers, directors, musicians, and producers from New York City -- all brought together by our desire to affect change in the world through art and, ourselves, learn from the potential of bridging two different cultures artistically."
Broadway singers slated to perform in the concert are Shoshana Bean, Darius De Haas, Kate Shindle, and the Broadway Company of The Lion King, among others. Check out latest playbill.com article here.
For more information on Broadway in South Africa, click here.
Tweet!
| Aug 18, 2009 |
That's right, Joel is partying like it's 2006 and officially has a Twitter page. Let's tweet it up!
Cutting-Edge Composers
| Jul 11, 2009 |
Josh Young and Laura Pietropinto present Cutting-Edge Composers, A New Generation of Musical Theater Songwriters. Directed by Laura Pietropinto with Music Direction by Julie McBride, Cutting-Edge Composers will take place on Monday, July 27th at 9:30 at the West Bank Cafe's Laurie Beechman Theater (407 W. 42nd Street).
New and Navarro will be represented by Marty Thomas (Xanadu) singing "Last-Minute Love Song."
All seats are $15. Tickets are available at the door or for reservations call (212) 695-6909.
TJ Moss Band will be celebrating the release of their album, "Conundrum," on Tuesday, July 14th at 8PM at Studio Square in Astoria, Queens. Three of the album's tracks include string arrangements by Joel B. New, one of which ("It's Over") can now be heard on MySpace.
No cover charge, the album is $10, and everyone is welcome!
Moss and New are currently collaborating on an album musical, Looking Around / Looking Back, along with director Jessica Hutchinson. Demo available soon!
Kamp's Kabaret
| Apr 17, 2009 |
The lovely Erin Bowman will be performing "Only Time Will Tell" from Standalone this Saturday, April 18th at 8pm as part of Kamp's Kabaret.
From their website: "Kamp's Kabaret is a collaboration of Kamp's Deli & Market and Oklahoma City University's Department of Musical Theater featuring live performances by OCU Musical Theater student all-stars. The cabaret will present a series of showcase performances celebrating old and new standards from BROADWAY and THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK and the amazing talent that OCU has to offer."
McCracken at Mama
| Mar 13, 2009 |
Erin McCracken, the original "Kate" from New's Standalone, will be part of "Seth's Talent Showcase" on March 17th at 7:00PM at Don't Tell Mama Cabaret and Piano Bar. Ms. McCracken will be doing her rendition of "What's Wrong with Me?"
So please come hear this hilarious and ridiculously talented lady!
The American Theatre Wing
| Feb 27, 2009 |
As a 2008 grant recipient, Joel will be presenting a song at this year's invitation-only Jonathan Larson Grants Celebration on Tuesday, March 17. Dan Radzikowski will be performing "Outgoing" from Standalone, musical direction by Mat Eisenstein.
Originally administered by the Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation (from 1997-2008), the Jonathan Larson Grants became a part of The Wing earlier this year.
Monday Nights, New Voices
| Feb 09, 2009 |
The fifth season of Scott Alan's "Monday Nights, New Voices" returns on February 23rd featuring many fresh talents, including Joel's longtime friend Tony Ramos. Along with presenting an evening of Deborah Abramson songs, Mr. Ramos will be performing "Better than Fine" from New's Standalone.
JBN songs now on YouTube!
| Feb 09, 2009 |
Several selections from Joel's recent Lincoln Center Songbook are now on YouTube for your viewing pleasure! To view the clips and/or subscribe to his channel, click here.
The Church of St. Paul the Apostle is hosting "An Evening with St. Paul" on Thursday, February 12th at 7PM. This is going to be a special evening of dance, song, and a reading from Paul.
Among the songs featured will be the premiere of our new song "A Last-Minute Love Song," performed by Tim Hausmann.
It will be held in the church, which is located at 59th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. It is a free evening and open to the public. RSVP to contact@stpaultheapostle.org or see the Evite.
Tory Ross
| Jan 23, 2009 |
Broadway's Tory Ross (Cry-Baby) has joined the starry lineup for New's January 26th Songbook concert! Hope to see you all there!
Ayers, Champlin, Howard, Jibson and More Set for Joel B. New Songbook Concert
| Jan 02, 2009 |
The acclaimed Songbook series -- produced and hosted by John F. Znidarsic -- will continue Jan. 26 with an evening featuring the songs of 2008 Larson Award winner Joel B. New.
Directed by David Alpert with musical direction by Christopher D. Littlefield, the free 6:00 PM concert will be selections from Mr. New's current projects: Looking Around / Looking Back, Stand Clear and Awakening.
The songs will be performed by Becca Ayers (South Pacific), Donna Lynne Champlin (Sweeney Todd), Lisa Howard (9 to 5: The Musical), Carly Jibson (Crybaby), Megan McGinnis (LesMiserables), Jonathan Rayson (I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change), Tony Yazbeck (Gypsy), Tiffan Borelli, Justin Daniel, TJ Moss, Christine Paterson, Dan Radzikowski and Rachel L. Thomas.
Now in its 18th season, the Songbook series is held at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts' Bruno Walter Auditorium, which is located at 111 Amsterdam Avenue, south of 65th Street.
Joel is back at Lincoln Center, this time as part of John Znidarsic's "Holiday Songbook" on Sunday, December 14th at 2:30PM.
Michael Galyon will be performing the premiere of "Christmas Lights" from New's latest project, Looking Around / Looking Back, which will receive its first full-length reading in Spring 2009.
