...to some new sort of normal (one with less sickness and suffering, more justice, more theatre, more Biden) I thought I'd fill you in on my past few months...you know, like people used to do! There's more exciting news coming, but meanwhile, wishing you all health and happiness in 2021! - David
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In March, I was thrilled to be asked to write lyrics for a new musical called "The Noble Family" (Music by Cecilia Lin, Book by Susan DiLallo). It's a beautiful love story that takes place in 1920s China, set to open in Beijing and Shanghai a year from now, with plans to then bring it to New York! My lyrics are in English (of course) but they will be directly translated into Chinese. We had a reading last August (directed by Liz Piccoli, produced by Jim Kierstead) and with an amazing cast, led by Telly Leung and Catherine Ricafort. Can't wait to be in a room with all these supremely talented people!
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This year we had the Yank! 10th Anniversary Concert at 54 Below (something we remain immensely grateful the universe allowed to happen!) And over 4K people have watched the video of it on YouTube! Now Broadway World has nominated it for three 2020 Cabaret Awards: Best Special Event, Best Filmed Show, and Best Solo Performer for Hugo Bonemer (our Stu in Rio). In other Yank! News, look for a comic book version in Portuguese to be released worldwide this coming June! (We told you were were a hit in Brazil!) In 9 issues, with text adapted by Hugo, drawn by different artists representing the diversity of LGBTQ life in Brazil, the story of Stu, Mitch, Artie, the Squad, and Louise comes to life! Here's a peek!
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In Loveville High News almost two years ago Episode 1 debuted. Now, 40K(!) downloads later, we are set to have the first staged version premiere on the stages of Colorado University...
Well, until that which will not be named meant that all live performances were off. Ever-resilient, CU has postponed the stage version for a year, but will do an online hour of songs/scenes/stories celebrating their students work. It will stream to all so I'll send out more info the closer we get!
Well, until that which will not be named meant that all live performances were off. Ever-resilient, CU has postponed the stage version for a year, but will do an online hour of songs/scenes/stories celebrating their students work. It will stream to all so I'll send out more info the closer we get!
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Finally, this song meant the world to me and Joe to write during the darkest days of the epidemic. Please give a listen - Santino Fontana sounds amazing! And if so moved, buy the album Artists in Residence for which we wrote this song! All funds raised help out-of-work artists!
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