New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Sh-K-Boom / Ghostlight Records) Kelli O'Hara Gets Into Character on Terrific New CD, 'Always' - Singing the 'Man Songs', Vamping as an Opera/Country Star, Embracing Her Broadway Favorites and More, O'Hara Shows Her Range, Humor and Confidence on May 31st Ghostlight CD
Barnes & Noble In-Store Set for May 31st
Town Hall Concert Confirmed for Friday, June 3rd at 8pm
Three-time Tony Nominee Kelli O'Hara gets into character on her upcoming CD, 'Always' - the buoyant 13-song collection, set for May 31st digital and brick-and-mortar release on Ghostlight Records, showcases O'Hara's range, sense of humor and command of the material, as she performs a collection of her favorite Broadway tunes, as well as songs she's shared in concerts throughout the world. To celebrate the release of 'Always,' O'Hara will perform at The Town Hall on Friday, June 3rd at 8pm.
'Always' is O'Hara at her most confident, as she embodies the characters in each tune with gusto. She takes charge of many songs traditionally associated with male leads, such as 'This Nearly Was Mine' from 'South Pacific', the title track from 'She Loves Me, and 'Finishing The Hat' from 'Sunday in the Park with George'.
Another highlight is the roller coaster of a song, 'They Don't Let You In The Opera (If You're A Country Star)' featuring music and lyrics by David Rossmer & Dan Lipton - this remarkable, hilarious tune was written for and tailored to O'Hara's particular charms and talents, and was premiered live at her acclaimed Lincoln Center American Songbook appearance. As the title suggests, this track is not to be missed.
O'Hara will celebrate the release of 'Always' with two New York appearances - a May 31st Barnes & Noble In-Store performance and CD signing, and the aforementioned June 3rd performance at The Town Hall. Tickets to the concert at The Town Hall are $50 and $45 and available through Ticketmaster, 800-982-2787, or www.ticketmaster.com , or by visiting The Town Hall Box Office at 123 West 43rd Street, 212-840-2824.
The CD's packaging includes a note from long-time collaborator Harry Connick, Jr. The album was Produced by Dan Lipton and Lawrence Manchester, Album Executive Producer: Kurt Deutsch. Music Direction and Arrangements by Dan Lipton. Recorded at MSR Studios, NYC, 2/19/11. Pre-order and get more details here: https://www.sh-k-boom.com/kelliohara_always.shtml
O'Hara's 2008 Ghostlight CD 'Wonder In The World' earned rave coverage, from USA TODAY to ABC-TV's Sandy Kenyon to New York Magazine and much more. 'Always' continues her long-standing relationship with the respected label.
'ALWAYS' - FEATURING THE TRACKS:
1) What More Do I Need?
music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, from "Saturday Night"
2) Something Wonderful
music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, from "The King and I"
3) How Glory Goes
music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, from "Floyd Collins"
4) He Loves Me
music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, from "She Loves Me"
5) Always
music and lyrics by Irving Berlin
6) Finishing The Hat
music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, from "Sunday in the Park with George"
7) This Nearly Was Mine
music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, from "South Pacific"
8) Once I Was
music and lyrics by Ricky Ian Gordon
9) Another Life
music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, from "The Bridges of Madison County"
10) They Don't Let You In The Opera (If You're A Country Star)
music and lyrics by David Rossmer & Dan Lipton
11) You're Always Here
music by Tom Kitt, lyrics by Brian Yorkey
12) The Party's Over
music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Betty Comden & Adolph Green, from "Bells are Ringing"
13) I Could Have Danced All Night
music by Frederick Loewe, lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner, from "My Fair Lady"
Kelli O'Hara has established herself as one of Broadway's great leading ladies. She recently starred in the Tony Award-winning revival of "South Pacific" at Lincoln Center, enrapturing audiences and critics alike with her soulful and complex interpretation of Nellie Forbush, garnering a third Tony-nomination in the process. She tours the country performing with jazz trios to symphony orchestras. She's played Carnegie Hall with the NY Pops, The Kennedy Center with Marvin Hamlisch and the NSO, the New York Philharmonic, Lincoln Center, Town Hall, Cooper Union, Joe's Pub, The Philly Pops, and recently at the Cafe Carlyle. For more information visit www.kelliohara.com .
Listen to audio samples, order the CD and learn more about it, here: https://www.sh-k-boom.com/kelliohara_always.shtml
