Monthly Update - July 2005

Get All Shook Up – You can win the new Original Cast Recording of All Shook Up and other great prizes just by being on the monthly update email list. The deadline for to sign up is midnight CDT on July 31. You can read more about the contest on the contest page. All Shook Up features a collection of Elvis songs used to tell a new story. It is amazing to hear these classic songs orchestrated and performed as if they were written for the stage all along.

Save on tickets – Onlineseats.com is offering a 10% discount for Maximum Broadway Radio listeners. Just use the code MAXB when placing an order. They sell a whole range of tickets including Broadway, regional theatre, concerts, and sporting events.

New this month – New recordings this month include The New Moon and All Shook Up plus Barbara Cook’s album Sings from the Heart: The Best of Rodgers and Hart.

Album of the Month – The Album of the Month for July is Sondheim Sings Volume 1, the second release from the non-profit arm of PS Classics. The album features recordings from Sondheim’s personal collection of demos and private performances. Listening to the album gives you a glimpse of genius at work. Look below for a more detailed review of the album.

Summer Vacation – If you’re looking for a great activity for your kids while they’re out of school, consider a theatre camp. Many regional theatres have great summer programs that can introduce youngsters to the theatre. As you hit the road for summer travels, please drive safely and be sure to buckle up.

Thanks for listening,

Zack

Nice Light in the Piazza Review

Here's a lengthy review of The Light in the Piazza from the Houston Chronicle Sunday edition:Piazza Review. Free registration may be required.

Zack

DSL Hell

If you're a regular listener, you've probably noticed several outages in the station stream over the last few days. Apparently, my DSL line has been taking some time off for summer vacation. While I try to maintain a professional image for the station, I am really just a guy working out of his bedroom and making this all up as I go. Thus, I am at the mercy of my residential DSL line that serves the station computer.

I have a cable modem connection for non-station surfing, so I made some adjustments yesterday that should allow the station computer to switch from the DSL to the cable connection if the DSL goes out. The process can take a couple of minutes, but that's better than being down for several hours. I'll keep testing and try to reduce the delay.

The only good thing about these outages is how great it makes me feel when I see everyone coming back to give me another chance.

Thanks,

Zack

Do you miss me?

Well, I'm sitting in Lincoln, Nebraska in the middle of grading AP Statistics exams, so the station is on autopilot for the week. I was out of town last week as well, and everything seemed to run OK without me. Keep your fingers crossed that this week is the same.

I got quite a bit of new music added before leaving town, but I've got several CDs waiting on me when I return. Stayed tuned for The New Moon,the revival recording of Into the Woods, and solo albums from Barbara Cook and Philip Chaffin.

I've decided to give Lunch at the Theatre some time off for summer vacation, but it may run anyway this Wednesday (6/15) since I'm not there to stop it.

Don't forget to wear sunscreen!!

Zack