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Big new concert!!

2010-10-26T07:54:00.000-07:00

Exciting news!!

A huge new solo concert for Steven featuring selections from many of our projects in addition to cool never-before-heard stuff for RBKids and all those other side projects this guy is working on during all those hours the rest of us are asleep. You can help! Check it!

steven's website and in your name

2010-09-26T06:31:00.000-07:00

Boy do I have a treat for you! No seriously, I am actually shaking a little bit because I'm so excited to finally introduce this recording to the public. We hadn't let it go public, but it's now up on Steven's website, so it's legit!

So that's number 1. My favorite man on the planet aside from my dad, my fantastic incomparable writing partner, Steven's website is up! www.stevenjamail.com

On the media page, you can find a bunch of our stuff, including:

-the revamped VOTE! title number as well

-a song from Steven's RBKids show that's in NYMF this year-- go see it!!

-our amazing Morgana singing Steven's inspired arrangement of O Holy Night (as a side note, I think O Holy Night has some of the best lyrics ever written)

-crowd favorite clean recording of Autumn singing LWS

but ALSO! the world premiere recording of the Act One closer of Nicholas & Alexandra, "In Your Name."

We recorded this back in July in what was truly one of the best moments in my professional artistic life. It was one of those days when you just absolutely know that what you're supposed to do in this life-- and that it is beyond fulfilling. A real gift in my life: Autumn, and West Side Story Tony (hottie with a delightfully bent sense of humor) Jeremy Jordan and John Berno came into the studio with Steven and me and our longterm (forever) engineer, Mr. Jimmy Morgan. And not only did we have such a blast, but we ended up with this track that I am so effffffing proud of.

I mean, I just sit back and let Steven's 4756396345276 piece orchestra hit me. Timpani for days. When the three of them come in together for that final chorus. Cellestes. Monks, church bells, singing in Russian, and (I'm just gonna say it) a practically orgasmic french horn solo. This is the reason why I DO THIS!

The set up of the song is Alexandra is at her breaking point over the declining health of her son, the future tzar, and has completely placed her trust in questionably motivated (and certainly dirty) Rasputin. In a particularly zealous prayer session, her husband Nicholas walks in to find her kneeling with Rasputin and a fight erupts. I love the scene because there's a lot of layers happening. Nic is worried for his kid, his country, and he's also just a plain old jealous hubby. Then, Rasputin comes back into the scene/song instructing Alexei, the son. It's creepster. It's amazing. The performances. Man.

I am nothing in this world without these people I work with, work for. It is their gifts I keep in my heart when I write. I've never been inspired a day in life without them. I am literally floored every time I think about them. There is not enough room for my gratitude. It's taking over the world. Watch out, it's coming for you.

love will stay in seattle

2010-08-18T15:10:00.000-07:00

Whaaaat!? Check out this adorable, belting, singing for Jesus on "Love Will Stay!" I don't think I wrote all those lyrics (I think she may have just forgotten some and repeated herself-- hey it happens) but she still did a pretty kickass job! You go, Diana Huey! Me and Steven applaud you! Plus, bonus points for that cello, you guys. It's enormously gratifying to see stuff like this from across the country. If you've bought sheet music and performed one of our songs somewhere, let us know and I'll post it!

I'm off to hear my Morgan battle it out at the Apollo against all the other folks singing there tonight... that should be a Harlem adventure! What a great couple of days this has been.

Happy 3rd Anniversary, Andrew's Blog

2010-06-28T19:32:00.000-07:00

HAPPY THIRD BIRTHDAY!!
For so many obvious reasons, we love Andrew and everything about his blog. As referenced on many occasions, if he ran for president, we'd Vote for him. And I can't think of a better friend and advocate for any artistic project or cause. Every way that I could gush about his talent is just subsumed by what there really is to say about what kind of fantastic person he is. He's quite simply one of the glowy people.

Storm in a Teacup!

2010-06-10T15:25:00.000-07:00

Thanks, Becky! Beckster was so kind as to show us this AWESOME Storm in a Teacup. Anyone have a spare 550 pounds-- or $808.50 to buy this for me before I leave for Scotland???

We're on itunes!

2010-04-25T21:33:00.000-07:00

We've made it! Steven & I were honored to be a part of such a fun and meaningful theatre community project, The Battery's Down, created by our hilarious friend, Jake Wilson.

Our fun little number, "Video Chat," was in the Season 2 Premiere last April. For a 45 second song, I think Steven & I got a lot out of it. Most of the appeal was visual, so definitely check out the episode especially to see the adorable faces of Andrew, Nina, Jake and Cortney. Andrew's lines in the scene before the song crack me up EVERY TIME!!

And we were honored again to be included as a bonus track on the brand new soundtrack for Season 2. I hate to implore, but please buy this album. I will actually make money if this album makes money. All the songs are written by wonderful theatre writers, some of whom have Pulitzers! And they're all my wonderful friends.

You can buy a hard copy of the album on the Sh-K-Boom Records site. Or if you can't buy the whole album, please buy at least OUR SONG-- it's only 99 cents! Thanks in advance :)

And look at all this ink we're getting:
Theatermania!
BroadwayWorld!
Tubefilter!

some things you may have missed!

2010-03-08T18:27:00.000-08:00

Just in case you missed these awesome videos!

We love Hav!

Thanks, Andrew, for featuring VOTE! music in your awesome MTI Showspace Blog!

Daniel Robinson, Morgan Karr & the VOTE! Fringe Cast rocked our world!

Live from the middle of auditions

2009-06-30T13:19:00.001-07:00

You guys. The cast of VOTE! at the Minetta Lane Theatre this summer is going to be so fantastic. I can't believe how many rock stars have come through this room in the last 2 days, and we still have 2 more hours to go. Literally hundreds. You. Guys.

Daryl Eisenberg is amazing!

We already have a few people locked down and we'll be able to tell you the rest later.

Get ready for some serious musical fun this summer!

www.fringnyc.org

And don't forget to check back next week for OUR PERFORMANCE DATES and new website launch!!!

xo,

Muffin.

VOTE! hits Hollywood with Haviland!

2009-04-28T15:45:00.000-07:00

Here is our Hav-y singing "Paper Planes" at her Upright Cabaret Debut: West Coast Celebutante! For more, please visit www.havilandstillwell.com

The Battery's Down Season 2 Premiere!!

2009-04-02T16:16:00.000-07:00

Check 'em out everybody!! (Our song is in part 2)

Exciting news for Ryann & Steven!

2009-03-31T15:42:00.000-07:00

Do you love The Battery's Down, the hit internet TV show as much as we do??

Well, probably not, because we couldn't love it more!!

Jake & Andrew (original VOTE! cast members) and so many of our favorite people originate, write, and contribute to this fantastic look at making it in the theatre.

We think Jake is a genius! And we were so flattered he asked us to do a song for the Season 2 Premiere!! I'm about to head over to the premiere/ season 1 record launch party right now and I just wanted to remind you to CHECK IT OUT tonight at midnight!

www.batterysdown.com

I'll be sure to post the video later!

xo
Ryann

VOTE! opens tonight!!

2009-03-06T08:28:00.000-08:00

EXCITING times, Everyone! The regional premiere of VOTE! begins tonight here in Bloomington, Indiana. I'm here with our great director, Ryan J. Davis and visionary young producer, Eric Anderson, Jr.

After watching the final dress rehearsal last night, I am really looking forward to an amazing run here. VOTE! fans in Indiana-- be sure to spread the words and come check out a performance (or 2 ). Go on All that chat and broadwayworld.com and talk about the show. While you're there, check out our article: http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/New_Musical_VOTE_Opens_368_In_Bloomington_20090304

It was even one of bww.com's hottest articles of the day!! It beat out articles about MILK and even The Watchmen!! Who knew we were so popular!

Everyone in the cast is so adorable and hilarious! So adorable and hilarious, we're getting a great PBS 3 camera filmed version! HOW FUN!

And stay tuned for exciting news about VOTE! in NYC this summer.

xo Ryann

www.votethemusical.com

Nic & Alix Promo and MORE!

2009-02-17T15:28:00.000-08:00

It's been non-stop for Steven and I these past few weeks-- with festival submissions, rewrites, recording the new opening number (!!!-- check it out at www.votethemusical.com-- super dooper thanks to our extremely talented pals, Nick Blaemire, Dana Steingold, Jake Wilson, & Krystal Brown for lending their awesomeness) surviving the cold of NYC, working on Tercio de Muerte, and editing Nic & Alix videos like these:

Thanks to everyone for all the great feedback on Nicholas & Alexandra! We're working hard to bring this show to a venue near you soon!

And keep checking back for fun updates on the FIRST EVER regional production of VOTE!-- in rehearsals now in Bloomington, Indiana.

GET YOUR TICKETS TO VOTE IN BLOOMINGTON HERE: http://www.ericandersonjrpresents.com

Eric Anderson, Jr. is producing and musical directing, and we've once again teamed up with VOTE! family member, Ryan J. Davis. For all that latest happenings out in Bloomington, check out his blog, http://ryanjdavis.blogspot.com or just scroll to the end of the page for the links to his and all my other favorite blogs.

xo
Ryann

The Villain's Girl sheet music NOW AVAILABLE!!

2009-01-30T19:35:00.001-08:00

YOU ASKED, WE ANSWERED!
Due to overwhelming response for the sheet music to "The Villain's Girl," We are now offering the sheet music online!
Enjoy the incomparable Dana Steingold and get your own copy today!

Happy Inauguration Day

2009-01-20T11:12:00.000-08:00

www.littlewowproductions.com
In honor of our wonderful new president, and of my high school government teacher, who taught me to love (and joke about) our political process, here is the wonderful Celisse Henderson from VOTE! at the VOTE OR DIE concert back in Oct. We're so excited VOTE! is headed to Bloomington for its regional premiere!

Stay tuned for all the latest updates on the VOTE! premiere and don't forget to get your sheet music!

xo Ryann & Steven

Autumn Hurlbert-- "Love Will Stay" from Nicholas & Alexandra

2008-12-24T13:15:00.000-08:00

Song from one of our new musicals, Nicholas & Alexandra:

Sheet Music Available Now!!

2008-12-23T11:44:00.000-08:00

Hey-- we've had so many requests for sheet music (thanks!) and now you can get all your favorites from VOTE and our other projects at www.littlewowproductions.com

Welcome to Ferguson & Jamail

2008-12-04T08:43:00.000-08:00

So you've found our site! *l i t t l e w o w p r o d u c t i o n s* is the business arm of the Harper's Guild Award winning writing team, Ryann Ferguson & Steven Jamail. Check here for updates on their various projects, friends, workshops, readings, and for sheet music and demos.

Thanks for visiting!

Ryann & Steven