As you may or may not be able to tell, I am a big fan of young adult books. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I’ve got a whole list of books that I’m really excited to read in 2017. Come along for the ride, won’t you? Disclaimer–I work for Penguin Random House, the publisher of a few of the books below. All of these opinions are solely my own and the books below are published by an array of different companies (not just the one I work
It’s no surprise to anyone that Dear Evan Hansen’s Original Broadway Cast Recording (OBCR) made its Billboard Chart debut at #8, the highest charting debut position for an OBCR since 1961. With an exquisite score by Golden Globe winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul and a heart-wrenching performance by Ben Platt, Dear Evan Hansen is officially Broadway’s next big thing. Although Platt gives a performance of a lifetime, it’s important to recognize the talent of the supporting cast members including Tony Award nominee Jennifer Laura Thompson. The star has appeared in many popular hits such
August Wilson‘s Fences is one of those stalwart pieces of theater that has made the transition to film effortlessly. After starring in the stage revival in 2010, Denzel Washington reprises his role and brings it to the screen. Troy (Denzel Washington) is a Pittsburgh sanitation worker in 1957. He’s married to Rose (Viola Davis, also reprising her stage performance), and has two sons–one adult, Lyons (Russell Hornsby), from a young, past relationship, and one teenager, Cory (Jovan Adepo), from his marriage to Rose. He owns his own home and takes
Rob Kolar is a man of many talents: composer, singer, songwriter, and producer. His current projects keep him very busy. He is the man behind the music on the hilarious tv show, The Detour, which begins its second season February 21, and he is also touring the country with his band, KOLARS. We were able to catch him to talk about his music, the tv show, and why going on tour can be so rewarding. PC: When did you know you wanted to be a musician? Rob: Around 12,