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Music Of Woody Allen Films – a new irregular feature about the musical compositions that have helped to make Allen’s films sing. Blue Moon Composed by Richard Rodgers (music) and Lorenz Hart (lyrics) in 1934 Used in Blue Jasmine Blue Moon was written by the team of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, at the height […]
Today we got the surprise announcement that Woody Allen will be creating an Amazon Series (we are hesitant to call it a “TV” series). The announcement is exciting, but it raises a number of questions. So let’s look at what we know and speculate on how this might effect Allen’s work going forward. Q: How […]
Music Of Woody Allen Films – a new irregular feature about the musical compositions that have helped to make Allen’s films sing. Rhapsody In Blue Composed by George Gershwin in 1924 Used in Manhattan. On 12 February 1924, George Gershwin took to the stage with an orchestra at the Aeolian Hall in New York City. […]
A New York institution will continue into 2015. Woody Allen has been playing his clarinet most Monday nights for decades. After a short European and holiday break, Allen and the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band have announced dates for the new year. The bands first 2015 show is on Monday 12th January 2015. Pianist […]
Woody Allen and his regular band – the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band – have just finished a three date tour of Europe. A rare European concert performance, we are wrapping up photos, videos and reviews of the tour. The first concert was at the Monte-Carlo Opera House. https://twitter.com/jerryz/status/549689992885571584 View this post on Instagram […]
Woody Allen and his long time band – the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band – are returning to Europe this December. Following dates already announced for Monte Carlo and Barcelona, they have added a third in Badajoz, Spain. The concert takes place on 30th December, and will be held at the Palacio de Congressos. […]
Woody Allen turns 79 today! Yes, next year is a much nicer looking number, but we still wish him all the very best on this day. Allen’s 79th year was a dramatic one. His year started with Blue Jasmine and Cate Blanchett winning all the awards she could. He followed it up with his 44th […]
Our (usually) twice monthly wrap up of Woody Allen news bits from around the web. It’s been a light month so we are wrapping up all of November in one go. Writer/Director Joel Schumacher recently paid tribute to Woody Allen. He was speaking at the London Screenwriter’s Festival and was covered by the blog London, […]
Last week, Woody Allen and the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band announced a concert date in Spain. That concert visit is now turning into a tour, with a second date added – in Monte Carlo, Monaco. The performance will take place at Opéra Garnier in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. It will be on the 29th December […]
Woody Allen is returning to Europe for a very special concert on New Year’s Eve. He will perform with his regular band, The Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band, at the Liceu Opera House on New Year’s Eve. The concert is part of the first Suite Festival BCN Music Experience, a festival that hopes to […]
Woody Allen and the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band has kicked off a new season at the Carlyle Hotel in New York. You can catch the band every Monday night until Christmas. Allen and band have been performing their regular Mondays for decades, but so far this season we have already had one surprise […]
In the 60s and 70s, Woody Allen appeared many times on the Dick Cavett Show, usually for a few laughs. In our video of the week, here’s Allen on the same show, but this time playing clarinet. According to Allen, he has played clarinet every day for decades. He just commenced another season at the […]
A little Annie Hall reunion happened on Monday night. Jeff Goldblum, who had the briefest of cameos in ‘Annie Hall‘, joined Woody Allen and his regular jazz band onstage for a song. Allen, of course, has held his regular Monday night slot at The Carlyle Hotel for decades. His performances with the Eddy Davis New […]
Our twice monthly wrap up of Woody Allen bits from around the web. The wonderful comedian and impersonator Bill Hader has made a remarkable list – 200 comedies everyone should see. There’s lots we’ve not seen and we have a whole slew of films to hunt down. XO Jane has the amazing list, as well […]
The Bullets Over Broadway Musical has closed on Broadway. The show is based on the 1994 film by Allen (and co-writer Douglas McGrath), with Allen writing the book. Directed by Broadway legend Susan Stroman, it officially opened in April, but has been in previews since January. Seven months later, it has ended its run and […]
We totally missed this one, but the soundtrack for Magic In The Moonlight has been released. It is available now at iTunes only, it seems. The soundtrack is released by Madison Gate Records who have handled the release of Allen’s film soundtracks since Midnight In Paris. So low key is this release that there is […]
Woody Allen, more weeks than not, plays clarinet with the Eddy Davis New Orleans Jazz Band, Monday nights at the Carlyle Cafe in New York City. Adhering to his usual schedule, Allen and the band have locked in appearances from September through to December. The bands trombonist Jerry Zigmont has put new dates on his […]
The wonderful Elaine Stritch has passed away. The glamorous star of stage and screen died in her home in Michigan. She has had so many memorable roles, especially onstage. She is the definitive performer of works by Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter, Noel Coward and many, many more. In recent years, she played Alec Baldwin (Alice, […]
Bullets Over Broadway, sadly, didn’t pick up any awards at the 68th Tony Awards. But the cast and crew were part of the proceedings, including a fantastic live performance. That performance came towards the end of the show, wit Nick Cordero leadings his tap dancing gangsters through ‘Tain’t Nobody’s Biz-ness If I Do‘. We also […]
The cast of the Bullets Over Broadway musical have been working hard as usual. This week saw Zach Braff and Betsy Wolfe perform a song on The Today Show. The duet was ‘I’ve Found A New Baby‘ and it’s a real showcase for Wolfe. Her voice is nothing short of remarkable. The pair briefly discuss […]