The June 9th concert of South Pacific at Carnegie Hall, starring Jason as Lt. Joe Cable, will air on PBS in April 2006 (in the New York area, the first air date will be April 26, 2006 on WNET). Also starring are Brian Stokes Mitchell as Emile DeBeque, Reba McEntire as Nellie Forbush, Lillias White as Bloody Mary, and Alec Baldwin as Luther Billis. CLICK HERE for the full story from PBOL.
November 14, 2005
Broadway Meets Country, the November 12 benefit for the Actor's Fund and American Red Cross, will be aired on XM Satellite Radio on November 24 (12 pm est), November 26 (4 pm est), and November 27 (9 pm est). Jason performs John Michael Montgomery's "Sold" and Marin performs Dolly Parton's "9 to 5". CLICK HERE for more information.
November 10, 2005
Jason and Marin will be featured on SIRIUS Satellite Radio this weekend at the following times: Friday the 9th at 9:00 pm est, Saturday the 12th at midnight, and Sunday the 13th at 10:00 pm est. Seth Rudetsky hosts. The show will feature numbers from shows each have performed in, as well as clips from "Opposite You". Tune in!
November 8, 2005
Jason and Marin's debut duets album on the PS Classics label, "Opposite You", produced by Tommy Krasker with musical direction by David Loud, is available in stores TODAY! CLICK HERE for track listing information. Jason and Marin will be performing songs from the album and signing CDs at Tower Records Lincoln Center on November 9. CLICK HERE to purchase the CD at PS Classics online.
October 25, 2005
"Opposite You", to be released in stores on November 8, is now available for order through an exclusive "web release" at PS Classics! CLICK HERE to order online from PS Classics and hear some song samples from the album. CLICK HERE to download the press release (in Word format).
Jason & Marin will be performing in Broadway Meets Country, a benefit for the Actor's Fund and the American Red Cross on November 12 at Frederick P. Rose Hall at Lincoln Center. Tickets are $1,000 and $350. Call 212-869-4535 for more information.
September 30, 2005
Jason & Marin will be performing songs from their newly released album "Opposite You" at Tower Records Lincoln Center on November 9, 2005 at 6:00 PM. CD signing will follow the performance.
Jason & Marin will be performing in concert at Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Mexico on December 8, 2005 (date tentative) as part of their Broadway week. CLICK HERE more more information on the resort.
September 9, 2005
Jason and Marin's debut duets album, "Opposite You", will be released on the PS Classics label (with Tommy Krasker as producer) on November 8, 2005. CLICK HERE for the full press release and track list (as of 9/9/05). Links to purchase the CD at PS Classics and Amazon.com will be provided as they become available.
August 27, 2005 -- UPCOMING CONCERTS
Jason will be performing in the following venues this Fall (please check back for updates):
October 23, 2005: As the season opener at the Bay Area Cabaret in San Francisco, Jason & Marin will be performing "Opposite You." CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets.
October 30, 2005: Jason & Marin will be performing songs from "Opposite You" at the Chicago Humanities Festival ASCAP night. Liz Callaway also performs. CLICK HERE for more information.
November 5, 2005: Jason & Marin will be performing with the Rockford Symphony in their Annual Gala in Rockford, IL (Marin's hometown). CLICK HERE for more information.
November 14, 2005: Jason & Marin will be performing at the opening gala of the new performing arts center in Gettysburg, PA. Other Broadway stars will also be performing.
May 20, 2005
Jason & Marin will be performing in Gershwin's Of Thee I Sing/Let 'Em Eat Cake with the San Francisco Symphony on June 23-25, 2005. Michael Tilson Thomas conducts and Patricia Birch directs. CLICK HERE for tickets.
May 16, 2005
Jason & Marin will be performing at the Dallas Center Theatre's Center Stage 2005 gala on Saturday June 11, 2005. The evening includes cocktails, dinner, a live auction, and the concert. CLICK HERE for more information.
May 10, 2005
Jason is the winner of the 2005 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Resident Musical for his performance as Dr. Felix Rey in Michael John LaChiusa's The Highest Yellow at the Signature Theatre. CLICK HERE for a full list of nominees and winners.
April 25, 2005
PS Classics, the record label dedicated to celebrating and preserving the heritage of Broadway and American popular song, will be recording Jason & Marin's duets CD, "Opposite You", on May 11-12, 2005 for a possible fall release. Tommy Krasker is the producer. CLICK HERE for future information.
Jason & Marin will be performing in Encompass New Opera Theatre's benefit gala tribute to composer John Kander on May 15, 2005 at the New Arts Club. Other performers include Karen Ziemba, Debra Monk, James Naughton, and other. Tickets, priced at $250, can be purchased by calling 718-398-4675 or emailing encompassopers@yahoo.com. CLICK HERE for the full story from PBOL.
April 5, 2005
"Children & Art", Sondheim's 75th Birthday Celebration, will be featured on A&E's "Breakfast with the Arts" on April 10, 2005 at 8:00 AM EST. The program has exclusive footage of the "Children & Art" concert, which was performed on March 21 to benefit Young Playwright's, Inc. Rehearsal footage of Jason & Marin's performances will appear, along with clips of the concert. CLICK HERE for more information.
Jason will be performing at the New York Pops 22nd Birthday Gala at Carnegie Hall on May 9, 2005 at 7:00 PM. Hosted by Liz Smith. Other performers include Sutton Foster, Maureen McGovern, and others. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets online.
Jason will be performing with the Virginia Symphony in "Broadway Under the Stars", conducted by Rob Fisher, on May 21, 2005 at The Sunken Garden at William & Mary College. Soprano Teri Hansen also performs. The concert features the music of Bernstein, Gershwin, and Rodgers. CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets online.
March 29, 2005
Jason will be performing in "A Prince of a Fella! A Salute to Harold Prince" at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall on May 3, 2005 at 7 PM. Other performers include Mary Cleere Haran and Brent Barrett. CLICK HERE for more information from PBOL.
March 29, 2005
Jason and Marin will be performing in the St. Louis Variety Children's Telethon on April 22-23, 2005, to be aired in St. Louis on KMOV. CLICK HERE for more information and a more detailed schedule of events.
March 22, 2005
Jason and Marin will be performing at the Hollywood Bowl in "Stephen Sondheim's 75th: The Concert" on July 8, 2005. Other performers include Nathan Lane, Donna Murphy, Bernadette Peters, Angela Lansbury, Brian Stokes Mitchell, and others. Paul Gemignani conducts. CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets online.
March 1, 2005
Jason has been nominated for a Helen Hayes Award as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Resident Musical for his performance as Dr. Felix Rey in Michael John LaChiusa's The Highest Yellow at Signature Theatre. Winners will be announced in May! CLICK HERE for a complete list of the 2005 nominees.
February 21, 2005
Jason & Marin will be performing in "Wall to Wall Sondheim" at Symphony Space on March 19, 2005. This all-day event is free to the public and features 12 hours of performances and tals in celebration of Stephen Sondheim's 75th birthday. CLICK HERE for more information and a more detailed schedule of the day (Jason & Marin will perform in the evening session, 8-11 PM).
February 21, 2005
Jason & Marin will be performing in "Children And Art", celebrating Stephen Sondheim's 75th birthday, on March 21, 2005 at the New Amsterdam Theatre. A host of Broadway stars will be performing, accompanied by a 35-piece orchestra. Evening is directed by Richard Maltby, Jr. & will benefit Young Playwrights, Inc. CLICK HERE for more information.
February 16, 2005
Jason & Marin begin performances tonight with Peter Nero & the Philly Pops in "Get Happy: The Harold Arlen Songbook". Other performance times are: February 18 (8:00), February 19 (2:00), and February 20, 2005 (3:00). CLICK HERE for more info and to purchase tickets online.
February 11, 2005
Great interview with Jason & Marin up on Broadwayworld.com.
January 3, 2005
Jason will be starring as Lt. Joe Cable in South Pacific at Carnegie Hall on June 9, 2005. The benefit concert also stars Brian Stokes Mitchell as Emile de Becque, Reba McEntire as Nellie Forbush, and Lillias White as Bloody Mary. Walter Bobbie directs. CLICK HERE for more information and to purchase tickets online (not onsale yet as of 1/3/05).