BEAU: The Album
The latest Musical from Douglas Lyons and Ethan D. Pakchar, features Tony Nominee JENN COLELLA, AISHA JACKSON, MYKAL KILGORE, and a host of Broadway favorites.
Matt Rodin and our co-composer Ethan D. Pakchar performing “Runnin” live on the radio.
Have you purchased the single yet? YOU CAN HEAR: “ORDER RUNNIN”
Full Album AVAILABLE DIGITALLY
Sony Masterworks Broadway released the World Premiere Recording of Douglas Lyons and Ethan D. Pakchar‘s latest musical Beau digitally on October 25 and on CD November 15, 2019. The album features original music, concept, book and lyrics by Lyons (Beautiful), who built an original funk-folk score with Pakchar (Five Points) for the production’s debut this summer at The Adirondack Theatre Festival. Also premiering alongside the album preorder is lead offering “Runnin’,” a compellingly joyous track that showcases Beau’s inspiring narrative – listen here.
In celebration of the album’s release, the show’s composers and key performers hosted a special concert presentation of Beau at Joe’s Pub in New York. Additional information can be found here.
Check out Grammy-nominated Saint Aubyn's slaying version of 'Shut Up',
Award-winning Jenn Colella knocks it out of the Pub with 'So Better' with Matthew Rodin
Broadway's Jim Hogan touches the heart with 'Thursday in July'
About BEAU
Beau features eight actor-musicians telling the story of Ace Baker – a young queer man whose life is forever changed when he discovers his deceased grandfather is actually alive. Family secrets unravel as Ace rushes to make up for lost time with a man who changes his life by putting a guitar in his hand.
Listen to WAMC Roundtable radio interview with the creatives and lead actor
AFT REVIEWS
Beau: The Musical made its out-of-town debut at the Adirondack Theatre Festival in Glens Falls, NY
“Beau isn’t quite like anything else on any stage.” – Glens Falls Chronicle
“Beau is a profound, poignant tale.” – Post Star Review
“Beau has great depths of feeling and soul, for those on both sides of the footlights. A superb show.” – Times Union Review
“There are musicals that entertain you. There are other shows that touch you emotionally. And, there are those shows that demands discussion on the way home. Beau does all three.” – The Saratogian
EVENTS / WORKSHOPS
Joe’s Pub Concert:
From the Beau's smashing Album Debut at Joe's Pub NYC:
Beau in residence at the Musical Theatre Factory.
See Details
Broadway’s Future Concert Series, March 25
Spotlights songs from the new musical Beau, penned by Douglas Lyons and Ethan D. Pakchar. At Lincoln Center’s Bruno Walter Auditorium, 111 Amsterdam Avenue at 64th Street, 6pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Free. See Details
Ethan D. Pakchar and Douglas Lyons (Photo: Christoper Boudewyns)