Releases Archives - Matinee Musicals

Hamilton celebrates a decade with definitive collection release

20-07-26 A decade of Hamilton history is being brought together in one definitive collection, with Rise Up! Hamilton: The Anthology set for release on 25 September as both a limited-edition seven-LP vinyl set and five-CD box set. The new anthology combines the complete Original Broadway Cast Recording, The Hamilton Mixtape and Hamildrops: The Complete Collection, marking the first time the latter project has been made available on physical formats. Also […]

July 20, 2026

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Elaine Paige releases deeply personal new album

17-06-26 Fresh from receiving the Special Award at this year's Olivier Awards, Dame Elaine Paige has released a brand-new studio album, Miscellaneous Paige, a reflective collection of songs that have shaped her life and career. Released today (17 July) through Westway Music, the album moves away from musical theatre in favour of a carefully curated selection of classic and contemporary songs that hold particular personal significance for one of the […]

July 17, 2026

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New Alan Turing musical releases first music featuring Broadway and West End stars

Updated 29-06-26 We're always excited to discover new musical theatre writing at Matinee Musicals, and a brand-new concept EP inspired by the life of Alan Turing has certainly caught our attention. TURING, a new musical by Timothy L. Michuda and Ben Ward, is set to release a six-track concept EP over the coming months, with the first single, Amongst the Stars, now available now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qm8tRzVyuEg&list=RDQm8tRzVyuEg&start_radio=1 The musical tells the story […]

June 29, 2026

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Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd headline soundtrack for new musical comedy Power Ballad

29-05-26 Could Power Ballad be this year's surprise musical movie hit? The upcoming musical comedy has already been generating significant buzz following acclaimed festival screenings in Dublin and at SXSW, with early reviews helping it achieve an impressive 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Now audiences can get their first proper taste of the film's music as the official soundtrack arrives ahead of the movie's UK and Ireland release on 29 […]

May 29, 2026

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Rainbow Wales shines a spotlight on the queer Welsh icons who changed theatre, music and culture

08-05-26 When Emily Garside writes about queer culture, theatre and identity, it is always worth paying attention. Her acclaimed book Seasons of Love: Why Rent Matters became essential reading for many musical theatre fans, unpacking not just Jonathan Larson’s landmark musical, but the wider cultural and political landscape surrounding it. Now, with Rainbow Wales, Garside turns her attention to the queer Welsh figures who have shaped entertainment, activism, sport and […]

May 8, 2026

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Andrew Garfield Performs ‘The Family Song’ from The Magic Faraway Tree

30-03-26 Andrew Garfield performs ‘The Family Song’, the lead single from the original motion picture soundtrack to The Magic Faraway Tree, now in cinemas across the UK. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9u5Bk2TwtB4 The track is released alongside the film and features Garfield in his role as Tim. It marks a return to musical performance following his work on Tick, Tick... Boom!, which is already part of the Matinee playlist. The soundtrack has been composed […]

March 30, 2026

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Beverley Knight Leads ‘March Women March’ as Sylvia Musical Releases First Single

06-03-26 The music of Sylvia has taken its first step beyond the stage. The show’s powerful anthem ‘March Women March’ has been released as the first single from the Olivier Award-winning musical ahead of International Women’s Day. Released by ZooNation Records, the track places Beverley Knight’s commanding voice front and centre. Knight reprises her Olivier Award-winning performance as Emmeline Pankhurst on the recording, delivering the rallying cry with the same […]

March 7, 2026

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Paddington Releases Marmalade

06-03-26 Paddington is spreading the joy once again. A brand new single, ‘Marmalade’, from Paddington The Musical has just been released on Decca, giving fans another taste of the score that has helped turn the Savoy Theatre production into one of the most talked about new musicals in London. Written by Tom Fletcher and arranged and orchestrated by Matt Brind, the upbeat track captures the playful spirit of the show. […]

March 6, 2026

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Cameron Richardson To Release New Single

21-02-26 One of musical theatre’s most trusted voices is releasing brand new music. Cameron Richardson, the vocal coach behind leading West End and Broadway performers, will release his new single Whatever The Weather on 27 February. The track marks the latest chapter in a career that has shaped some of the industry’s most powerful stage voices. For years, Richardson has worked behind the scenes, helping elite performers sustain demanding eight […]

February 21, 2026