The award winning singer, songwriter and star of the upcoming Off Broadway musical, "Sincerely, Oscar" sat down with Authority Magazine to chat about her hit singles 'TOY' and 'Unstoppable', her return to musical theater and some never-before-told stories
Check out the exclusive interview with Doreen Taylor: Unstoppable Talent: Showing Authenticity in Music On and Off Stage
Fresh from the sold-out premiere at the Bristol Riverside Theatre in Philadelphia, the brand new, innovative "docu-musical" AN ENCHANTED EVENING: A NIGHT WITH OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II is coming Off-Broadway for a limited December 2017 engagement.
The star-studded evening presents award-winning vocalist and Billboard Top 100 recording artist Doreen Taylor in her official Off-Broadway debut, and a special performance by renowned Broadway star, Davis Gaines (Phantom of the Opera, Sweeney Todd, Man of La Mancha).
Making her official Off Broadway debut benefitting the Oscar Hammerstein II Museum & Theatre Education Center, Billboard charting TOP 100 recording artist, Doreen Taylor raises the bar headlining the new docu-musical, "An Enchanted Evening: A Night with Oscar Hammerstein II" running December 8, 2017 to December 17, 2017 at the 777 Theatre at the Roy Arias Theater Center- 777 8th Ave. (Between 47th & 48th). Special guest performance by Broadway's Davis Gaines. Tickets on sale at hammersteinlive.com. Proceeds will be donated to help save Highland Farm in Doylestown, PA.
After receiving critical acclaim in its Philadelphia debut, this cutting edge, 90-minute "docu-musical" highlights Oscar's evolution to become one of the most important lyricists of all time. Possessing a rare opportunity to work closely with William Hammerstein (Oscar Hammerstein's grandson) to obtain private, personal stories, rarely before seen images and videos, and an in-depth glimpse into the life of Oscar Hammerstein, "An Enchanted Evening" is a one-of-a kind, intimate show highlighting Oscar's life and music through documentary story-telling and imaginative performances.
Will Hammerstein has proudly embraced this new production and is thrilled at the docu-musical's success of highlighting the honorable values and principles of which his grandfather embodied. "Doreen's talent and personal values make her a perfect torchbearer for this exemplary legacy [Oscar Hammerstein II]. I'm sure Oscar would be very pleased with the association."
Being able to return to her musical theatre roots in her home state of NY while supporting a cause that helps save a historic Broadway landmark makes this evening an extra special achievement for Doreen.
"I grew up performing in the great shows that Oscar Hammerstein II helped create and to think that the very place these shows were conceived is now being threatened is a travesty. I created this show from a very special place in my heart and as a labor of love. I revere Oscar and will always be grateful for forever changing the landscape of musical theatre history and being able to help save this legendary landmark is a great honor for me."
GET TICKETS AT WWW.HAMMERSTEINLIVE.COM or by calling (866)811-4111
An Enchanted Evening: A Night With Oscar Hammerstein II debuting on August 24th at the Bristol Riverside Theatre was featured in the Princeton Packet. Headliner Doreen Taylor sat down with the paper and discussed the brand new show in this wonderfully in depth interview.
"He really was ahead of his time, and he paved the way for so many topics and things people weren't talking about at the time," Taylor says. "He was really liberal and he pushed the envelope in many different ways. It's intriguing and I'm so glad I'm going to be able to teach a theater full of people something about him. I really wanted to make a show where even someone who knows a lot about him will walk away learning something and on the same side, somebody who doesn't know anything will come away enlightened. So we're going to try to do that and also do some great music, with great performances of his best stuff."
To read the whole story, click here: Doreen Taylor Will Share the Story and Songs of Oscar Hammerstein II/ Time Off/ CentralJersey.com
BroadwayWorld.com picked up the news about award winning vocalist Doreen Taylor starring in the new show "An Enchanted Evening: A Night With Oscar Hammerstein II" to debut on Thursday, August 24th at the Bristol Riverside Theatre. Check it out!!
Click Here: Doreen Taylor to Headline "An Enchanted Evening" to Benefit Hammerstein Center
"An Enchanted Evening: A Night With Oscar Hammerstein II" starring award winning singer and Billboard Top 100 recording artist Doreen Taylor was featured on Playbill.com. The in-depth piece highlights the current movement to help save 'Highland Farm' where Oscar Hammerstein II lived and created some of Broadway's greatest musicals (Sound of Music, The King & I, Carousel, South Pacific, Oklahoma!, etc) and the brand new show/musical revue that has been created by Taylor to help raise money and awareness.
Taylor told Playbill, “I grew up performing in many of the great shows that Oscar Hammerstein II helped create and I have always been very fond of his work. In March, I happened to meet Will and Mandee Hammerstein (and Oscar IV!!) at a music video premiere party I hosted for my single ‘Unstoppable’ in Philadelphia. We really hit it off and I learned about how Highland Farm's future was being threatened and I immediately offered to step up and help. It seemed like a no-brainer for me to lend my talents to the cause in the best way I could—through music and performing. I created this show from a very special place in my heart and as a labor of love. I honor Oscar and will always be grateful for forever changing the landscape of musical theatre history and being able to help save this legendary landmark is a great honor for me.” Click here to read the whole story!
The show debuts on Thursday, August 24th 7:30pm at the Bristol Riverside Theatre (120 Radcliffe Street Bristol, PA)
Billboard charting, award winning vocalist Doreen Taylor got the chance to sit down with Voice Council Magazine and chat about the ups and downs of being an emerging singer in the music industry, vocal and recording tips and making a successful career in the business one step at a time.
Check out the story here: Slow and Steady for Singing Success- Doreen Taylor
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2017 7:30pm
Billboard TOP 100 Adult Contemporary Recording Artist DOREEN TAYLOR Returns to the Delaware Valley to Help Save Highland Farm in Doylestown, PA (Oscar Hammerstein II’s Home and Birthplace for Timeless Rodgers and Hammerstein Classics, Including: Oklahoma!, South Pacific, Carousel, King and I, and Sound of Music.)
$35.00
Bristol Riverside Theatre 120 Radcliffe Street Bristol, PATICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY, JUNE 30th ONLINE (click here) or calling the box office (215)785-0100
Whether your musical palette drives you toward graceful vocals, engaging theatricality or captivating melodies, there’s a strong and powerful fusion of all three in AN ENCHANTED EVENING: A NIGHT WITH OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II - a limited engagement, one night only, elegant benefit concert featuring award winning vocalist Doreen Taylor & highlighting Oscar’s life and journey to become one of the most important lyricists of all time.
Returning to the area where she has planted roots in a benefit for the Oscar Hammerstein II Museum & Theatre Education Center, the Philadelphia/South Jersey based songstress raises the bar by presenting “An Enchanted Evening: A Night with Oscar Hammerstein II”, Thursday August 24, 2017 Presented by Tall Grass Entertainment at the Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe Street Bristol, PA. Showtime 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale Friday, June 30th ONLINE (click here) or (215)785-0100. Proceeds will be donated to help save Highland Farm in Doylestown, PA.
“An Enchanted Evening: A Night with Oscar Hammerstein II” showcases Doreen’s talents as a highly skilled, classically trained vocalist, backed by some of the area’s finest musicians in an elegant and sophisticated concert. Possessing a rare opportunity to work closely with William Hammerstein (Oscar Hammerstein's grandson) to obtain private, personal stories, rarely before seen images and an in-depth glimpse into the life of Oscar Hammerstein, “An Enchanted Evening” is a one-of-a kind, intimate show highlighting Oscar's life and music.
Award winning recording artist Doreen Taylor landed in a great feature on Entertainmentwise.com talking about her newest hit single and music video "Unstoppable", her close friendship with late, boxing legend Joe Frazier and the rumors she is taking her music to Broadway.
Check it out here: http://www.entertainmentwise.com/music/doreen-taylor-packs-punch-with-unstoppable-video-27304/
Award winning, adult contemporary singer/songwriter and Billboard charting recording artist Doreen Taylor was featured in an in depth interview on the very popular entertainment website, Popdust.com. The musical chameleon talked about her newest music videos, pushing the boundaries of domestic violence in "Over", what Hollywood keeps doing wrong making musicals and her own move to bring "Happily Ever After" to Broadway.
Check out the whole story: Popdust: Will Doreen Taylor Take Over Broadway
Adult contemporary, Billboard charting recording artist Doreen Taylor stopped off in Philadelphia to perform the National Anthem at the 241st birthday celebration of the US Marine Corps on Thursday, November 10th. On November 10, 1775, the Continential Marines were established by the Second Continental Congress. Research indicates that the birthplace of the Corps, as the first place where Marines enlisted, was in Philadelphia.
Thousands of US Marines converged in several blocks on Oregon Avenue where Taylor kicked off the official ceremony by performing an extremely moving rendition of the National Anthem
Billboard charting recording artist and award winning songwriter Doreen Taylor spoke with AXS.COM about her new album "Happily Ever After" and her sold out concert in Philadelphia on October 21st.
"I was able to mature not only a songwriter, but also as a producer and vocalist. The bar was raised exponentially making this new album. I worked with numerous brilliant musicians and arrangers like Randy Bowland and Larry Gold, and we recorded the album in a very old school way; with live musicians, live string players, etc. We were able to capture a great blend of retro and modern musicality and I have been thrilled to officially cross over to the adult contemporary/pop/R&B genre with this new album." Doreen discussed with AXS about her new album "Happily Ever After".
Check out the full interview here: Interview: Doreen Taylor finds new direction musically with 'Happily Ever After'
Billboard charting adult contemporary singer and songwriter Doreen Taylor was featured in Vents Magazine talking about her hit single TOY, her new album "Happily Ever After", working with musical icon Larry Gold and her upcoming tour.
"I believe in the old school way of recording- in a real studio, with live musicians, string players…the way recordings used to be made. I wanted my album to have a modern, yet retro feel and I really believe we nailed it." Doreen said about the new album.
Check out the whole story here: Vents Magazine INTERVIEW: Doreen Taylor
ADULT CONTEMPORARY SINGER/SONGWRITER DOREEN TAYLOR TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “HAPPILY EVER AFTER”
Award Winning Adult Contemporary/ Top 40 Pop Recording Artist Doreen Taylor releases her new album “Happily Ever After” worldwide on Thursday, October 13th, 2016
Following up on the great success of her breakout single “TOY”, Billboard Top 100 recording artist and songwriter Doreen Taylor will release her much anticipated, debut adult contemporary album “Happily Ever After” on October 13th, 2016. “Happily Ever After” is arranged by musical legend Larry Gold (Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, Lana Del Rey, Justin Timberlake, et al.) who specifically chose to work with Doreen because of her undeniable talent, drive and passion for making 'good' music. The new album focuses on fusing powerhouse vocals and haunting melodies while incorporating elements of retro and modern popular music. Pulling from several styles, including R&B, soul and pop, “Happily Ever After” targets an audience craving high quality, eclectic musicianship that is very hard to find today.
An accomplished country singer/songwriter with her successful album “Magic”, Doreen Taylor made the liberating leap from country music to mainstream pop/adult contemporary music with her single “TOY” in 2015 which charted on Billboard's Top 100 and reached #31 on the Adult Contemporary Chart after receiving heavy airplay on radio stations nationwide.
“My long and difficult journey has made me the artist I am today and my recent song-writing has been able to reflect that. I've grown so much as a person; it's nice to express that in my new music” said Doreen.
DOREEN TAYLOR LIVE IN CONCERT “HAPPILY EVER AFTER” A PHILADELPHIA BENEFIT– ONE NIGHT ONLY AT 2424 SKYBOX EVENT CENTER FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CAMDEN COUNTY
Billboard TOP 100 Charting Adult Contemporary Recording Artist Returns to Philadelphia to release her brand new album “Happily Ever After” with Vegas-style ‘Feast for the Senses’ concert on Friday, October 21st, 2016.
TICKETS ON SALE VIA BROWNPAPERTICKETS.COM NOW!
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Whether your musical palette drives you toward powerhouse vocals, engaging and tireless showmanship or captivating melodies, there’s a strong and mighty fusion of all three in DOREEN TAYLOR LIVE IN CONCERT– a special one-night only Vegas-style “feast for the senses” concert that brings the sultry Philadelphia based songstress back home to release her highly acclaimed new album “Happily Ever After”.
Returning to the area where she has planted roots in a benefit for local charity Boys & Girls Club of Camden County, the Philadelphia/South Jersey based songstress raises the bar by kicking of the 2016/2017 tour for her new album “Happily Ever After”, Friday, October 21st, 2016 at 2424 Studios (2424 Skybox Event Center), 2424 E. York Street Philadelphia, PA. Doors open at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now at brownpapertickets.com or doreentaylormusic.com.
“Happily Ever After” showcases Doreen’s talents as not only a vocalist, but as a songwriter and musician. She prides herself on the raw, emotional vibe of her lyrics and multiple abilities to engage an audience. For DOREEN TAYLOR LIVE IN CONCERT, she’s designed an audience interactive production that truly embodies the fairy tale fantasy of “Happily Ever After” by showcasing its fantastic grandeur with professional backup dancers, special effects and lighting, video interaction, a 10-piece band complete with 6 piece string section, and plenty more surprises – all delivered with a flavor of R&B, adult contemporary, and pop/top40 in a Vegas-style theatrical concert.
Being able to return to Philadelphia with this highly acclaimed show, dubbed by the Huffington Post as “an excellent performing artist to keep your eyes on,” all the while supporting a local charity that is committed to making a positive change in the community, makes this evening an extra special honor for Doreen.
"I love Philly, so being back in town to kick off my brand new album and tour “Happily Ever After” is so exciting for me! This new show is a feast for all the senses and will really amaze the audience. People always leave the theater wanting more. This concert will be no exception."
The Boys & Girls Club of Camden County (www.begreatcamden.org) helps enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Doreen has personally chosen to benefit this incredible organization after teaming up with them for her hit 2015 Christmas single "My Christmas Wish" and being awarded the 2016 Inspiration award at the 2016 BGCCC "Be Great" Gala.
"Community and local pride are really huge in my eyes and it means so much to me that I am able to help. I have been blessed in my life; it is only right that I now pay it forward."
Doreen Taylor
is a multiple award winning singer/songwriter and has been called one of the hottest up and coming musical stars by countless publications and television like the Lifetime Network, CBS, NBC, FOX News, CW Network, Ok!TV, Consumers Digest, etc. With 2 degrees in music, Taylor has played numerous leading roles in various companies on and off Broadway and took the leap into mainstream music releasing her album "Magic" which garnered her the 2012 'Suggested Artist of the Year' Award from the 'Song of the Year' international songwriting competition. Doreen's music has been hand selected by Bose, Sharp Electronics and the #1 home shopping network, QVC to be played on all on-air demonstrations and on QVC.com to promote their products. She has been named a celebrity advocate for countless charitable causes and has been the face for brands such as Failte Vodka and Hades Footwear. Most recently, her cross over, adult contemporary single "TOY" charted on Billboard's TOP 100 and reached #31 on the Adult Contemporary Chart after receiving heavy airplay on radio stations nationwide. DOREEN TAYLOR LIVE IN CONCERT showcases her evolution as an artist to be reckoned with."‘Happily Ever After’ is some of the greatest work that I have done to date. I am so thrilled to be able to unveil it in the city where it all started for me while also giving back to the local community at the same time. It’s a win win!"
