11.07.07
Yazbek to perform at Lincoln Center as part of "American Songbook" series
February 9th, 8:30 p.m.
Lincoln Center
For Tix and Info visit Lincoln Center's site

10.17.05
Yazbek answers your Questions!

Hello Everyone,
A lot of people have been asking about the availability of sheet music for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Some folks have even asked me to send it to them. Look, I can't even read the shit. I swear I've got not one piece of respectable sheet music from the show in my house. I'm told, however, that it's going to be available soon via the Hal Leonard company. You can direct inquiries to them at www.halleonard.com.

I've also been receiving a lot of emails like this one--

Hello, Please could you tell me if there are any plans to bring Dirty Rotten Scoundrels to the U.K. ? I think it's vastly superior to other productions crossing the pond and as I'm not in a position to go to Broadway my only hope is to see the show in London.
 
sincerely,
Ian Armstrong

Well Ian, I know there's a U.K. production in the works but I can't remember when we're supposed to do it. I think we're talking about at least a year from now. I'll make it happen sooner if you can promise me a big fat hit in London.

And here's a recent email from an american fan--

Dear Yazbek,
I used to like your albums but now you sold out and did Broadway. You were cool and I used to see your band at CBGB and Mercury Lounge and now you hardly play anymore so fuck you. Why don't you play out with your band anymore. Fuck You.
Brian
P.S.: I hate show tunes.

Good news Brian-- the U.S. tour should start next June. I'm told a tentative schedule has been booked through the following year.
Other productions and other tours in different countries are also in the initial planning stages. I'm not sure how you translate lyrics like the ones in Scoundrels. It should be an interesting challenge.
In the meantime, I'm writing songs for a new album and planning the overthrow of a small South American country. I can't say which.

I'm also in the process of being convinced to tour a little myself (maybe in support of a new album) when Scoundrels tours, kind of appearing in cities where the show has just played. I like this idea but I'm not sure of its practicality. I think I'm also slightly embarrassed about the inescapable "Broadway Guy" tag I'll have to use to promote my live shows.

Nevertheless, do me a favor and iIf you're interested, please send your info in to get on the email list. I don't like travelling but I like the idea of performing a bit again. so maybe we'll make something happen.
Thanks,
DY

06.23.05

Here's some quick Yazbek news for you:

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS:
Doing very well on Broadway, visit the official site here.
Original Cast Recording CD info right here

TAPE RECORDER-
COLLECTED WORKS:
Collection of songs from Yazbek's three albums, including a new recording of "Breeze Off The River," from THE FULL MONTY. Available Now from W.A.R?