Acclaimed Broadway star releases new single 'Let the Music Play'

Karen Mason has announced the release of her new single, the impressive title track from the upcoming album Let the Music Play.

The full recording will be available Friday, November 12 in all digital formats and on CD from Zevely Records. On the heels of her featured role opposite Ewan McGregor on the hit Netflix miniseries "Halston," Mason will present this new collection of theatre music, pop classics and new compositions.

Let the Music Play leads with the anthemic first single, the title track slated to be the collection's breakout song. "Live music, for me, is breathing! As New York - and the rest of the world - returns to live performance, this piece reflects our growing optimism after a pandemic pause with a world coming back to normal. I am so excited to appear again in front of in-person audiences. I hope this song resonates with everyone who has missed that connection of music as much as I have. I'm thrilled to breathe again."

The collection closes aptly with a delicate rendition of "In My Life," the Lennon and McCartney evergreen. "After our time in quarantine from Covid," reflects Karen, "I have a new appreciation for the people who have supported me in my artistic endeavours for years. This is my special thank you to fans, old, new, and soon to be."

Mason will celebrate the album with national tour dates including Chicago's Davenport's (November 4-7), New York's Feinstein's/54 Below (November 16), and New Hope, PA's RRazz Room (December 11).

Karen Mason - Let the Music Play - Track Listing:

1. Let the Music Play (Paul Rolnick / David Friedman)

2. On Broadway (Barry Mann / Cynthia Weil / Jerry Leiber / Mike Stoller)

3. Steppin' Out with My Baby (Irving Berlin)

4. He Touched Me (Ira Levin / Milton Schafer)

5. Time (Joseph Thalken / Barry Kleinbort)

6. Talking to the Moon (Paul Rolnick / Jane R. Snyder)

7. For Good (Stephen Schwartz) - featuring Stephen Schwartz on Piano

8. Mr. Monotony (Irving Berlin)

9. Don't Rain on My Parade (Jule Styne / Bob Merrill)

10. When You Wish Upon a Star (Leigh Harline / Ned Washington)

11. Is There Anybody Out There (Paul Rolnick / Tom Kochan)

12. Jerusalem (Paul Rolnick)

13. We Can Be Kind (David Friedman) - featuring David Friedman on Piano

14. From a Distance (Julie Gold)

15. In My Life (John Lennon / Paul McCartney)

Bonus Track

16. We Never Ran Out of Love (We Just Ran Out of Time) (Paul Rolnick)

Concert info and album details are at karenmason.com.