Stars in the House Performance: Variety Thursday - April 30, 2020 2pm EST

Excited to be a guest on Stars In The House this week along with these talented folk. Other guests this week are Chita Rivera, David Byrne, Renee Fleming & Leslie Uggams. Yesterday they just had a tv reunion show of Melrose Place! Past reunion shows the past few weeks have been Dallas, Frasier, SCTV, Desperate Housewives and Glee. All episodes benefit @theactorsfund which helps everyone in entertainment not only during these difficult times but all the time. It’s a wonderful organization that has helped many friends of mine through the years. Tune in to my episode live-streaming tomorrow April 30th at 2pm EST for a Variety Show along with some other guests! Click here to tune in.

Donate at https://www.starsinthehouse.com/

Send in your requests on Cameo

Hey guys!! So excited to join the Cameo family! Want me to record a personalized video shoutout for someone special in your life during this crazy time? Or play something special on my violin for them? Check me out on Cameo! Link is in bio

312 Likes, 6 Comments - Christian Hebel (@christianhebel) on Instagram: "Hey guys!! So excited to join the Cameo family! Want me to record a personalized video shoutout for..."

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TUNE IN Tonight March 29- Instagram Live 7pm PDT/10pmEDT

TUNE IN!!!!! Doing an Instagram Live at 7pm PST tonight. Taking questions, talking music, special guests, maybe some violin playing. Grab a drink and get ready!! Who's gonna be there? #violinist #songwriter #producer

47 Likes, 7 Comments - Christian Hebel (@christianhebel) on Instagram: "TUNE IN!!!!! Doing an Instagram Live at 7pm PST tonight. Taking questions, talking music, special..."

At Michigan State University

It has been a thrill to be back on campus at Michigan State University. I was honored to be given a residency to give lectures, moderated panels and master classes to undergraduate, Masters and Doctoral students at venues all over campus this week. These students are wonderful and going to be so successful in this world we all share. Looking forward to returning soon! @michiganstateu #gogreen @michiganstate #violinist

801 Likes, 43 Comments - Christian Hebel (@christianhebel) on Instagram: "It has been a thrill to be back on campus at Michigan State University. I was honored to be given a..."

Jake Shears Album

It's out today! @jakeshears debut album! It was such a thrill and a joy to work on this record with Jake and everyone involved. When he first shared the ideas of this music with me I was blown away. When he then asked me to write the string arrangements for all the songs w @lance_horne I was honored. It's an absolutely unique album that will take you on a ride you didn't even know you needed. You will sing, dance, cry and get to know the beautiful artist that is Jake Shears. The stories he tells will have you hearing something new each listen. It's a real work of art and an instant Classic! Please help us spread the word! #jakeshears Universal link in bio. Thank you for bringing me on your amazing ride, Jake! I Love You

201 Likes, 9 Comments - Christian Hebel (@christianhebel) on Instagram: "It's out today! @jakeshears debut album! It was such a thrill and a joy to work on this record with..."

Deadpool 2 Movie

So excited to have played on this film. Opening this weekend! @deadpoolmovie #deadpool #deadpool2 #violinist

209 Likes, 6 Comments - Christian Hebel (@christianhebel) on Instagram: "So excited to have played on this film. Opening this weekend! @deadpoolmovie #deadpool #deadpool2..."

Song writing

Writing some songs and tracking some vocals. I love #writing #inthestudio #songwriter #studio @isitjohan @brettnolan

94 Likes, 4 Comments - Christian Hebel (@christianhebel) on Instagram: "Writing some songs and tracking some vocals. I love #writing #inthestudio #songwriter #studio..."

Wrote a killer song today with @brettnolan. I love writing and being in the studio. #songwriting #inthestudio #violinist #violin #recordingstudio #studiolife

235 Likes, 13 Comments - Christian Hebel (@christianhebel) on Instagram: "Wrote a killer song today with @brettnolan. I love writing and being in the studio. #songwriting..."

Writing a song with @mrhudson today.

135 Likes, 1 Comments - Christian Hebel (@christianhebel) on Instagram: "Writing a song with @mrhudson today."

The Voice

Having our rehearsal day for @nbcthevoice Some exceptional talent this season. #thevoice #musicrehearsal

215 Likes, 12 Comments - Christian Hebel (@christianhebel) on Instagram: "Having our rehearsal day for @nbcthevoice Some exceptional talent this season. #thevoice..."

Our Show Day #thevoice #thechairs #judges

210 Likes, 2 Comments - Christian Hebel (@christianhebel) on Instagram: "Our Show Day #thevoice #thechairs #judges"

Songwriting

In the studio working on some new songs I'm writing. Can't wait for you to hear them. #songwriting #inthestudio

356 Likes, 20 Comments - Christian Hebel (@christianhebel) on Instagram: "In the studio working on some new songs I'm writing. Can't wait for you to hear them. #songwriting..."

Love Simon - now in theaters

I am extremely proud to be a part of this beautiful film and be on its soundtrack. It is a brave and empowering movie for this current generation that is told in a kind and genuine way. Do yourself a favor and and see it! @lovesimonmovie #comingofage #comingout #acceptance

350 Likes, 24 Comments - Christian Hebel (@christianhebel) on Instagram: "I am extremely proud to be a part of this beautiful film and be on its soundtrack. It is a brave..."

David Bowie Tribute - February 28, 2018

It was such an honor to be one of the featured guests last night with the David Bowie band celebrating his music and legacy. Such a great night.

Was such an honor to be one of the featured guests last night with the @davidbowie band celebrating his music and legacy. Thank you @mikegarson for inviting me and thanks to the rest of David's stellar band @real_earl_slick @spookyghostgram @bernardfowlersings Carmine Rojas and the other featured guests #perryfarrell @mrhudson @evanrachelwood @thejoesumner @coreyglover @fantasticnegrito @gaby_moreno Such a great night! #celebratingdavidbowie #violinist

206 Likes, 4 Comments - Christian Hebel (@christianhebel) on Instagram: "Was such an honor to be one of the featured guests last night with the @davidbowie band celebrating..."

Hollywood's Night Under the Stars: MPTF 95th Anniversary / Kirk Douglas 100th Birthday

It was so awesome to have played at Hollywood’s Night Under the Stars, a celebration of the 95th anniversary of the Motion Picture and Television Fund (MPTF).  MPTF is a charitable organization that offers  assistance and care to those in the motion picture and television industries with limited or no resources. 

It was an evening of performances hosted by George Clooney, last Saturday night October 1, at the MPTF's Wasserman Campus in Woodland Hills, California.

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Actor George Clooney, Christian Hebel in the background. Photo by Getty Images 

Musical performances included a Les Miserables medley from Jean Valjean himself, Hugh Jackman, while Derek Hough donned his tap shoes for a rendition of “Singing in the Rain.” Loretta Devine belted out “Listen” from the film version of Dreamgirls and surprise guest Kevin Spacey – an active participant in the organization – took the stage for Sinatra’s “Can I Steal a Little Love?” Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Bojangles.” Campus resident Helen Reddy’s evoked nostalgia with “You and Me Against the World” as did Johnny Mathis with his signature song, “Misty.”

But the special part of the evening was a tribute by Michael Douglas to his father, Kirk Douglas, who turns 100 on Dec. 9.  It was an early birthday celebration and I was so honored to play "Happy Birthday" for this legendary actor. 

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Actor Matt Bomer at the 95th MPTF Anniversary. Christian Hebel in the background. Photo by Getty Images 

Recording at Barbra Streisand Scoring Stage

Had a thrilling week in the studio with Barbra Streisand. We recorded at Sony Studios on the Barbra Streisand Scoring Stage. I do a lot of work on this stage but it's not often you get to record with the person the scoring stage is named for.

Photo by Christian Hebel

This is my fifth album I've had the pleasure of working on with Barbra and she sounds as beautiful as ever. We got to play the exquisite arrangements of Bill Ross under his baton with the brilliant Walter Afanasieff producing. The entire group of LA musicians sound gorgeous on these arrangements.  It was a true thrill.

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Walter Afanasieff, Barbra Streisand and Bill Ross. Photo by Christian Hebel

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Christian Hebel with Bill Ross and Walter Afanasieff. Photo by Christian Hebel

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Bill Ross and Christian Hebel. Photo by Christian Hebel

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Artistic Director: Young Arts New York April 16, 2016

This is one of my favorite jobs each year: Artistic Director for the tremendous Young Arts Foundation.  This year I am directing the April 16 Saturday, 8pm show at Baryshnikov Arts Center.  These are the most accomplished young artists age 15-18 in the visual, design, literary and performing arts in our country.  I hope you can join us. 

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For information about Young Arts New York - click here

Spring Awakening on Broadway

I was so honored to be part of the Deaf West Theater’s production of SPRING AWAKENING in Los Angeles, which floored the critics when it premiered in California. Now this brilliant production is coming to Broadway in New York!  I am on the creative team as Music Coordinator and will also be playing violin on stage in the show every night. 

Deaf West’s innovative new production takes this already revolutionary musical to electrifying new heights by choreographing sign language into the production, intensifying the rift between the lost and longing teenagers and the adults who refuse to hear them. Directed by Michael Arden, Deaf West’s SPRING AWAKENING is full of knockout performances, explosive music and soul-stirring emotion, but it’s only on Broadway through January 9.

You don't want to miss this limited 18 weeks Broadway run of this spectacular show. Opening night for previews is on September 8, 2015 at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.  Opening night is on September 27, 2015. For more information, visit www.springawakeningthemusical.com.

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Christian Hebel attends YoungArts Backyard Ball

After teaching a MasterClass, I attended the YoungArts Backyard Ball on January 10, 2015. It was the culmination of National YoungArts Week, celebrating the nation’s most talented emerging artists in the visual, literary, design and performing arts. 

During the evening, three prominent awardees were recognized for their invaluable commitment to the arts:

• Jeff Koons; renowned visual artist 
• Josh Groban; Grammy-nominated recording artist, YoungArts Master Teacher and 1999 YoungArts Winner in Theater
• Chris Young: Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and 2003 YoungArts Winner and U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, 

Christian Hebel with Josh Groban YoungArts Backyard Ball January 10, 2015 Miami, FL. Photo from Contact Music. 

The evening was emceed by YoungArts Alumna and Master Teacher, actress Zuzanna Szadkowksi and included a post-dinner performance directed by renowned Tony Award-winner, dancer, choreographer and YoungArts Artistic Advisor, Bill T. Jones. The performance featured YoungArts Alumni in music, voice, theater and dance from around the nation.

For more information on YoungArts, visit their website, www.youngarts.org

Christian Hebel performing at Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton

Celebrate Halloween 2014 with Danny Elfman’s Music from the Films of Tim Burton, a unique concert with the Hollywood Studio Symphony and choir conducted by John Mauceri at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Friday, October 31st; Saturday, Nov 1 and on Sunday, Nov 2 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. 

Christian Hebel will be performing at the concert featuring an 87-piece orchestra and 45-person choir. The orchestral performance will include music from Batman, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Beetlejuice, Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Alice In Wonderland and others on the program.   

Elfman himself will perform his songs from “The Nightmare Before Christmas.”  He was the singing voice of Jack Skellington in the 1993 classic film.  The concert will be accompanied with large screen film clips, and the artwork of Tim Burton.

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For ticket information - Nokia shows  

For ticket information - Honda Center

Barbra Streisand "Partners" Album

Christian has been in the studio the past few months recording Barbra's latest album which will be released on September 16, 2014.  Pre-order the album now at Amazon.com and iTunes .

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Columbia Records has announced the upcoming release of Barbra Streisand’s “Partners” album, to debut on September 16th, 2014, featuring 12 inimitable new Streisand duets with the world’s greatest male vocalists.

Barbra took to Instagram on August 11th to announce to the world the official September 16th release date for “Partners.” All those who pre-order the album will receive a new downloadable song “New York State Of Mind,” with Billy Joel. The Lionel Richie duet of the classic “The Way We Were” will be also be made available to pre-ordering fans on August 26. The third Instant Grat track, the Michael Bublé duet “It Had To Be You,” - will be downloadable via pre-order on September 2.

The inspired new musical pairings on “Partners” include, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds, Jason Gould, Josh Groban, Billy Joel, John Legend, John Mayer, Lionel Richie, Blake Shelton, Stevie Wonder and a breathtaking virtual duet with the King of rock n’ roll, Elvis Presley. The new album, which is executive produced by Barbra and Jay Landers, is produced by ‘Babyface’ and Walter Afanasieff.

Track listing

1. It Had To Be You (w/ Michael Bublé)

2. People (w/ Stevie Wonder)

3. Come Rain Or Come Shine (w/ John Mayer)

4. Evergreen (w/ Babyface)

5. New York State Of Mind (w/ Billy Joel)

6. I'd Want It To Be You (w/ Blake Shelton)

7. The Way We Were (w/ Lionel Richie)

8. I Still Can See Your Face (w/ Andrea Bocelli)

9. How Deep Is The Ocean (w/ Jason Gould)

10. What Kind Of Fool (w/ John Legend)

11. Somewhere (w/ Josh Groban)

12. Love Me Tender (w/ Elvis Presley)