PS Classics
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PS Classics is a record label that specializes in musical theater and standard vocals. Founded in 2000 by freelance producer Tommy Krasker and singer/actor Philip Chaffin, their releases have been critically acclaimed for their meticulous sonic detail and high-quality packaging and artwork. Recent Broadway cast recordings from PS Classics include the revivals of The Frogs, Pacific Overtures, Fiddler On The Roof, and Nine, as well as the premiere recordings of "Grey Gardens", A Year With Frog And Toad, My Life With Albertine, Zanna Don't, Through The Years, Striking 12, Only Heaven, Captain Louie, and First Lady Suite. In May, 2005, PS Classics released their first London cast album, the London revival of Stephen Sondheim's Sunday in the Park with George. PS Classics has been nominated for two Grammy Awards.
PS Classics also maintains a not-for-profit companion label, PSClassicsInc, which is dedicated to the location and restoration of lost scores and musical theater material. Their first project was the restoration and recording of Fine And Dandy, a 30s musical by Kay Swift, one of the first female composers on Broadway. Their recent releases include Sondheim Sings volumes one and two, a collection of demo recordings by composer Stephen Sondheim which highlight some of his early, lesser-known work.
