The Voice - The Official Linda Eder Newsletter

From left to right THE VOICE EDERTORS: Lori Phelan,
Amanda Christensen, Frank Wildhorn, Charlene Hyman,
and Ellen Jacobs Missing: Webmaster, Jack Hyman

What a fabulous year 2003 has shaped up to be! With the excitement at the release of BROADWAY MY WAY and its debut at Carnegie Hall, to Linda’s busy concert schedule, the opening of CAMILLE CLAUDEL and the release of STORYBOOK (two new CDs in one year— WOW!); life is very busy, but also very, very good!

We’ve been hard at work since February to bring you this Summer 2003 edition of THE VOICE. We’re excited with the results and we hope you will be too. We know that you will especially enjoy reading the letter that Linda has written to you, her fans, for this issue.

So much of “the buzz” this year has revolved around CAMILLE CLAUDEL, and so we only felt it fitting to do an in-depth interview with the creative genius behind it all— Frank Wildhorn. Frank talked about CAMILLE, but he also gave us a lot of insight into his personal creative process, his early years that prepared him for the success he enjoys today and even a glimpse of his family life with Linda, Justin and Jake.

We also profiled the other half of CAMILLE’S powerhouse creative team—Nan Knighton, a truly gifted writer and lyricist. We found Nan to be just as brilliant as we expected, but also charming, incredibly funny, kind and warm.

After years of anticipation, Linda has finally returned to the stage in the title role of CAMILLE CLAUDEL, a woman whose life parallels her own in some ways. For this issue, which we have titled “The Summer of CAMILLE CLAUDEL,” not only have we interviewed the creative minds behind the scenes, but we’ve explored the life of Camille in greater historic detail.

It’s been an exciting year with the BROADWAY MY WAY tour, and we’re happy to share some of the photos and stories that we have received. We’ve also included a look back to the debut of BROADWAY MY WAY at Carnegie Hall (with commentary from some special guests!) and the CD signing at Barnes & Noble in New York City. If you attended the CD signing, be sure to check "the wanted poster" for your picture. You may have won a prize from Linda!

Once again, Linda helped to kick-off the Summer season in Bryant Park (NYC) at the second annual Broadway Under The Stars concert. We’ve included some pictures from the evening as well as a brief review. Such appearances sometimes make us wonder, "How did Linda, a shy girl from Minnesota, find her way to the Broadway stage?" Heather Hunt (aka “BrainerdBud”), a fan from Linda’s hometown of Brainerd, went on assignment for THE VOICE to learn more about how it all began for Linda. We’re delighted with the result of Heather’s research, and we know you will be too, when you read “From Brainerd to Broadway.”

This issue would not be complete without an update on Brittany Maier and her family (featured in the Winter ’03 edition on THE VOICE). The fan response to Brittany has been both wonderful and overwhelming, as you will read in a letter from Brittany’s Mom, Tammy.

Another update we know you will be excited about concerns the marvelous lyricist Jack Murphy, whom we featured in the Winter ‘03 edition of THE VOICE. Jack’s album, LIVE AND LEARN, is now available for purchase on his Web site, www.jackmurphymusic.com. We love the unique sound and we know you will too. Head over to Jack’s Web site and listen for yourselves.

This year not only has been a banner year in Linda’s career, but also for you, the fans. You have been so generous in your support of The Linda Eder Online Auction to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation on EderFan.com. BIG TIME congratulations and thanks to you all, and especially to Stevie for his tireless efforts.

We’d like to thank all of those who have made this edition of THE VOICE possible.

To Linda— Thank you for all that you give to the fans. Your voice lifts our spirits and your kindness warms our hearts. You are absolutely THE BEST!

A special thank you to those who contributed to the pages of this issue: Frank Wildhorn, Nan Knighton, Gabriel Barre, Clint De Ganon, Stephanie Cummins, Heather Hunt and Tammy Maier.

For all of your behind the scenes help, big thanks to: Jill Siegel and Katie Hazard of Jill Siegel Communications, Dave Hart of The Agency Group, Brian Feinstein and Nick Cheng of Wildhorn Productions, Jeremy Roberts, and the greatest “Front of House” mixer/production manager in the world, Jeffrey Osborne.

Finally, thanks again to you, the fans. We love bringing you THE VOICE and we look forward to hearing from you soon!

Happy Reading!

THE VOICE EDITORIAL STAFF
Amanda Christensen, Charlene Hyman, Ellen Jacobs, Lori Phelan, and Webmaster, Jack Hyman