Here's some latest news:

"DeLeaRious," the new musical comedy by Phil Swann and Ron West, which premiered last summer (2008), in Los Angeles, at the Open Fist Theatre, has been awarded the 2009 Backstage Garland Award for Best Score for a New Musical. 

Just in: Samuel French Inc. will be handling the stock and amateur publishing rights to the Swann / West  hit musical comedy, "The People Vs Friar Laurence, The Man Who Killed Romeo and Juliet."

Nominations for the 2008 Ovation Awards have been announced and "DeLeaRious," the new musical-comedy by Phil Swann and Ron West has received two nominations: Best New Musical and Best Book, Lyric and Music for a Musical. 

On September 22, 2008, the new jazz musical, "Play It Cool," opens at the TGB Theatre on West 36th Street in New York City as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival. Single tickets go on sale September 1. Go to www.nymf.org or call (212) 352-3101 for more information.

Check out NBC's Days of Our Lives to hear a special rendition of the Swann/Winkler song, "Whatever It Takes." You'll also get a look at Phil as, Sam, the piano player. The episode tapes in July and is scheduled to air in August 2008. 

"DeLearious," the new musical comedy penned by Phil Swann and Ron West (writers of the hit musical-comedy, The People Vs. Friar Laurence) opens July 19, 2008, at the Open Fist Theatre in Hollywood. Ticket information available by calling box office at 323-882-6912. Or going to Openfist.org.  

Don't forget, Shannon Haley's debut single, "Cool," is available on iTunes. 

Roberta Duchak's new jazz CD, "Intersections," is receiving rave reviews all over the world. Treat yourself to a listen.

The suspense-thriller, The Mozart Conspiracy is available in trade paperback. Click the link on the left to order.