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Book and Lyrics by Matthew Hardy
Music by Robert Maggio Based on interviews with 22 survivors of breast cancer, The C-Word examines the challenges, heartbreak and exultation of fighting and surviving cancer. The play begins with the first discovery of cancer and takes us through the process of fighting cancer with a ton of humor and heart. The C-Word was originally created in collaboration with Choreographer/Director Mark Roxey and the Roxey Ballet Company. Special thanks to the women from The Breast Cancer resource Center and the Robert Wood Johnson Hospital. The C Word is available for purchase on Amazon and Apple Music and can be streamed on Spotify. “The C Word” a new album of songs inspired by stories of women facing breast cancer is now available on CD, digital and streaming platforms. Released worldwide through CD Baby, a portion of the sales will benefit the YWCA Princeton’s Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC). In the summer of 2016 Robert Maggio (Composer), Matthew Hardy (Lyricist), and Mark Roxey (Choreographer) met with 22 women who were at various stages in their fight with breast cancer to learn about the impact this terrible disease was having on all aspects of their lives. These candid interviews resulted in 19 songs that not only honor the women who shared their stories but speak to the experiences of women all over the world who face “the C word”. “We wanted to show not only the heartache and struggle of fighting the disease but the full gamut of emotions one goes through including comedy, romance and even sexiness” said lyricist Matthew Hardy. “The C Word” features the vocals of Broadway talents Aurelia Williams (Parade, Once On This Island, In Transit), Gina Milo (Les Miserables) and Desiree Rodriguez (Titanique, Tricks the Devil Taught Me) who performed many of these songs in the “We Vs. C” dance concert at the Robert Wood Johnson Gala Fundraiser on June 4th of 2017. The event featured choreography by Mr. Roxey that was performed by the Roxey Ballet Company and included appearances by many of the women whose stories inspired the songs and dances. Composer Robert Maggio said, “We are blessed and grateful to all the brave women whose stories have made this album possible.” Songs for “The C Word” were inspired by interviews with Karen Alexander, Judith Arnold, Kim Beck, Mara Carrillo, Stephanie Chorney, Shirley Colabella, Luba Dziubas, Paula Flory, Sandy Grabowski, Linda Grenis, Jodi Inverso, Maggie Jara, Rachel Katz, Lindsay Kelly-Ablahani, Soledad Madrigal, Laura Martin, Mary Ellen Panzitta, Lyn Ransom, Billie Smith, Theresa Stills, Janet Tonner and Rhonda Williams. The C Word was mixed, mastered and includes additional instrumentation by Alfred Goodrich. The C Word track listing:
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