{"product_id":"phil-lanzon-the-golden-door","title":"Phil Lanzon - The Golden Door","description":"\u003cp\u003eA positive and uplifting blend of contemporary rock and anthemic ballads using \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Cameron\u003c\/strong\u003e’s orchestration and featuring West End A-listers \u003cstrong\u003eKerry Ellis\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eBen Forster\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Golden Door\u003c\/em\u003e is an original musical theatre concept created by writer\/producer \u003cstrong\u003eBrian Degas\u003c\/strong\u003e and composer\/keyboard player \u003cstrong\u003ePhil Lanzon\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eUriah Heep\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in 1917 on Ellis Island, neighbour to the Statue of Liberty, and based on true accounts, the story follows both the joy and the sorrow of a group of immigrants fleeing the horrors of WW1 in Europe. \u003cem\u003eThe Golden Door\u003c\/em\u003e is a 24-hour snapshot of life on the island. The trauma of physical and mental examinations, and the tyranny of the power-wielding captain, Jack Hussey, will decide who will contribute towards building a ‘new America’ and who will not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis musical theatre concept produces an evocative fusion of romance, heartbreak, comedy, foreign intrigue, revenge, and forgiveness, as immigrants confront their fears, beliefs, and expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn January 2023, Phil contacted producer \u003cstrong\u003eJoan Lane\u003c\/strong\u003e. Together, they furthered the project with a very well-received London Showcase performance in October 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis concept recording offers listeners a first introduction to the world, characters, and music of the concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWHERE THE PAST IS NEVER THE PAST AND IS ALWAYS PRESENT.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PHIL LANZON DITTIES","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":58586545488217,"sku":"SDZ-48786","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/CAR_20260713_1203_113527_136_p_Phil_Lanzon_Cover_LOWRESV2_34_032.jpg?v=1784029053","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/phil-lanzon-the-golden-door","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}