April 16th
Watch this exclusive, behind the scenes look at Tom's new album I'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER, including recording sessions with Tom and interviews with the record's producers!
March 29th
Tom's role in the Broadway play "The Trip To Bountiful" started this week! He stars with Vanessa Williams, Cicly Tyson, Cuba Gooding Jr, and Condola Rashad (below). The show is currently in previews, with the official premiere on April 23rd. Read more about it HERE!
March 29th
Tom Wopat is starring in the original ABCFamily musical "Lovestruck" - premiering on April 21st! Mark your calendars, and watch promos for the movie HERE.
March 25th
Last week Tom was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Manhattan Association of Cabarets & Clubs! You can see more photos at the link below!
March 11th
Tom recently sat down with Robin Milling to speak with her about his music and more, including plans for a Christmas album with John Schneider (!!) and his upcoming deluxe vinyl release!
Listen to the conversation here!
March 4th
USA Today featured Tom's version of "The Meeting Across The River" in their weekly playlist, and had this to say about it: "It seems an unlikely pairing of artist and song, but the Broadway/cabaret performer delivers a felt, unsentimental reading of Springsteen's haunting gem."
Listen to the song below!
February 22nd
Hi all - we have a big update on all things Tom. He was recently
offered a really great role in a Broadway play with other high-profile
actors, and we will have many more details to announce about that
soon! Unfortunately though, the role comes with a full time commitment
from March through the end of August. This means that the upcoming
shows in Wisconsin and Palm Springs have been indefinitely postponed
for the time being. Performing live with his band is Tom's main joy
and priority, so it was an incredibly hard decision for him to accept
this role to the detriment of the upcoming shows. We are hoping to
reschedule them, but in the meantime details are below on how to
receive your refund. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this
may have caused.
3/23 - Palm Springs - call the box office at 760-325-4490
4/5 - Hartford, WI - call the box office at 262-670-0560 x.3
4/6 - Middleton, WI - call the box office at 608-886-3103
Twitter Chat:
On a more positive note, here is your chance to chat directly with
Tom! This coming Sunday 2/24, Tom will be logged on to Twitter and
answering your questions! He will be live at 3pm EST / 2pm CST / 12pm
PST. You can also tweet him your questions before hand (starting now!)
and he will answer as many as possible. Just direct your questions to
@wopatofficial - see you there!
twitter.com/wopatofficial
February 11th
AOL Music is streaming Tom's ENTIRE album now! You can listen to it HERE - make sure to let us know on his Facebook Page what your favorite song is!
- Everyone will be able to immediately download a digital copy of "I've Got Your Number" - start listening to the full album today!
- You will be entered for a chance to win a phone call with Tom!
- You will have access to exclusive updates from the studio and more.
- All CDs will be autographed!
Plus there are additional items to order including USB drive, T-shirt, and limited edition hand-written lyrics for Tom's original songs!
Head over and place your order now!
AND - use the widge below to download a free song, plus share the preorder with friends.
January 10th
Las Vegas! Make sure to tune in to the Fox Morning show tomorrow at about 9:15am to see Tom appearing live and talking about the new album!
December 24th
Starting tomorrow, you can see Tom in Quentin Tarantion's "Django Unchained" - he has a role as U.S. Marshall Gil Tatum. This movie is rated R.
December 11th
Tom went by Good Day New York today to talk about "I've Got Your Number" and role in Quentin Tarantino's film "Django Unchained." Click beow to watch, and you'll get to hear a sneak peek of an original song that Tom wrote for the new album!
December 11th
New show announcement! Tom will be returning to the Sellersville Theater in Sellersville, PA on Tuesday, Feb. 7 2013! Come and hear Tom performing songs from his new album just a few days before its release on Feb. 12. Tickets are already on sale HERE. .
December 4th
Tom went to Baltimore this week to promote his upcoming show on December 11th at Krashaar Goucher College campus to benefit Pathfinders for Autism and St. Elizabeth School. Watch his perform "The Christmas Song" with his brother Dave live on air, and click HERE to read the entire article! Visit the events page for more details about the show.
December 3rd
We are excited to announce the new album from Tom Wopat - full press release below!
TOM WOPATÕS ÒIÕVE GOT YOUR NUMBERÓ Released 2.12.13
Star of Stage, Screen and TV Swings Into Big Band / Mad Men Era
With New Recording of Great American Songbook Classics and Contemporary Songs of Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor and More
(New York, NY Ð Dec. 3, 2012)
Listen to "The Good Life" - the first song released from the album below!
2013 promises to be a banner year for Tom Wopat. From the Feb. 12 release of his eighth recording IÕve Got Your Number, to his role in Quentin TarrantinoÕs highly anticipated film Django Unchained, (released 2012 Christmas) and the release of the ABC ÐTV family musical movie Lovestruck, in which he stars with Jane Seymour. While one canÕt help recall his starring role in the Ô80Õs hit television series The Dukes of Hazzard, it is Tom Wopat, jazz vocalist and the Tony nominated star of Broadway thatÕs been garnering high critical acclaim for the last two decades.
With IÕve Got Your Number, TomÕs musical expedition has traveled into even more colorful territory. Backed by a thirty-piece orchestra, he fulfills his desire to focus on what he describes as the Òorchestra/big band hybrid of the Ô60s and Ô70s.Ó ÒLike the Bobby Darin stuff,Ó he says. ÒFrank Sinatra did big band then, too., everybody did. And we really wanted to go for that -- in the standards as well as the contemporary tunes. WeÕve evoked the spirit of the New York supper club era and the cool vibe of the Mad Men days. The recording swings hard and thereÕs a lot of really fine music.Ó
And, a lot of really fine singing, too! Listen to the way he romps through the different rhythms of ÒIÕve Got Your NumberÓ and ÒThe Good LifeÓ Ð typical of his easygoing interaction with the grooves of his orchestra/big band backing. And, listen as well to the way he transforms the singer/songwriter tunes Ð James TaylorÕs ÒThe Secret OÕ Life,Ó Paul SimonÕs ÒThe Afterlife,Ó Judy CollinsÕ ÒSince You Asked,Ó Bruce SpringsteenÕs ÒMeeting Across the RiverÓ -- into jazz-tinged renditions. And, to the sense of jazz authenticity that informs both TomÕs singing and his interaction with the lush big band arrangements.
ThereÕs a large handful of uniquely appealing qualities all over the fourteen utterly captivating tracks. Tom applies his far-ranging interpretive skills and warm engaging baritone to discovering new, intriguing musical twists in such Great American Songbook classics as ÒThe Folks Who Live On The Hill,Ó ÒCall Me,Ó ÒBorn To Be Blue,Ó ÒI WonÕt DanceÓ and, of course the title track. At first glance, that could be viewed as a surprisingly diverse program of material. But his versatility has been there throughout his career and on full display in a career reaching from his television work of the Ô70s and Ô80s to high visibility Broadway roles in 1999Õs Annie Get Your Gun and 2008Õs A Catered Affair and more (he received Tony Award nominations for both), plus his previous musical releases, spanning standards (In the Still of the Night and Dissertation on the State of Bliss) into the jazz oriented sounds and rhythms that had always fascinated him (Consider it Swung).
With the release of IÕve Got Your Number, Wopat truly feels he has found his stride. ÒPerforming these songs the way we do on this recording is the most creative thing I do,Ó Tom concludes. ÒItÕs extremely satisfying and fulfilling. And as long as it feels that way, IÕm going to keep right on doing it.Ó
September 12
Our series introducing songs from Tom's album "Consider It Swung" continues! Watch Tom talk about what he says is his "favorite song" on the album below.
September 5
This past weekend, Tom was in New York City with his son Joey (who is an excellent photographer) shooting the packaging photos for his new album! The album will be released in early 2013, stay tuned for LOTS more information, and watch a video from the photoshoot here.
July 30
Tom recently sat down with Pavlina's Kidz Place to talk about the new album he's been working on and how he got started in music and acting. Watch it here!
July 16
Great show review from Tom's shows in Indianapolis this past weekend! "Further demonstrating his ability to traverse all musical genres, Wopat showed an uncanny knack for capturing the authenticity of the blues as he sang Delbert McClinton's "Maybe Someday Baby"
June 27
It's official - Tom will be appearing at this year's Hazzard Homecoming in Sperryville, VA. He will be signing autographs both days and perhaps singing some songs along with the rest of the cast.
June 12
Have you seen the trailer for the new Quentin Tarantino film Django Unchained?
You can watch it here, and see Tom's role when the movie is released in December.
May 3
On April 13, 2012, Tom Wopat and John Schneider performed a show together at the Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, ON. They took some time to answer questions submitted online through Facebook, and here are their answers. Enjoy!
April 9
Check out the trailer for the University of Wisconsin Varsity Band Spring Concert. Tom will be performing with them April 19-21. Check out their website for more information and to purchase tickets!
March 23
Tom will be joining the University of Wisconsin's Badger Band for their Varsity Band Concert! The concerts, being held on April 19-21, promise entertainment and fanfare with pyrotechnics, aerial stunts and multi-media displays. Don't miss it! Read all about the concert in this article: http://www.news.wisc.edu/20479
February 28
Come see Tom Wopat and John Schneider reunite on stage at the Fallsview Casino on April 13 and 14 in Niagara Falls, ON! Check out the video below of them performing together in 1993.
February 23
Last week, Tom did an interview with Joey Panek, "The Art Whisperer" - read the fun interview (full of lots of great photos and videos!) here - http://artwhisperer.tv/blog_post.cfm?BlogID=694
February 13
Read a great new review for Tom's album CONSIDER IT SWUNG on The Celebrity Café!
"Consider it Swung is the perfect compilation for a night of reflection, relaxation and romance. Take a listen. You won’t regret it."
February 3
Tom will be starring in Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Pipe Dream" as part of the Encore! series, which brings closed Broadway shows back to the stage.
Multiple performances will be stage on:
3/28 - 7:30pm
3/29 - 8:00pm
3/30 - 8:00pm
3/31 - 2:00pm & 8:00pm
4/1 - 2:00pm &
7:00pm
Much more information and tickets can be found here:
February 3
Today, Tom finished filming a guest role on the CBS show "Blue Bloods", starring Donnie Wahlberg and Tom Selleck. Stay tuned for the air date!
January 24
It has recently been announced that Mariachi Gringo, featuring Tom, will be debuting on the opening night of the Miami Film Festival on March 2nd!
January 10
Tom will be appearing to sign autographs at the Canton Hot Rod & Custom Bike show in Canton, OH! Details are:
February 18th:
1pm – 4pm and 7pm – 9pm
February 19th:
12pm – 5pm
Canton Memorial Civic Center
1101 Market Ave N.
Canton, OH 44702
There will be various photos available for purchase that Tom can sign, or else you can bring in your own Dukes or Tom Wopat memorabilia to be signed for a fee.
January 8
Tickets to see Tom Wopat and John Schneider performing live together in Niagara Falls, ON will go onsale this Friday, January 13th at 12pm EST!
Show Details:
Tom Wopat and John Schneider
The Avalon Ballroom Theatre at Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort
Thursday April 12 and Friday April 13th
December 27
We are giving away 2 tickets each to Tom's shows in Cambridge, MA on January 14th, and Annapolis, MD on January 21st! To enter for your chance to win, visit the CONTEST PAGE and fill out the entry form by January 3rd. Good luck!
December 14
Reminder that Tom has live shows coming up in January in Annapolis, MD and Cambridge, MA! Make sure to visit the Events tab for all the details.
November 17
Talkin' Broadway just posted a really great album review for CONSIDER IT SWUNG! "There's a likeable down-to-earthiness quality. There's nothing coy or showy, he and his musicians... settle in and settle down to some music-making that sounds as natural and unforced as his storytelling."
November 10
It's official! Tom Wopat is joining the cast of Quentin Tarantino's upcoming film "DJango Unchained," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx, Samuel L. Jackson, and more. The movie starts filming soon, and will be in theaters December 25th, 2012. Read more about it at Variety.com
October 12
We are giving away two guest list spots to each of the upcoming shows with Linda Eder in Southern California! Click HERE to enter to win. (Contest is now over)
September 22
Tom will be starring in ABC's first-ever movie musical, "Elixir!" The movie starts filming soon in Pittsburgh, and will air on ABC Family in 2012. Co-stars include Jane Seymour (Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Wedding Crashers), Chelsea Kane (Jonas, Dancing with the Stars), Sara Paxton (Shark Night 3D), and more. Click here for more news.
September 21
Tom has upcoming shows in San Diego CA, Northridge CA, Sarasota FL, Easton PA, and South Orange NJ! Check the "EVENTS" tab for all the details and stay tuned for more shows soon.
THE GUYS:
Tom Wopat and Sigourney Weaver will star in a remounting of Anne Nelson's play, The Guys, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Ther performances will take place in New York City, select tickets available.
Tom's brand-new jazz album CONSIDER IT SWUNG will be released on August 9th! The record is a swingin' collection of standards featuring Wopat and some of the best jazz musicians New York City has to offer, all done in Tom's unique and unmistakable style. The album is already up on iTunes - just click here to download it now.
Mark your calendars and come out to see Tom on August 9th at Barnes and Noble! He will be performing live and signing copies of his brand-new album CONSIDER IT SWUNG! Don't miss this opportunity to talk to Tom and see him perform in this intimate setting.
August 9th
4:30PM
Barnes and Noble
150 East 86th St. (at Lex)
New York, New York
"Summer Dress" is now available to download for free by joining the mailing list! This song was written by Tom Wopat, and can be found on his new album CONSIDER IT SWUNG. As Tom explains "A few years ago I was filming a movie in Thailand, and the production put me up in a gorgeous hotel overlooking the sea. During my free time, I used to sit and look at at the ocean, and the view was just exquisite. The local folks there use to get around on what were called "longboards"- about 20 foot boats with a car engine strapped to them, and they maneuvered with a long prop that extended into the ocean. Sitting there and seeing this completely different way of life in such an outrageously beautiful setting became the basis for writing "Summer Dress."
Tom Wopat will be headlining the Summer Broadway Festival this Monday 7/11 at Town Hall in NYC! The first show will be featuring "Broadway Winners: The Award-Winning Music of Broadway!" - as the festival creator Scott Siegel explains "We're doing something a little bit different with 'The Award-Winning Music of Broadway!' and it dovetails with the second show," Siegel says. "For the first time, I'm bringing a small cadre of previous 'Broadway's Rising Stars,' some of whom came right out of performing arts schools, and they're professionals whose careers are burgeoning. I wanted to feature some of them in this show because they've earned the right to be on the same stage with Tom Wopat."
Tom is coming to the west coast! He will be performing two nights only with Broadway star Linda Eder in San Diego, CA on 10/29 and Northridge, CA on 10/30. Go to the events page for all the details!
Download LML Music's Summer Sampler to get free music from Tom Wopat, Lea Salonga, Lee Lessack, David Burnham, and Tom Michael! Just click here: http://j.mp/lmlss11
As you know, Tom and his band will be performing live at the legendary Birdland Jazz Club in New York City this Monday, June 20th! If you are able to attend, you can still order your tickets and get more information here.
If you don't live in the New York area - don't worry, we've got you covered! The performance will be STREAMING LIVE online, so mark your calendars, set your reminders, and tune in at 7pm EST to Birdland's Livestream channel. Just go to this link on Monday, and you can watch the entire show from the comfort of your home.
Tom performed "50 Checks" live at Macy's Herald Square last night. Watch the video here, and remember that you can download "50 Checks" for free by signing up to the email list to the right!
Tom recently joined other Broadway stars including Edie Falco, Aaron Tveit, Billy Crudup, Will Swenson and more for the 2011 Broadway League kickoff event! Click here to see photos from the day.
Tom and his band will be performing LIVE at the legendary Birdland Jazz Club in New York City on Monday, June 20th! Enjoy this intimate setting to hear Tom perform songs from his current album "Consider It Swung" and more.
Chat Live with Tom!
Next Thursday after Tom gets off stage at Catch Me If You Can, he will be logging on to his Twitter channel to answer your questions! Make sure to follow him here, then mark your calendar for Thursday 4/28 at 11pm / 8pm PST. See you there!
Catch Me If You Can opened last weekend! Take a look at some photos from the production, and read an interview with Tom talking about his role as Frank Abagnale Sr. HERE
March 16th Previews for Catch Me If You Can opened last weekend!! Check out a behind-the-scenes photo of Tom with his costar and wife in the Broadway production, Rachel DeBenedet.
December 28th
Tom will be performing at Zankel hall @ Carnegie Hall ( a Michael Feinstein gig) for ONE NIGHT ONLY on February 23rd.
Tom will be performing in Standard Time with Michael Feinstein at Zankel Hall for one night only on February 23rd at 7:30pm. Visit Carnegie Hall’s website for specific event information.
Tom will be performing with John Schneider at Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls Ontario for two nights only on January 21st and 22nd!! Visit Fallsview Casino Resort’s website for more details.
September 29th
Tom appears on the T.V. show “Medium”
Tom will be appearing in an episode of the T.V. show "Medium.” His episode is set to air on CBS on October 15th 2010.
Here is a brief description of the episode; “Allison and Scanlon continue on the outs, but their separate efforts to solve a girl’s murder may lead them into terrible danger — and a touching reconciliation…”
June 2th Main Street: Tom is in this year’s film, “Main Street”, along side Orlando Bloom, Ellen Burstyn and Colin Firth, based on the play by the great Horton Foote. Tom had the pleasure of working under the direction of John Doyle again, who also directed him in Broadway’s 2007 “A Catered Affair”. A 2010 release date to be announced very soon. Check back here for details.
Jonah Hex: Appearing with Josh Brolin, John Malkovich and Megan Fox in the upcoming Warner Bros. Entertainment film, “Jonah Hex”, coming in June of 2010.
Sondheim on Sondheim: Tom is currently on Broadway with Barbara Cook and Vanessa Williams at Studio 54 in “Sondheim on Sondheim”, now through June 27th, 2010. Click here for details.
The L.A. Times, Culture Monster says, “…Wopat demonstrates precisely what Sondheim means when he says that “Epiphany” from “Sweeney Todd,” with its abrupt shifts in mood, allows you to witness “a man’s mind crack.”
The Wall Street Journal says, “Any show in which Ms. Cook sings “Loving You,” “Take Me to the World” and “Send in the Clowns” is by definition worth seeing, and some of the other performances, especially Mr. Wopat’s “Epiphany” and Leslie Kritzer’s “Now You Know,” are powerfully moving.”
The Catch Me If You Can Original Broadway Cast Recording was released this week! 
