Sony is moving the original cast album of The Life into release June 3, less than a month after it was recorded, according to production spokesperson Judy Jacksina.
The Life was named Best Broadway Musical of 1997 by the Outer Critics Circle May 5. On that same day, the show was nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Score.Those awards will be bestowed June 1.
The Life, which opened April 26, has music by multiple Tony-winner Cy Coleman (Sweet Charity, City of Angels, Barnum) and lyrics by Ira Gasman.
The show stars Lilias White, Pamela Isaacs, Chuck Cooper, Bellamy Young and Sam Harris.