Josh Groban Goes Full Hollywood on New Album “CINEMATIC” — Out Now via Reprise Records

Josh Groban has never been one to shy away from a sweeping, goosebump-inducing vocal moment — so it’s almost surprising it took him this long to dedicate an entire album to the songs of the silver screen. Out now via Reprise Records, CINEMATIC is the Tony, Emmy, and five-time Grammy-nominated star’s loving 10-track tribute to the music that scored our collective movie memories, and it might be the most “Josh Groban” project Josh Groban has ever made.

Produced by Greg Wells (Wicked, The Greatest Showman, Adele, Taylor Swift) and tracked between Los Angeles and London, CINEMATIC pulls from a who’s-who of cinema classics: The Godfather, Casablanca, The Lion King, Ghost, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Pinocchio, Coco, and more. Groban’s takes are reverent without ever feeling like museum pieces — there’s a real sense of discovery here, with new emotional shades teased out of songs you’ve heard a hundred times.

“Bringing these songs to life was an incredibly meaningful experience for me,” Groban said. “Each one represents a moment in film that has resonated across generations, and I approached them with a deep respect for their original impact. At the same time, I wanted to find new emotional colors within them and share that sense of discovery with listeners.”

Standout moments are everywhere. There’s a soaring “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles, a powerhouse “Skyfall,” a Sicilian-language reading of “Brucia La Terra” from The Godfather, and a duet of “Unchained Melody” with friend and current tour-mate Jennifer Hudson. The album’s most quietly devastating moment, though, might be “Moon River,” which features Josh’s father, Jack Groban, on trumpet — a family heirloom disguised as a Henry Mancini cover.

Stream CINEMATIC on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/search/Josh%20Groban%20Cinematic

The release lands during a banner week. Groban just received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and he’s about to embark on a full television run, including a performance of “Skyfall” on Good Morning America (May 11), a Late Night with Seth Meyers appearance (May 12), and a “Stand By Me” performance on The Kelly Clarkson Show (May 14).

CINEMATIC Tracklist:
1. As Time Goes By (Casablanca)
2. Skyfall (Skyfall)
3. Brucia La Terra (The Godfather)
4. Can You Feel The Love Tonight (The Lion King) feat. the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles
5. When You Wish Upon A Star (Pinocchio)
6. Unchained Melody (Ghost) with Jennifer Hudson
7. Remember Me (Coco)
8. Moon River (Breakfast at Tiffany’s) feat. Jack Groban
9. Against All Odds (Against All Odds)
10. Stand By Me (Stand By Me)

Then it’s back on the road. Fresh off completing his globe-spanning GEMS World Tour, Groban kicks off a North American headline run in June with Jennifer Hudson as special guest, hitting TD Garden in Boston (June 6), Madison Square Garden (June 12), and Bridgestone Arena in Nashville (June 16), with stops through Toronto, Philadelphia, Chicago, Denver, and beyond. This fall, he returns to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for GEMS: The Las Vegas Residency, beginning October 2.

North American Tour with Jennifer Hudson:
June 2 – Montreal, QC – Place Bell
June 4 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
June 6 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
June 7 – Philadelphia, PA – Xfinity Mobile Arena
June 10 – Hershey, PA – Giant Center
June 12 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
June 16 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
June 17 – Atlanta, GA – Gas South Arena
June 19 – Tampa, FL – Benchmark International Arena
June 20 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
June 24 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center
June 25 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
June 27 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena
June 28 – St. Paul, MN – Grand Casino Arena
July 1 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
July 3 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverik Center

GEMS: The Las Vegas Residency:
October 2, 3, 7, 9 & 10 – The Colosseum at Caesars Palace

Tickets and details are available at joshgroban.com. Pour a glass of something nice, dim the lights, and let CINEMATIC do its thing — this is the kind of album that earns its title.

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