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Updated: 05/10

		This April, the documentary film Last Play At Shea will receive it’s world premier at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. The film is about the intersecting histories of a landmark stadium, the ups and downs of the NY Mets, and the life and career of Billy Joel. In addition to performing in Billy's band, David also arranged and conducted the live orchestra and composed part of the film's score.
		Keyboard Magazine was backstage at a Billy Joel/Elton John concert in February, 2010 in San Jose. They videotaped 5 brief interviews with David, both onstage and under the stage, explaining the equipment he uses for the show. Click here to watch the videos.
		Sonic Adventures Studio recently completed an extensive equipment upgrade. An updated equipment list is coming soon.
		The Billy Joel/Elton John Face to Face World Tour wrapped up in February. You can review setlists of previous shows from this and other tours here.
		One of the only live performances ever from Red Dawn has found it's way to YouTube! In 1992 David & Larry Baud did a promo tour of Japan, and this Acoustic Version of I'll Be There was performed live on Japanese Television. Thanks to whoever posted it!
		Red Dawn CDs can now be purchased via PayPal at the reduced price of $10.99.

		David was at Legacy Studio in NY programming synths for Liza Minelli with Phil Ramone producing. The recordings were for her Broadway show and subsequent Grammy winning album, "Liza's at the Palace."
		David was the Associate Music Supervisor for a second touring production of Movin' Out. The tour was launched in Atlantic City in June, 2007 and completed its run in May 2009.
		Happy the Man's latest album, titled "The Muse Awakens" has received rave reviews internationally. The album was mixed by Eric Schilling at Sonic Adventures Studio. Click here to order the CD. Check the Happy the Man site for all the details.


	Nov. 2008	The musical "A Tale of Two Cities" completed its Broadway run in November 2008. David was the synthesizer programmer for the show.
	Oct. 2008	Billy Joel and his band performed at the Barack Obama fundraiser at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom on Oct. 16th, 2008 along with Bruce Springsteen, India Arie, John Legend and Alexa Joel. Billy and Bruce also performed together, accompanied by Billy's band. President Obama spoke at the event. The above photo was taken during the encore (L-R Tommy Byrnes, David Rosenthal, India Arie, John Legend, Michelle Obama, Barack Obama, Chuck Bürgi, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Scialfa, Billy Joel, Crystal Taliefero and Alexa Joel. At the end of the gig, President Obama hugged each one of the band members (L-R Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Michelle Obama and Barack Obama hugging David Rosenthal).
	July 2008	Billy Joel's "Last Double Play at Shea," featured guest performances by Tony Bennett, John Mayer, Don Henley, John Mellencamp, Garth Brooks, Steven Tyler, Roger Daltrey and Paul McCartney. The two sold-out performances were also enhanced by a live orchestra featuring David's orchestration. David also conducted on Lullabye.
	May 2008	There is a feature story on David in the May 2008 issue of Keyboard Magazine.
	Mar. 2008	David performed "Only the Good Die Young" with Billy Joel and the band on the Oprah Winfrey show on March 24th, 2008.
	Dec. 2007	Keyboard Magazine conducted an on-line interview with David about the Christmas in Fallujah recording sessions with Billy Joel.
	Dec. 2007	Billy Joel's song, Christmas in Fallujah, was released on December 4th, 2007 and is available for download on iTunes. The song is performed by Long Island artist Cass Dillon along with the entire Billy Joel Band. The proceeds from "Christmas in Fallujah" will be donated to Homes for Our Troops, a nonprofit organization that builds specially adapted homes for service members returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with severe disabilities.
	Nov. 2007	The musical "A Tale of Two Cities" completed its pre-Broadway run in Sarasota, FL at the Asolo Theatre. David was the synthesizer programmer for the show.
	Sept. 2007	David is the Musical Director for singer-songwriter Danielle Evin. Danielle and her band performed under David's leadership for various live performances, including the 2006 & 2007 Farm Aid concerts in New York.
	Jan. 2007	The original U.S. touring production of Movin' Out enjoyed 3 years of tremendous success and closed in January 2007.
	June 2006	A double-CD from Billy Joel, "Twelve Gardens Live" was released on June 13th, 2006. The CD was recorded live at Madison Square Garden during the record-breaking 12 sold-out shows in New York City.
	Feb. 2006	David was in London to help launch a European production of Movin' Out. Previews began on March 28th, 2006 and the show ran in the West End at the Victoria Apollo Theatre from April 10th until May 22nd, 2006.
	Jan. 2006	Sonic Adventures Studio has completed a new facility designed by Ross Alexander. His award winning studio designs are world renowned. New equipment includes a state-of-the-art Protools HD3 Accel system and a Yamaha DM2000 96 input digital mixer. Click here for an updated equipment list.
	Dec. 2005	XM Satellite Radio has added Happy the Man to its rotation on its Fine Tuning (Channel 76) channel.
	Dec. 2005	After 3 incredibly successful years with 1,303 performances on Broadway, Movin' Out closed on December 11th, 2005. Congratulations to all involved for a great run! To read the final Broadway run press release, click here.
	Dec. 2005	Happy the Man recently performed at the XM Satellite Radio studio in Washington, DC. The concert was broadcast on December 7th with 2 encore performances on the 9th and 11th.
	Sept. 2005	Happy the Man headlined Progday 2005 on Saturday, September 3rd at Storybook Farm, Durham, NC.
	July 2005	David has been occasionally playing synth for the Broadway production of "Movin' Out."
	June 2005	Happy the Man performed live in Baltimore and Annapolis Maryland and Lowell Massachusetts.
	Dec. 2004	Keyboard Magazine featured the following Spotlight Review for "The Muse Awakens": "It’s been 25 years since the last release of new material from this legendary prog band, but it’s worth the wait. The compositions are by turns beautiful, melodic, grooving, emotive, and humorous. Between David Rosenthal’s synth and keyboard palette and Frank Wyatt’s saxophones (and keyboards), the orchestrations are lush and inventive. ... excellent music from some great musicians." - Ernie Rideout
	Nov. 2004	While at MoogFest in New York, David was backstage with Keith Emerson, Rick Wakeman, Jordan Rudess, and Bernie Worrell. Keyboard Magazine also captured this moment and the photo appeared in their August issue.
	Nov. 2004	Happy the Man played a limited number of shows on the East Coast and more are being planned.
	Oct. 2004	The Broadway production of "Movin' Out" recently celebrated its 2 year anniversary. Check the official Movin' Out website for dates and tickets.
	Jan. 2004	David composed, arranged and produced the theme music for the New Jersey Lottery Daily Drawing. The song, "Jackpot Swing" is a big band swing tune featuring a 13-piece horn section and plays twice each day during the Daily Drawing shown on WNJN.
	Jan. 2004	David received a Grammy nomination for his work as one of the producers on the "Movin' Out" cast album. The nomination was in the category "Best Musical Show Album."
	Jan. 2004	David was in Detroit to help launch the touring production of "Movin' Out." Check the official Movin' Out website for dates and tickets.
	Jan. 2004	Happy The Man is pleased to announce that drummer Joe Bergamini has joined the band. Joe will be replacing Ron Riddle who had to leave due to scheduling conflicts. Best of luck to Ron, and welcome aboard Joe!