1. THE HISTORY AND
DISCOGRAPHY OF
DECCA BROADWAY
By Christopher Roberts, Universal Music

2. Introduction
 The president and CEO of New York City’s
Robisong Consultants, Christopher Roberts also
has experience as the president of the Classical
and Jazz Division of Universal Music. An
accomplished composer, pianist, and songwriter,
Christopher Roberts received his BA in music and
German literature from Lewis and Clark College.
During his time at Universal Music, Chris Roberts
was instrumental in expanding the importance of
the Decca label and established its offshoot,
Decca Broadway.
Brought under the umbrella of Verve Records in
2013, Decca Broadway was founded in 1999.

3. Decca Broadway
 The label made its mark soon after its founding by
remastering and reissuing nearly every Decca
Records label cast recording, many of which had not
been commercially available for more than 50 years.
Decca Broadway continues to release new cast
recordings, although the new recordings are done
much more selectively, with a focus on the most
popular shows.
With a catalog that includes Monty Python’s
Spamalot, Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of
Oz, and Dreamgirls, Decca Broadway also releases
selections from its shows. Even if a title is unavailable
for physical purchase, the majority of the label’s
catalog is available for digital download.