Alice V.3 [Original recording remastered] [Import]

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Tracks:

Overture - Orchestra
In My Own Little Corner - Julie Andrews
The Prince Is Giving A Ball - Robert Penn/Townspeople
Royal Dressing Room Scene - Dorothy Stickney/Howard Lindsay/Iggie Wolfington/George Hall
In My Own Little Corner (Reprise) - Julie Andrews
Impossible; It's Possible - Julie Andrews/Edith Adams
Gavotte - Orchestra
Ten Minutes Ago - Jon Cypher/Julie Andrews
Stepsisters' Lament - Kaye Ballard/Alice Ghostley
Waltz For A Ball - Orchestra/Ensemble
Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful? - Jon Cypher/Julie Andrews
When You're Driving Through Moonlight - Jon Cypher/Julie Andrews
A Lovely Night - Julie Andrews/Ilka Chase/Kaye Ballard/Alice Ghostley
The Search - Orchestra
The Wedding - Orchestra/Ensemble
Mother And Daughter March - Richard Rodgers
In My Own Little Corner - Julie Andrews/Orchestra/Richard Rogers
Waltz For A Ball - Richard Rodgers
A Lovely Night - Julie Andrews/Orchestra/Richard Rodgers

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CBS's 1957 television production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella has the polished yet untampered sound of a live Broadway musical recording, despite the fact that the album was recorded in advance of the television broadcast. Julie Andrews stars as Cinderella, and her clean yet vulnerable voice perfectly suits her role as the picked-on dreamer in rags. The tracks play like a Julie Andrews showcase: her voice dominates the selections for both its distinctive qualities and the fact that she is featured in more songs than any other performer. The CD features four additional bonus tracks, including a piano version of "In My Own Little Corner," sung by Andrews. --Bryony Angell

Customer Reviews:

Share a world beyond "High School Musical" or "Grease".......2007-06-14

OK, if you have kids or are around kids, they have sung the scores to the above mentioned shows until even the birds on the wallpaper know how they go. But it's not really the kids fault--just broaden their musical horizons with this lovely classic. The songs are simple, but memorable and have just enough musical richness to keep them interesting rather than predictible. Soon they will be another musical played over and over and over....ahh childhood.

A wonderful score...a wonderful cast!.......2007-01-04

I purchased this for my 4 year old grandaughter after she had seen the stage play and wanted to learn all of the songs. We love to sing them...the step-sisters' lament which is very funny, "Impossible" and (her version) "A Luddly Night". A great introduction to musical theater for little people.

This will date me!.......2006-04-12

I remember watching the original broadcast live (I believe it was live) and loving it. After all these years, I still do.

And I laughed to find out Jon Cypher was the police commissioner on Hill Street Blues. Took me a long time to wrap my head around that one.

a great album of a memorable event!

Cinderella with Julie Andrews.......2006-03-16

I love it. Much better than the later Leslie Ann Warren version. This particular CD looked like an old Columbia Records LP label. Very retro.

The Only Version Worth Owning..........2006-01-30

After Recently finishing a ameture production of Cinderella, I had to see the movie, but that was long after had become obsessed with the CD. The Music is excellent as well as the singers.

The major reason I enjoy this one more is because after playing the "steward" (yes, in our prodution the steward and chef were girl), I had to find someone/something to compare with. In the Brandy version, "Your majesties" a.k.a "The Royal Dressing Room Scene" had been changed, and in the Leslie Ann Warren Version, it has all but disappeared. I was thrilled when I found this almost totally unaltered version of the song (save for cutting out when the Steward actually lists the wines).

Another reason I fell in love with this CD is Julie Andrews performance. She was stunning and she has a beautiful voice. No other Cinderella CD comes even close to this one. I was happy to hear someone who could actually sing the stepmother's part, because in our production the stepmother was somewhat tone-deaf...

All-in-all, I love this CD and would recomend it to alot of people, because we all must remember that Originals are always the best...

The Who's Tommy: Original Cast Recording (1992 Broadway Revival)

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Tommy says "Hear Me"
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Tommy original cast recording
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The Who's Tommy: Original Cast Recording (1992 Broadway Revival)

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ASIN: B000003FLC
Release Date: 1993-07-13

Tracks:

Overture
Captain Walker
It's A Boy
We've Won
Twenty-One
Amazing Journey
Courtroom Scene
Sparks
Amazing Journey (Reprise)
Christmas/See Me, Feel Me
Do You Think It's Alright
Fiddle About
See Me, Feel Me (Reprise)
Cousin Kevin
Sensation
Sparks (Reprise)
Eyesight To The Blind
Acid Queen
Pinball Wizard

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Underture
It's A Boy
Go To The Mirror/Listening To You
Tommy, Can You Hear Me?
I Believe My Own Eyes
Smash The Mirror
I'm Free
Streets Of London 1961-63/Miracle Cure
Sensation (Reprise)
I'm Free/Pinball Wizard (Reprise)
Tommy's Holiday Camp
Sally Simpson
Welcome
Sally Simpson's Question
We're Not Gonna Take It
See Me, Feel Me/Listening To You (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

Tommy says "Hear Me".......2007-01-08

I was beginning to worry that I was getting to harsh in my reviews because I was saying the same things over and over, but Tommy broke me out of that. This is a great CD, musical lover or not. The music is fantastic. As in all operas (in any genre) themes repeat and Tommy has some repetitions, but not to many, and not annoyingly. The story is told out great through this CD. Although reading the synopsis helps visualize more, the lyrics and music really let the listener grip it all. A word on the lyrics, They aren't the greatest words ever written, but they're pretty good. And the singers on this CD give it so much life its unbelievable. I strongly suggest this CD to new musical fans, as well as collectors, it will please most audiences. Favorite Song: "I'm Free/Pinball Wizard (Reprise)"

Go back to the original .......2006-10-15

Save your money and get the original WHO version of Townshend's masterpiece. I am a BIG fan of Pete Townshend but this CD is almost laughable: a pit band that tries to sound rock "heavy"; the overly slick production; every spect of the story is literally explained with lots of very unclever "hit the audience over the head" messages. Did the director really think us rock/theatre fans would like this? There is no subtext and everything is nauseatingly "on-the-nose" (e.g. the re-written "let's all get along" family ending almost makes me giggle, if it's not causing my stomache to turn.)

Tommy original cast recording.......2006-07-18

I LOVE this album!! I haven't listened to it in ages but upon listening to it again it brings the show back into my head. I can picture what takes place during each scene by listening to the music again. I saw the show when it toured through about 12 years ago. I LOVED the show and must've seen it close to 20x before it left the L.A. area. This show just rocks and was such a fun show to see too!! If you saw this show either on Broadway or touring this is a must have in your collection. I highly recommend it if you're a Who fan too!

A big disappointment.......2006-03-04

I don't know what the hoopla was all about; however, I didn't get to see the Broadway show. I thought they might have done something exciting with the piece, but it is very generic and old hat.

Simply Stunning.......2006-02-23

I purchased this album just after it's initial release in 92. I recently repurchased it, and I have to say it is just as good now as it was then. The music is awesome. there's a twisted story behind that rock opera, but it's fun. It ranks as one of my all time favorite albums. Highly reccomend

The Rocky Horror Show (2000 Broadway Revival Cast)

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The Rocky Horror Show (2000 Broadway Revival Cast)
Alice Ripley , Tom Hewitt , Raul Esparza , Sebastian Lacause , Jarrod Emick , Lea Delaria , Daphne Rubin-Vega , and Richard O'Brien
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ASIN: B00005B605
Release Date: 2001-05-15

Tracks:

Overture
Science Fiction Double Feature
Damn It, Janet
Over At The Frankenstein Place
Time Warp
Sweet Transvestite
The Sword Of Damocles
I Can Make You A Man
Hot Patootie
I Can Make You A Man (reprise)
Touch-A-Touch-A-Touch Me
Once In A While
Eddie's Teddy
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I'm Going Home
Spaceship
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Time Warp (reprise)

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

The movie version of The Rocky Horror Show has turned into such an enduring cult success that it has pretty much obliterated the fact that it all started with a stage show. And now Richard O'Brien's musical is back on stage, where some say it truly belongs (it was nominated for the category Best Revival of a Musical in the 2001 Tony Awards). With a great cast that includes Dick Cavett, Alice Ripley (Janet), Tom Hewitt (Frank 'N' Furter), and Daphne Rubin-Vega (Magenta), the revival fires on all cylinders. Note that while Joan Jett was in the cast as Columbia, she's not on the CD (Kristen Lee Kelly is). But Lea DeLaria, last seen stealing the show in On the Town, more than compensates by playing both Eddie (Meat Loaf in the movie!) and Dr. Scott--and doing great by both. As a bonus, the song "Once in a While" is back after being cut from the movie. Bursting with energy, this recording brings the rock back in Rocky. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

One of my favorite cast recordings.......2007-01-17

This was the first Rocky Horror album I've ever listened to besides the movie soundtrack. Despite the lack of Joan Jett as Columbia and the 2nd Usherette, this album is sweet. Daphne-Rubin Vega is perfect as Magenta. And Tom Hewlett 's interpretation as Frank N. Furter is just in sync with the character. But he's still no Tim Curry. And the rest of the cast is sublime. And with Dick Cavett as the Criminologist and famed lesbian comedienne Lea DeLaria as both Eddie and Dr. Scott is just excellent.

Thougt You Were The Candyman Didn't ya freggy!.......2006-06-22

I thought that this was gonna be just another edition of the Rocky Horror Show.But boy was I wrong.I loved it they really modernized and gave it more of a Rock flavor than in the original play which was more pop.I just loved how they had the Overture and Space shipa partof the cd.They really recreated great for broadway.When i heard that broadway was doing Then Rocky Horror Show I didn't know what to think.Because Rocky Horror had been an off-broadway show for many years.The thought of it being onBroadway was just amazing Because people back in the 70's and 80's always thought that The Rocky Horror Show was much too trashy to be put on Broadway.Because you always think about broadway plays as being classy and eligent.They didn't want a play about Sex and Horror and Gay Transvestites.But this was just a head turner.I loved it.It's definitely 5 stars.The cd quality was great.It was so professionally done and it was great.I think any RHS Fan will love it.This was no candyman!

The Rockiest Recording to Date.......2006-06-07

This 2000 Broadway revival of the cult classic THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW boasts a completely re-vamped orchestration of Richard O'Brien's score. This is certainly the most rock-fused version of these songs to date, and right from the "Overture" the listener can assume this. Many may not be able to accept this harder, bolder score and I myself am a bit skeptical, considering the more piano-driven and sci-fi sounding orchestrations of the film soundtrack or Roxy cast recording. However, it is so interesting to hear these songs done like this that I cannot help but enjoy it. The performances are half-and-half. Daphne Rubin-Vega belts out the opening number in that great gravelly voice she has, and Raul Esparzza sends chills down my spine every time I hear his two great solo moments ("The darkness must flow down the river...." and "Frank 'N' Furter, it's all over..."). Sebastian LaCause is amazing as Rocky, as thankless a part that is. Eddie and Dr. Scott being portrayed by a woman (Lea DeLaria) is one of the strangest casting decisions ever and is too distracting to be able to even listen to her (his? I don't know!!!) songs: "Hot Patootie" and "Eddie's Teddy." Tom Hewitt does his best as Frank 'N' Furter, but the character was so well defined by Tim Curry in the film (one of the most underrated performances ever) that one can't help but ignore him. I'd say that this recording is something every ROCKY HORROR fan should listen to; it just all depends on whether you like the new or original orchestrations.

Good recording, bad show........2006-03-10

Rocky Horror is an American institution. It's indelible, unforgettable, and entirely unique. But without the audience participation, the show is revealed - it's simply not very good. It's a passable (if dated) parody of '50s B-movies with a transvestite main character and some halfway decent songs. The show lives with and dies without an audience. The lyrics, the characters - nothing is half as fun without the audience throwing and shouting and bantering right along.

That said, this is a VERY good recording of what's there. Tom Hewitt does as good a job as anyone trying to fill Tim Curry's sequined heels, and brings some nice twists to the table instead of going the Curry-imitation route. Raul Esparza as Riff-Raff is electric - his rendition of "Time Warp" is unlike anything else you're likely to hear on a cast recording. He blasts it right into outer space, screaming like the world's going to end. Daphne Rubin-Vega is plenty of fun as Columbia, giving a nicely sinuous and raw-edged sexiness to the role. The orchestra gives their all to the new arrangements, and they sound crystal clear.

It's definitely the best recording of the show available, even sans Tim Curry.

Oh Daphne!.......2005-12-29

Most of the reviews have it right here - this production wasn't really Rocky at it's best. That being said, I must say that Daphne Ruben-Vega as magenta is probably one of the most interesting, refreshing, and note worthy things about this recording. Very cool in that regard.

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Put on a Happy Face: Broadway 1959-1967

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Release Date: 2005-04-26

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JCS Remastered Abbey Roads May 2006 Review
THE BEST VERSION OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER'S CLASSIC

Jesus Christ Superstar

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ASIN: B000BSM27U
Release Date: 2006-05-23

Tracks:

Overture
Heaven On Their Minds
What's The Buzz? / Strange Thing, Mystifying
Everything's Alright
This Jesus Must Die
Hosanna
Simon Zealotes / Poor Jerusalem
Pilate's Dream
The Temple
Everything's Alright (reprise)
I Don't Know How To Love Him
Damned For All Time / Blood Money

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The Last Supper
Gethsemane (I Only Want To Say)
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Pilate And Christ
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Trial Before Pilate (Including The 39 lashes)
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2005 Digitally Remastered (At Abbey Road Studios) Deluxe Edition of the Critically Acclaimed London 1996 Cast.

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JCS Remastered Abbey Roads May 2006 Review.......2006-05-24

This is the newly re-released and Remastered Edition of the West End 1996 Production of JCS Starring Steve Balasmo, Joanna Ampil and Zubin Varla. First I have to comment on the new packaging. 2cd in a slim case with slip cover and new lyric book. The best thing about the new release is the colored photos from the production! I was actually under the impression that this was the production that inspired the new movie "RENT/PUNK" style version, but judging from the pictures it's anything but that! The pictures are set in the time of Christ's crucifixion. You get a glimpse of the amazing sets and costumes. Joanna Ampil's a beautiful Mary and Steve and Zubin look great as Jesus and Judas. If you're interested in the new release the must have the "Digitally Remastered at Abbey Roads Studios London Deluxe Edition" black sticker on it!

I have the Original Concept CD, Broadway CD with , Australian 1994 CD and 25th Anniversary CD (which is pretty much a joke). This is my favorite version all together. The orchestrations have been slightly changed and updated, including a final ending to "Heaven on their Minds," "Everything's Alright" and "Gethsemene" which finally seems to get some closure instead of the annoying fade outs on the previous CDs. THERE AREN'T ANY FADE OUTS IN LIVE PERFORMANCES!

Steve Balasmo tackels the title role of Jesus with fierce intensity. "Gethsemane" is literally the showstopper when he raises his key much higher when he gets to "See how I DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEE!" He holds it for, including starting with "See how I die" for 24 seconds. Another reviewer said it was a G above High C. Simply and utterly amazing. But Steve's voice is an aquired taste in the role of Jesus. In comparing him to Ted Neeley, Steve has a soft beautiful Tenor quality while Ted's is hard and sharp at the edge's. Ted screams his way through "Gethsemene" and it's amazing, but Steve's rendition is done with more of a pop-rock sound that is easier on the throat than all the screaming Ted and the other Jesus's do. All versions are amazing, but I prefer this one over all. (For all you Steve Balasmo fans out there you can catch him on the cast recording of "Notre Dame De Paris." He plays Phoebus and sings the amazing "Torn Apart")

Zubin Varla is a great Judas, much stronger than Jerome Pradon, but is no Carl Anderson or Ben Vereen. Although I like Jerome's acting all we have is Zubin's voice to go by and I prefer listening to Zubin. His "Heaven on their Minds" is near perfect with amazing Orchestral sounds and vocal riffs. His acting is superb too. Carl and Ben sing more souful and Zubin has more of the edgy rock sound. All are great.

Joanna Ampil (of "Miss Saigon" fame, you can hear her as Kim on the "Complete Recording of Miss Saigon, 2CD) is a little weak, timid, and shy to portray the role of the prostitute Mary Magdeline. Original Yvonne Elliman seemed to capture every essence of the character. Claire Moore, original Ellen of Miss Saigon does a fine job of Mary on the 20th Annv CD, but Joanna's voice is beautiful and soothing, but sounds too technically clean. This is a Rock Opera so I need a little more umpf. I needed her to let loose some more in the repeating finale of "Everything's Alright". Although she's not bad at all, but seems to get lost among the belters.

Glenn Carter is Simon on this CD, you might all know him as Jesus in the new DVD vesion of Jesus Christ Superstar that was released a few years back. HE does well as Simon, belting all those notes out. David Burt is a good follow up as Pilate since Barry Denon played the part 3 times in the 70s. "Could We Start Again Please" is hauntingly beatiful. The rest of the cast does the CD justice.
Overall I would say this is the best recording. There are some performers here and there that are better on other recordings, but it's impossible to have the ultra perfect cast, for that you would have to create a mix tape.

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THE BEST VERSION OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER'S CLASSIC.......2005-12-15

Jesus Christ Superstar was Andrew Lloyd Webber's first big success and the second musical he did with, in my opinion, his best lyricist, Tim Rice. The show evoked much controversy when it first appeared in 1970, since the story of the Christ's final days is mainly told from the Judas' point of view and not always according to the Gospels. Hence Mary Magdalene mentions that she is in love with Jesus and after the last supper the Apostles are a bit drunk.

Jesus Christ Superstar is considered as a turning point in modern musical-theatre. It presented something entirely different from past musicals: the plot was new and distinct, the lyrics did not sound shallow and the characters were precisely defined. Also, the piece was entirely sung-through so that the music and the plot became one. All the new musicals afterwards will use some of the new characteristics Superstar introduced leading to almost complete abandonment of the styles that the 50-is and the 60-is used in musicals.

Over the years there were quite a few recordings, however, this one can be considered definite. Both Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice overlooked its making acting as producers, Lloyd Webber making the orchestrations. The cast was mainly assembled from the revival production that run in London from 1996 until 1998, but this recording is known as the studio cast, since Alice Cooper was called in for the role of King Herod. The score is certainly one of the best Webber has ever written; the pure rock sound of the orchestra is simply amazing. When compared to the older recordings, this one has a more polished score and the sound, i.e., the use of the guitars, drums etc, sounds more modern and appropriate. Tim Rice's lyrics are suitable and witty, fitting perfectly with the score.

The cast on this recording made a fantastic job. Steve Balsamo as Jesus is a perfect match in both physical and vocal sense. His voice range is amazing and ranges from smooth and soft to extremely high. The way he holds his voice and hits the notes in "Gethsemane" left me with my mouth opened. One can feel the pain, sadness and unwillingness to finish his task and be crucified. His performance is absolutely amazing. The same thing can be said for Zubin Varla, who plays Judas. His voice is appropriately husky and his solos bring the house down. A clear distinction can be seen between his and Balsamo's voice. Joanna Ampil as Mary Magdalene is reasonable, although she sounds a bit too pathetic for my taste. Alice Cooper is hilarious in his "King Herod's Song", exactly as it is meant to be. The supportive cast was also wisely chosen, David Burt is strong and yet uncertain Pilate, the malice felt in Peter Gallagher's Caiaphas is just perfect. The orchestral performance is spotless. The score ranges from rock numbers to wonderful and touching ballads. The full libretto with cast photographs is included in the booklet.

In the end, I would recommend this recording of Jesus Christ Superstar not only to anyone interested in the very best that the modern musical-theatre has to offer, but also to fans who are looking for the definite recording.

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A wonderful but hard to find recording!

My Name Will Always Be Alice
Original Cast Recording
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A wonderful but hard to find recording!.......2003-01-21

This is really two shows put together as one- A...my name is Alice and A...my name is still Alice. For this show the creators took what they believed were the best numbers from the two shows and made it into one great night of theatre. Wheels, Friends, and Portrait alone are worth the price of the CD. Even though I liked the Painted Ladies scene and number, I did miss Detroit Persons which they took out. This CD is for the true musical theatre fan that wishes to loose themselves in the music and words.

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W.C. Fields

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ASIN: B000004CPR
Release Date: 2003-06-17

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W.C.: Fifty Years - Al Carmines/Paul Rounsaville
W.C.: I'll Still Be There - Alice Playten
W.C.: You Could - Al Carmines/Alice Playten
W.C.: Give Me An Old Tune - Al Carmines
W.C.: NEver Give A Sucker An Even Break - Debbie Damp
W.C.: Why Do Women Always Choose The Wrong Man? - Bill Daugherty
W.C.: You Come First - Debbie Damp
W.C.: Bring On The Booze - Al Carmines/Quartet
W.C.: I'll Follow My Star - Alice Playten
W.C.: Serenade - Bill Daugherty
W.C.: Love Can Get You Down - Alice Playten
W.C.: Dummy Juggler - Al Carmines
Promenade: Promenade - Theme - Maria Irene Fornes/Al Carmines
Promenade: I Saw A Man - Alice Playten
Promenade: Capricious And Fickle - Alice Playten
A Carmen's Bouquet: Wedding Blues - Al Carmines
A Carmen's Bouquet: My Old Man - Al Carmines
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Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens (2001 New York Concert Cast)

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Alice Ripley soars. And Brian D'arcy James?!
Oh Why can't there be more on it????
Thank God for Bruce Kimmel and friends
Great live recording of an excellent show
Celebrate

Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens (2001 New York Concert Cast)
Janet Hood , Bill Russell , and Alice Ripley
Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
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ASIN: B00005O54D
Release Date: 2001-09-18

Tracks:

Angels, Punks And Raging Queens - Alice Ripley
I'm Holding On To You - Alton Fitzgerald White/Orfeh/Amy Spanger/Bobby Daye
And The Rain Keeps Falling Down - Brian D'Arcy James
I Don't Do That Anymore - Clent Bowers/Doug Eskew
I Don't Know How To Help You - Stephanie Pope
Celebrate - Emily Skinner/Alice Ripley
Heroes All Around - Kane Alexander/Robert Gallagher/Kathy Brier/Marie Danvers
Spend It While You Can - Sharon Wilkins/Wendy Baila/Brad Little/Ayal Miodovnik/Kelli Rabke
My Brother Lived In San Francisco - Emily Skinner
Learning To Let Go - Norm Lewis
Billy (Monologue) - Steve Burns
Tina (Monologue) - Erin Torpey
Charlotte (Monologue) - Veanne Cox
Christopher (Monologue) - Bryan Batt
Walter (Monologue) - Christopher Durang
Joe (Monologue) - Mario Cantone

Customer Reviews:

Alice Ripley soars. And Brian D'arcy James?!.......2003-03-23

All in one?! An incredible cd with gorgeous ballads, fun beats, and hilarious, touching monologues. Buy it for Brian and Alice. They're completely worth it.

Oh Why can't there be more on it????.......2002-01-20

Wow oh wow... what I wouldn't have given to be in the audience that wonderful night this amazing cast gave what appears to be one of the most amazing one-night performances EVER!

With a cast with many of my favorite performers (Alice Ripley, Emily Skinner, Amy Spanger, Bryan Batt, Veanne Cox, Mario Cantone) how could I resist buying it.

I knew I would love it... but I didn't know I would be so moved by this cd! The songs are melodic, yet clever-- a rare combination! And the musical performances are moving and funny (especially Alice Ripley and Norm Lewis-- awesome!) And for once it is a Fynesworth Alley cd with decent orchestrations. But the best musical performance award goes to a woman I sometimes find a little pushy: Emily Skinner. Wow. Her "My Brother Lived in San Francisco" is wonderful. It is irresistable and lovely. Emily Skinner now has a place in my heart!

The monologues (though seemingly abbreviated) shine just as much as the songs. While I found Steve Burns awkward (not his fault, the monologue's fault)I found Bryan Batt and Mario Cantone absolutely hilarious. I was expecting 6 heartbreaking, perhaps over-dramatic monologues but Bryan's and Mario's provide wonderful comic relief, and Chris Durang and Erin Torpey are wonderfully emotional. But Veanne Cox takes the cake. Veanne, usually a wonderfully bright-eyed comedienne, has transformed herself into a desperate junkie, and it's amazing. She shows how versatile she is once again!

This a must buy! I promise you'll adore it!

Thank God for Bruce Kimmel and friends.......2001-11-16

Over the years, I have grown accustomed to the usual musical landscape. Then, one day, I heard Sally Mayes' album The Story Hour (if you like Elegies, you will also love Sally Mayes album), in which she jokingly refers to "Dr." Kimmel. Since the revelation of Bruce Kimmel as a producer with vision, my musical world has exploded. I have purchased almost every album he has produced, at least those I can find. Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens is another jewel in his crown. Of course, much of the credit for this inspirational and moving work goes to Bill Russell and Janet Hood without whose vision we would all be on the darker side of the world. Then there is the matter of the artists on the recording itself. As a fan of Side Show, I am always pleased to hear not only Emily Skinner and Alice Ripley, but the always impressive and thrilling Norm Lewis. When is he going to get a show of his own? I can't get enough of his voice: it is filled with such texture, color and emotion. I could mention everyone in the cast, but that might go on forever. Needless to say, each and every performer from Brian D'Arcy James to Alton Fitzgerald White to Stephanie Pope each deserve a round of applause for their contribution and devotion to this project.

I think people have a tendency to underestimate the potency of concert performances, especially in a world where television cop shows struggle to be even more realistic than last week. Although I was not present at the performance, this recording captures the feeling and energy of a live performance. And a final thanks to Bruce Kimmel: As a professional stage manager, I am very impressed that both the production stage manager and the assistant stage manager are listed on the title page of the CD booklet. Once again, thanks for a great recording!

Great live recording of an excellent show.......2001-10-14

Live recordings don't always capture the feelings of an event. This one does. And anyone not familiar with "Elegies" should get this CD. Songs like "My Brother Lived in San Francisco" and "Holding on to You" and "The Rain Keeps Falling Down" make this one of the most unusual and moving modern theater pieces in memory. And this cast is top notch. Ripley, Skinner, Lewis, d'arcy-James... all theater performers of the first rank.

Celebrate.......2001-09-24

This is a terrific live concert recording of the show, and it's great from start to finish. I'm a huge fan of Bill Russell's music, as well as Alice Ripley and Emily Skinner, and they do a great, hilarious duet on this CD called "Celebrate", and that's just one of the standouts. Emily also performs the moving 'My Brother Lived in San Francisco' and some other great moments are Stephanie Pope's 'I Don't Know How to Help You' and Brian D'Arcy James' 'And The Rain Keeps Falling Down', although wonderful things could be said about every song on this CD. One of the other major highlights is Alton Fitzgerald White, Orfeh, and the amazing Amy Spanger's 'Holding on To You'. The first half of the CD is the songs from the show, and the other is some of the monologues, and they are performed by people like Christopher Durang, Steve Burns, Veanne Cox, and Erin Torpey. The monologues range from very moving, like Durang's 'Walter' to hilarious, as in Mario Cantone's 'Joe'. One of the standout tracks here is Veanne Cox's 'Charlotte'. I'm giving this CD a four, but only because they didn't include even more material!

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Originality, fun, sunshine
Love this stuff
Every serious Alice collector needs this

Dreams for Alice

Manufacturer: Original Cast Record
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006JNEV
Release Date: 2002-11-05

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Originality, fun, sunshine.......2006-08-17

Super-talented songwriter Gilbert Hetherwick has put much love into this production. On it, is a song called, 'Alice please don't cry'. It is the most touching song I have ever heard. There's something special right at the end of the album too, but I won't give away what it is.

It's a bizarre album, full of story-telling, humour, effects, beautiful instrumentals and a variety of vocalists, including the incredible Irish-American singer Sheila Noonan who plays the part of Alice. Both the album's invigorating energy and Olympian calmness are amazing. Your children will love it, and it will fire their imaginations, but if you're one of those grown-ups who 'can NOT let go' and 'NOT grow old' you'll be dancing, laughing and crying to it too. Most of the text is original, and it's not just another 'Alice in Wonderland' set to music. It has plenty of depth. Even if you're a philosopher it will give you a lot to think about it.

Love this stuff.......2006-06-16

Gilbert Hetherwick's Alice is a wonderful collection of songs that touch the heart and soul and show a side of "Alice" that you may not have heard.

Every serious Alice collector needs this.......2006-03-07

I have at least 2 copies of this CD and 2 of the Demos which led to it.And I have the libretto,all from the artist who I got in touch with around 3 years ago.
Hetherwick is quite a clever guy he's a classical music producer for RCA for starters and his Dreams Of Alice began as a series of tapes for which he commissioned various friends to take part.
The results are just about the finest Alice work ever.A detailed insert explains just how it was born.
Unfortunately commercial recognition of this work is nowhere near that of others who adapt literary works for musicals,such as Andrew Lloyd Weber,Jeff Wayne or Rick Wakeman but its as good as anything those writers came up with.
Hetherwick has something of a pedigree in Rock.He was born in Louisiana the son of a lawyer and opened up at one time for the yet to be famous Tom Waits.
He's a big Dylan fan and his other 2 CDs include one of Dylan covers-mainly from his mid 60s period-and an original work called Deep South,a singer songwriter set of Americana.
His hobbies include travel and photography and there are many examples of the latter on his website
Dreams of Alice features Hetherwick in a few roles like the Cheshire Cat and Alice is played by Irish American singer Sheila Noonan.
This can't be praised highly enough

The Athenian Touch (1964 Original Off-Broadway Cast)

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The Athenian Touch (1964 Original Off-Broadway Cast)
David Eddy
Manufacturer: Aei
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Binding: Audio CD

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