Broadway: The Great Original Cast Recordings [Cast Recording]

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Sony celebrated the millennium with its mammoth 26-CD collection, Soundtrack for a Century, but fortunately starving actors and other theater lovers can satisfy themselves with the 2-CD installment, Broadway: The Great Original Cast Recordings. Beginning with what most consider the dawn of the modern musical, Show Boat, the set goes on to sample songs from Kiss Me, Kate (the first cast recording issued on LP) and many other of the greatest shows ever written for the stage (My Fair Lady and West Side Story have the most selections--three each). The set is limited to recordings from the Columbia Records vault, but it was a treasure trove under the primary direction of producer Goddard Lieberson. The 1940s and '50s are marked by major shows by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, and Leonard Bernstein, to name only a few, while the 1960s and '70s see new takes on the traditional forms, with Cabaret and works by the young Stephen Sondheim (even Anyone Can Whistle). Things begin to thin out in the last two decades of the century, as Columbia missed out on the mature Sondheim, the Andrew Lloyd Webber & Co. blockbusters, and the surge in revivals; the '80s are represented by Nine and the '90s by Cy Coleman's Will Rogers Follies and The Life. Of course, it's impossible to capture a whole century of Broadway music in only 153 minutes, but few fans could quibble with more than a handful of these smart selections. Practically worth the price of the package itself is the beautiful 64-page booklet, which includes an essay by Frank Rich, notes on every show, plus some brief sidebars, album covers and theater posters, and photos from both the stage and recording studios. --David Horiuchi

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Broadway: The Great Original Cast Recordings
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Where is ALW
  • Classics
  • A MUST HAVE for every Broadway music lover
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ASIN: B00001SIFK
Release Date: 1999-10-12

Tracks:

  1. Show Boat: Bill - Helen Morgan
  2. Show Boat: Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man - Carol Bruce/Helen Dowdy/Kenneth Spencer/Chorus
  3. Finian's Rainbow: How Are Things In Glocca Morra? - Ella Logan
  4. Kiss Me, Kate: Wunderbar - Alfred Drake/Patricia Morison
  5. South Pacific: Some Enchanted Evening - Ezio Pinza
  6. Sout Pacific: A Wonderful Guy - Mary Martin/Girl's Chrous
  7. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend - Carol Channing
  8. Pal Joey: Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered - Vivienne Segal
  9. Kismet: Stranger In Paradise - Doretta Morrow/Richard Kiley
  10. The Pajama Game: Hey There - John Raitt
  11. The Pajama Game: Hernando's Hideaway - Carol Haney/Ensemble
  12. My Fair Lady: The Rain In Spain - Rex Harrison/Julie Andrews/Robert Coote
  13. My Fair Lady: I Could Have Danced All Night - Julie Andrews/Phillipa Bevan/Cast
  14. My Fair Lady: I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face - Rex Harrison
  15. The Most Happy Fella: Standing On The Corner - Shorty Long/John Henson/Roy Lazarus/Arthur Gilbert
  16. Bells Are Ringing: The Party's Over - Judy Holiday
  17. West Side Story: Tonight - Larry Kert/Carol Lawrence
  18. West Side Story: America - Chita Rivera/Girls
  19. West Side Story: Somewhere - Ensemble
  20. Wonderful Town: Conga! - Rosalind Russel/Ensemble
  21. Flower Drum Song: I Enjoy Being A Girl - Pat Suzuki
  22. Gypsy: Everything's Coming Up Roses - Ethel Merman

Tracks:

  1. The Sound Of Music: My Favorite Things - Mary Martin/Patricia Neway
  2. The Sound Of Music: Do Re Mi - Mary Martin/Children
  3. Bye Bye Birdie: Put On A Happy Face - Dick Van Dyke
  4. Camelot: Camelot - Richard Burton
  5. Anyone Can Whistle: Anyone Can Whistle - Lee Remick
  6. Do I Hear A Waltz?: Do I Hear A Waltz - Elizabeth Allen/Ensemble
  7. Sweet Charity: Big Spender - Helen Gallagher/Thelma Oliver/Girls
  8. Mame: Mame - Charles Braswell/Ensemble
  9. Cabaret: Willkommen - Joel Grey/Cast
  10. Cabaret: Cabaret - Jill Haworth
  11. Company: The Ladies Who Lunch - Elain Stritch
  12. No, No, Nanette: I Want To Be Happy - Jack Gilford/Susan Watson
  13. A Little Night Music: Send In The Clowns - Glynis Johns
  14. A Chorus Line: What I Did For Love - Priscilla Lopez & Company
  15. A Chorus Line: One - Company
  16. Annie: Tomorrow - Andrea McArdle
  17. Nine: Folies Bergeres - Liliane Montevecchi/Stephanie Cotsirilos
  18. Will Rogers' Follies: Never Met A Man I Didn't Like - Keith Carradine
  19. The Life: My Friend - Pamela Isaacs/Lillias White

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Sony celebrated the millennium with its mammoth 26-CD collection, Soundtrack for a Century, but fortunately starving actors and other theater lovers can satisfy themselves with the 2-CD installment, Broadway: The Great Original Cast Recordings. Beginning with what most consider the dawn of the modern musical, Show Boat, the set goes on to sample songs from Kiss Me, Kate (the first cast recording issued on LP) and many other of the greatest shows ever written for the stage (My Fair Lady and West Side Story have the most selections--three each). The set is limited to recordings from the Columbia Records vault, but it was a treasure trove under the primary direction of producer Goddard Lieberson. The 1940s and '50s are marked by major shows by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, and Leonard Bernstein, to name only a few, while the 1960s and '70s see new takes on the traditional forms, with Cabaret and works by the young Stephen Sondheim (even Anyone Can Whistle). Things begin to thin out in the last two decades of the century, as Columbia missed out on the mature Sondheim, the Andrew Lloyd Webber & Co. blockbusters, and the surge in revivals; the '80s are represented by Nine and the '90s by Cy Coleman's Will Rogers Follies and The Life. Of course, it's impossible to capture a whole century of Broadway music in only 153 minutes, but few fans could quibble with more than a handful of these smart selections. Practically worth the price of the package itself is the beautiful 64-page booklet, which includes an essay by Frank Rich, notes on every show, plus some brief sidebars, album covers and theater posters, and photos from both the stage and recording studios. --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Where is ALW.......2001-11-05

Did the creators of this CD forget about Andrew Lloyd Webber? Gees! Where's Cats? Joseph? Evita? Jesus Christ Superstar? and all those other great musicals he's done????? How can you forget one of the greatest composers of our time? Other wise its a good CD

4 out of 5 stars Classics.......1999-12-30

This is well over 2 hours of classic broadway. Most of the tracks are from the 50s and 60s. There are only a couple recents, the newest being 1997. If you are a fan of or interested in Broadway sonfs from the 1930 and on this is definitly for you. The only problem I see is that the only songs on here are songs in which Sony Music had recorded. So the it is the best of the Sony recordings really. Other record labels are shunned. It does come with beautiful 64-page booklet. I like it.

5 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE for every Broadway music lover.......1999-10-16

Although I just received this today and am currently listening to it now, I couldn't wait to share my feelings, even though I've yet to listen to the entire collection. Anyone and everyone who loves the musical theater MUST add this to his or her collection. What a joy and delight it is to hear, with the help of modern technology, these classics! It absolutely gives one chills to hear some of these long lost beautiful voices sing classic standards, and, to relive some of the joys I've been fortunate to have experienced attending many of the later shows. This collection is a millenium collectable, capturing as it does such fond memories of 20th century musical theater. My congratulations to all who envisioned it's production and brought it to fruition. Columbia/Sony must share the spotlight on this one with the performers. Don't let this one pass you by.
DRG 25th Anniversary Show Stopping Performances
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ASIN: B00005Q6IN
Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

  1. A Day In Hollywood A Night In Ukraine: Just Go To The Movies - Priscilla Lopez/David Garrison/Frank Lazarus/Stephen James/Peggy Hewett/Kate Draper
  2. Babes In Arms: I Wish I Were In Love Again - Christopher Fitzgerald Jessica Stone
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  6. Louisiana Purchase: Wild About You - Debbie Gravitte & New York Voices
  7. Oil City Symphony: Beaver Ball At The Bug Club - Mike Craver/Mark Hardwick/Debra Monk/Mary Murfitt
  8. Falsettoland: The Baseball Game - Michael Rupert/Chip Zien/Faith Prince/Janet Metz/Heather MacRae/Stephen Bogardus
  9. Very Good Eddie: Isn't It Great To Be Married? - Virginia Seidel/Spring Fairbank/Charles Repole/Nicholas Wyman
  10. The Fantasticks: A Perfect Time To Be In Love - Harvey Schmidt
  11. Call Me Madam: You're Just In Love - Tyne Daly/Lewis Cleale
  12. Taking My Turn: Fine For The Shape I'm In - Margaret Whiting/Marnie Nixon/Cissy Houston
  13. A Party With Betty Comden & Adolph Green: The French Lesson - Betty Comdon/Adolph Green
  14. The Madwoman Of Central Park: Better - Phyllis Newman
  15. Greenwillow: Never Will I Marry - Anthony Perkins
  16. Song Of Singapore: I Can't Remember - Loretta Swit & Company
  17. Tintypes: Elite Syncopation/I'm Goin' To Live Anyhow, 'Til I Die - Lynne Thigpen
  18. I Love My Wife: Someone Wonderful I Missed - Joanna Gleason/Ilene Graff
  19. The Good Companions: The Pleasure Of Your Company - Malcolm Rennie/Christopher Gable
  20. Forbidden Broadway 20th Anniversary: Liza One-Note - Christine Pedi
  21. Meet Me In St. Louis: The Trolley Song - Donna Kane & Ensemble

Tracks:

  1. 4 Guys Named Jose...And Una Mujer Named Maria!: Feel It - Philip Anthony/Henry Gainza/Allen Hidalgo/Ricardo Puente
  2. Fame - The Musical: There She Goes!/Fame - Natasha Rennalls & Ensemble
  3. Do Re Mi: What's New At The Zoo? - Heather Headley/The Animal Girls
  4. High Society: Once Upon A Time/True Love - Melissa Errico/Daniel McDonald
  5. Tenderloin: Artificial Flowers - Patrick Wilson
  6. State Fair: Driving At Night/Our State Fair - Company
  7. Kiss Me, Kate: Were Thine That Special Face - Brian Stokes Mitchell
  8. Black And Blue: Black And Blue - Linda Hopkins/Ruth Brown/Carrie Smith
  9. The Green Bird: O Foolish Heart - Company
  10. Out Of This World: From This Moment On - Marin Mazzie/Gregg Edelman
  11. The Boys From Syracuse: This Can't Be Love - Davis Gaines/Sarah Berry
  12. Snoopy!!!: Poor Sweet Baby - Pamela Myers
  13. SeesawNobody Does It Like Me - Michele Lee
  14. March Of The Falsettos: I Never Wanted To Love You - Michael Rupert/Stephen Bogardus/Alison Fraser/Chip Zien/James Kushner
  15. Lunch: Perfectly Alone - Carol Burnett
  16. 3hree: Foolish Dreamin'/Something Beautiful/Real Enough To Change My Mind - Jessica Molaskey/Will Gartshore/Rachel Ulanet
  17. Lucky In The Rain: Love Me As If There Were No Tomorrow - Barbara Cook
  18. Godspell: All Good Gifts - Sal Sabella & Company
  19. The Act: Walking Papers - Liza Minnelli & Company

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great compilation.......2002-05-10

I don't actually own this particular compilation, however, since I own nearly every recording represented on these discs...I think I'm qualified to comment. This is a wonderful representation of the high quality of work that DRG Records does.
The previous review is way off the mark. This is definitely not a waste of time or money. This is 25 years of preserving Broadway shows, Off-Broadway shows, studio recordings (mostly from the city center concerts), etc. So what if they "aren't as good as the original", DRG is preserving many recordings and artists that other mainstream labels don't or won't. You have wonderful recordings from Brian Stokes Mitchell, Nathan Lane, Debbie Gravitte, Tyne Daly, Anthony Perkins, Joanna Gleason, Marin Mazzie, Carol Burnett, Heather Headley, Patti LuPone, Barbara Cook, etc., and many of these are from Original Cast Recordings just as they appeared on Broadway. This is an excellent sampler of the work going on at DRG. No...I'm not an employee...just an avid listener and collector of theatre recordings.

1 out of 5 stars A disappointment.......2001-12-15

There's a reason you've probably never heard of most of the songs and shows on this album, not to mention most of the artists. This is a second-rate collection of second-rate numbers performed by mostly second-rate artists. In the case of the shows that were revivals, the performances on the original cast recordings were better. Don't waste your money.
Great Musicals
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Great Musicals

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ASIN: B00005LN5W
Release Date: 2001-08-07

Tracks:

  1. Candide: Overture - Orchestra
  2. Fiddler On The Roof: Prologue - Tradition - Zero Mostel And Company
  3. Hello, Dolly!: Dancing - Carol Channing And Company
  4. Cabaret: If You Could See Her - Alan Cumming
  5. Ain't Misbehavin': Honeysuckle Rose - Ken Page/Nell Carter
  6. Guys And Dolls: Sue Me - Faith Prince/Nathan Lane
  7. Sweeney Todd: The Worst Pies In London - Angela Lansbury
  8. Ragtime: New Music - Mark Jacoby/Marin Mazzie/Steven Sutcliffe/Brian Stokes Mitchell/Audra McDonald/Company
  9. Titanic: Lady's Maid - Original Cast
  10. How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying!: Rosemary - Matthew Broderick/Megan Mullally
  11. Les Miserables: Bring Him Home - Colm Wilkinson
  12. Falsettos: Unlikely Lovers - Lewis Cleale/James Sasser/Farah Alvin/Kristin Woodbury
  13. Parade: All The Wasted Time - Brent Carver/Carolee Carmello
  14. The Sound Of Music: Do-Re-Mi - Rebecca Luker And Company

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars The Title Is Accurate........2002-02-21

I'll be honest - I mainly bought this CD for one song - the new recording of William Finn's "Unlikely Lovers" from Falsettos.

In fact, there is a sticker on the front of the Great Musicals CD which states the following - "Unlikely Lovers from Falsettos is new to CD."

This isn't really correct. This particular recording of that wonderful second act song is new, but the song itself was previously recorded and released on the original cast recording of Falsettoland many years ago. I have also read a review of another (unauthorised?) CD recording made in Michigan of Falsettoland.

Anyway, this new recording is so powerful and emotional, I'm glad I bought the CD.

Readers might be interested to know that the 2001 recording of U. Lovers was made at Joe's Pub in January - the same place where Finn's Infinite Joy was recorded.

To the best of my knowledge, U.L. wasn't performed in the live show. I believe this as in an interview, Finn stated that the only song from Falsettos they were to perform in Infinite Joy was The Baseball Game (wonderfully conveyed by Stephen DeRosa on the CD). Also, in this new recording of U.L., unlike the recordings on Infinite Joy, there isn't any audience reaction. I suspect that the cast made this recording before or after audience arrived.

Loved this new version. It's accompanied by a solo piano. Lewis Cleale has a more traditional male voice (light baritone?) than Michael Rupert's higher, head, some might say "character" sound. Both are more than pleasant on the ear.

Also, on this recording, there's an a cappella section towards the end of the song; on the lyrics "...let's pretend..." Quite affecting.

As for the rest of the album, well all the tracks are gems in one way or another. Particular favourites of mine include -

"Lady's Maid" from Titanic. With it's "up down up" three note/syllable melody structure (millionaire, constable, engineer) it is immediately catchy, and is a great example of an "I'm about to start a journey, so wish me luck as I go" type of show song.

"All The Wasted Time" from Parade. Loved the almost folk influenced sound and the soaring voices; including Carolee Carmello who is heard on Infinite Joy.

"New Music" from Ragtime. It 'builds' beautifully and is a great example of the work of a contemporary song writing team - the highly talented Flaherty and Ahrens.

I suppose the thing is, that many musical theatre buffs will already have many of these songs on CD. However, you many not have THESE recordings - e.g. - the "If You Could See Her" from Cabaret is from the 1998 version, the "Do-Re-Mi" from (what else?) The S.O.M. is the 1998 recording.

If one was being picky, the following points might be made -

For a CD celebrating RCA's 100th anniversary, this collection is somewhat 'top heavy' - 9 of the 14 tracks - almost 65% were recorded in 1992 or later.

Also -

With a number of the American based performers, even when they are portraying non-Americans, their native accent is still recognisable. This is particularly noticeable on track 14 - "Do-Re-Mi" ("...Here, I'll make it easier for you...") and, to a lesser extent; track 2 - "Prologue - Tradition" from Fiddler ("...trying to scratch out a pleasant simple tune...")

But when one is dealing with material and performances of this level, such points are minor quibbles.

All in all, a very fine CD which has made a welcome addition to my collection.
Very Good Eddie: A Musical Comedy (1975 Broadway Revival Cast)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A GEM FROM THE PRINCESS THEATRE . . .
  • A musical as it used to be
  • Wonderful version of a charming show
Very Good Eddie: A Musical Comedy (1975 Broadway Revival Cast)
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ASIN: B000000PG0
Release Date: 1992-04-10

Tracks:

  1. Overture - Orchestra
  2. We're On Our Way - Company
  3. Some Sort Of Somebody - Miss Wells & Mr. Christmas
  4. Thirteen Collar - Mr, Repole
  5. Bungalow In Quogue - Miss Seidel, Miss Fairbank
  6. Isn't It Great To Be Married - Mr. Repole & Mr Wyman
  7. Good Night Boat - Company
  8. Left All Alone Again Blues - Miss Seidel
  9. Hot Dog! - Company
  10. If You're A Freind Of Mine - Miss Seidel, Mr. Repole
  11. Wedding Bells Are Calling Me - Company
  12. Honeymoon Inn - Miss Wells & Company
  13. I've Got To Dance - Mr. Shane (Vocal & Banjo) & Company
  14. Moon Of Love - Miss Hudson & Company
  15. Old Boy Neutral - Miss Wells & Mr. Christmas
  16. Babes In The Wood - Miss Seidel & Mr. Repole
  17. Katy-Did - Miss Hudson
  18. Nodding Roses - Miss Wells & Mr. Christmas
  19. Finale - Company

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A GEM FROM THE PRINCESS THEATRE . . . .......2005-09-07

I agree with Mr. Behrens that this recording is a "must" for anyone serious about the American musical theatre, but I found the whole thing a trifle boring. (I would have given it 3 stars, but I was worried about turning people off.) The performances are splendid, and the original orchestrations for 10 pieces are a delight to hear. Upon hearing the overture, you might think you're listening to a superb digital restoration of an early 1900's recording. It's a gas.

Mr. Behrens states that the score contains neither a hit nor a miss and is an "improvement on the bubbleheaded competition," but the operettas of Sigmund Romberg, Rudolph Friml, Victor Herbert, et.al, were overflowing with far better songs than Jerome Kern would write for this or any other Princess Theatre Show. Many of the lyrics for "Eddie" are pretty inane, typical for the time, however. Kern wrote a much better score two years later for "Leave It to Jane" (1917), lyrics provided by long time collaborator P.G. Wodehouse. (A wonderful recording of the 1958 revival of "Jane" is available on AEI Records.) With Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, II, Jerome Kern wrote "Show Boat" in 1927, giving us the first truly great American musical. He also contributed some of Hollywood's most memorable songs, including "A Fine Romance," "The Way You Look Tonight," and "The Last Time I Saw Paris."

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5 out of 5 stars A musical as it used to be.......1999-10-24

My fellow reviewer from Monterey Mass. hit the nail on the head. Though not as good as some of the "Princess Theater" shows to come ("Oh, Boy," "Oh, Lady, Lady," and the rest--this musical is quite an improvement on the bubbleheaded competition it had not only in its own time but long after it. It is also a relief from the "musical play" that replaced the musical comedy. Not a single hit song and not a single poor one in the whole show that was a pioneer of the great "integrated" shows to come, not the least of which would be Kern's own "Show Boat." This is a must for every serious collection of Broadway shows.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful version of a charming show.......1998-09-08

This is a 1915 show but it has more snap and charm than the current long melodramas that masquerade as entertainment
Great Songs from the Broadway Musicals: Original Cast Recordings
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    Great Songs from the Broadway Musicals: Original Cast Recordings
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    18. My Heart Belongs To Daddy
    19. All The Things You Are
    20. Taking A Chance On Love
    21. Let's Be Buddies
    22. Saga Of Jenny
    23. Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning
    24. Oklahama
    25. Oh What A Beautiful Mornin'
    26. Speak Low
    27. Eagle & Me
    28. Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye
    29. If I Loved You
    30. Soliloquy
    31. Doin' What Comes Natur'lly
    32. Girl That I Marry
    33. Come Rain Or Come Shine
    34. How Are Things In Glocca Morra?
    35. Old Devil Moon
    36. Boy Like You
    37. Dat's Love
    38. Some Enchanted Evening
    39. I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair
    40. Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend
    41. Too Darn Hot
    42. Another Op'nin, Another Show
    43. I've Never Been In Love Before
    44. Love Is The Reason
    45. They Call The Wind Maria
    46. Getting To Know You
    47. Shall We Dance
    Best of Broadway: Anything Goes
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      Best of Broadway: Anything Goes

      Manufacturer: Reader's Digest
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00006313S
      Release Date: 2002-03-12

      Tracks:

      1. Anything Goes: Anything Goes - The Romantic Strings Orchestra
      2. There's A Crowd: Body And Soul - Ames Brothers
      3. The Boys From Syracuse: Falling In Love With Love - The Romantic Strings Orchestra
      4. Carousel: You'll Never Walk Alone - The Romantic Strings Orchestra
      5. Kiss Me, Kate: So In Love - Eric Hammerstein
      6. Great Day: Without A Song - Ed Ames
      7. Oh, Kay!: Someone To Watch Over Me - The Romantic Strings Orchestra
      8. The Music Man: Seventy-Six Trombones - Eric Hammerstein
      9. Gypsy (Medley): Everything's Coming Up Roses/You'll Never Get Away From Me/Let Me Entertain You/Small World/Some People - Eric Hammerstein
      10. Strike Up The Band: I've Got A Crush On You - The Romantic Strings Orchestra
      11. Sunset Boulevard: As If We Never Said Goodbye - Mary Carewe
      12. Jumbo: My Romance - Frank Devol And His Orchestra
      Broadway - 154 Original Recordings - 8 Great Musicals
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        Broadway - 154 Original Recordings - 8 Great Musicals
        Various
        Manufacturer: Prism Leisure - England
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B000KQD4CK

        Product Description

        8 CDs in a box set (154 tracks). Includes the following CDs: Annie Get Your Gun / Oklahoma / Carousel / South Pacific / The King and I / Show Boat / Kiss me Kate / Guys and Dolls.
        Second City Divas-Live at The Mercury Theatre
        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
        • Even better than the LIVE recording!
        • Excellent Divas!
        • Diva Lovers...
        Second City Divas-Live at The Mercury Theatre
        Various Artists
        Manufacturer: Original Cast Record
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00004KD6O
        Release Date: 1997-11-20

        Tracks:

        1. Chicago
        2. Treat Me Rough
        3. A Quiet Thing
        4. My Handyman
        5. The Portrait
        6. At The Ballet
        7. Makin' Whoopee
        8. I'll Imagine You a Song
        9. 3 Ingenues 3-comedy medley
        10. Bus To Amarillo
        11. When I look At You
        12. Do Nothing Til' You Hear From Me
        13. Losing My Mind
        14. Since I Don't Have You
        15. We Can Be Kind

        Album Description

        The disc is a live concert recording of Chicago's divas of the musical stage. Before there was VH1 Divas and Broadway Divas, Chicago-the 2nd city was 1st. The disc features a variety of music including broadway pop jazz and comedic numbers.

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Even better than the LIVE recording!.......2001-06-15

        I enjoyed this recording even better than their LIVE AT THE MERCURY THEATRE. Great selection of material, great arrangements, and producing. I'm crazy about Susan Moniz and Kathy Santen. These women do Chicago proud!

        5 out of 5 stars Excellent Divas!.......2001-06-15

        This is a great recording. There is such a wonderful spirit to the LIVE event. The performances are all strong, and are captured well. Special kudos to Hollis Resnick, and the "3 Ingenues 3". The producer of this concert/album is to be commended.

        4 out of 5 stars Diva Lovers..........2001-01-16

        This collection of 15 songs by some of Chicago's greatest divas is well-worth the purchase. Standouts include Hollis Resnick's "I'll Imagine you a Song" (Lutvak/Hall) and Kathy Taylor's "Losing My Mind" (Sondheim). Cabaret lovers will certainly want to add this to their collection.

        Music:

        1. Broadway Today
        2. Bye Bye Birdie (Original Broadway Cast) [Cast Recording]
        3. Cats (Highlights from the 1981 Original London Cast) [Cast Recording]
        4. Celebrating Andrew Lloyd Webber [Soundtrack]
        5. Chicago & All That Jazz
        6. Company - A Musical Comedy (1996 London Revival Cast) [Cast Recording] [Cast Recording]
        7. Corridors
        8. Dive [Import]
        9. Experiencing God: The Musical [Soundtrack]
        10. Fill Us, Lift Us

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