As Thousands Cheer: The Hit Musical Comedy Revue! (1998 New York Revival Cast) [Cast Recording] [Cast Recording]

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Revues loosely mixing sketches, songs, and dance numbers were Broadway staples for decades, but most of them, including 1933's hit As Thousands Cheer, have fallen into oblivion. After a successful small-scale revival in New York in 1998, the show finally got its first recording. All of Irving Berlin's songs are preserved in lovely, minimalist (piano and bass) arrangements by a crack cast, while fortunately only one of Moss Hart's now-creaky sketches made it to the CD. Though "Heat Wave" and "Easter Parade" are genuine classics, the real thrill comes from the lesser-known numbers. Judy Kuhn is wrenching on "Lonely Heart," while Howard McGillin's "Though a Keyhole" packs a surprising blend of ferocity and sarcasm that will surprise those who dismiss Berlin as blandly wholesome. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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As Thousands Cheer: The Hit Musical Comedy Revue! (1998 New York Revival Cast)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • wonderful!
  • Only for Collectors
  • It's good but BE AWARE!!
  • "Great Revue......Judy that was for you!!!!"
  • Thousands should cheer indeed!
 As Thousands Cheer: The Hit Musical Comedy Revue! (1998 New York Revival Cast)
Irving Berlin
Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000IKV0
Release Date: 1999-03-23

Tracks:

  1. Man Bites Dog - Kevin Chamberlin/Paula Newsome/Judy Kuhn/Mary Beth Peil/Howard McGillin/B.D. Wong
  2. How's Chances? - Judy Kuhn/Kevin Chamberlin/Howard McGillin/B.D.Wong
  3. Heat Wave - Mary Beth Peil/Kevin Chamberlin/Howard McGillin/B.D. Wong
  4. Debts - Kevin Chamberlin/Paula Newsome/Judy Kuhn/Mary Beth Peil/Howard McGillin/B.D. Wong
  5. Lonely Heart - Judy Kuhn
  6. The Funnies - B.D. Wong
  7. Easter Parade - Howard McGillin/Judy Kuhn/Kevin Chamberlin/Paula Newsome/Mary Beth Peil/B.
  8. Metropolitan Opening - Kevin Chamberlin/Paula Newsome/Judy Kuhn/Mary Beth Peil/Howard McGillin/B.D. Wong
  9. Metropolitan Opens In Old-Time Splendor - Kevin Chamberlin/Paula Newsome/Judy Kuhn/Mary Beth Peil/Howard McGillin/B.D. Wong
  10. Supper Time - Paula Newsome
  11. Our Wedding Day - Kevin Chamberlin/Paula Newsome/Judy Kuhn/Mary Beth Peil/Howard McGillin/B.D. Wong
  12. Harlem On My Mind - Paula Newsome
  13. Through A Keyhole - Howard McGillin/Kevin Chamberlin/Paula Newsome/Judy Kuhn/Mary Beth Peil/B.D. Wong
  14. Finale: Not For All The Rice In China - Kevin Chamberlin/Paula Newsome/Judy Kuhn/Mary Beth Peil/Howard McGillin/B.D. Wong
  15. Let's Have Another Cup Of Coffee - Kevin Chamberlin/Paula Newsome/Judy Kuhn/Mary Beth Peil/Howard McGillin/B.D. Wong K

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Revues loosely mixing sketches, songs, and dance numbers were Broadway staples for decades, but most of them, including 1933's hit As Thousands Cheer, have fallen into oblivion. After a successful small-scale revival in New York in 1998, the show finally got its first recording. All of Irving Berlin's songs are preserved in lovely, minimalist (piano and bass) arrangements by a crack cast, while fortunately only one of Moss Hart's now-creaky sketches made it to the CD. Though "Heat Wave" and "Easter Parade" are genuine classics, the real thrill comes from the lesser-known numbers. Judy Kuhn is wrenching on "Lonely Heart," while Howard McGillin's "Though a Keyhole" packs a surprising blend of ferocity and sarcasm that will surprise those who dismiss Berlin as blandly wholesome. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars wonderful!.......2006-07-26

I agree with all the other 5 star folks - the songs are great, the singing fine. I, too, love the creaky sketch, it is for me one of the highlights of the CD. Must see if I can find a script to read more.

3 out of 5 stars Only for Collectors.......2002-02-16

This CD is only for collectors who were looking for a taste of an unrecorded Berlin gem. Well, you only get a taste. With the simple one piano and bass accompaniment, and mediocre voices this is not the joy I was hoping for.

3 out of 5 stars It's good but BE AWARE!!.......2001-12-13

Irving Berlin's score is absolutely fantastic. It's as fresh as the day it was written.....funny, acerbic and absorbing. Berlin was and remains a national treasure.

Unfortunately, even though the performances were very good, I was disappointed to find this recording having only piano/acoustic bass (which was barely audible) arrangements. I was SOOOO looking forward to a fully orchestrated CD presentation. In addition, the piano playing was rather wimpy and with this type of thin instrumentation - that costs the CD one star.

If you desperately want to hear this great score (like I did) buy this CD, but don't expect to be blown away by the production.

5 out of 5 stars "Great Revue......Judy that was for you!!!!".......2000-10-18

Hello all: Well I thought that As Thousands Cheer was an amazingly funny production! And who thought that my aunt Judy had a sense of humour as well? (laughs) Anyways....I give it 100%....Even though I am writing this revue a little late for it has been about 7 years since it's been playing LOL. I enjoy everything about it though---one minute the players are sad and then theyre knocking you over your seat laughing with silly expressions and really great uses of slapstick!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Thousands should cheer indeed!.......2000-03-14

It is impossible to imagine a better Berlin revue! There is not a single weak link in this recording; all the singers are top-notch, great acting, immaculate comic timing, flawless singing. If Berlin is not your favourite composer, you'll be converted after this recording. If he is, then you'll still be surprised how good his songs can get if sung like this.

The cast is simply wonderful. They are so flexible; can croon or swoon like a torch singer in one number, create slapstick humor the next, sound like a 50 voice choir sometimes, and reduce you to tears at others. All this achieved with just a piano and a bass! I'm particularly charmed by the relatively unknown Berlin songs such as 'How's Chances' and 'Our Wedding Day', but the high points must be 'Suppertime' and 'Harlem on my Mind'!

If you already have a taste for older musicals, this is a must have. If not, sample it and discover the enjoyment it can offer as opposed to 'new' musicals.

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