Once Upon A Mattress (1959 Original Broadway Cast) [Cast Recording] [Soundtrack]
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Based on Hans Christian Andersen's tale The Princess and the Pea, Once Upon a Mattress opened in May 1959 and was a solid success, if not a huge blockbuster. It did well enough, in any case, to warrant a 1997 revival starring Sarah Jessica Parker. The show was far from revolutionary, but it provided a really fun vehicle for a cast of top stage personalities, including black actress Jane White, who played Queen Aggravain (a part originally written for comedienne Nancy Walker) in whiteface. But of course, Once Upon a Mattress's heart and soul was Carol Burnett, who, in her Broadway debut created the part of Princess Winnifred and delivered two of Mary Rodgers's best songs, the hilarious "Shy" and the spunky "Happily Ever After," which sounds a bit like Jule Styne at his most rhythmic. Burnett's timing and performance remain as sharp as they were 40 years ago. --Elisabeth Vincentelli --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
Once Upon A Mattress (1959 Original Broadway Cast), Music, Mary Rodgers, Marshall Barer, Musicals, Original Cast Recordings, Pop, Showtunes / B'way
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- "Mattress" CD was excellent
- an oldie but a goodie
- Nothing like the original --
- Awesome
- I saw the original on Broadway
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Once Upon A Mattress (1959 Original Broadway Cast)
Marshall Barer
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- Overture - Orchestra
- Many Moons Ago - Harry Snow
- An Opening For A Princess - Joe Bova and Ensemble
- In A Little While - Allen Case, Anne Jones
- Shy - Carol Burnett, Joe Bova And Ensemble
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- Man To Man Talk - Matt Mattox, Joe Bova
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- Yesterday I Loved You - Allen Case, Anne Jones
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Based on Hans Christian Andersen's tale The Princess and the Pea, Once Upon a Mattress opened in May 1959 and was a solid success, if not a huge blockbuster. It did well enough, in any case, to warrant a 1997 revival starring Sarah Jessica Parker. The show was far from revolutionary, but it provided a really fun vehicle for a cast of top stage personalities, including black actress Jane White, who played Queen Aggravain (a part originally written for comedienne Nancy Walker) in whiteface. But of course, Once Upon a Mattress's heart and soul was Carol Burnett, who, in her Broadway debut created the part of Princess Winnifred and delivered two of Mary Rodgers's best songs, the hilarious "Shy" and the spunky "Happily Ever After," which sounds a bit like Jule Styne at his most rhythmic. Burnett's timing and performance remain as sharp as they were 40 years ago. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
Customer Reviews:
"Mattress" CD was excellent.......2007-01-09
I've really enjoyed this CD. I only wish the play was available on DVD.
an oldie but a goodie.......2006-03-15
Loved Carol Burnett then and love her now. This original cast CD is a lovely trip down memory lane.
Nothing like the original -- .......2006-01-30
No offense to any of the subsequent "Freds" but Carol Burnett OWNS this role. The recording is as fresh and funny as anything being done today and this is the version musical theatre fans should have in their library. Get it.
Awesome.......2006-01-22
My school did this musical last year (Spring 2005) and I had never heard of it before, so I bought both the Revial and the Original Cast Recordings. Fell in love. I was Sir Harry and loved both songs that I sang in. In my opinion, those are the two best songs in the entire musical, but then again, I'm biased.
Once Upon A Mattress OCR is by far the best out there. Don't get me wrong, the Revival Cast did a wonderful job (soundtrack at least) But There is something about Carol Burnett. She was meant to sing be Fred. But one thing that I didn't like is that "The Minstrel, the Jester & I" wasn't in this recording. But that is really the only problem I had with this.
My fav songs include:
In a Little While (because I sang it)
Yesterday I Loved You (again, I sang it)
Many Moons Ago
Shy
Would I recomend this CD? YES I WOULD!! I would shout it from the rooftops that people should by this CD! It's a funny, quaint little musical that people need to know about. I LOVE IT!
I saw the original on Broadway.......2005-12-19
Once Upon a Mattress was one of the first Broadway shows that I ever saw and I was totally mesmorized and laughed so hard that my side hurt. Carol Burnett was the perfect person to play Fred and it was one of those magical performances that stays with you for a lifetime. The original cast album captures the fun and spirit of the show.
Later during the run of the show a friend of mine joined the chorus and when we talked about the experience, he told me that the joy that was on stage was similar to that felt by the cast and that was apparent on the album. They especially liked working with Ms. Burnett as she was a giving and caring actress.
I recommend this album to anyone who wants to spend some time just feeling good.
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- Excellent CD of a musical, and fast delivery time
- A recording that pales beside it's predecesser
- AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Perfect
- Excellent
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Once Upon a Mattress (1997 Broadway Revival Cast)
Mary Rodgers , Marshall Barer , Jane Krakowski , and Marshall Barer
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Tracks:
- Act I: Ov - Orch/Eric Stern
- Act I: Many Moons Ago - Lawrence Clayton/Players
- Act I: An Opening for a Princess - David Aaron Baker/Jane Krakowski
- Act I: In a Little While - Jane Krakowski/Lewis Cleale
- Act I: On a stormy night - Lawrence Clayton
- Act I: Shy - Parker/Rosato/Reed/Cokas/Baker/Knights
- Act I: The Minstrel, the Jester & I - David Hibbard/Lawrence Clayton/Heath Lamberts
- Act I: Sensitivity - Mary Lou Rosato/Tom Alan Rosato
- Act I: The Swamps of Home - Jane Krakowski/David Hibbard/Lawrence Clayton/Heath Lamberts
- Act I: Normandy - Mary Lou Rosato/Sarah Jessica Parker/Ensemble
- Act I: Spanish Panic - Sarah Jessica Parker/David Aaron Baker/Ensemble
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- Act II: Happily Ever After - Sarah Jessica Parker
- Act II: Man to Man Talk - David Aaron Baker/Heath Lamberts
- Act II: Very Soft Shoes - David Hibbard/Ensemble/David Jennings
- Act II: Yesterday I Loved You - Lewis Cleale/Jane Krakowski
- Act II: Lullaby - Ann Brown/Mary Lou Rosato/Sarah Jessica Parker
- Act II: Finale - Company
Customer Reviews:
Excellent CD of a musical, and fast delivery time.......2005-10-24
This is an ecxellent CD. Top shelf CD with great cast. This was exactly what we were looking for. Glad we spent the money, as it has helped us with a school production for 2006.
Thankyou for the prompt and undamaged delivery also. Well worth doing.
A recording that pales beside it's predecesser.......2005-09-22
Alright, this recording is of better sound quality than the original, but the actually singing simply pales beside the orginal. Sarah Jessica Parker sound like a rock next to Carrol Burnett. The rest of the cast is not too horrible though. The best songs are the chorus songs, with the exception Sensitivy.
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-08-09
I really enjoy listening to this recording. I actually bought the CD because I had to audition for the part of Lady Larken for my middle school play and wanted to pick an audition song. Up 'til then, I had not even heard of this show, but I listened to this recording and fell in love with it. Sarah Jessica Parker is awesome, particularly in SHY and HAPPILY EVER AFTER. The only song that I don't care for is MAN TO MAN TALK, but all of the other tunes are catchy and fun to listen to. Buy this CD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Perfect.......2004-07-25
Though the show was met with negative reviews, and the original script should have been used, the music was kept intact, and made even better. Sarah Jessica Parker is a perfect Winnifred, and her takes on "Shy" and "Happily Ever After" are wonderful. There is no way to mess up the Mattress music, (although they managed to murder and butcher the script) so there is no way to do this badly. My only beef with this is that if you're a performer, and you get this one, you'll be lost in rehearsals. The 1959 recording is the one liscensed by Rodgers and Hammerstein, and it does not include "Goodnight Sweet Princess" which is really a shame, although every production I've been in has been allowed to perform the number, which really gives the actor playing Dauntless (me everytime I've done it) to show voice, rather than talk singing, like Man to Man Talk. Speaking of that number, it's the only song on here I don't like. If you want Mattress as a referece, buy the 1959 version, but this is perfect for everyone else. The orchestrations are dazzling, and the whole production sparkles.
Excellent.......2004-04-07
With gorgeous orchestrations, lovely voices, and Sarah Jessica Parker at her very best, this recording far outshines the original. The entire score is featured here, all done tastefully. It is also worth mentioning that some of the lyrics and orchestrations were updated and sound more contemporary giving the show a greater Broadway feel. Don't waste any more time and BUY this CD. You won't be sorry.
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Broadway Divas.......2007-01-22
Wonderful selection of classic singers and songs. Special favorites are Ethel Merman and Barbara Cook.
Love the choices.......2006-08-11
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coulda been a contender.......2006-03-15
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Two words: Julia Murney.......2001-09-03
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Because SHE is one of the greatest voices of the decade!
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Hey, Love: The Songs Of Mary Rodgers (1997 Original Cast)
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