Definitely Phantom, back in the 80's. We listened to those CDs over and over and over. Later in the 90's, A Chorus Line (after seeing a high school production) and My Fair Lady (after seeing the movie)
Come From Away is particularly good for a new-to-you show because you can really follow the story from the songs and the included dialogue. Plus, it's awesome AF. Unless you're driving, in which case I hope you can drive and cry at the same time.
ScottyDoesn'tKnow2 said: "I think we passionate musical nerds just want you to experience the original cast recording AND the movie some time in your life. We love to share our joys."
Yup. This is it, right here. We're all just excited. :)
dmwnc1959 said: "By the way, I’ve never seen “My Fair Lady” (the movie), and probably won’t before I attend the performance at the Lincoln Center. Just like I never watched the movies for “The Lion King”, “Phantom of the Opera”, “Dirty Dancing”, “The Bridges of Madison County”, “Cabaret”, “The School of Rock”, and “Waitress” before I saw those shows."
I placed my order on BR's site. They were very good about handling the error where I accidentally ordered 12 copies. This is the first time I have dealt with them, and it's been great so far. If the disc comes a week early, I ain't complaining.
Re the comment about not needing a new recording of MFL to love the music: That's true. The Harrison/Andrews records are divine. But it's
Possible that this is a commonly-held opinion, but:
I adore Sierra Boggess and pretty much everything she's done. But per her live album, which I recently streamed for the first time, I have to say I don't think she's as good an opera singer as she believes she is.
