I kind of enjoy "When Everything Falls Apart" but it was probably wise to cut it. The funniest part (abdomen) is still in the show and the whole four minute song is basically reduced to a brief reprise of "Do You Want to Build a Snowman" in the show and it's probably for the best to keep things moving in the second act. Still fun to have it included on the cast album.
If they want the show to have a life beyond Broadway shouldn't they have invested in a cast album rather than a tour? I'd imagine shows without cast albums don't get licensed as much as those that do.
I really wish they would have recorded something with the Hidden Folk in the beginning. There's a big piece of the story missing between "A Little Bit of You" and "Do You Want to Build a Snowman" and some of that stuff was sung. Everyone knows the story, but it would have been nice. And I think some of the dance music is missing from "Fixer Upper" but I could be mistaken. Seems like the Hidden Folk got the short end of the stick for the album. Otherwise I thi
Where is the orchestra? I didn't see them in the pictures.
SpongeBob Updated Cast Recording May 9
2018, 11:25:10 AM
I wish they would but it seems unlikely at this point. Even with the nominations.
What would have made Frozen Better May 7
2018, 11:48:12 PM
I would have been curious to see it structured with “Let it Go” in its spot in the film and have the act one finale be some type of “Esmeralda” type medley like in Hunchback. I also would have liked a duet between Anna and Elsa in act two even if they were singing together but not in the same location. Even “True Love” would be more interesting to me if a light came up on Elsa locked up offering some kind of counter point.
I'm very curious about this. I thought The Landing cast album was fascinating. Especially the third title piece. I'm loving Kander's recent work. And Stroman had success with Contact, another "dance play" I also enjoyed. I think I would like this.
Betty Buckley May 5
2018, 08:43:32 PM
They could always age up Doug with a wig and a little make up.
Betty Buckley "DOLLY" opening in Cleveland/ Casting News ? May 5
2018, 06:37:38 PM
I agree about Douglas. He’s too young. Betty is in her 70s. Granted, Bette and Bernadette are in their 70s as well. The difference is Betty looks her age.
Isn’t the finale more calling back to the lighthearted “Let the Sun Shine On” opening and less of Elsa’s version of “Let it Go?” Or am I misremembering? "Let the Sun Shine On" is basically "Let it Go." I think it works just fine as the finale.
Does anyone have any idea why they haven't released the album art yet?
Kiss Of The Spider Woman 25th Anniversary May 4
2018, 02:08:07 AM
I’m going to take a guess and say yes she was that big of a star. She was a former Miss America, the first African American woman to wear the crown, bounced back from the ridiculous scandal, made several films, television appearances both in sitcoms and movies and had 3 albums out with multiple Grammy Award nominations. People knew who she was. As for why they recorded a separate album, who can say? Terrance McNally’s liner notes don’t give a specific reason as to why. Maybe someone here knows.
I can never decide which one I like better. The original has Chita, the other one has Brian Stokes Mitchell, more dialogue to follow along with and Vanessa isn't bad at all.
