Man of La Mancha [Cast Recording]

Editorial Reviews
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Plácido Domingo endows Quixote with a vocal richness and intensity no previous man of La Mancha has brought to the role. But as wonderful as Domingo is, he is too overpowering to capture the vulnerability of Quixote's mental state, an essential quality of this character. Julia Migenes gets trapped in Aldonza's massive register changes, even though her lower range is expressive and robust. She is unafraid of indulging the chest tone, a vital necessity in this role. The sore spot is Mandy Patinkin, who is misguided by delivering Sancho in an unnaturally nasal and obnoxious manner--he is more annoying than cute. A worthy, if far from perfect, recording. --Barbara Eisner Bayer

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Man of La Mancha: A Decca Broadway Original Cast Album (Original 1965 Broadway Cast)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Check out Other Versions. Don't be swayed by Others' Reviews.
  • beautiful music for a haunting story.....
  • Man of LaMancha As Good As Ever
  • Don Quixote
  • Magnificent voices
 Man of La Mancha: A Decca Broadway Original Cast Album (Original 1965 Broadway Cast)
Mitch Leigh , Joe Darion , Richard Kiley , and Joan Diener
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ASIN: B00005A8KE
Release Date: 2001-03-06

Tracks:

  1. Overture
  2. Man Of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote)
  3. It's All The Same
  4. Dulcinea
  5. I'm Only Thinking Of Him
  6. I Really Like Him - Joan Diener
  7. What Do You Want of Me - Joan Diener
  8. Little Bird, Little Bird
  9. Barber's Song/Golden Helmet
  10. To Each His Dulcinea (To Every Man His Dulcinea)
  11. The Impossible Dream
  12. The Combat (Previously Unreleased Reissue Track)
  13. Dubbing (Knight of the Woeful Countenance) - Joan Diener
  14. The Abduction
  15. Aldonza - Joan Diener
  16. A Little Gossip
  17. Dulcinea (Reprise) /The Impossible Dream (Reprise) /Man of Mancha (Repr - Joan Diener
  18. Finale (The Impossible Dream) - Joan Diener

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Man of La Mancha, the show that introduced "The Impossible Dream" to the world (and lounge singers everywhere), was the hit of the 1965 Broadway season. Richard Kiley is magnificent in his career-defining performance as the deluded wannabe knight Don Quixote. His leading lad Joan Diener sings the role of the kitchen wench Aldonza with just the right balance of dignity and vulgarity. Irving Jacobson turns in a fine comic performance as the Don's faithful squire, Sancho Panza. The score, with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, was revolutionary in its time. The orchestra had no violins--just brass, woodwinds, percussion, and flamenco guitars. Man of La Mancha is one of Broadway's most inspiring musicals and it well deserves its high reputation. --Michael Simmons

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Check out Other Versions. Don't be swayed by Others' Reviews........2007-06-09

I've never seen this show on stage and my first exposure to the music was the Sony CD Man of La Mancha featuring Placido Domingo, Pandy Patankin, and Julia Migenes-Johnson. Despite lackluster reviews of the disk, I enjoy it, and when I saw this version at a second hand book/music store, I decided check it out too. My initial impression was that the Sony version was the better disk but decided to compare both versions by setting up a playlist in Media Player, playing tracks from both version back-to-back.

After that test, I have to agree with the reviews here that Richard Kiley is the superior Don Quixote. Domingo's voice is, of course wonderful, but Kiley acts the role better on the CD and Domingo's accent is a major distraction.

In the role of Aldonza - no contest. Julia Mingenes-Johnson's singing and performance on the Sony version is far superior to Joan Diener's. I didn't have to hear the tracks back-to-back to realize that. Ms. Diener's performance just grated on my ears from the beginning.

Bucking the crowd, I prefer Mandy Patankin's Sancho (Sony version) to Irving Jacobson's. I may be biased, having had more exposure to the Sony version, but Patankin seemed to be trying to inject a bit more feeling into the character. Jacobson, singing in an annoying, scratchy voice, came across almost like a cartoon trying to fit in among live characters. It seems like most people either like Patankin or hate him. Guess I'm one of the former.

The Orchestration does seem brighter/clearer in this version compared to the Sony version, but, in general, the tempo on most tracks seems slower than the same tracks on the Sony version. I preferred the up-tempo, Sony versions of "The Barber Song", "Little Bird, Little Bird", "The Dubbing" and "A Little Gossip".

In Summary: For Kiley's Don Quixote, you'll probably want this version, but for tracks featuring Aldonza (and maybe Sancho) you'll want to check out the Sony version. Since I have both disks, I will probably come up with a mix of my favorite tracks, in general, favoring the Sony disk but substituting the tracks that feature Richard Kiley's Don Quixote where I can.

5 out of 5 stars beautiful music for a haunting story............2007-06-07

I remember reading excerpts from Cervantes' DON QUIXOTE, as a Spanish student, way back in junior high school. The saga of the madman fighting windmills and pursuing his illusions [and delusions] was very sad, but very romantic at the same time. When the musical adaptation, MAN OF LA MANCHA, was brought to the stage in 1965, Richard Kiley (as the title character, Don Quixote) absolutely transfixed the audience with his sensitively heartfelt portrayal of the tragic madman. The plight of Don Quixote, who travels on horseback, with his faithful companion, Sancho Panza (Irving Jacobson), and absolutely lovestruck by kitched wench Aldonza (Joan Denier), is alternately pathetic and profound. Perhaps one of the best known (and most remade) songs in the repertoire from LA MANCHA, is "The Impossible Dream." Richard Kiley really make it his own, here, and after you hear his version, it's hard to listen to others' versions of it. It's just not the same. Though, this story is anything but joyful, the music will glide through your ears and carry you on a surrealistic journey through attempted triumph and (ultimately) tragedy.

5 out of 5 stars Man of LaMancha As Good As Ever.......2007-05-07

Very pleased with ourchase of this item. Quality is great as was the price. Delivery was timely. Easy transaction! A++++++++

5 out of 5 stars Don Quixote.......2006-09-14

Back in High School my band leader, Mr. DeYoung, decided (agianst much opposition from those of us in the band let me tell you) to have us perform select pieces from this musical

I hated the idea. But when we began to play, he even had us watch the musical, I fell in love with the melody. The many songs of a man who believes the best in the world. YOu find that in Dulcinea, The Impossible Dream, etc.

From one maginificently rendered song to another, you can be lost in its melodic elegance.

My favorite song is the initial rendition of 'Little Bird, Little Bird'. It's a soft song, sung as a love ballad. In the musical you discover it's being sung to a local whore by a bunch of randy men. Despite that, I still like it.

This along with others are among the great works of the stage!

5 out of 5 stars Magnificent voices.......2006-07-05

Voices and music make a revival of this beautiful play. Full of passion.
Broadway, My Way
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Linda Eder - Great Voice
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  • The powerful and beautiful voice of Linda Elder
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ASIN: B000088E4T
Release Date: 2003-02-18

Tracks:

  1. I Am What I Am (from "La Cage aux Folles")
  2. Anthem (from "Chess")
  3. On The Street Where You Live (from "My Fair Lady")
  4. What Kind of Fool (from "Stop The World I Want to Get Off")
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  13. Man of La Mancha (from "Man of La Mancha")

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The people who felt betrayed when Linda Eder covered several pop songs on 2002's Gold will be relieved that her follow-up, Broadway My Way, is a return to the Great White Way. As if to prove that she isn't limited to either the songs of Frank Wildhorn or ballads, Eder tackles some well-known show tunes. The ballads tend to be overwrought, so it's best to look for the uptempo numbers. The singer's take on "Some People" is technically fine but so va-va-voom showbiz that it lacks the deranged edge that makes the song so compellingly dramatic. Things work a lot better on "I Am What I Am": while Eder doesn't take it to the top (or rather over the top), this is as close as she gets to Mermanizing a number. Elsewhere, "Don't Rain on My Parade" (immortalized by Streisand) and "Man of La Mancha" are appropriately brassy and triumphant, with Eder roaring her way through both songs. Fans of both Eder and Wildhorn should note that the singer reprises her Svengali's "Gold," the title track from her previous album, and an excerpt from his long-in-the-works Camille Claudel. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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On the eagerly awaited Broadway My Way, Atlantic recording artist and acclaimed Broadway sensation Linda Eder performs classics including 'On the Street Where You Live' (from My Fair Lady), 'Edelweiss' (from The Sound of Music), 'Don't Rain On My Parade' (from Funny Girl) and 10 other great broadway songs performed in a whole new voice. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Linda Eder - Great Voice.......2007-07-06

This lady has one great voice. She can certainly sell a song. My only reservation about her is that she's a bit cocky. I think she could use some humility.

5 out of 5 stars Not a voice.......an instrument.......2007-02-17

Unbelievable breath control, phrasing, and style. My 10 yr. old Granddaughter who heretofore has listened and loved the usual rap
and hip-hop, heard me playing this disc and begged me to buy her
one........and I did, and she plays it all the time, and to her
friends. Linda Eder exceeds the Streisand mystique by far.

5 out of 5 stars the best female singer of the great american standards........2006-07-24

i am turning 60 years old this year. i went to my 1st.broadway
musical in 1960. over the years i have had the honor to see
almost all of the giants of american song, garland, streisand,
patti lupone, lena horne, betty buckley, barbaracook etc. in
"broadway, my way" linda eder cements her place as the best of the best. from an anthem like "i am what i am" to the lovely
"on the street where you live" captures you body and soul.
i loved this album, and don't ever miss a chance to see her live. JOHN POWER

5 out of 5 stars The powerful and beautiful voice of Linda Elder.......2006-02-23

A great selection of songs. Tremendous amount of energy in Linda's voice. I just love it.

5 out of 5 stars Linda Eder shines with her Broadway album.......2006-02-18

Wow! Linda Eder has an outstanding voice. She sells Broadway in the styles of Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand. After hearing this you will want more.
Man of La Mancha (2002 Broadway Revival Cast)
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 Man of La Mancha (2002 Broadway Revival Cast)
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  1. Opening (Olga Merediz with Don Mayo, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Stephen Bogardus)
  2. Man of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote) (Brian Stokes Mitchell, Ernie Sabella)
  3. It's All the Same (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Muleteers)
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  6. We're Only Thinking of Him (Stephen Bogardus, Natascia Diaz, Mark Jacoby, Olga Merediz)
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  8. What Does He Want of Me? (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio)
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  12. To Each His Dulcinea (To Every Man His Dream) (Mark Jacoby with Stephen Bogardus)
  13. The Impossible Dream (The Quest) (Brian Stokes Mitchell)
  14. Knight of the Woeful Countenance (Don Mayo, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Ernie Sabella with Brian Stokes Mitchell)
  15. Aldonza (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio with Brian Stokes Mitchell)
  16. The Knight of the Mirrors (Stephen Bogardus & Brian Stokes Mitchell) (2:12)17. I'm Only Thinking of Him (reprise) (Orchestra)
  17. A Little Gossip (Ernie Sabella with Mark Jacoby)
  18. Final Sequence: The Death of Alonso Quijana; Dulcinea (reprise); The Impossible Dream (The Quest) (reprise); Man of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote) (reprise); The Psalm (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Ernie Sabella, Mark Jacoby)
  19. Finale (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Mark Jacoby, Bradley Dean & Company with Frederick B. Owens)

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Brian Stokes Mitchell belongs to a rarefied species: a male lead who can steal scenes from his female counterparts in a Broadway musical. As if his impossibly rich and evocative voice weren't enough, Mitchell is a charismatic actor who inhabits his roles with panache. After turns in Kiss of the Spider Woman, Ragtime, and Kiss Me, Kate, he is back in the popular 1965 show about Cervantes and his fictional alter ego, Don Quixote. The show has become a bit creaky over the years. The revival probably wouldn't have a chance without Mitchell, and he does turn in a spectacular performance. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio's Aldonza feels a bit forced--compare the smooth way in which Mitchell's songs flow with her sometimes choppy delivery--but she also possesses a welcome old-timey quality, never more so than in "What Does He Want from Me?" As for "The Impossible Dream (The Quest)," well, Mitchell injects something that feels emotionally fresh into the chestnut. And that may be the greatest achievement of all. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars La Mancha Right On.......2007-07-15

It is everything I hoped for. Arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Just you would hope for when you are dealing with number one. I have used Amazon in the past and I certainly will again.

5 out of 5 stars Man of La Mancha.......2007-05-18

I have listened to several versions of Man of La Mancha over the years and at last have found one that lives up to all my expectations. Brian Stokes Mitchell's interpretation of the words of the songs, together with a great voice, is second to none. The final sequence and finale brought me to tears. The magnificent song 'The Impossible Dream' has been murdered by many singers in the past but finally here is one who has brought all the meaning and emotion to the fore.
The other cast members too, did a brilliant job.

5 out of 5 stars A Great "Don Quixote".......2007-04-20

I have been a fan of the "Man of La Mancha" for years. I love the songs and the message, even if the story-line is a bit awkward. It is great story that deals with hope, faith and idealism. The music is wonderful evoking Old Spain, but also with lyrics that are profound in the emotions and dreams that are captured.

I only knew of Brian Stokes Mitchell from a minor role he played on "Trapper John M.D." back in the 1980s (at first I didn't realize that it was the same guy). Mitchell and company do a fantastic job of bringing this narrative to life. I found the new introduction to be very imaginative and it captured a sense of fire: the fire of Don Quixte's idealism and Dulcenia's fire of passion and pain.

Comparisons: Original Broadway Cast; Jim Nabors as Don Quixote; Placido Domingo as Don Quixote

5 out of 5 stars I preferred this version.......2006-10-02

Having heard both the Original Cast and Revival Cast recordings--and having seen Stokes Mitchell perform the play on Broadway--I prefer this version. As someone else pointed out, the Kiley version sounds too "operatic." To me, the Original Cast version also sounds more measured and "intentional," and thus less passionate, spontaneous, and real.

Along with other reviewers, I feel Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio has been bashed unfairly: as someone else mentioned, when it seems like her voice is struggling it's because her character is struggling. It is this overall verisimilitude that makes the Revival Cast more appealing to me.

And, yeah, Stokes Mitchell is brilliant as Don Quixote.

5 out of 5 stars Stirring.......2006-06-19

If I could give it ten out of five stars, I would. The music itself is absolutly stirring; every time I listen I get chills. To top it, this cast is phenonminal. Brian Strokes-Mitchell (Don Quioxte) has a voice that is nigh indescribable. Beautiful is too mild a word for his rich, deep timbre. The origional broadway cast is good, but this is AMAZING. The cast sings with such passion and emotion that goes strait to your heart (especially "Aldonza" and "The impossible dream"). I cannot urge you strongly enough to make this album your own RIGHT NOW!

Story: This is a beautiful story about an elderly scholar who goes insane and thinks he is a knight's errent. He is something of a Christ figure (I think so, anyway. Especially from the lyrics of "impossible dream") who lifts up everyone around him to something better. He falls in love with a hore (Aldonza) whom he calls Dulcinea, and totes around his squire (Sancho) who is really a homeless guy, or something. He encourages everyone he comes across to be noble and fiind the glory in themselves; he sees their potential rather than their current state.

AMAZING!
The Best of Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)
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Release Date: 2004-10-05

Tracks:

  1. There's No Business Like Show Business
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  14. Let The Sunshine In
  15. Send In The Clowns
  16. One
  17. Tomorrow
  18. Memory
  19. The Music Of The Night
  20. Good Morning Baltimore
  21. Defying Gravity

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A companion to the fabulous PBS series, the 21-song, 77-minute The Best of "Broadway: The American Musical" provides about as good a single-disc compilation as anyone could hope for. (There's also a five-CD version.) What sets it apart from so many other "best of Broadway" collections is its breadth--because it had access to a variety of record-label vaults it doesn't have to try to disguise gaps by using revivals or solo recordings. Here you get all the authentic stuff, including: Paul Robeson singing "Ol' Man River" from the first modern American musical, Show Boat; Ethel Merman singing "You're the Top"; the title song from Oklahoma!; Julie Andrews singing "I Could Have Danced All Night" from My Fair Lady; West Side Story's "America"; Betty Buckley singing "Memory" from Cats; Hairspray's "Good Morning Baltimore"; and "Defying Gravity" from Wicked, the newest show discussed in the PBS series. And it's hard to argue with the songwriters represented: Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Frank Loesser, Lerner and Loewe, Leonard Bernstein, Bock and Harnick, Kander and Ebb, Stephen Sondheim, and Andrew Lloyd Webber, among others. Obviously, no single-disc compilation could ever please everyone (did we really need two ALW songs?), but as a sampler intended for people who watched the series and want to hear more of the Great White Way, The Best of "Broadway: The American Musical" can't be topped. --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Some interesting choices, indeed.......2006-03-02

This is a pretty good compilation, but I have to wonder at some of the choices that went into it.
"Good Morning Baltimore" is almost the least impressive song from Hairspray. "You Can't Stop the Beat" was a much more anthemic song from that show.
I agree that it's too bad Les Mis didn't make it in. I would have traded that for anything Sondheim, although that's a personal preference :) .
Still, the opportunity to hear the original performers and orchestras perform these works, all in one place, is a great deal.

5 out of 5 stars Great CD.......2005-11-01

This one plays in the car, on the ipod and in the house. When the kids were little they would ask if we could take them to "The Street". That is what they called Broadway (little did they know at that time how famous that street is). They still love it and we can not get enough of it. This CD covers the best and makes you want to go and see a live performance. You can not beat that.

4 out of 5 stars Great selections, but bad transfers.......2005-07-27

This is a great taste of broadway. If you enjoyed the B'Way series at all, then you will probably enjoy this CD. My problem with it is that some of the songs sound like they were not remastered at all- the transfer to CD is terrible. The orchestrations in "You're the top" by Ethel Merman are muffled, and the song sounds like it was taken straight from an old record and slapped onto the CD without fixing it up. It doesn't sound very clear, which is a bit upsetting and annoying. Maybe this is just because that particular recording is older than some of the songs chosen to be on this CD. The more modern songs sound crisp and new and beautiful. "Swanee" is also very low quality as if it were just taken off of a record and put on the CD without any restoration. I just feel that these songs deserved better treatment and that we as customers deserve better treatment. Decca could have restored these songs and made them sound really good, but they decided just to slap them on the CD without touching them up.

I am surprised that nothing was chosen to be on this recording from Les Miserables since it had been on Broadway for 16 years and its tour is running until 2006. There were selections from Cats, Phantom of the Opera and Wicked, so I am not sure why nothing was chosen from Les Miserables.

Other than these few nit pickings, I think that this is a great introduction to musicals. It gives a little taste across the spectrum. Try getting the cast recordings of the songs that you really like on this collection. It's worth buying if you're a huge broadway fan.

5 out of 5 stars Yes this is Some of the Best of Broadway!.......2005-04-08

This CD from Decca Broadway is a wonderful selection of some of

the "Greatest Hits" of the Broadway stage. Decca and Sony have

done an excellent job of remastering the various recordings, some

of which still show some of their age, but come across quite

well. Are there a lot of songs that I would have put on this

disc? Yes, but the ones on here are good choices. I may have to

get a copy of the Five disc set and the DVD's just to see if any

more of my favorites made it on the list. What this disc seems to

try to do is show the evolution of the Broadway song from it's

early days to the present. It succeeds quite well I think.

If you enjoy Broadway theater this CD is a must!

5 out of 5 stars The music of Broadway comes alive.......2004-10-07

I loved listening to this CD. The music from Broadway's best loved musicals are on this album. I recogized most of these songs, even though I've only seen a few of them on the local stage. I have so many favorites on this CD. It is hard to pick one. I'm a big fan of Barbara Streisand. I loved her performance of People from Funny Girl. Memory is the hit song from the musical Cats. Betty Buckley's performance of this song is so emotional and sincere.

I loved the song Annie. It is a wonderfully optimistic song performed by the original Annie Andrea McArdle. Another highlight for me is the song One performed by the cast of a Chorus Line. Luck Be A Lady Tonight is another of my favorite broadway songs on this CD from Guys and Dolls. The music of the night is a beautiful song by Michael Crawford from Phantom of the Opera. Richard Kiley has such a strong and powerful voice. He sounds so inspirational singing The Impossible Dream from Man from La Mancha. My dream is to see some musicals on Broadway someday and listen to these songs performed live.

I'm surprised that there isn't any music from Miss Saigon or Jesus Christ Superstar included here. I think they are classic musicals with great songs Maybe they will appear on a future compilation from PBS.
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  14. Your Getting To Be A Habit With Me
  15. Wunderbar
  16. Maria
  17. I Could Have Danced All Night
  18. Singin' In The Rain
  19. Written In The Stars
  20. One Song Glory

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Very Best of Broadway Music.......2007-05-08

I really like Broadway music so this is the BEST!!!!!!
I let someone else borrow this to listen at her house--She liked it also
Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Fabulous for any Broadway-lover
  • Top Shelf
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  • Great Compilation!
 Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)

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ASIN: B00064ADMK
Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

  1. Give My Regards To Broadway- Joel Grey
  2. Swanee- Al Jolson
  3. When The Moon Shines On The Moonshine- Bert Williams
  4. A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody- John Steel
  5. My Man- Fanny Brice
  6. Fascinating Rhythm- Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire
  7. If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)- 78rpm Version Eddie Cantor
  8. Someone To Watch Over Me- Gertrude Lawrence
  9. Bill- 78 rpm Version Helen Morgan
  10. Ol' Man River- Paul Robeson
  11. Ain't Misbehavin'- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
  12. Ten Cents A Dance- Ruth Etting
  13. Body And Soul- Libby Holman
  14. Brother, Can You Spare A Dime- Bing Crosby
  15. Night And Day- Fred Astaire
  16. Heat Wave- Ethel Waters
  17. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- Tamara
  18. You're The Top- Ethel Merman
  19. Summertime- Anne Brown
  20. September Song- Walter Huston
  21. My Heart Belongs To Daddy- Mary Martin
  22. It Never Entered My Mind- Shirley Ross
  23. Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered- Vivienne Segal
  24. Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning- Irving Berlin
  25. Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'- Alfred Drake

Tracks:

  1. New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
  2. If I Loved You- John Raitt,Jan Clayton
  3. Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
  4. There's No Business Like Show Business- Ensemble
  5. How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
  6. Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
  7. Wunderbar- Alfred Drake,Patricia Morison
  8. Some Enchanted Evening- Ezio Pinza
  9. Lost In The Stars- Todd Duncan
  10. Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
  11. Luck Be A Lady- Robert Alda,Guys
  12. Getting To Know You- Gertrude Lawrence
  13. Who Cares?- Jack Carson,Betty Oakes
  14. Stranger In Paradise- from " Kismet" Doretta Morrow,Richard Kiley
  15. Ballad Of Mack The Knife- Gerald Price
  16. Hey There- from "The Pajama Game" John Raitt
  17. Whatever Lola Wants- Gwen Verdon
  18. I Could Have Danced All Night- Julie Andrews
  19. Standing On The Corner- from "The Most Happy Fella, 1956" Shorty Long,John Henson,Alan Gilbert
  20. The Party's Over- Judy Holliday
  21. Glitter And Be Gay- Barbara Cook
  22. Tonight- Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence

Tracks:

  1. Seventy-Six Trombones- Robert Preston
  2. I Enjoy Being A Girl- from "Flower Drum Song, 1958" Pat Suzuki
  3. Everything's Coming Up Roses- Ethel Merman
  4. My Favorite Things- from "The Sound Of Music" Mary Martin
  5. Put On A Happy Face- from "Bye Bye Birdie" Dick Van Dyke
  6. Try To Remember- Jerry Orbach
  7. Camelot- from "Camelot" Richard Burton
  8. Love Makes The World Go 'Round- Anna Maria Alberghetti
  9. I Believe In You- Robert Morse And Co.
  10. The Sweetest Sounds- Diahann Carroll,Richard Kiley
  11. Comedy Tonight- Zero Mostel
  12. What Kind Of Fool Am I?- Anthony Newley
  13. As Long As He Needs Me- Georgia Brown
  14. Hello, Dolly!- Carol Channing,Cast
  15. People- Barbra Streisand
  16. Anyone Can Whistle- from "Anyone Can Whistle" Lee Remick
  17. If I Were A Rich Man- Zero Mostel
  18. Night Song- Sammy Davis, Jr.
  19. The Impossible Dream- Richard Kiley
  20. If My Friends Could See Me Now- Gwen Verdon
  21. Open a New Window- from Mame Voice

Tracks:

  1. Willkommen- from "Cabaret" Joel Grey
  2. Let The Sunshine In- James Rado,Lynn Kellogg,Melba Moore,Cast
  3. I'll Never Fall In Love Again- Jill O'Hara,Jerry Orbach
  4. The Ladies Who Lunch- from "Company" Elaine Stritch
  5. Tea For Two- Roger Rathburn,Susan Watson
  6. I'm Still Here- Yvonne De Carlo
  7. I Don't Know How To Love Him- Yvonne Elliman
  8. We Go Together- Adrienne Barbeau,Barry Bostwick,Walter Bobbie,Cast
  9. Corner Of The Sky- John Rubinstein
  10. Send In The Clowns- Glynis Johns
  11. Ease On Down The Road- Stephanie Mills,Tiger Haynes,Ted Ross,Hinton
  12. One- from "A Chorus Line" Cast
  13. All That Jazz- Chita Rivera,Ensemble
  14. Tomorrow- Andrea Mcardle
  15. Don't Cry For Me Argentina- Patti Lupone
  16. Come Follow The Band
  17. Lullaby Of Broadway- Jerry Orbach
  18. And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Holliday
  19. The Bells Of St. Sebastian- Raul Julia

Tracks:

  1. Memory- Betty Buckley
  2. I Am What I Am- George Hearn
  3. Move On- Bernadette Peters,Mandy Patinkin
  4. Do You Hear The People Sing?- Michael Maguire,Cast
  5. The Music Of The Night- Michael Crawford
  6. You're Nothing Without Me- James Naughton,Gregg Edelman
  7. The American Dream- Jonathan Pryce,Cast
  8. Doctor Jazz- Gregory Hines,Company
  9. With One Look- Glenn Close
  10. On Broadway- Adrian Bailey,Frederick B. Owens,Ken Ard,Victor Trent Cook
  11. Le Jazz Hot- Julie Andrews,Ensemble
  12. Seasons Of Love-
  13. Hakuna Matata- Max Casella,Tom Alan Robbins,Scott Irby-Ranniar,Jason Raize
  14. I Wanna Be A Producer- Matthew Broderick,Ensemble
  15. Dancing Queen- Louise Plowright,Jenny Galloway
  16. Good Morning Baltimore- Marissa Jaret Winokur
  17. Movin' Out- Michael Cavanaugh,Band
  18. I Go To Rio- Hugh Jackman,Company
  19. Defying Gravity- Kristin Chenoweth,Idina Menzel

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous for any Broadway-lover.......2007-01-30

Packs into 5 CD's a sampling of Broadway tunes from the 20's thru (almost) today, mostly from original cast recordings. Includes not just well-known hits, but also some lesser-known gems. Sound quality is first rate, booklet is informative too. Have given this as a gift to several friends with rave reviews.

5 out of 5 stars Top Shelf.......2007-01-04

This is THE definitive collection of Broadway hits. I have other collections, and none of them measure up. A great deal of care was obviously taken in compiling and presenting this box set. It covers a lot of ground, starting with some long-forgotten but still very enjoyable hits from the days of yore, and finishing with present-day favorites. To the best of my knowledge, the recordings are by those who made them famous. You won't be disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars TERRIFIC CD'S.......2006-03-23

THESE BROADWAY MUSICALS CD'S ARE A BROADWAY LOVERS DREAM. WITH EACH SONG, MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK. BOTH THE FAMILIAR AND THE FORGOTTEN SONGS ARE A TRUE LISTENING PLEASURE. IF YOU LIKE BROADWAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET.

5 out of 5 stars Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs .......2005-06-14

This Collection was perfectly made it has almost all the most famous Broadway songs on this 5 cd set. The Music is great and has Broadways greatest treasures like "Memory""People""With One Look""Give my regards Too Broadway" just to name a few of this numerous cd set with over 100 songs. This is a great buy if you like musicals or The music of Broadway

5 out of 5 stars Great Compilation!.......2005-01-17

If you are a fan of the Broadway Musicals, this is a collection that you should purchase. Since I got the 5 disc set I've enjoyed listening to it. The majority of the songs are done by the original singers. The collection is priceless considering that you will have over 100 songs from popular musicals since the beginning of Broadway
Man Of La Mancha (1965 Original Broadway Cast)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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 Man Of La Mancha (1965 Original Broadway Cast)
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ASIN: B000002PBK
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Overture
  2. Man Of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote)
  3. It's All The Same
  4. Dulcinea
  5. I'm Only Thinking Of Him
  6. I Really Like Him
  7. What Do You Want Of Me?
  8. The Barber's Song/Golden Helmet
  9. To Each His Dulcinea (To Every Man His Dream)
  10. The Impossible Dream (The Quest)
  11. Little Bird, Little Bird
  12. The Dubbing (Knight Of The Woeful Countenance)
  13. The Abduction
  14. Aldonza
  15. A Little Gossip
  16. Dulcinea (Reprise)/The Impossible Dream (Reprise)/Man Of La Mancha(Reprise)/The Psalm/Finale...

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Man of La Mancha, the show that introduced "The Impossible Dream" to the world (and lounge singers everywhere), was the hit of the 1965 Broadway season. Richard Kiley is magnificent in his career-defining performance as the deluded wannabe knight Don Quixote. His leading lady Joan Diener sings the role of the kitchen wench Aldonza with just the right balance of dignity and vulgarity. Irving Jacobson turns in a fine comic performance as the Don's faithful squire, Sancho Panza. The score, with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, was revolutionary in its time. The orchestra had no violins--just brass, woodwinds, percussion, and flamenco guitars. Man of La Mancha is one of Broadway's most inspiring musicals and it well deserves its high reputation. --Michael Simmons

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Lifetime Favorite.......2007-03-21

I have owned this recording in all formats now: an LP album, reel to reel tape, audiocassette, and now the CD. I passed up the chance to see Richard Kiley in Man of La Mancha at the Hilton U. Brown Theatron in Indianapolis, and felt I couldn't afford the $8 each for the tickets. I have been kicking myself for this ever since. I feel that Richard Kiley should have reprised his role in the movie. While Peter O'Toole is a fine actor, I feel his singing is on a par with Lee Marvin's in 'Paint Your Wagon,' in short, terrible. I spoke with people who did attend the Brown performance, and they said when Kiley sang the Impossible Dream, there was not a dry eye in the house. This is the Holy Grail of recordings of this play, with the best performers.

2 out of 5 stars A Disappointment.......2006-11-19

Man of la Mancha is by far my favorite musical of all time. So when I heard this album and realized what kind of desecration the play had endured through this cast, I cried. I'll concede that Richard Kiley is a powerful Cervantes/Don Quixote. He is the only reason that I give this recording two stars. HOWEVER, Joan Diener is assuredly the most horrendous Aldonza I've ever heard in my life. Aldonza SHOULD NOT have a pretty voice. Her voice SHOULD NOT be operatic. It's not in character. NEVER does Diener sound like the kitchen slut that the character is. Irving Jacobson makes for a most obnoxious and nasally Sancho, which is an insult to a character I have loved since I was five and running around pretending to fight windmills. Man of la Mancha is not, has never been, and will never be The Phantom of the Opera. It is far more important to acheive the character than the a beautiful voice. Emotion, story and character development should be studied when analyzing this play. Diener and Jacobson do not achieve this. Also, Don Quixote is an old man. It is more important to sense the emotion in his aging voice than for the actor to hit the notes correctly. The Broadway revival cast of 2002 and the movie cast starring Peter O'Toole are far better than this.

5 out of 5 stars 10 stars for this one.......2006-11-13

I have learned one thing after having heard this album for the last zillion years: If ever you are feeling down,just fire up this CD ,listen to the first few bars of Richard Kiley's intro,and if you do not find yourself singing along(I sing Sancho's part),then I suggest you seek help.
This is a marvelous CD,and there isn't a misstep on it. My uncle saw this when it was on Broadway,and he never quite recovered(in a good way)from the experience.I feel the same way.
Also,"The Impossible Dream" is arguably the most powerful,emotional,evocative and thrilling song to ever be composed and performed,but only by Mr. Kiley.This was his shining hour,and he pulled out all the stops.I cannot speak too highly of this recording.

5 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece.......2006-01-07

In 1969, my then 9th Grade English teacher took us on a class trip to the Martin Beck Theatre in New York City, to see this play.
This CD captured that day, as if it was yesterday.
They don't come any better than this.
Five stars isn't enough.

5 out of 5 stars This bit of music.......2005-02-23

is one of the rare things which brings high emotion and tears to the eyes of a fairly hard bitten man....and that is a fine fine thing..a thing of purity and grace and goodness
Man of La Mancha
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Great, if not a bit confusing
  • Not The Best "Man of La Mancha"
  • My Feeble Opinions...
 Man of La Mancha
Mitch Leigh , Roger Andrews , James Bassi , James Bingham , Rodne Brown , Alvaro Domingo , Placido Domingo , Rosalind Elias , Jerry Hadley , and Mandy Patinkin
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ASIN: B00000279J
Release Date: 1996-03-05

Tracks:

  1. Man Of La Mancha: Overture
  2. Man Of La Mancha: Man Of La Mancha (I, Don Quioxte) - Cervantes
  3. Man Of La Mancha: Man Of La Mancha (I, Don Quioxte) - Don Quixote, Sancho Panza
  4. Man Of La Mancha: It's All The Same - Aldonza, Muleteers
  5. Man Of La Mancha: Dulcinea - Don, Aldonza
  6. Man Of La Mancha: Dulcinea - Don
  7. Man Of La Mancha: I'm Only Thinking of Him - Antonia, Padre ,Housekeeper
  8. Man Of La Mancha: The Missive - Sancho, Aldonzo
  9. Man Of La Mancha: The Missive - Sancho, Aldonzo
  10. Man Of La Mancha: I Really Like Him - Sancho, Aldonza
  11. Man Of La Mancha: What Does He Want of Me? - Aldonza
  12. Man Of La Mancha: Barber's Song - Don, Sancho, Barber
  13. Man Of La Mancha: Barber's Song - Don, Barber
  14. Man Of La Mancha: Golden Helmet Of Mambrino - Don, Barber, Sancho
  15. Man Of La Mancha: Golden Helmet Of Mambrino - Don, Barber, Sancho
  16. Man Of La Mancha: To Each His Dulcinea - Padre
  17. Man Of La Mancha: The Impossible Dream(The Quest) - Aldonza, Don
  18. Man Of La Mancha: The Impossible Dream(The Quest) - Aldonza, Don
  19. Man Of La Mancha: The Dubbing -I nnkeeper, Don
  20. Man Of La Mancha: Knight of the Woeful Countenance - Innkeeper
  21. Man Of La Mancha: Little Bird, Little Bird - Anselmo, Pedro
  22. Man Of La Mancha: Aldonza - Don, Aldonza, Sancho
  23. Man Of La Mancha: A Little Gossip - Sancho, Padre
  24. Man Of La Mancha: A Little Gossip - Sancho
  25. Man Of La Mancha: Finale - Don, Aldonza
  26. Man Of La Mancha: Finale(Dulcinea reprise) - Don, Aldonza
  27. Man Of La Mancha: Finale(The Impossible Dream reprise) - Don, Aldonza
  28. Man Of La Mancha: Finale(Man of La Mancha reprise) - Don, Aldonza, Sancho
  29. Man Of La Mancha: Finale(Man of La Mancha reprise) - Don, Aldonza, Sancho
  30. Man Of La Mancha: Ultimo Finale - Aldonza, Padre, Antonia, Sancho

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Plácido Domingo endows Quixote with a vocal richness and intensity no previous man of La Mancha has brought to the role. But as wonderful as Domingo is, he is too overpowering to capture the vulnerability of Quixote's mental state, an essential quality of this character. Julia Migenes gets trapped in Aldonza's massive register changes, even though her lower range is expressive and robust. She is unafraid of indulging the chest tone, a vital necessity in this role. The sore spot is Mandy Patinkin, who is misguided by delivering Sancho in an unnaturally nasal and obnoxious manner--he is more annoying than cute. A worthy, if far from perfect, recording. --Barbara Eisner Bayer

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars An Operatic Don Quixote.......2007-06-19

"Man of La Mancha" is my favorite musical. It has a wonderful message and gives people a lot to think and talk about. The music is also very, very good and can withstand a variety of styles and interpretations. This operatic version features the outstanding Placido Domingo who, I feel, brings an authenticity to the role, perhaps because of his own Spanish nationality and background. This version is quite different from the musical, but still very nice. The fiery Julia Migenes is also a very appropriatly sexy, vet vulnerable Aldonza/Dulcinea.

Comparisons: Original Broadway Version; Movie version, Brian Stokes Mitchell as Don Quixote; Jim Nabors as Don Qixote; Jacques Brel as Don Quixote (French version)

4 out of 5 stars Almost nothing but praise.......2007-06-01

In my opinion, the vocalists were the best selection. I thoroughly love Patinkin (and have since "The Princess Bride"), Migenes and Domingo is a fail-proof choice. I would have just liked to have seen a bit more of the story told in this track.

4 out of 5 stars Great, if not a bit confusing.......2004-10-13

There are two reasons to buy this album.

One is in the breathtaking performances of Placido Domingo in the lead, and in the innkeeper in Samuel Ramey.

Two is the fact that the score from the musical is just plain good.

This recording doesn't capture the essence of the musical. I've only seen the musical once, and it was years ago, but that's always been my one criticism of it.

However, the two aforementioned vocal performances alone makes this recording worth a spin or three.

1 out of 5 stars Not The Best "Man of La Mancha".......2004-06-25

This recording is a real disappointment. I am a huge fan of this musical and I was saddened by this recording, which could have been fantastic. The idea of using opera singers to record American musicals is not a new idea, and has been successfully done in the past, but this misguided attempt can easily be bypassed.
Placido Domingo, miscast in a role that isn't vocally congenial to him, sounds confused most of the time in this unhappy recording. The role needs a deeper, more baritonal voice, preferably a bass with a good upper range. It's too bad they didn't give Ramey a crack at the title role. Domingo doesn't capture the grandeur, nobility, or madness of the role, and his singing on this set sounds a bit under strain with very little resonance. His spoken lines are dull, and it sounds like he is sight reading most of the time.
Mandy Patinkin vocalises so discreetly as to hardly make an impression at all, one is barely aware he is even part of the recording. He sounds like he's doing an impression of a midget. His ideas about this comic side-kick role are obviously some kind of dead-pan but they mostly fall flat. His singing is small-scaled and verges on quasi-falsetto. Another sever disappointment from a normally reliable artist.
Julia Migenes should not have been asked to sing Aldonza. She obviously doesn't take the role seriously: if the idea behind this recording was to capture the operatic beauty of classically trained voices, then why is she singing in some kind of pop vocal style? I'm assuming she's trying to emulate the American Broadway style, but she just comes off sounding wrong. Her voice has little beauty and she has even less sense of style. Her three solos are painful to listen too--she alternates from brash harshness to a wiry soprano upper register. She might have done some interesting things with the role had she taken it seriously. Her spoken dialogue is, paradoxically, done with conviction and skill, but stands out on this recording only because the others can't handle the dialogue at all. All in all, her performance is an embarrassment.
The others are adequate, but no more. Ramey is strong but stolid. Hadley is in good voice, but has a weak lower register (important in his part), and Domingo's sons cope well with their small roles.
The conductor has the score well in hand, but the orchestra sounds as if it were recorded in a completely different accoustic than the voices, which are sometimes too far forward.
There is more dialog included in this recording than the others, but unfortunately as stated before, most of it isn't done convincingly. The music is also recorded completely uncut (as far as I know) which is an advantage over the other recordings.

5 out of 5 stars My Feeble Opinions..........2003-12-30

Okay, this is probably more than biased, but I was given this album quite a few years ago, without even knowing what Man of La Mancha was. It inspired me to listen to the other cast recordings, and I still come back to this one the most!

I like the quality of Domingo's voice, so the accents hardly bother me. His vocals are just too easy for me to fall into. And as for Mandy Patinkin, I couldn't disagree more with general opinion. Maybe since he's the first Sancho I heard, it really grew on me, but I liked his rendition before and after viewing/listening to other versions, and I've always liked his voice. It has a very different quality to it, and if that changes the role for this recording, so be it. I really liiiiike it!

As for Aldonza, Julia Migenes' strong vocals in moments of extreme anger and despair to her reluctantly sweet coming around to Don Quixote's charms really struck me. All in all, I was charmed by this recording early on and still am! The main vocalists are extrememely talented and outshine any of the weaknesses in the recording itself. There's plenty of charming wit, humor, and drama, and I found none of it to be bogged down by any of the performances.
Greatest Songs from the Musicals
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ASIN: B000077JS0
Release Date: 2002-10-21

Tracks:

  1. Aquarius [From Hair] - Steve Brooker, NSO Ensemble, , Caroline O'Connor
  2. If I Can't Love Her [From Beauty and the Beast] - Ethan Freeman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  3. I Could Have Danced All Night [From My Fair Lady] - Katrina Murphy, National Symphony Orchestra
  4. Can You Feel the Love Tonight? [From The Lion King] - John Barrowman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  5. What I Did for Love [from a Chorus Line] - National Symphony Orchestra, Catherine Porter, Martin Yates
  6. This Is the Moment [From Jekyll and Hyde] - Gary Mauer, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  7. All That Jazz [From Chicago] - Paulette Ivory, Julian Kelly, Katrina Murphy, National Symphony Orchestra, Sally Ann Triplett
  8. Impossible Dream [From Man of La Mancha] - Ethan Freeman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  9. America [From West Side Story] - National Symphony Orchestra
  10. Written in the Stars [From Aida] - Simon Bowman, NSO Ensemble, Sally Ann Triplett, Martin Yates
  11. Mame [From Mame] - Jerry Lanning, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  12. Some Enchanted Evening [From South Pacific] - Thomas Allen, John Owen Edwards, Philharmonic Orchestra
  13. I Am What I Am [From LA Cage aux Follies] - Janet Glazener, Leslie Uggams
  14. One Song Glory [From Rent] - Sean McDermott, Martin Yates

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  6. Memory [From Cats] - Kim Criswell, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
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  8. I Know Him So Well [From Chess] - Katrina Murphy, NSO Ensemble, Sally Ann Triplett, Martin Yates
  9. One Day More [From Les Miserables] - National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  10. Peggy Sue [From Buddy Holly Story] - Dominic Curtis
  11. Empty Charis at Empty Tables [From Les Miserables] - Graham Bickley, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  12. Dancing Queen [From Mamma Mia!] - Julian Kelly, NSO Ensemble, , Caroline O'Connor
  13. All I Ask of You [From The Phantom of the Opera] - Andrew Halliday, , National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  14. We Will Rock You [From We Will Rock You] - Martin Yates

Tracks:

  1. It's a Grand Night for Singing [From State Fair] - National Symphony Orchestra
  2. If I Were a Rich Man [From Fiddler on the Roof] - Jerry Lanning, National Symphony Orchestra
  3. I Talk to the Trees [From Paint Your Wagon] - Ethan Freeman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  4. Over the Rainbow [From The Wizard of Oz] - Gillian Bevan, , John Owen Edwards, , Royal Shakespeare Company
  5. Bless Yore Beautiful Hide [From Seven Brides for Seven Brothers] - Hal Fowler, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  6. Grease [From Grease] - John Barrowman, NSO Ensemble, Martin Yates
  7. Woman in Love [From Guys and Dolls] - Gregg Edelman, , Emily Loesser, National Symphony Orchestra
  8. Secret Love [From Calamity Jane] - Debbie Gravitte, National Symphony Orchestra
  9. Quintet [From West Side Story] - National Symphony Orchestra
  10. I Will Always Love You [From the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas] - Salena Jones, John Pearce
  11. Money, Money [From "Caberet"] - Maria Friedman, National Symphony Orchestra, Jonathan Pryce
  12. If My Friends Could See Me Now (Sweet Charity) - Jacqueline Dankworth, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  13. Thank Heaven for Little Girls [From Gigi] - Ron Moody, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
  14. Singin' in the Rain [From Singin' in the Rain] - Craig Barna, National Symphony Orchestra, Paul Robinson

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars You'll be disappointed.......2006-09-02

Not the original artists. Very weak versions of beloved songs by marginal to downright bad vocalists.

5 out of 5 stars Pretty good musical mix.......2006-03-10

Lots of great and clear vocals. I was looking for a musical mix and this has a nice sampling of many major songs but also some more recent stuff. I haven't purchased an import before but I would do it again if the opportunity presented itself. It is somewhat annoying to have three cds when I think it could have fit onto two. Still, more than I have complaints, I have compliments about it.
Ultimate Broadway II: The Very Best of Broadway Now
Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
  • redux
  • Moderate Quality
  • POOR EXCUSE FOR SOME GOOD THEATER MUSIC
 Ultimate Broadway II: The Very Best of Broadway Now
Various Artists
Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  1. Ultimate Broadway
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  3. The Best Of Broadway (Cast Recording Anthology)
  4. Greatest Songs from the Musicals
  5. The Best of Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)

ASIN: B000092Q7E
Release Date: 2003-05-20

Tracks:

  1. Overture (from Gypsy) - London Cast Recording
  2. Man of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote) - Brian Stokes Mitchell, Ernie Sabella
  3. Run, Freedom, Run! - Hunter Foster
  4. Your Daddy's Son - Ted Sperling, Ragtime Orchestra
  5. Music Of The Night (From The Phantom Of The Opera) - Colm Wilkinson
  6. All That Jazz (from "Chicago") - Bebe Neuwirth
  7. Gimme Gimme - Michael Rafter
  8. La boh; Act I; O soave fanciulla - Placido Domingo, Sherrill Milnes, Montserrat Caball
  9. Next Best Thing To Love - Randy Graff
  10. Cabaret - Natasha Richardson
  11. Springtime For Hitler (From "The Producers") - John Morris, Mel Brooks
  12. Losing My Mind - Barbara Cook
  13. Time Warp - Raparza
  14. Oklahoma!; Oklahoma - Finale: Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' (Reprise) - Musical Cast Recording
  15. Breeze Off the River - Patrick Wilson
  16. Big Spender - Jane Lanier, Valarie Pettiford, Shannon Lewis, Kim Greene, Kim Morgan, Dana Moore, Rachelle Rak, Elizbeth Parkinson, Dede LaBarre, Mary Ann Lamb, Mary McLeod
  17. Gee Officer Krupke - Cast
  18. Agony - Paul Gemignani
  19. Bring Him Home (from Les Miserables) - Colm Wilkinson, Colm
  20. Lullaby of Broadway (from "42nd Street") - John Lesko, Jerry Orbach

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars redux.......2007-07-06

Four of the songs on this CD (Oklahoma, Music of the Night, Cabaret, and All That Jazz) were on the earlier Ultimate Broadway. Of all the shows that have been on Broadway over the past 70+ years, including the ones that are currently running, there is no excuse for repeats!

3 out of 5 stars Moderate Quality.......2003-06-20

I believe that the show selection for this CD was excellent. However the song selection and song order were not. Why pick "Your Daddy's Son" from Ragtime when you can have the amazing and fantastic "Prologue" from the same show. Also I believe that a mistake was made by slecting "I Don Quixote" from Man of La Mancha instead of the much more listenable "Impossible Dream." Also the overture from Gypsy is not the proper song to start out a CD. Perhaps the "Overture" from The Phantom of the Opera.

This is however an excellent example of showtunes for inexperienced members of the theatrical world.

2 out of 5 stars POOR EXCUSE FOR SOME GOOD THEATER MUSIC.......2003-05-20

The best of Broadway? Sure, if you consider the best of Broadway only those songs taken only from RCA Victor cast recordings. Expect the expected: Tracks from "Ragtime," "Chicago," "42nd Street" and "Man of La Mancha," sung by the likes of Audra
McDonald, Bebe Neuwirth, Jerry Orbach and Brian Stokes Mitchell. Including a live recording of Barbara Cook warbling "Losing My Mind" from her "Mostly Sondheim" CD isn't exactly kosher. But then again, neither is this gimmick-riddled release. Curtain up?
Half-way, maybe. Light the lights? Dim them, please.

Music Review:

  1. Martin: Mass, Passacaille; Pizzetti: Requiem / O'Donnell, Westminster Cathedral Choir
  2. Massenet - Thaïs / Fleming, Hampson, Sabbatini, Shkosa, Vidal, Devellereau, Cals, Yves Abel
  3. Melodies Italiennes et Airs d'Operas Italiens [Import]
  4. Mompou: Cants magiques No1-5; Cançó i dança No1
  5. Mozart: Symphonies No.32, No.35 & No.39
  6. My Fair Lady (1959 Original London Cast) [Cast Recording]
  7. Offenbach: Les Contes d'Hoffmann [Original recording remastered]
  8. Organ of the Mormon Tabernacle
  9. Peter Maxwell Davies: Mavis in Las Vegas; Ojai Festival Overture, for orchestra, J. 240; Carolísima, serenade for chamber orchestra, J. 269; A Spell for Green Corn: The MacDonald Dances, for violin & orchestra, J. 261; An Orkney Wedding, with Sunrise, for orchestra, J. 205
  10. Pletnev Live at Carnegie Hall

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