Jekyll & Hyde - The Musical (1997 Original Broadway Cast)
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Free Music Review: Sappy musical
Hit: 2 Stars
I bought this because I am in a production of it.
The music is swampy and overblown and the singing is loaded with annoying pop-yodelling ornamentations. Despite this, there are a few very nice songs: "His work and nothing more" and a tango Lucy sings.
Free Music Review: Apples and Oranges
Hit: 4 Stars
As an avid collector of original cast recordings, I have found that few studio casts project the spontaneity and excitement of those who have actually sung the roles on stage. I purchased this recording not even realizing that there was the earler concept album. Then, after reading a number of customer reviews expressing a preference for the latter, I decided to check it out for myself.
To me, first of all, it is a tossup. And, second, the two cannot really be compared, any more than apples and oranges. The 1994, to be sure, includes about twice as much music; but a good bit of it is recitative that does not really lend itself to vocalization. The 1997, however, seems to move the story along much better. Of course, there were some alterations to the story between 1994 and 1997.
I find Robert Cuccioli more convincing than Anthony Wardlow. The transitions between Jekyll and Hyde have greater contrast. Of course, having played the role on stage, these would likely come more easily.
In both cases, the printing of the text in white print on black background made it difficult to follow while listening.
If a listener is really gung-ho for this musical, I would recommend purchasing both recordings. If one is enough, I think the 1997 original cast is the better choice.
Free Music Review: Good, Though One Power Ballad After Another
Hit: 4 Stars
Frank Wildhorn's "Jekyll & Hyde" tries to be part "Les Miserables", part "Phantom of the Opera" - though not nearly as successfully. The show seemed to take forever to finally reach Broadway, but thankfully exposed a mass audience to Linda Eder's terrific voice. Robert Cuccioli is great as Jekyll/Hyde, but the show really belongs to Ms. Eder.
Overall, the score is quite beautiful (and better than the show as a whole), but probably too many power ballads.
Best tracks include:
Facade
This Is The Moment
Someone Like You
Murder, Murder
Once Upon A Dream
In His Eyes
Dangerous Game
Free Music Review: Little too Cheezy
Hit: 3 Stars
I saw Jekyll and Hyde a long while ago - live at a theater. I remembered it being much more powerful than this CD. So, apparantly I saw another "version" of it. I have also ordered 1994 concept album thru Amazon (which is much more expensive), but I am thinking this is the one I really want. Linda Eder played the lead, but I have no idea who played Jekyll/Hyde. This guy on this CD is a little weak sounding. Its worth buying, but buy the 1994 2-3 disk set instead if you are reading this.Free Music Review: really good music
Hit: 5 Stars
I used this CD to preview/rehearse for the J&H show I'm in. Music didn't always line up/match what the libretto has, but it was a good introduction to the show and helped me with the basics.