Man of La Mancha (2002 Broadway Revival Cast)
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Free Music Review: I really shouldn't rate this because...
Hit: 5 Stars
People I know are on this album, and my view is a bit prejudiced in their favor. Even so, I think I'm objective enough to review it.This is a great recording of a powerful and moving piece of Broadway theater. Brian...well, I can never say enough in praise of his talent or his execution of it. (I'm more of a fan than a friend these days.) It's wonderful to see him filling in the void left when we lost some of Broadway's legends (i.e., Kiley, Drake) as well as paving his own new path (e.g., Ragtime). While Ms. Mastrantonio lacks Joan Diener's raw power and punch, she exposes a vulnerability in Aldonza that makes it believable that she would capitulate and embrace Don Quixote's vision where I always had a bit of difficulty believing Joan Diener's Aldonza capable of such a change of heart. Jamie brings a wonderful skepticism as well as good-humor to the barber. The Padre on this recording far surpasses the performance of the originating cast - a truly moving interpretation of the character. This show was definitely well cast, the CD was well-recorded, and I would have loved to have seen it on Broadway.
Free Music Review: Give Mastrantonio a break
Hit: 5 Stars
I disagree with some of you who are saying that Mastrantonio's voice is an "embarrassment" or "choppy" because you've seen the production on stage and if you can deliver an emotionally demanding performance 8 nights a week in soprano for a year then you have the right to say something, otherwise you really cant compare because she fit the role of Aldonza just as Brian Stokes did Don Quixote. If you feel that others were better then you really havent seen Mastrantonio because she steals the show and if you ask me, she is Aldonza, and the show would've been nothing without her.The CD in itself is probably the best Ive ever heard and if you havent seen the show and are interested in buying it then I suggest that you do because some of the numbers such as (I, Don Quixote, Its All the Same, Quest, and Aldonza) are a must for anyone that wants to add a little flavor to their music collection.
Basically, Ive had this recording for several months now and if you want to escape a cruel and misanthropic world then this recording is for you.
CheErs
Free Music Review: A Terrific New Recording of A Show I Grew Up Listening To
Hit: 5 Stars
I went to see this new Broadway production recently without realizing that the entire score was in my blood. How was it that I knew every song in the show? I could practically sing along with the actors. I had no memory of ever having seen it before, but was then reminded that my parents had the LP and played it constantly during my childhood. The new production was wonderful; I've never seen such an ovation at the end of any Broadway show. I purchased this new recording as soon as it came out, and have listened to it several times since. Brian Stokes Mitchell and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio sing beautifully. His rendition of The Impossible Dream does the impossible - it surpasses any version I've ever heard. Mastrantonio sounds even better here than she did on stage. I particularly like her version of What Does He Want of Me?, but there's not a song on this CD that I don't savor, which is unusual for me - I usually skip through half the songs on any recording. What a gift my parents gave me by introducing me to this show.Free Music Review: Wonderful show, unfair critics.
Hit: 5 Stars
I feel all the critics writing negative reviews of this show are being quite unfair to Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. I watched "Man of La Mancha" from orchestra seats at the Martin Beck theater on December the 19th of last year, and let me tell you I saw the superb talent of this woman up close. Mastrantonio brought a great deal of emotion to her role, esepecially in the song "Aldonza." Only those of you who can sing with such power and such an octave and repeat the performance 8 times a week has a right to be so critical. The show was amazing, and the idealism found in Cervante's writing is not lost in another revival of the adaptation. Brian Stokes Mitchell gave a perfect performance and the songs are just beautiful. Everyone who had a role in this production did a great job and it inspired those audience members to the point where tears were in our eyes and romance was in our hearts. Obviously this world is way too cynical for the likes of Don Quixote.Free Music Review: As good as in 1974
Hit: 5 Stars
I first heard (and saw) Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio in the role of Aldonza in November 1974, when our high school did a production of La Mancha and she played the role. She was phenomenal, both vocally and dramatically, and, without trying, stole the show from both the actor playing Cervantes/Quixote and the one playing Sancho. While some of her high notes are now a little less certain than they might have been (25 years can do that) back then, her passion, gutsiness, and chest voice is amazing. Mitchell does a fine job with Quixote--and comparisons with the wonderful Richard Kiley are irrelevant. Ernie Sabella does nice comic work with Sancho and who cares if all the notes are perfect--it's not that important. Supporting roles are sung beautifully, especially Mark Jacoby as the Padre, and the inclusion of some dialogue adds to the dramatic value, as does the opening with mournful Spanish guitar and singing.