Sweet Charity (2005 Broadway Revival Cast)
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Edition: Music CDFormat: Cast Recording, Extra tracks
CD Release Date: 2005-07-12
Music Label: Drg
Soundtracks:
- Act 1. Overture
- Act 1. You Should See Yourself
- Act 1. Big Spender
- Act 1. Charity's Soliloquy
- Act 1. Rich Man's Frag
- Act 1. If My Friends Could See Me Now
- Act 1. Too Many Tomorrows
- Act 1. There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This
- Act 1. I'm the Bravest Individual
- Act 2. Entr'acte
- Act 2. The Rhythm of Life
- Act 2. A Good Impression
- Act 2. Baby, Dream Your Dream
- Act 2. Sweet Charity
- Act 2. Where Am I Going?
- Act 2. I'm A Brass Band
- Act 2. I Love to Cry at Weddings
- Act 2. I'm the Bravest Individual (Reprise)
- Where Am I Going? (Verse) (Bonus Track)
- Baby, Dream Your Dream (Bonus Track)
- Gimma A Rain Check (Bonus Track) [*]
- I'm the Bravest Individual (Bonus Track) [*]
- There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This (Bonus Track) [*]
- Big Spender (Bonus Track) [*]
Free Music Notes for Sweet Charity (2005 Broadway Revival Cast)
Free Music Review: Fabulous recording of a CLASSIC score!
Hit: 5 Stars
The new Broadway recording of the Cy Coleman/Dorothy Fields score "Sweet Charity" is a great recording. This score is considered one of Broadway's best scores, and this new recording serves the score justice.
Christina Applegate leads the show as Charity, and she does a fantastic job. She is very charming on the recording, and although she might miss a note or two - she still does a great job. Some of Christina's best moments are - "Charity's Soliloquy" which hasn't been in a professional production of Charity since the 60's! Christina also shines on the shows famous hit "If My Friends Could See Me Now", the charming "I'm The Bravest Individual", the heartbreaking "Where Am I Going?", and the new finale for the show which is a beautiful reprise of "I'm The Bravest Individual."
Also starring in Charity is one of Broadway's favorite leading men - the wonderful Denis O'Hare. Denis does a great job as Charity's wacky love interest, Oscar. Denis does a great job on "I'm The Bravest Individual" with Christina, "A Good Impression" which is new for this producion", and the wonderful title song. The supporting cast for Charity is great. As Charity's two buddies are Janine LaManna, and Kyra Da Costa. These two ladies do a fantastic job on "There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This", and the beautiful "Baby, Dream Your Dream." Paul Schoeffler does a beautiful job on his big power ballad "Too Many Tomorrows."
Overall - this is a fantastic recording of this show. This recording also includes some treats! The songs "A Good Impression", and "I'm The Bravest Individual - Reprise" have never been in a production of Charity, they are new for the revival - and they are great songs. This recording also includes Christina singing a unused verse of "Where Am I Going?", and a few demos sung by Cy Coleman.
This recording is a real treat for anyone who loves Sweet Charity, loves the score, or loves Christina Applegate.
Check this recording out. It will bring you fun, laughs, and good times!
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The best thing about this CD is the score: Cy Coleman and Dorothy Fields's songs have lost none of their incisiveness over the years, and even a lackluster revival such as this one doesn't entirely succeed in dulling their edge. In the title role, Christina Applegate means well and tries hard, which isn't enough to make us forget Gwen Verdon, the powerhouse original Charity. Even "There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This," a showstopping number if there ever was one, shines like a 40-watt bulb when it should be 400. As Charity's paramour Oscar, Denis O'Hare gives a wonderful, multifaceted performance, though of course Oscar doesn't get songs--except for the welcome addition of "A Good Impression." While this production is adequate but no match for the original recording, fans will be delighted by the bonus tracks. Backed by a small ensemble, Coleman sings four 1963 demos, including an intimate, delightful "I'm the Bravest Individual." The composer also pairs with Fields for a live version of "Big Spender" recorded in 1972. --Elisabeth VincentelliBroadway & Vocalists Music CDs
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