Another reason to make a new recording of Woman in White

I enjoyed the OLC recording of the Woman in White, particularly since it was recorded live onstage at the opening night.

But I'm really hoping they do a new Broadway cast recording. I think Adam Brazier's voice (he was awesome when I saw it on Nov 11) is much better than his London counter-part, and enjoy Michael Ball better than Crawford. And I think they've made some nice changes to the score & lyrics since it's World Premiere.

BUT - my other reason is that it would be nice to have a full orchestra rather than the synthesizers they use at the theatre (and used on the London recording). Listen to ALW's "The Likes of Us" with a full orchestra - or even "Phantasia's" WIW suite, I think the music would come out with more depth and beauty than it already has...

Jim

if someone starts a petition, i'd be the first to sign up. The Woman in White is fabulous and deserves another recording!

I tried emailing Really Useful Group - never heard back

I emailed Daniel Torres and asked if he had any news, haven't heard back from him (I'm sure he's busy!)

Maybe if other people start emailing Really Useful Group they'll do it!

i don't know how much i would pay to have that new ending recorded on a cd. i also really like how they cut up "i believe my heart" for Broadway. i also love michael ball's count fosco. if they could do a live recording that would be even more amazing. but i'll take anything at this point. i love woman in white.

Hey, I'd rather have an OBC recording than the OLC recording just for Michael Ball.

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I too agree they should make a new recording. However, I can understand why they wouldn't also... but I would definetely support it, this cast is fantastic. Michael just lights up my life at the moment, haha... and Adam is such a joy to listen to.
Overall, comparing Broadway's production to the London recording, there are some harmony and note changes that really enhance the show the songs and should be recorded

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They cut "If Not For Me, For Her"? That's awful! I have the London CD, and Maria is wonderful in that song!

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How did they cut up "I Believe My Heart"?

I couldn't agree more with you. There needs to a recording. All the voices are amazing on the B'WY cast and I am not too thrilled with the London cast. The girls are the same but the men here are much stronger. My mom bought me the London cast and i've only listen a few times because it spoils my memories of Broadway cast.
It's all about the three B's. Ball, Brazier, Bohmer.

Does anyone know if there are any other recordings with Adam Brazier. I can only find "The Likes Of Us" but it's really expensive. Thanks!

Adam was amazing and so was Michael ...but i don't think it's worth it to record it again when all the female leads are the same. I don't know...i would sign the petition...but i wouldn't buy the cd again.

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Michael, Adam and Maria are just outstanding....i also heard that Lisa Brescia is amazing as Marian during matinees....besides she is so sweet! she is super nice to her fans.

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There are three excellent reasons to record the Broadway cast: Michael Ball, Ron Bohmer and Adam Brazier.

Just listened again to the WIW after I had listened to the Likes of Us (the recently released ALW-TR CD for those who don't know) and Adam Brazier definitely deserves to have his performance recorded. I also think Friedman after all she's been through and performing the role on two of the largest stages for theatre (NY and London) sounds much better now than she did on Opening Night in London last year.

But, most importantly, after listening to The Likes of Us recording, what a difference to have a full orchestra. The difference would probably be like listening to the World Premiere Recording and the American Premiere Recordings of Sunset Boulevard - you can't compare the difference.

I hope RUG is paying attention!