I have been sitting here for a good 15 minutes trying to think of musicals in which I prefer a revival cast over the OBC, but I just can't think of one. In a sense, I prefer Angela Lansbury's
Gypsy - BUT, only because I prefer Angela's interpretation of the songs to Ethel Merman's, and not because I think Angela is any better in general than Merman. (I also like the orchestrations on the Merman recording better.)
Someone mentioned liking the revival of
Chicago more... granted, it is more complete, and I love Ann Reinking, but the voice makes me want to stab myself in the eye. Every time she says, "I'm gonna get me... A WHOOOOOOLE BUNCH OF BOYYYYYYYYS" I want to go cower in a corner. I will take Gwen's Roxie Hart over hers ANY DAY.
Ashley
