Bells Are Ringing Recording?

[CockeyedOptimist2]

Posted: 11/17/10 at 1:14am

Hello! I'm ordering some more cds and am betting that after I see Bells Are Ringing on Thursday I'm going to want the cast recording for it. I already know I love "Just in Time" and "The Party's Over." I've been reading some reviews on Amazon with lots of people unimpressed with Sydney Chaplin's voice on the OBCR. I know Dean Martin's voice is great and would consider getting the movie soundtrack instead. I think some of the songs are different. Are there any can't-miss songs on the OBCR that aren't on the Soundtrack? I'd love to hear opinions on either of these recordings and any others out there. Thanks!

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 11/17/10 at 3:11am

My favorite is the revival recording with Faith Prince and Marc Kudisch, but after seeing the Encores! rehearsal footage I sort of wish there was a recording with Will Chase.

[CockeyedOptimist2]

Posted: 11/17/10 at 8:56am

^ and Kelli O'Hara! Broadway revival, please?

Thanks for the suggestion- I'll look into the revival as well.

[frontrowcentre2]

Posted: 11/17/10 at 10:22am

The movie soundtrack drops several songs, but the ones I would not want to miss are "Long before I Knew You" and "Mu Cha Cha." Chaplin's voice isn't great -he's a bit of a groaner - but I find him tolerable.


If budget permits get both the OBC and OST.