Big River Cast Recording

Does anyone have the cast recording of Big River from 1986 or whatever date it was? Is it worth getting. I'm disappointed that the newest production didn't make some kind of CD, but is the older one any good?

I've never seen the show, but I've enjoyed the numbers I've heard or scene, and I was thinking about buying the CD. Any opinions?

It's an excellent recording and quite addictive. When I first got it, I listened to it constantly and later, performed in the chorus of a local production. One of the most fun experiences I ever had on stage.

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Cool. Maybe I'll pick it up one of these days.

Leavin's Not the Only Way to Go is one of my all-time favorite musical theatre songs. Pretty much every song on there is a gem. Now I'm going to have to break out my CD.

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I really don't know much about Big River. But it looks like I will find out. The tour is coming to the Acadmey of Music.
Michael McElroy treated us to a song from the show at the Kimmel Center as a sample of what's coming to Philly.

He sang beautifully as well as "signed" (sign lang.) the song. What a dynamic performer. I've heard he will do the tour. Based on all this, I am getting interested in Big River.

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Updated On: 4/1/04 at 07:00 PM

Buy it today!

The cast is brilliant - Daniel Jenkins as Huckleberry Finn and Ron Richardson as Jim. The cast also featured John Goodman as Pap Finn, Bob Gunton as The King, Rene Auberjonois as The Duke.

The score is astounding! From Do Ya Wanna Go to Heaven to Gov'ment, to the Reprise of Waitin' for the Light to Shine, it makes you want tap your feet and sing along.

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definitely purchase it. some of the songs get on my nerves the tiniest bit, but the score is terrific, and in my opinion, it's worth purchasing for Patti Cohenour's vocals alone...and Dan Jenkins doens't suck either :)

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AHHHH! I bought the CD and fell in love. This is a GREAT friggen' score. I'm so happy that I went out and bought it. I assumed it was some old crappy show, but the recording is great and the singers are top notch.

The reprise of 'Waitin for the Light to Shine' is so...inspiring! I'd love to see it staged with all those people singing beneath each other, etc. It definitely charges you up. I also love 'A World Apart' (I think that's the name).

I was so inspired, that I stopped at a store in NYC (while going to see John Tartaglia's Ars Nova Show) and picked up the sheet music for the show as well. I can't wait to start singing it.

I need to play Huck somewhere, somehow. I just need to increase my range a tad and I'll be there. Thanks for all the good comments that helped me to decide to buy this great recording! Hooray for Big River!!

I had heard that they were thinking of recording BIG RIVERS revival for pbs. I guess it never happened.

I also really wish they would make a recording of the new cast. I hope Michael wins for Best Featured Actor..he was truly brilliant! I can't wait to see it again once the tour goes up. The revival deserves some kind of memorabilia!

Ya know what I think is strange?
I pretty much despise modern country music,
but I LOVE musicals with a Country/Bluegrass edge!

Violet/Floyd Collins/Big River...

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Huck is my new dream role, along with Seymour in LSOH. Two different characters, but still fun.