Bright Lights Big City — Page 2

I've only been able to listen to a few if the tracks--but so far and it is AWESOME. There is a booklet with lyrics so you can follow the story--and it has gorgeous pictures.

Jamie is very caught up in the party/promiscuity/drug culture of the 80s. The story is a week in his life. His wife has left him, his mother has died and he's trying to reconnect with his brother. He dreamed of being a novelist and has to work as a fact checker for a magazine. He parties to forget...uses drugs to "feel". Some of lyrics are harsh and very common to that kind of subculture.

Yet, Patrick's tenor is so wonderful. He can rock...he can be wistful. He really sounds grand. The music is 80s rock style. So...it is different from Raoul/and ALW's music but that voice--it is definitely our Patrick.

The other cast members are incredibly fabulous, too--including Christine Ebersole, Eden Espinosa, Sherri Rene Scott, Gavin Creel and Jesse L. Martin (currently of "Law & Order)

JUST FYI: If you want to get an idea of the story, rent the movie that starred Michael J. Fox. The movie and this musical are based on the book.

Makes you wonder how some folks survived that kind of lifestyle--and helps you see why many didn't.

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Sharon Leal plays Amanda on CD and in my opinion is the best Amanda so far..

OK SERIOUSLY - I PREORDERD THE FIRST DAY THAT I COULD IT'S SAT AND STILL NO CD WTF!

hopefully it will be here tomorrow -

Individual pre-orders for BLBC have begun to be shipped, as some of you already know.

The retail on-sale/release date is indeed June 21st.

The BWW.com review will be published to coincide with the release date.

José

please don't TEASE JIMBO - can you post the play list (taps foot still waiting for his cd to arrive)

Okay. I'm in Reading, PA and STILL have not gotten the cd.

What the heck?

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I think I'm in love... This CD is amazing. So much vocal talent, Patrick Wilson especially. My favorite track might have to be 21. Camera Wall, as Patrick is wonderful here, but then again, I absolutely love anything with Gavin Creel.

And I can't forget the music and lyrics... I wish I could have seen a performance of this!

This CD will be stuck in my CD player for a long while I'm afraid.

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I finally got my CD!! I've been listening it to ALL NIGHT - It's just as wonderful as it was when I saw it NYTW. I must say I did prefer Mya's voice to Sharon's but oh well - Jesse is fantastic both and he and Norm Lewis Tie for Ted. Sherie is fabulous . ..and Patrick what can I say . .wonderful and I LOVE - LOVE GAVIN :)

So when can we see this staged agian? - damn I'll even put up money as an investor .. .SIGN ME UP

thrilled you love the BLBC CD!
keep up the good listening
love Goodman x

*pat pat*
Here, have a glass of water and don't freak out *too* much now. We don't want any injuries.

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Of course I care. That's why I gave you the water; so you don't pass out. :-P

Hello Mr. Goodman! I haven't gotten to listen to the CD quite as much as some of the others around here, but I'm liking most of what I hear so far. I should probably check out a synopsis, heh. Anyway, nice to have you here!

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