Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#0
Posted: 10/14/05 at 4:04pm
Sorry to bring this up again....but I heard yesterday AGAIN that there was a release date for the OBCR. Rumors on this have been so crazy back and forth, does anyone have any definitive information?
Thanks!
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#1
Posted: 10/14/05 at 4:06pmIt's not the OBC. It's the American release of the OLC.
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#2
Posted: 10/14/05 at 4:18pmoh ok..thanks for the info. I thought that's probably what it was, but ya never know!
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#3
Posted: 10/14/05 at 4:19pm
i wrote to broadwayworld.com's cd Reviewer Jose Valdez. this is that he e-mailed me back:
Nicole, (that's me)
The original Broadway cast recording of Chitty is Scheduled to be released on 11/08/05, by Sony Records.The London cast is already released and is available through Amazon.com.
there's notm much more information available at this time on the broadway recording.
hope that helps you.
Jose
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#4
Posted: 10/14/05 at 4:23pmI thought we established that it's the US/Canada release of the OLCR? Then it won't be categorized as an import.
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#5
Posted: 10/14/05 at 4:26pm
Hate to burst your bubble, Nicole, but Jose is wrong in this case. The Original London Cast Recording that has been readily available in the US for the past few years is still considered an import. This is the OFFICIAL release of the London recording in the US. The Broadway cast has never been (and probably will never be) recorded.
A lot of people have been confused by this. A similar situation happened a few years ago with MAMMA MIA, when they released the London recording here but said it was the OBCR.
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#6
Posted: 10/14/05 at 4:28pmAmazon.com has a listing for an Original Broadway Cast recording of Chitty to be released Nov 8th.
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#7
Posted: 10/14/05 at 4:29pm
see how crazy this is? It's truly maddening that we can't get a straight answer. I heard from a source that said the show was not expected to be a hit, therefore no one wanted to spend the money on a OBC recording. But now, apparently because it is a hit they will record it. this is nuts!!! but I'm still holding out for a miracle...lol
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#8
Posted: 10/14/05 at 4:30pm
Amazon's wrong.
The show hasn't been recorded.
A hit? It's probably closing soon. 
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#9
Posted: 10/14/05 at 4:43pmit says it on amazon.com that it's comming out or not? i am very conused. i hear one thing and i hear someting else. i am very very conused. anyone else conused like me????
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#10
Posted: 10/14/05 at 4:45pmAmazon lists it -- incorrectly -- as the Broadway Cast Recording.
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#11
Posted: 10/14/05 at 4:46pmIt seems doubtful that Amazon.com would be taking orders for a CD that hasn't been recorded (i.e. with the Original BROADWAY cast).
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#12
Posted: 10/14/05 at 4:47pmI'm terribly conused too, just so darned conused...
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#13
Posted: 10/14/05 at 4:47pm
Amazon is wrong.
There is no Broadway Cast Recording coming out. It has not been recorded. Several people have asked actual cast members, and everyone has said it isn't bein recorded.
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#15
Posted: 10/14/05 at 4:52pmthere's nothing confusing about it. the CD being released on November 8th is the US/Canada release of the original London cast recording. had the Broadway cast gone into the studio to record we would have known about it long before the CD had a release date... Amazon and other sites have the US release of OLCR listed incorrectly. the end.
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#16
Posted: 10/14/05 at 4:52pmThey're taking orders for the CD because the CD they're releasing exists -- it's just not what they're listing it as.
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#18
Posted: 10/14/05 at 6:36pmAt first, I had no desire to see this. But since hearing the OLC and seeing the clips from the Broadway production, I now do. What I don't understand is, What exactly seems to be wrong with this show, The music and the clips look so absolutely enchanting as the film, even has the film feeling. Anyone?
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#19
Posted: 10/14/05 at 6:41pm
I think the show's strength and weakness is that its aimed at kids - while it accomplishes its goal perfectly, I could see the arguement that it is geared too much to kids. I went into the show with the mentality of an 8 year old. I loved every minute. Some people just aren't willing to do that.
Plus, the weekly operating costs are astronomical. Put a huge cast in a show with a huge mechanical prop with big sets and lots of costumes, and you have a disaster waiting to happen.
Broadway Star Joined: 5/10/04
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#20
Posted: 10/14/05 at 6:47pminfo on Amazon is always sketchy until the CD is actually released...if you trust amazon then Dessa Rose was on Broadway.
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#21
Posted: 10/14/05 at 7:04pmThat was a perfect answer Timote316, You should be doing the reviews for some major publication. I salute you - You answered in perfect fashion. Kudos to you.
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#22
Posted: 10/14/05 at 7:05pmExactly. I think it's accomplishing its goal just fine, but that's not a goal that everybody likes.
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#23
Posted: 10/14/05 at 7:33pm
Hardly major publication, jimmirae, but thank you for the compliment 
Updated On: 10/14/05 at 07:33 PM
re: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang OBC#24
Posted: 10/14/05 at 9:36pmI just thought it well done how you answered my question so precise and well said, to the point. I was RIGHT THERE with your thought and was satisfied. It isn't easy getting any such answers, on these boards or otherwise. I like your idiom! And, You are most welcome. "Write On" :)
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