Favorite Overtures- Page 3

[CockeyedOptimist2]

Posted: 9/19/10 at 1:11pm

Bless you, uncageg! I never knew about this site and am delighted to find a "Rodgers and Hammerstein" radio station.

[uncageg]

Posted: 9/19/10 at 1:32pm

It has been around for a while and they expanded their stations over time. I listen to the Sondheim station a lot. For general listening I prefer BWW's station but for specific listening, I love AccuRadio. I also like that you can listen to music from certain time periods. They don't take requests though.

Updated On: 9/19/10 at 01:32 PM

[aasjb4ever]

Posted: 9/19/10 at 1:34pm

Finian's Rainbow
South Pacific
Gypsy
(Do Ent'ractes count? if so then) Ragtime
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

[uncageg]

Posted: 9/19/10 at 1:43pm

CO2, they also mix in movie versions and concert versions. I also just noticed they have a "Wide Playlist" channel that includes more obscure stuff.

Updated On: 9/19/10 at 01:43 PM

[bwaymizfit2]

Posted: 9/19/10 at 4:27pm

I certainly agree with all the more obvious choices already listed. However, one of my personal favorites (if we're including entr'actes) is the entr'acte from The Scarlet Pimpernel. Say what you want about especially the later versions of the show (and I'll agree with you), but I just LOVE the entr'acte, especially the trombone counterpoint at the end.

[SondheimFan5]

Posted: 9/19/10 at 4:52pm

Gypsy
Follies
My Fair Lady
The Producers (CD version)
42nd Street
NO No Nanette
Chicago

I also love the Jerry Herman's Broadway overture (or "the Showtunes")

[onedaymore]

Posted: 9/19/10 at 11:43pm

South Pacific by far.

[TimesSquared]

Posted: 9/20/10 at 2:45am

frontrowcentre, I'm with you on Bells Are Ringing—I adore that overture! (I'm so glad the show is getting another shot at Encores after that blasted revival ten years ago. Do it right this time!)
Just listened today to the overture of the 1971 revival of No, No, Nanette after many, many years. Wow. It's wonderful! Give it a listen if you haven't lately.

[binau]

Posted: 9/20/10 at 3:40am

Is there no love for the Show Boat overture? I've only have one recording (The 1988 3 CD EMI) but was hooked the first time I [recently] heard it.

[mallardo]

Posted: 9/20/10 at 8:43am

What was the last NEW show to have a great overture? All I can think of is Light in the Piazza - which is one of the greatest.

[LegallyBroadway2]

Posted: 9/27/10 at 2:15am

Light in the Pizza is so beautiful.

but, I am in love with Legally Blonde's overture. It is sooo sweet, and the lead into Omigod You Guys is just adorable!

Dirty Rotten and Sweet Charity also are some of my favorites..

and although it isn't an overture, Next to Normal's prelude always gives me a shiver.

[TimesSquared]

Posted: 9/28/10 at 12:27am

I have all my overtures in one mood-improving playlist. It never fails.

Has anyone mentioned the Gershwin overtures?
Girl Crazy
Oh, Kay!
Funny Face
Of Thee I Sing
Strike up the Band

They are just thrilling to listen to!


(Tazber, that National Symphony Orchestra collection sounds wonderful. Thanks for posting it. I'm downloading it now.)

[TimesSquared]

Posted: 9/28/10 at 12:30am

How could I forget Promises, Promises?

I think it might be my all time favorite.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 9/28/10 at 12:39am

^ I agree! Promises Promises has an incredible overture. I also like the Love Never Dies overture.

[willep]

Posted: 9/28/10 at 1:13am

I really like the Curtains overture.

[Jyn326]

Posted: 9/28/10 at 7:50am

I saw Idina Menzel at the Cincinnati Music Hall on Sunday. Before she performed, the Cincinnati Pops played several selections from Broadway musicals. I was very excited when they played the West Side Story overture. It was fantastic.

[FrontRowCenter2]

Posted: 9/28/10 at 8:12am

High Spirits
Dear World
Gypsy
Sugar

[TimesSquared]

Posted: 9/28/10 at 9:39pm

Thank you uncageg!
AccuRadio's Broadway Overtures Channel is truly wonderful.