First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
#1First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/28/15 at 4:16am
What a deliriously fantastic recording!
The show sounds a blast!
#2First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/28/15 at 8:46am
Very rarely to I purchase cast recordings any more, but I will definitely be getting this one. Kristen's Veronique is thrilling!
#2First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/28/15 at 8:53am
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#3First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/28/15 at 8:59am
#4First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/28/15 at 9:54amThis sounds wonderful. Can't wait to have the full version of "Babbette."
#5First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/28/15 at 9:56am
And I'm so happy to have the missing verse of the opening number on disc.
Plus all the versions of "I Have Written A Play".
#6First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/28/15 at 9:58amI do wish the orchestra had been filled out a bit more for the recording, though.
#7First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/28/15 at 10:07am
I agree with Kad, but beyond that, it sounds lovely. Loved what we heard of Babbette and Veronique.
#8First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/28/15 at 10:22am
Makes me wish the show would extend. I would love to see it again, even if Kristen is not available. Wonder how Megan Hilty would be as Lily Garland.
#9First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/28/15 at 2:39pm
Kad, the track I'm listening to of Babette (which includes a prelude called Max Jacobs) is 7 minutes and 49 seconds, I think that might be the whole thing.
#10First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/28/15 at 3:32pm
LOVE THIS. And love that they included some dialogue. I was clueless years ago when I listened to the OBC on what was going on, haha.
#11First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/28/15 at 3:38pm
I adore that they have the scene when Oscar climbs in the window. That was so hilarious.
This is one of my favorite scores.
I always just assumed that most musical lovers also loved it.
I was so surprised during previews that it was one of things people liked least, or even outright disliked.
I am delighted to have a new recording (even with a pared down orchestra)!
#12First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/28/15 at 4:34pm
^I loved that part as well! My mom CRACKED up and she is one tough audience.
#13First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/28/15 at 7:35pm
I've listened to the OBC about twenty times in the past two months and I swear, the new recording, in the Mildred beginning of Veronique, "Pardon me...."
that is Madeline Kahn's voice, and don't let anyone tell you differently.
But elsewhere, I think that KC's stronger and more agile voice stands out.
#14First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/28/15 at 8:39pm
^ Not sure if you're serious, but what you hear on these tracks is exactly what Kristen delivered live onstage the night we saw the show.
For those who haven't seen the revival yet, wait till you hear what Kristen does with "Never"!!! That number in Cheno's hands is as great a showstopper as was ever created onstage. The applause would NOT die down when she finished her last note. It's a moment in the theater I'll treasure forever.
Listening to these tracks, even doubters will understand why the Tony should be hers.
ScottyDoesn'tKnow2
Broadway Legend Joined: 1/22/14
#15First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/28/15 at 8:42pm
She is simply amazing on these tracks. I cannot wait to have the full album. I know Peter Gallagher got so-so reviews here, but I really like his renditions of his songs. I seriously enjoyed his performance and thought it complimented Chenoweth's perfectly.
ebontoyan
Broadway Star Joined: 9/22/14
#16First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/28/15 at 8:54pm
I loved the OBCR but I love this one better!!! OTTC is my most fave show of 2015. By June I will have seen this show 3x!!
theatreguy12
Broadway Star Joined: 4/20/15
#17First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/28/15 at 9:07pm
Agreed, Someone!
Seeing this show was the highlight of my recent visit to the city. All the nominees are hugely talented.
If the award were to go to Chita, I wouldn't be disappointed. She is a goddess, and I loved her performance too.
But Chenoweth has had this role in her sights for decades. And she delivers.
Talk about grueling lyrics and dialogue. Rapid fire. Requiring great timing. And she's got it all. Whether she's speaking a line, or delivering it in song.
#18First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/29/15 at 3:05am
Wow it sounds amazing! Gallagher actually sounds pretty solid, and dare I say the reduced orchestration isn't really that detracting. Cheno sounds hand in glove in the best possible way.
Still not sure if I'll be purchasing the new recording though. I love the original so much but this really does sound top notch and the extra material is hard to pass up.
#19First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/29/15 at 6:11pm
Wonderful. I've never been a huge Kristin fan, but she sounds amazing and you cannot deny her flexibility. I love her "Veronique." That orchestration is gorgeous! Can't wait for the cast recording.
theatreguy12
Broadway Star Joined: 4/20/15
#20First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/29/15 at 8:36pm
Listening to this again brings back great memories from that evening in the theater a few short weeks ago.
And it solidifies my belief that she really should win.
Not just because I liked the show so much, but because of the sheer complexity of her character. Not only in the dialogue, but in her musical performances as well.
I just love Chita, and if she were to win, I'd be happy too. But I do believe Chenoweth deserves it. A standout performance.
Out of context, the songs might sound a little strange. But if you see the show and how they play out within the context of the show, it was a great musical.
#21First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 4/29/15 at 10:58pm
I haven't seen the other performances and won't hazzard a comparison. But I do love the way KC extends the joke of Mildred Plotka suddenly becoming "French" throughout all of of "Veronique" and is still letting bits of Plotka slip out in "Babbette."
That's acting, not just singing (which the lady also does very, very well).
Fan123
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/30/08
#22First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 5/25/15 at 3:45am
The full album is now available on (free) Spotify.
#23First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 5/25/15 at 10:37am
I don't think this album will supplant the original recording for me (which i have both on CD and vinyl), but it is very well-done. These versions of "Babbette," "Never," and "I've Got It All," will certainly be added to my Broadway playlist.
#24First Listen To ON THE TWENTIETH CENTURY Broadway Revival Cast Recording
Posted: 5/25/15 at 10:58pm
My biggest problem with the recording is that while I'm listening to it being performed, I want to see it being performed. When I look up at my computer screen it is just dark.
When you listen to a whole album on Spotify, then you don't purchase the CD, and the artists (Taylor Swift) receive only a fraction of what they would have received for a sold CD.
Pandora already pays fully half of its annual revenue to the artists and their record labels. So, even though Pandora is the most popular streamer with the most loyal listeners, they can't turn a profit, or at least a meaningful profit. And the agency administering the royalty collection, SoundExchange, wants still more from them.
But don't worry because Congress is supposed to take up this royalty payment problem later this year. Then it will take four years of debate before its solution becomes law and the President agrees.
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