Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

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Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/13/06 at 3:52pm

I am fully aware of two recent posts regarding both the funniest musicals and highlighted funniest songs. But, there was a plethora of songs from non-comedies, as well as shows that rely solely on visuals for its comedic value. Now, let's put the whole pakcage together. What are some of the funniest cast recordings of all time? This may also show some people what new editions to update their collection with.

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...And so, there I was at the stage door for "Equus". The enthused avalanche of "Harry Potter" fans was literally pushing me into the barricades. As I was thrust face-first into Daniel Radcliffe's hat, I suddenly felt the thumb of a lanky gentleman behind me pressing firmly into my back. It was then that I realized that both of his hands had Playbills, and that both arms were outstretched in front of me...

Updated On: 7/13/06 at 03:52 PM

#2

re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/13/06 at 6:57pm

The obvious:

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Spamalot
Avenue Q

I think the humor really comes through the songs and I often find myself laughing out loud.

#3

re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/13/06 at 7:05pm

The Mad Show.

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re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/13/06 at 8:25pm

Australian musical "Joe Starts Again"
Track 11: "I Shave My Balls".

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re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/13/06 at 8:32pm

Avenue Q
The Wedding Singer
DRS
The Producers
Once Upon A Mattress
Urinetown
Bounce (certain songs)
A Funny Thing happened on the way to the Forum

many more

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re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/13/06 at 8:37pm

to ad on to the list:


The Full Monty



......that's all I can think of now!

#7

re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/13/06 at 8:40pm

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
-especially Ruprecht(fresh shaved testicles on Christmas day), The Miracle (Grandma?) and Ruffhousin' Mit Shuffhausen
Avenue Q
-especially Schadenfreude, You can be as loud as you want, money song

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#8

re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/13/06 at 8:42pm

OOO! The Full Monty!

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re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/13/06 at 8:42pm

agreed, The Full Monty.

#10

re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/13/06 at 8:51pm

The Robber Bridegroom
On The Twentieth Century
Oh, Brother

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re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/13/06 at 10:27pm

The "Little Me" Broadway Revival with Martin Short. It is the FUNNIEST out of the 124 recordings I own.

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#12

re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/14/06 at 3:45am

Debbie Does Dallas
Altar Boyz
Musical of Musicals: The Musical
Urinetown

The Mad Show, that's a great one, TomMonster. Same with Little Me, rclocalz.

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#13

re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/14/06 at 11:00am

I think the Drowsy Chapeone is very funny to listen to. I love Georgia Engel on the recording. I also agree with Avenue Q and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

#14

re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/14/06 at 12:01pm

Bat Boy
Reefer Madness

Very few on the board every mention When Pigs Fly. Find a copy if you've never heard it. HILARIOUS!!

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re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/14/06 at 12:01pm

Bat Boy
Reefer Madness

Very few on the board every mention When Pigs Fly. Find a copy if you've never heard it. HILARIOUS!!

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re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/14/06 at 12:05pm

Because I just got it and it kept a suprising amount of what made the show so special, I have to mention [title of show].

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re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/14/06 at 2:02pm

I did a literal spit take the first time I listened to DROWSY CHAPERONE and Aldolfo said "Whaaaaat?"

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#18

re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/14/06 at 2:06pm

Cast recordings generally don't make me laugh...

But, in recent memory, hearing Beth Leavel say "Antarctica...oh, please" definitely put a smile on my face - as do most of the lyrics in that song - specifically the ones that refer to her finally leaving the bar, and seeing the morning sun.

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re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/14/06 at 2:13pm

Avenue Q- by far

The Drowsy Chaperone (Bride's Lament deserves this title all by itself)

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#20

re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/14/06 at 8:36pm

The Drowsy Chaperone and [title of show]

#21

re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh

Posted: 7/14/06 at 8:40pm

Everything that has been said, plus Kiss Me, Kate has some really funny songs.