Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh
Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh
#0Funniest 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.
...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
#1re: 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.
#2re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh
Posted: 7/13/06 at 7:05pmThe Mad Show.
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"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana." GMarx
#3re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh
Posted: 7/13/06 at 8:25pm
Australian musical "Joe Starts Again"
Track 11: "I Shave My Balls".
NathanLaneStalker
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#4re: 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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#5re: 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!
#6re: 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
Happy...Everything!
Kaye Thompson
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#7re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh
Posted: 7/13/06 at 8:42pmOOO! The Full Monty!
"I'm tellin' you, the only times I really feel the presence of God are when I'm having sex and during a great Broadway musical." - Nathan Lane - Jeffrey
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Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
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#9re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh
Posted: 7/13/06 at 8:51pm
The Robber Bridegroom
On The Twentieth Century
Oh, Brother
#10re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh
Posted: 7/13/06 at 10:27pmThe "Little Me" Broadway Revival with Martin Short. It is the FUNNIEST out of the 124 recordings I own.
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#11re: 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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#12re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh
Posted: 7/14/06 at 11:00amI 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.
#13re: 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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#14re: 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!!
"Do you know ChrisLovesShows?" "Yes. Why, yes he does!"
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Broadway Legend Joined: 3/23/06
#15re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh
Posted: 7/14/06 at 12:05pmBecause 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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#16re: 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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#17re: 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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#18re: 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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#19re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh
Posted: 7/14/06 at 8:36pmThe Drowsy Chaperone and [title of show]
bwaylvsong
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/28/05
#20re: Funniest Cast Recordings: Make Me Laugh
Posted: 7/14/06 at 8:40pmEverything that has been said, plus Kiss Me, Kate has some really funny songs.
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