Yes, the first "cast" album of the score was a Columbia studio cast recording made in 1951 starring Mary Martin. By that I mean she takes all the good numbers for herself (regardless of which character sings the song in the show) and leaves the supporting cast handle the rest. It's a pleasant album but not terribly theatrical.
In 1991 Nonesuch released a note-complete CD that tried to replicate what first-nighteres heard (orchestrations, performances etc.) and it is much much better and come packed with a thick booklet full of fascinating info about the production.
GIRL CRAZY CD
Cast albums are NOT "soundtracks."
Live theatre does not use a "soundtrack." If it did, it wouldn't be live theatre!
I host a weekly one-hour radio program featuring cast album selections as well as songs by cabaret, jazz and theatre artists. The program, FRONT ROW CENTRE is heard Sundays 9 to 10 am and also Saturdays from 8 to 9 am (eastern times) on www.proudfm.com
Updated On: 11/15/08 at 05:56 PM
