I just got my Little Mermaid and Xanadu recordings

[brettystar]

Posted: 4/19/08 at 10:11pm

I have just listened to The Little Mermaid and Xanadu OCRs. I am seeing both of these shows next month.

Xanadu seems like it will be a lot of fun, although I am not blown away by the recording.

The Little Mermaid - my Lord how long is this show?? The recording seems to go on forever... I am looking forward to this despite the mixed word of mouth as it sounds like typical Disney.

[maya5892]

Posted: 4/19/08 at 10:14pm

TLM runs 2 hours and 30 minutes

[greybaby231]

Posted: 4/19/08 at 10:15pm

You must detach yourself from the fact that TLM is a broadway show. If you go in thinking "broadway" you will come out going "wtf? I just wasted 3 hours of my life."

[lakezurich]

Posted: 4/19/08 at 10:15pm

the Xanadu recording is not the best quality, but the show is GREAT!

[greybaby231]

Posted: 4/19/08 at 10:16pm

Now, Xanadu is thoroughly enjoyable. =]

[maya5892]

Posted: 4/19/08 at 10:17pm

Yes, TLM is more like a theme-park attraction. It's entertaining, but the production itself belongs in Disney World. The actual talent in the show is amazing, though.

[brettystar]

Posted: 4/19/08 at 10:21pm

"You must detach yourself from the fact that TLM is a broadway show. If you go in thinking "broadway" you will come out going "wtf? I just wasted 3 hours of my life."

My expectations are not high for this show. However after hearing the recording and seeing photos I can't see why this has been received as poorly as it has.

I debated whether I should include it in my schedule but in the end I decided I had to or else I would never know.

[greybaby231]

Posted: 4/19/08 at 10:23pm

not saying it isn't an enjoyable show. you just can't expect it to be a broadway show. Like Maya said, it looks like it belongs in Disney World. It's definitely worth it, though, to see Sherie Rene Scott sing Poor Unfortunate Souls.=]

[maya5892]

Posted: 4/19/08 at 10:27pm

"It's definitely worth it, though, to see Sherie Rene Scott sing Poor Unfortunate Souls.=]
"

umYES! Haha. Also, "I Want the Good TImes Back" was great.

[brettystar]

Posted: 4/19/08 at 10:32pm

lakezurich - I am hoping you are right. From what I have heard and from what I have seen,Xanadu will be a great experience. I don't think the recording does the cast justice though. In some parts Kerry Butler sounds strained and I have heard her sing much better than this.

greybaby231 - I am very much looking for to seeing Sherie. I hope that she is not absent when I go, as she sounds quite fabulous. She still remains faithful in her vocal performance to the film, yet she clearly brings her own sound to the role.

Updated On: 4/19/08 at 10:32 PM

[sally1112]

Posted: 4/19/08 at 10:42pm

I also got these at the same time. I love them both, Xanadu is better, but TLM has Sherie Rene.


Updated On: 4/19/08 at 10:42 PM