I need a new cast recording. Anyone willing to help me out? — Page 2

Evita is, in my opinion, the best Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, and I think it has a great score. Whether you'll like it or not does sort of hinge on how you feel about Patti LuPone, though. She's a bit... shouty. But I never liked her at all, and then I got the Evita cast recording, and I couldn't stop listening to it. She gave me chills, even though her voice isn't exactly 'pretty' on a lot of the songs. There is also some strong innuendo/language, just so you know.

Another show I recommend, though it's a fairly recent one, is Assassins. It seems like you like Sondheim shows, and Assassins has a great score and a very intriguing concept. This one has EXTREMELY strong language on several tracks, though, especially if you get the Broadway cast recording (as opposed to Original Broadway cast.)

Personally, my favorite 'classic' shows are Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, and Peter Pan.

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Updated On: 8/16/09 at 05:26 PM

I would say Ragtime and Titanic. Ragtime is just fantastic (and I also got hooked through that very song) and Titanic is goooorgeous.

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If you're going to expand your list, I'd choose from these:

"Show Boat," "Pal Joey," "Oklahoma," Kiss Me, Kate," "Guys and Dolls," "My Fair Lady," "West Side Story," "Hello, Dolly," and then go from there.

Believe me, these are all far superior to the shows on your list.

Is there much difference between the recordings of both the "West Side Story" & A "Chorus Line" revival and Original? Because I have both revivals and really like them. I wish I had liked the productions though.

Also which "Guys and Dolls" recording is best?

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Updated On: 8/17/09 at 10:03 AM

The best "Guys and Dolls" recording is the original Broadway cast.

Id say Company and Ragtime. Company has a definitve performance from the amazing Raul Esparza (Tony or Not it was a masterful performance) and Ragtime is considered by myself and many others to be a masterpiece and has some of the most beautiful music with a wonderful cast.

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Omg ragtime is amazing. I promise you nearly all of the songs are of the same caliber as Daddy's Son. Don't pass Ragtime up.