ITW Cast Recordings?
ITW Cast Recordings?
#0ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 10:55amHey, I just ot the Into the Woods DVD from my library, and I love it. But anyway, my question is, which cast recording is better? The OBC or the revival?
#1re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 10:57amThe OBC! The only thing the revival has going for it in my opinion is Laura Benanti as Cinderella. Other than that though the OBC is a million and one times better.
#3re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 10:59am
Yes. I'd agree that the OBC is much better. (plus Bernadette is on there)
bare_nakedlady
Broadway Star Joined: 5/9/05
#4re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 10:59amAnother vote for OBC
#5re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 11:00am
Get the OBC. It is great. A remaster is on the way but keeps being delayed.
I loath the Revival. THere are some who love it like their own child, but I can't stand it. There are some odd lyric changes (I hate the changes to Last Midnight) and some of the cast is awful. Vanessa Williams, who I love on the SPider Woman cd, is awful here.
#6re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 11:46amI'm probably alone here, but I really like the OLC. Maybe not above the OBC, but it runs pretty close (maybe it helps that that's the production I saw), and with a cast of actor-singers, it has a greater sense of theatricality than the original cast. And the orchestrations seem just that little bit clearer and crisper as well...
#7re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 11:48amI too despised the Revival recording. The OBC is the only way to go.
#8re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 11:49amOBC. As someone else said, the only thing the revival has going for it is Laura Benanti.
#9re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 11:50am
Also, though this isn't about the cast recording specifically, here is a recent thread about the two productions that you might find helpful:
https://forum.broadwayworld.com/readmessage.cfm?boardname=bway&thread=864846#1356355
Updated On: 9/5/05 at 11:50 AM
#10re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 11:54amI reccomend the OBC, I apologize in advance for Chip Zein's AWFUL performance.
#11re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 12:07pmBernadette (Obc) vs Vanessa Williams (Revival) What do you think?
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#12re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 12:13pm
I personally don't think you'll have any problems with Chip Zien's performance either. I think he's fine on the recording.
Another solution would be to get the London Cast Recording and buy the wonderful Into the Woods DVD of the OBC:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00001PE59/qid=1125936795/sr=8-2/ref=pd_bbs_2/103-7187905-6449451?v=glance&s=dvd&n=507846
Updated On: 9/5/05 at 12:13 PM
#13re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 12:14pmTrue, Chip Zien is awful. And I don't particularly like Danielle Ferland, but she's a lot better than Molly Ephraim.
#14re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 12:19pmOBC -run FAR AWAY from the revival. Vanessa Williams hurts me inside.
#15re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 12:35pm
And I know you didn't ask this... but I totally recommend the Godspell revival over the original.
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#16re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 8:22pm
My first intro to ITW was the revival recording and I love it. I like Vanessa Williams alot more than I thought I would and I adore Laura Benanti. That being said, I watch the OBC dvd freakishly often. I'm listening to the revival right now and am going to watch the dvd in a few. 
I've been waiting far too long for the remastered OBC recording. Feb. 14th. Argh!! Buy both! 
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Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/05
#17re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 8:47pmHands down OBC!
#18re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 8:58pmobc = perfect cast
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#19re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 9:06pmI love the OBC, esp. Danielle Ferland. Joanna Gleason and Bernadette Peters make this a must buy!
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#20re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 9:13pm
OBC hands down. I don't know what the actress who's playing the Baker's Wife on the new recording thinks she is doing, but it isn't right. I can't stand her. I don't remember her name, but she was pretty awful.
Plus, Bernadette is on the OBC. Thats reason enough to buy it.
#21re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 9:37pm
Thanks you! I have gotten the OBC vdieo from my library, and I love it, and I think I will get the OBC CD.
BTW, I liked Chip Zien's performance.
#22re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 9:42pm
Kerry O'Malley played the Baker's Wife in the revival. I didn't see the revival so I can't judge her performance but I think her voice is pretty. I love her "it justifies the bean!" Still listening to the revival.
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Broadway Legend Joined: 5/22/05
#23re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 9:47pm
broadwaybetty best me to it.
Even though I love both recordings (I think Williams is alright...), I'd recommend the OBC. Bernie, Gleason, and the orchestrations make it a must-buy. =)
#24re: ITW Cast Recordings?
Posted: 9/5/05 at 9:53pmOBC no doubt!!!!!
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