ITW Cast Recordings?

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ITW Cast Recordings?

Posted: 9/5/05 at 10:55am

Hey, 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?

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#2

re: ITW Cast Recordings?

Posted: 9/5/05 at 10:57am

The 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.

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Posted: 9/5/05 at 10:58am

OBC

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Posted: 9/5/05 at 10:59am

Yes. I'd agree that the OBC is much better. (plus Bernadette is on there)

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Posted: 9/5/05 at 10:59am

Another vote for OBC

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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.

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re: ITW Cast Recordings?

Posted: 9/5/05 at 11:46am

I'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...

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Posted: 9/5/05 at 11:48am

I too despised the Revival recording. The OBC is the only way to go.

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Posted: 9/5/05 at 11:49am

OBC. As someone else said, the only thing the revival has going for it is Laura Benanti.

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re: 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

#11

re: ITW Cast Recordings?

Posted: 9/5/05 at 11:54am

I reccomend the OBC, I apologize in advance for Chip Zein's AWFUL performance.

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Posted: 9/5/05 at 12:07pm

Bernadette (Obc) vs Vanessa Williams (Revival) What do you think?

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re: 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

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Posted: 9/5/05 at 12:14pm

True, Chip Zien is awful. And I don't particularly like Danielle Ferland, but she's a lot better than Molly Ephraim.

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Posted: 9/5/05 at 12:19pm

OBC -run FAR AWAY from the revival. Vanessa Williams hurts me inside.

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re: 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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Updated On: 9/5/05 at 12:35 PM

#17

re: 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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Posted: 9/5/05 at 8:47pm

Hands down OBC!

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Posted: 9/5/05 at 8:58pm

obc = perfect cast

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#20

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Posted: 9/5/05 at 9:06pm

I love the OBC, esp. Danielle Ferland. Joanna Gleason and Bernadette Peters make this a must buy!

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#21

re: 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.

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#22

re: 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.

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#23

re: 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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#24

re: 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. =)

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Updated On: 9/5/05 at 09:47 PM

#25

re: ITW Cast Recordings?

Posted: 9/5/05 at 9:53pm

OBC no doubt!!!!!

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