MATILDA Original Broadway Cast Recording coming in October...why?

[aasjb4ever]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 10:51am

I mean good for the actors getting that extra paycheck but that seems like a massive waste of money...
http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/MATILDA-Original-Broadway-Cast-Album-Coming-in-October-20130815

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 11:01am

The producers are going to have three very pissed off stage moms I'm sure...

[aasjb4ever]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 11:04am

I know for the London recording they divvied up the songs between each Matilda so it was somewhat (?) equal.

[KathyNYC2]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 11:22am

Boy that's a surprise. It seemed like this was never a plan. I mean they don't even have a recording with the four Matilda's who shared the Olivier Award in London - they only have the one with the original three that performed for just a few months before it even got to the West End.

I agree it would be nice to have bonus tracks for Craig and Jill..and yes, I am sure they will use all four Matilda's on the CD. Hopefully that will not make anyone upset. I understand in England, all the girls recorded all the numbers and no one knew which versions they used on the CD until it was completed. And all three girls were used in some capacity.

[Mike Barrett]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 11:27am

Interesting. I'm not sure what they should do. For the girls definetly split it up. I think all 4 girls should do Naughty together. That would make it a little different from the London album.

[tazber]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 11:35am

There will be bonus tracks that include more of the acrobat story.

Otherwise, it does seem rather unnecessary.

[KathyNYC2]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 11:36am

That would be cool. I really enjoy when the four Matilda's share that song...I have watched many video varieties on the internet over and over.

It's not really shared equally on the London CD but everyone has something to do. Interestingly (well interesting to me anyway..LOL), Kerry Ingram, the only girl who transferred to London from Stratford (because the others grew too tall), has the least to do on the CD. But she does the Escapologist number which is more acting than singing - and she is amazing.

[tazber]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 11:39am

Track Listing*:

1. Miracle
2. Naughty
3. School Song
4. Pathetic
5. The Hammer
6. Loud
7. This Little Girl
8. Bruce
9. Telly
10. Entr'acte
11. When I Grow Up
12. I'm Here
13. The Smell of Rebellion
14. Quiet
15. My House
16. Revolting Children
17. When I Grow Up (Reprise)

PLUS SEVERAL EXCLUSIVE BONUS TRACKS INCLUDING THE ACROBAT STORIES

[AKarp2013]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 11:46am

Here's the cover art for the album:

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 11:51am

PLUS SEVERAL EXCLUSIVE BONUS TRACKS INCLUDING THE ACROBAT STORIES

OMG, tell me that you're serious!!!!

But, yeah. I'm very shocked since this never happened for Phantom, Billy Elliot, Mary Poppins etc.! I actually hope that Bertie and Lauren are doing it because it won't be the same without them. I wonder if they'll add the Overture.

[ljay889]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 11:53am

SISTER ACT is a show that truly deserved a new cast recording, given the multitude of changes and new cast members.

[KathyNYC2]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 11:54am

^^Is that one of the NYC Matilda's on the cover - or one from England? Or just a generic drawing?

Updated On: 8/15/13 at 11:54 AM

[AKarp2013]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 11:56am

I don't know, but to me it looks like it may be Sophia. Don't take my word for it though.

[Mike Barrett]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 11:57am

ljay889: I KNOW! I was trying to get some songs and there were some I wanted and I got them but they didn't sound the same. Even Patina didn't sound the same. Also, the Brits couldn't hit some of the higher notes.

[KathyNYC2]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 11:57am

Funny..I was thinking it looked like Sophia but who knows..

[DEClarke]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 12:34pm

SISTER ACT is a show that truly deserved a new cast recording, given the multitude of changes and new cast members.

I agree with that. The London Cast Album gave me really low expectations for the show. I found i really enjoyed the tour. They should have recorded the Broadway cast to capture "Haven't Got a Prayer" alone. However, I prefer "How I Got the Calling" over "It's Good to Be a Nun."

Back on topic... The announcement of a MATILDA album was quite a surprise. I'm interested to see what they do to set it apart from the London recording.

[jacobsnchz14]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 1:06pm

I'm very excited for this! However, I do hope they do include Craig & Jill as bonus tracks, the new overture (though I hear it's short), and some more dialogue. I'd love the scene between Honey and Trunchbull before "The Hammer." Loved that scene when I saw the show!

[madlibrarian]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 1:27pm

Better late then never... but why not EARLIER?

[TheatreKid3]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 1:28pm

I'm so excited they are doing this!

Also, I'd say that (because it is so short) it is likely the Overture will just be included at the beginning of the track for "Miracle."

I really hope it does get recorded - idk why you would not record an entr'acte but not an overture (looking at you BEAUTY AND THE BEAST*...).


*The Overture for BATB was not recorded at first bc it was not originally in the show - but there have been MANY recordings since the inception of the Overture that have not recorded it.



Interestingly enough, this has the potential to shake up the Grammy race, which as of now I htink belongs to PIPPIN. We shall see! Even though it is yet to come out, I think this Matilda album will snag a Grammy nom because of the show.

My grammy predictions:
- CINDERELLA
- KINKY BOOTS
- MATILDA
- PIPPIN Updated On: 8/15/13 at 01:28 PM

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 2:12pm

I am so excited for this. Saw the show last night and absolutely LOVED it. I can't stop thinking about it. Lesli Margherita blew me away. She was HILARIOUS.

[MaddieBB12]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 2:23pm

I always thought Kinky Boots had the GRAMMY in the bag.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 2:28pm

If they don't record the Overture and some additional dialogue then I don't really see the point of this at all. The score hasn't really changed much at all.

I agree that SISTER ACT should should have received a Broadway cast album. I get that it's different producers and one set has chosen to spend money on a new recording and the other chose not to, but Sister Act had two new songs and, in my opinion, a far better cast on Broadway. That one should have been a no-brainer. Eventually they're going to need a reference recording.

[dreaming]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 2:28pm

Maddie-Not that I feel it deserves it, but I figured with Cyndi Lauper's name attached that would be enough. (I love the show, but feel the recording really doesn't capture the energy of the show.)

[TheatreKid3]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 3:05pm

It does not at all. It is produced like a pop album instead of a musical theatre album. The orchestrations were altered - there is a lot of missing bass and percussion. For that reason, I think PIPPIN has a greater shot at the Grammy as that recording was immaculately produced.

[CATSNYrevival]

Posted: 8/15/13 at 3:10pm

^Except for the two fade out tracks. For that reason alone, I wouldn't even nominate it.