Masterwrorks Broadway announces its 3 new titles

I really wish they weren't doing these this way. They don't spend time remastering on these Arkiv titles (at least the ones I've heard) and I don't like CDRs or downloads. If only they'd simply revised their business model about licensing, there are companies who would have gladly licensed all this stuff and, I have to believe, they'd be making more money than they probably are through Arkiv. Just my two centimes.

I got the Martin "Hello, Dolly!" and it sounds really terrific.

That said, I do worry that being CDRs, will they hold up as long as a real CD will.

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the three shows i do not need because i have two of them where the is inner city the muiscal that show needs to come out on cd. sony.

MAKE A WHSI was released by Sepia, but this edition is taken from the RCA Victor master tape. Problem is thsoe early RCA albums have a flat sound that remasteringh cannot correct.

REGINA is an unexpected pleasure, though I doubt it will include the libretto.

I am most happy that the 1959 Jones Beach SONG OF NORWAY is finally getting reissued. I have always preferred this version, but teh only copies I have ever found were mono. At last I will hear this album in glorious stereo.

Just for fun, what shows do you thing they should do for October, November and December?

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No one needs an excuse to buy the exquisite Juno. Masterworks is likely to make that available again Id wager. Did the Regina LP include the libretto? If it did it may be included with the CD.

I'd like to see the Mermaid Theater cast recording of Harry Nilsson's The Point, starring Davy Jones, be made available. I'm Getting My Act.... should be a priority, but the unreleased Shelter cast recording should finally be issued. Im guessing all the titles licensed out will be reclaimed, but Id be far more interested in having the infamous Clownaround. =]

EDIT: Correction. I thought that the Mermaid Theater cast recording of The Point was on RCA but it was on MCA records. Therefore, it would be up to Decca Broadway to release the album. Boo. Now we'll never see it.

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Updated On: 7/10/10 at 12:03 PM

I cant believe in a few weeks one of my favorite scores of all time, Regina, will be without record crackle exploding from my speakers. Hearing Juno on CD for the first time was so thrilling. This has been a surprisingly exciting year for cast recordings.

I was wondering if we'll get the other Sepia titles like High Button Shoes. Ive also wanted an investigation into whether or not RCA recorded more material from the original cast of The Golden Apple.

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What should we wear? How about a store-bought suit with a fancy plaid?

I would love to know more about the cast recording sessions of the original Broadway cast of The Golden Apple. I have always wondered how they went about deciding what should be preserved, and why they did that cockeyed narration.

I heard from an Arkiv representative that Regina may be pre-ordered a week in advance but there was no guarantee that will happen. I wonder how (un?)popular this title will be. It is not an easily definable piece and could easily alienate both opera and musical theater purists.

Did I happen to mention I played Horace in a concert staging in high school? Wish I had a video of that.

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