My Fair Lady Cast Recording

[BroadwayBound062]

Posted: 5/18/09 at 9:55pm

So I own both the London and Broadway cast recording. Is there any difference? I honestly, can't tell any but have never listened to them back to back. Anyone know? Thanks!

[jejr]

Posted: 5/19/09 at 12:39am

The big differences: The OBC is in mono and the London is in Stereo. That was the main reason for doing the London recording.

On the London recording Harrison "sings" his numbers rather than strictly talking them as on Broadway.

Having seen both productions, Harrison played the part much broader in London. I don't know if it was because of the size of the Drury Lane or that he just didn't realize how much more expansive he had become.

Andrews was a delight over here and in London.

[husk_charmer]

Posted: 5/19/09 at 12:54am

Didn't Andrews change a lot as well, as she started being Eliza vs. playing Moss Hart as Eliza? Or am I mis-membering the story?

[frontrowcentre2]

Posted: 5/19/09 at 2:47am

Andrews did make her cockney accent more authentic for London ears.

Despite being in stereo, the London cast has inferior sound. It is over-modulated causing excessive distortion. The performances are a little rushed too.