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Question About 'Cabaret' w/ Judi Dench

Posted: 9/27/03 at 7:02pm

I bought the OBCR of Cabaret this evening and read the CD booklet in the car. It said that after the huge success of that production it was moved to London. It said that Dame Judi Dench played Sally Bowles. I've read this elsewhere before. Even though on Amazon.com under the London recording it claims that Dench played Frl. Schneider in this version. That site also stated that Maria Friedman played Sally. Now, is my CD booklet not well written, or is Amazon.com wrong?
#2

re: Question About 'Cabaret' w/ Judi Dench

Posted: 9/27/03 at 7:16pm

Pajama, maybe I can clarify this for you.

Dame Judi Dench performed in two different productions of CABARET decades apart. In the first production (in the late 60's or early 70's), she played Sally Bowles. More recently, she was Frau Schneider in a production that starred Maria Friedman as Sally Bowles.

I hope this information allows you to sleep blissfully tonight.

By the way, you really shouldn't read CD booklets while you are driving.
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)

Updated On: 9/27/03 at 07:16 PM

#3

re: Question About 'Cabaret' w/ Judi Dench

Posted: 9/27/03 at 7:29pm

Judi Dench was the original Sally in London's Cabaret which you can get on cd.

In the late 1990's, JAY records produced a cd with all the music from Cabaret, including almost all the dance music and all the songs from the different productions and movie. This version stars Maria Freidman as Sally, Gregg Edelman as Cliff, Fred Ebb (lyricist) as Herr Schultz, and Judi Dench as Fraulien Schneider. This version was only planned as a recording to capture all the music and was never put on stage.
If anyone ever tells you that you put too much Parmesan cheese on your pasta, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.
#4

re: re: Question About 'Cabaret' w/ Judi Dench

Posted: 9/27/03 at 7:44pm

I love Judi Dench....
But if you want to hear the best song she ever did try and find a copy of the National Theater's recroding of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
#5

Question About 'Cabaret' w/ Judi Dench

Posted: 9/27/03 at 7:48pm

And don't forget Jonathan Pryce as the Emcee in the 90's recording. My sole reason for buying the CDs.
Rest in peace, Iflitifloat.
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Posted: 9/27/03 at 8:51pm

Did she star in "tow" different productions, Dollypop? Don't criticize others for their typos when you yourself slip once and again. And by the way...I wasn't reading the booklet while I was driving.
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Posted: 9/27/03 at 8:56pm

Pajama, I'm so glad that you caught the typo I placed there just for your edification. You really are the sharpest knife in the drawer, so don't listen to what others may say!
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
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Posted: 9/27/03 at 8:58pm

It warms my heart to know you weren't reading the booklet while behind the wheel of your parents' Mercedes. Terrible things can happen if you don't give your full attention to the road. You're a remarkable lad, Pajama!
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
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Posted: 9/28/03 at 2:47pm

Several of us here have helped Pajama to understand the differences in the various CABARET recordings, but the lad hasn't had the courtesy of thanking any of us. Talk about gratitude! Geeze, a simple "Thanks guys" would be nice!
"Long live God!" (GODSPELL)
#14

re: re: Question About 'Cabaret' w/ Judi Dench

Posted: 9/29/03 at 9:20am

>"recroding"?????

Well, if you crod and it doesn't work right, you have to "recrod" everybody knows that!
"Now and then life hits you on the back of the head with a sock full of wet porridge. How you handle that is up to you." - Tim Rice
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Posted: 9/29/03 at 12:05pm

As for Dame Judy in NIGHT MUSIC, I must say that it is one of the best-conducted show albums I've ever heard. The orchestrations are glorious, the tempi are brisk without being rushed and the extended 'Glamorous Life' is truly marvelous.

However, though many of the performers from the British company are quite good, none match the original Broadway performances, including Dame Judy.
"I'm so looking forward to a time when all the Reagan Democrats are dead."
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Posted: 9/29/03 at 2:25pm

One of my favorite theatre stories-

The theatre staff of the original London cast of Cabaret finally put a sign up in the lobby stating:

"Please do not inquire as to the health of Miss Dench. That is her normal singing voice."

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