Shields and Wills to record tracks for new Wonderful Town disc — Page 2

it's not so much upsetting as it is baffling. I coulda sworn Bombay Dreams was the only show with an endless money supply to spend needlessly, ignoring simple logic and the laws of supply & demand.

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I think what we are forgetting or ignoring is that Brooke may not be great to us, a theatre going population. But to the rest of the world, the ones who are coming to visit Manhattan for the holidays this is the greatest news since sliced bread. The cost to rerecord this score is not that extreme, so the producers are prob just trying to make the most of the situation. Will the new recording be in my collection, prob not. For a out of towner, seeing brooke is great. I hope they go see Brooke T over at Beauty and the Beast. There is some talent, and a voice that should be recorded!!!

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as much as i didnt like this new production, kudos for Brooke for making a statement and showing her star power/talent off. mostly its her talent, so thats a good thing!

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I'm with MusicMan. The definitive Ruth -- funny, acerbic, endearing, sophisticated -- will always be Roz Russell. Donna hit better notes, and held them longer, but Ruth IS Roz. Anyone doubting, just listen to her reading of the lines about dipping back into Moby Dick. The timing, the voice timbre -- the character, all nailed. Sometimes perfect singing does not a performance make.

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Updated On: 11/18/04 at 10:08 AM

I'm looking forward to the Brooke recording. Donna's a great singer, but the show was not written for a great singer. Her vocal gymnastics in Swing completely contradict the script. And I wasn't too keen on the weird accent and vocal style she chose for the character. It sounded phony and forced. I have a feeling I'll be happier with Brooke's recording.

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