Sister Act Cast Recording with Raven Symone??

[RH1234]

Posted: 5/19/12 at 2:46pm

Alan Menken tweeted the following: "LEAP will live on, just not on Broadway. And the need for cast recording(s) is still very much on my agenda."

He's confirmed Leap of Faith is being recorded, but the "(s)" in that tweet suggests there is a possibility of another recording.

Given we know he wants the Broadway score recorded, and Raven is a name that will probably sell an album, especially if she goes on tour with the show, might we be getting a new Sister Act recording soon?

[Mattbrain]

Posted: 5/19/12 at 3:22pm

Jessica Phillips tweeted:

"laying it down in June! “@DavidASteer: @FullipsonBway Any update on the LoF cast album Ms. P?”"

and Alan Menken tweeted:

Yes! The LEAP OF FAITH Original Broadway Cast Album is happening, and soon! We will "Rise Up" because our "Faith is Strong Enough"...110%

So I guess that's happening.

[tdl83]

Posted: 5/19/12 at 5:03pm

It is definitely on the agenda to make it asap.

[Overkill]

Posted: 5/19/12 at 5:21pm

I'd love a recording with Raven, or at least an EP like they did for Nick Jonas in How to Succeed. I mean, if HE has a market, she certainly does.

[ljay889]

Posted: 5/19/12 at 5:23pm

If this does happen, it's a shame that the original Mother Superior, Victoria Clark, won't be included. Carolee Carmello is great in the role, but I found Clark's vocals far more satisfying.

[Mattbrain]

Posted: 5/20/12 at 12:07am

I'm just happy I might get a proper recording of Jonas's Soliloquy if Leap gets recorded.

[jamiekennywicked]

Posted: 6/1/12 at 2:15pm

Is the Sister Act cast recording still in talks? I remember people mentioning before it would be recorded in June with Raven

[GlindatheGood22]

Posted: 6/1/12 at 3:20pm

If not, a petition should do it.

[adamgreer]

Posted: 6/1/12 at 4:22pm

From what I have been told by a cast member, there were never really "talks" at any significant level. Mostly just wishful thinking on the part of some fans.

[AC126748]

Posted: 6/1/12 at 4:26pm

Cast recordings don't just happen. Someone needs to cut the check. And if no one is ready to lay down some money, there's very little that can be done.

[Nickhutson]

Posted: 6/1/12 at 4:49pm

The London Cast Recording is great. Maybe it's in the original contracts that only a London cast recording is allowed to be done.

[TheatreKid3]

Posted: 6/1/12 at 5:05pm

The London Cast Recording is very good, but compared to the Broadway production it is like a prototype. The score has gone through SO MANY change/rewrites/alterations and probably some new orchestrations. Not to mention the new songs that were added and replaced some of the London ones.

There needs to be a new cast recording made. I don't care if it is done live or not, but it needs to be made.

I would also like to see a new GHOST recording made, but I know that will never happen. It had quite a few rewrites and changes (most of which I think were implemented in the London production, correct me if I'm wrong), but nowhere near as many as SISTER ACT. For example, the overture for the Broadway production is very different, and I like it (plus the changes to Hear Right Now and I'm Outta Here). Updated On: 6/1/12 at 05:05 PM

[adamgreer]

Posted: 6/1/12 at 5:16pm

Yes, the score and show have changed significantly since London, which alone warrants a new recording.

Also, other than Patina (obviously), none of the performers on the London recording are anywhere near as good as their Broadway counterparts, at least vocally. This is especially true of the London Mary Robert, who doesn't hold a candle to Marla Mindelle.

[philly03]

Posted: 6/1/12 at 5:21pm

I actually like Katie Rowley Jones more than Marla Mindelle in the role. While Mindelle has an undeniably powerful voice, I don't think it was as good of a performance as Katie's in the UK. I suppose both times I've seen the show on Broadway, Marla cracked her voice a little bit though.

The Vienna recording (in German) is pretty good, and is live. The only bizarre aspect is Drew Sarich as Curtis, which I was expecting to like but I didn't. That recording is the Broadway production score.

[sephyr]

Posted: 6/1/12 at 5:25pm

I agree. Marla is fantastic and definitely stood out. Love her high notes on Raise Your Voice.