Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#0Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:12amGoing Saturday. Anyone know if its there yet?
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
MusicalComedyMan
Broadway Star Joined: 12/29/03
#1re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:12amDid they get someone that can actually sing the score to play Charity on the CD?
BwayTheatre11
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/03
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#3re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:15am
Bitter much?
Regardless of her singing, she's a fine performer who overcame a lot and had a LOT of spunk and dedication to this role. Give her the credit she deserves.
Plus, Gwen wasn't the best singer in the world.
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
#4re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:17amI heard it wouldn't be in the theatre until mid-June, though I could be wrong. It's official release date is July 12, per Amazon.
MusicalComedyMan
Broadway Star Joined: 12/29/03
#5re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:19amYes its true... i am bitter... I always dreamed of being the first man to play charity... And if we're talking about a "CD" then the singing is going to matter!!!
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#6re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:19amBoooo. Ah, well. Something tells me I'll be seeing it more than once. Regardless of her vocal talents, I've got a huge love for the girl. She's adorable. And has sooo much spunk!
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
#7re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:19ampersonally I would go get the original recording. I am not hating on Christina, great actress, and I stress actress, but for the recording, go with the original.
In the words of Mr. William Morris Barfee, "In my whole life I have only been able to breathe through one nostril and today is no exception!"
MusicalComedyMan
Broadway Star Joined: 12/29/03
iluvtheatertrash
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/9/04
#9re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:22amI have the original. I collect CR's, plus, I'm really a fan of Christina.
"I know now that theatre saved my life." - Susan Stroman
#10re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:23amI would bet that Christina will sound her best on the CD, if they don't like it, they can always do it again......If she sounds really bad on the CD, then we can start the ranting and the raving!!!!!!
#11re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:24am
For me, Applegate was strongest in her book scenes, which likely won't be on the recording. She has a mousy voice, that works fine enough , but not something I'd want to play over and over.
But, at least Cilento's "choreography" can't be put on cd. Thank God.
Updated On: 6/7/05 at 11:24 AM
BwayTheatre11
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/03
#12re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:36am
I would buy the CD just for Janine and Kyra.
CCM '10!
Updated On: 6/7/05 at 11:36 AM
#13re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:36am
"Did they get someone that can actually sing the score to play Charity on the CD?"
Well, they looked over at the Marquis, but couldn't find anybody talented enough there.
"Y'all have a GRAND day now"
BwayTheatre11
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/03
#14re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:39am
Now if you are going to come up with a "comeback"...make it one that makes sense. Gary Beach is one talented man.
CCM '10!
Updated On: 6/7/05 at 11:39 AM
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/31/69
#15re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:40amI collect CDs of orig. cast recordings and I'm buying it too. I love Denis O'Hare and I love this musical. Hopefully Christina's vocals will get a little help from the producers of the recording.
#16re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:41amThat wasn't an attempt at a comeback. It was my opinion of what I percieve the truth to be. I don't expect anyone to agree with me.
"Y'all have a GRAND day now"
Avigdor
Featured Actor Joined: 3/14/05
#17re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:43amsorry but i have to agree she was not very good singing and her spunk..well not really there..and even if gwen verdon couldnt sing...she still sold the hell out of it..christina didnt
#18re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:45am
Well LaManna and DeCosta certainly do the job they were hired to do well: to make Applegate look better than them.
Updated On: 6/7/05 at 11:45 AM
BwayTheatre11
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/25/03
#19re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:45am
OK, right...your opinion used in a comeback...that is exactly what it was...
I think the whole uproar over Christina needs to stop. Stating an opinion in one thread is enough. After awhile, everyone begins to learn your stance. This is directed to everyone.
CCM '10!
Updated On: 6/7/05 at 11:45 AM
#20re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:46amI don't judge people by their Tony performances. Look at Idina last year and Marissa a few years ago. Dynamic at the theatre, lousy at the Tonys. And in my opinion, although better in the theatre, Christina seemed fine on the broadcast. It was one of the few numbers that didn't look patchy and ill-rehearsed. The only show that came off better (again, in my opinion) was Spelling Bee.
"Y'all have a GRAND day now"
#21re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:48am
Please don't presume to know what I am thinking.
There has been plenty of flaming of Christina on this board. I have every right to voice my opinion...maybe if it seems sarcastic or, to use your word, like a 'comeback,' then it's because others are quite aware that they are provoking it.
"Y'all have a GRAND day now"
Avigdor
Featured Actor Joined: 3/14/05
#22re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 11:56am
bway11..if you think it needs to stop..then stop reading. voicing an opinion is an american right.
nuf said.
#23re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 12:00pmNotice Avigdoor that it is OK for BwayTheatre11 to voice an opinion. But not someone who doesn't agree with it. Maybe I'm off base here but that's what it looks like if you read the thread. Anyone is welcome to disagree with me...I never proclaim to be completely right. I'm trying to support something that I adore and is repeatedly bashed on this board. I would never stop someone from voicing what they think. If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen...
"Y'all have a GRAND day now"
nmartin
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/3/05
#24re: Sweet Charity CD At The Theater?
Posted: 6/7/05 at 12:09pmApplegate is probably hawking it in Times Square even as I type.
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