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The Capeman

Posted: 3/28/05 at 12:35am

So I was reading this book I have on Broadway musicals and was wondering what happened to The Capeman. Did anyone see this musical or have any pictures of it? Did they ever record a Cast album? In the book I have it says that "many fans hope Dreamworks will sometime release the cast album..." Thanks.

re: The Capeman

Posted: 3/28/05 at 12:54am

There is a concept album.
My lyric-mentor lives next door to Paul Simon

Who can explain it, who can tell you why? Fools give you reasons, wise men never try -South Pacific

Updated On: 3/28/05 at 12:54 AM

re: The Capeman

Posted: 3/28/05 at 1:05am

oh, how is the concept album...good? in the book it said the capeman was a really good show, why did it bomb?

re: The Capeman

Posted: 3/28/05 at 7:35am

A cast album was recorded and never released. It was distributed privately to Tony voters only.

A concept album, "Songs from 'The Capeman'," is available. With the exception of one or two songs, the bulk of the material is sung my Paul Simon. It's worth buying.

I saw the show three times on Broadway. A brilliant, underrated piece of theatre.

re: The Capeman

Posted: 3/28/05 at 8:14am

Have a look at what Ethan Mordden says about it in THE HAPPIEST CORPSE I'VE EVER SEEN: The Last 25 Years of The Broadway Musical.

re: The Capeman

Posted: 3/28/05 at 8:42am

Amazon Link---Songs From The Capeman

re: The Capeman

Posted: 3/29/05 at 12:10pm

I saw it about 5 times. Absolutly loved it. It showed so much heart. It also had the most beutiful sets. Just the opening scrim was gorgeous. Alot of talent. Wonderful show overll.

I am so sorry it was so frowned upon. It deserved more of a chance!

re: The Capeman

Posted: 3/29/05 at 12:28pm

I saw it. The show really didn't gain momentum. Once the murders were done, the show didn't go anywhere. The second act was tedious and uninteresting. Simon meant it as a story about redemption, but Les Miz did that subject so much better. I think it would have done better in a smaller venue off-Broadway.

There was an original cast album recorded. I think with Marc Anthony's popularity they should release it.

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.

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