Which recording of 42nd street?

[wewdie]

Posted: 7/22/14 at 11:08am

Hello all,

Which recording of 42nd street should I own? Which recording is the best representation of the show?

-Eddie

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 7/22/14 at 11:13am

I actually prefer the more complete 2001 Broadway revival recording.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 7/22/14 at 11:13am

The 2001 Broadway recording is truly remarkable.

[Demitri2]

Posted: 7/22/14 at 12:35pm

My vote is for the revival recording too. Having seen both productions, I still grab the 2001 CD when I want to hear the score. Though it is nice hearing Orbach and Grimes on the original, I'd still opt for the most recent recording.

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 7/22/14 at 12:45pm

Another vote for the revival cast recording. I saw the original production a few months after it opened, but for some reason I enjoyed the revival more (which I saw several times).

[Smaxie]

Posted: 7/22/14 at 12:52pm

Australian, if you can find it. It reflects the original version of the show, but is a better recording than the OBCR or the revival recording.

[Mr. Nowack]

Posted: 7/22/14 at 1:51pm

I'll give the lone vote for the OBC. It's not complete, but the sound is amazing and the cast is great.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 7/22/14 at 5:45pm

Avoid the angst and get both.