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- Date: 2001
- Type: Audio / Stage Cast
- Language: English
- Location: US / NY / New York
- Lyrics: Mort Dixon (6), Johnny Mercer (107), Michael Stewart (20), Joe Young (4)
- Orchestrations: Don Johnston, Philip J. Lang (80)
- Conductor: Todd Ellison (18)
- Music Director: Todd Ellison (18)
- Vocal Arrangements: Todd Ellison (18)
- Producer: Hugh Fordin (106)
- Liner Notes: Dan O'Leary (42)
- Performer: Michael Arnold (5), Kelli Barclay (2), Michael Cumpsty (3), Christine Ebersole (25), David Elder (2), Jonathan Freeman (21), Mylinda Hull (4), Beth Leavel (5), Kate Levering (3), Michael McCarty (3), Richard Muenz (16), Megan Sikora (9), Billy Stritch (18), Mary Testa (22), Catherine Wreford
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Posted 2007-08-05 20:52:47:Amazon.com Editoral Review: Mounting a revival of
42nd Street seemed a bit premature--after all, the show had closed in 1989 after nearly nine years on Broadway. But as a giddy love letter to the musical theater, it can't be beat, so we're not going to complain. Inspired by Busby Berkeley's movie, the show includes one great Warren-Dubin number after another, making it a feast of titanium-plated hits that include "You're Getting to Be a Habit with Me," "Dames," "We're in the Money," "Lullaby of Broadway," and, of course, the title song. The leads are on the bland side, but the rest of the cast--most notably Mary Testa, Jonathan Freeman, and 2001 Tony-winner Christine Ebersole--has more than enough spunk to fuel this revival. This is one of the most joyous albums you're likely to hear in a while. Just close your eyes and prepare to be swept into a wondrous world of sassy dames and high-kickin' chorus girls.
--Elisabeth Vincentelli
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